Paadal Petra Sthalams

Paadal Petra Sthalams: The Ultimate Guide to 276 Sacred Siva Temples in Tevaram

Discover the revered Paadal Petra Sthalams—276 ancient Siva temples celebrated in the sacred Tevaram hymns on tntemplesproject.in. These temples hold immense spiritual significance in Tamil Shaivism, as they are glorified by the renowned Nayanmars: Sambandar, Appar, and Sundarar. At least one of these saint-poets has composed a complete Pathigam (a set of devotional verses) exclusively for each temple. While some temples are sung by all three (Moovar), many feature the poetry of only one or two Nayanmars.

Key Features of Paadal Petra Sthalams

Exclusive Recognition: Each Siva temple listed as a Paadal Petra Sthalam is celebrated in the devotional Tevaram verses.
Divine Connection: The temples are associated with miracles, legends, and the spiritual journeys of Sambandar, Appar, and Sundarar.
Widespread Across South India: These temples are categorized by traditional Tamil regions, making pilgrimage planning easier.

Regional classification of Paadal Petra Sthalams

Region	Number of Temples	Area Covered
Kaveri Vada Karai	63	North of the Kaveri river
Kaveri Then Karai	129	South of the Kaveri river
Tondai Nadu	32	Northern Tamil Nadu, Kalahasti
Pandya Nadu	14	Madurai and surroundings
Kongu Nadu	7	Western Tamil Nadu (Coimbatore region)
Nadu Naadu	22	Central Tamil Nadu
Eezha Nadu	2	Sri Lanka
Malai Nadu	1	Kerala
Tulu Nadu	1	Karnataka
Vada Nadu	5	North of Tondai Nadu, up to Nepal

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Why Visit Paadal Petra Sthalams?

Spiritual Merit: Pilgrimage to these temples is considered especially auspicious in Shaiva tradition.
Historical Heritage: Many temples boast remarkable architecture, inscriptions, and ancient rituals.

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