This place was called Janakapuri Narayanapuram and changed to Cholan Vandhan after the Chola’s victory.
This is considered the Guru Peyarchi Sthalam and is located on the banks of the Vaigai north of Kuruvithurai village.
This is a small east facing temple with entrance from south and east.
The Temple and Mandapams are excellent examples of the Pandya Period Architecture.
There are several inscriptions around the sanctum sanctorum of this ancient temple.