Rama Rajasekhara

Rama Rajasekhara (fl. 870/71–c. 883/84 AD) was a Chera Perumal ruler of medieval Kerala, south India. Rajasekhara is usually identified by historians with Cheraman Perumal Nayanar, the venerated Shaiva (Nayanar) poet-musician. Two temple records, from Kurumattur, Areacode and Thiruvatruvay, Vazhappally, mention king Rajasekhara. Rajasekhara probably succeeded Sthanu Ravi Kulasekhara around 870 AD. It is also suggested that Cheraman Perumal Nayanar was on friendly terms with the Pallava dynasty.

Rama Rajasekhara

Rama Rajasekhara (fl. 870/71–c. 883/84 AD) was a Chera Perumal ruler of medieval Kerala, south India. Rajasekhara is usually identified by historians with Cheraman Perumal Nayanar, the venerated Shaiva (Nayanar) poet-musician. Two temple records, from Kurumattur, Areacode and Thiruvatruvay, Vazhappally, mention king Rajasekhara. Rajasekhara probably succeeded Sthanu Ravi Kulasekhara around 870 AD. It is also suggested that Cheraman Perumal Nayanar was on friendly terms with the Pallava dynasty.