Friday, November 10, 2017

Marundeeswarar Temple (Idaiyattrunathar Temple), T. Edayar – History

Marundeeswarar Temple (Idaiyattrunathar Temple), T. Edayar – History
The temple is located between the rivers South Pennai and Malattaru, on the southern banks of Pennai river. The historical name of this place is “Thiru Maruthanthurai”.  The original complex is believed to have been built by Cholas, while the present masonry structure was built during the 16th century. There are inscriptions from later Chola emperors like Rajaraja Chola I (985–1014), Kulothunga Chola I (1070–1120) and Rajendra Chola III (1246–1279).
There are inscriptions from Pandya kings like Maravarman Sundara Pandyan (1216–1238), Maravarman Vikrama Pandiyan and Maravarman Veerapandian. The contributions of the kings of the Vijayanagara Empire like Achyuta Raya, Sadasiva Raya (1542–1570) and Rama Deva are also found in the inscriptions. There are 18 stone inscriptions belonging to the Chola, Pandyas, Vijayanagar and Nayakars periods.