Vikkiramangalam, Ariyalur
During the reign of Rajendra – I, this village came into
existence and was called as Vikkiramacholapuram, after a surname of the king.
Inscriptions of Vikramachola, Kulothunga–II and Kulothunga-III indicate that
this place was a sub capital for the Chola kings who resided in the royal
palace in this place and issued royal orders granting lands to many temples in
the Chola country.
During the Chola period Vikkiramacholapuram was also a
famous trade and mercantile centre of the itinerant trade guilds. Beautiful
Jain and Buddha sculptures of Chola period is also preserved in this village.
The existing Siva temple of this village is called Rajendra Cholisvaram and
dates back to the period of Rajendra Chola – I (1012-1044).