Chenraya Perumal Temple, Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu India

Chenraya Perumal Temple is located in the ancient capital of Adhiyamans, ancient rulers of Tagadur. Located on the Salem-Dharmapuri road, the site resembling an oval shaped fort presently stands in ruins. The temple is believed to be constructed by the Krishna Deva Raya and the Hoysala kings, who ruled the region during the medieval period. Standing on a flat platform, the temple has a huge mandapam that leads to the inner sanctum of the temple.

Chenraya Perumal Temple is considered as one of the most auspicious temple in the entire state of Tamil Nadu. It is located in the Dharmapuri district. It is actually an oval shaped fort and the locals do have a belief that this temple is located in the ancient capital of Adhiyamans, the ancient rulers of Tagodur. The Krishna Deva Raya and the Raysala kings are said to have constructed this temple. It is the huge mandapapam that carves its way to the inner temple and the temple stands on a flat platform. There are thirteenth century paintings that are there all over the inner sanctum of the temple.