Brahmapureeswarar, Maniyam Adur, Cuddalore
Village temple near Veeranam Lake, with some nice and well-done sculptures… Read More Brahmapureeswarar, Maniyam Adur, Cuddalore
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Tirumarainathar, Tiruvathavur, Madurai
This is where Vishnu worshipped after visiting Madurai for the Meenakshi-Sundareswarar wedding, and Siva explained the meaning of the Vedas to Him. The temple is also connected to another son of the soil, and one of the most influential of the Saivite bhakti saints – Manikkavasagar – who was born here and received Siva’s deeksha as well. This beautiful Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam has stunning Pandya architecture, but how is it connected with a Tamil retelling of the Mahabharatam?… Read More Tirumarainathar, Tiruvathavur, Madurai
The primordial couple – the stories of Siva-Parvati weddings
Stories of Siva and Parvati’s marriage(s)… Read More The primordial couple – the stories of Siva-Parvati weddings
Agasteeswarar, Kuzhaiyur, Nagapattinam
Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam where sage Agastyar worshipped Siva after vanquishing the demons Vatapi and Ilvala… Read More Agasteeswarar, Kuzhaiyur, Nagapattinam
Panchavateeswarar, Anandatandavapuram, Nagapattinam
Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam associated with 2 Nayanmars, and where Siva bathed in the tank of the temple for Himself!… Read More Panchavateeswarar, Anandatandavapuram, Nagapattinam
Agasteeswarar, Manakkal Ayyampet, Tiruvarur
Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam associated with sage Agastyar, and with one of the stories of the wedding of Siva and Parvati… Read More Agasteeswarar, Manakkal Ayyampet, Tiruvarur
Kediliappar, Keezh Velur, Tiruvarur
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Murugan worshipped Siva to be rid of the sin of killing Soorapadman, and a Kubera sthalam… Read More Kediliappar, Keezh Velur, Tiruvarur
Agneeswarar, Kanjanoor, Thanjavur
One of the Kumbakonam Navagraham temples, this one dedicated to Sukran, this is where Siva Himself overcame the guiles of Sukracharya… Read More Agneeswarar, Kanjanoor, Thanjavur
Vedapureeswarar, Tiruverkadu, Tiruvallur
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Agastyar witnessed the celestial wedding of Siva and Parvati, where the Vedas and Navagraham have worshipped; and the avatara sthalam of Murka Nayanar… Read More Vedapureeswarar, Tiruverkadu, Tiruvallur
Tirumeninathar, Tiruchuli, Virudhunagar
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Siva created a whirlpool with his trident, which drained the flood waters; and also the birthplace of Ramana Maharishi… Read More Tirumeninathar, Tiruchuli, Virudhunagar
Parijata Vaneswarar, Tirukalar, Tiruvarur
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Sage Durvasa witnessed Lord Siva’s cosmic dance… Read More Parijata Vaneswarar, Tirukalar, Tiruvarur
Thanthondreeswarar, Aakkoor, Nagapattinam
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Siva ate amongst common men, as one in a thousand… Read More Thanthondreeswarar, Aakkoor, Nagapattinam
Sarguna Nathar, Idumbavanam, Tiruvarur
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Brahma got back his lost powers after worshipping Siva… Read More Sarguna Nathar, Idumbavanam, Tiruvarur
Amritakadeswarar (Kodi Kuzhagar), Kodiakadu, Nagapattinam
Paadal Petra Sthalam temple referenced in Kalki’s Ponniyn Selvan, associated with the legend of the churning of the ocean… Read More Amritakadeswarar (Kodi Kuzhagar), Kodiakadu, Nagapattinam
Agasteeswarar, Agasthiyan Palli, Nagapattinam
One of many temples consecrated by Agastyar, where he was given vision of the divine marriage of Siva and Parvati… Read More Agasteeswarar, Agasthiyan Palli, Nagapattinam
Satyavakeeswarar, Anbil, Tiruchirappalli
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Lord Siva tested Sambandar, and Vinayakar listened to Sambandar’s song… Read More Satyavakeeswarar, Anbil, Tiruchirappalli
Panangaateeswarar, Panaiyapuram, Viluppuram
One of 5 Siva temples associated with the palm tree, and a Paadal Petra Sthalam
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Uthira Vaidyalingeswarar, Kattur, Kanchipuram
A sevvaai parikara sthalam considered equivalent to the Vaidyanathar temple at Vaithiswaran Koil, and where Agastyar saw Siva and Parvati in their kalyana kolam
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Vilvavaneswarar, Tiruvaikaavoor, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam associated with the origin of the all-night vigil on Maha Sivaratri… Read More Vilvavaneswarar, Tiruvaikaavoor, Thanjavur
Mahalingeswarar, Tiruvidaimaruthur, Thanjavur
Massive temple complex with a large Lignam, and home of several legends and puranams, this temple is the focal point of what could be considered the largest temple complex ever
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Mahakalanathar, Tirumakalam, Tiruvarur
A Paadal Petra Sthalam in Tiruvarur district
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Veezhinatheswarar, Tiruveezhimizhalai, Tiruvarur
A Paadal Petra Sthalam associated with the marriage of Siva with Parvati as Katyayani
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Nattrunai Appar, Punjai, Nagapattinam
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Vinayakar, as a crow, turned to gold after worshipping Lord Siva here… Read More Nattrunai Appar, Punjai, Nagapattinam
Udhvaganathar, Tirumanancheri, Nagapattinam
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Lord Siva is believed to have married Parvati, on earth… Read More Udhvaganathar, Tirumanancheri, Nagapattinam
Brahmapureeswarar, Karaveeram, Tiruvarur
When celestial women prayed to Parvati that they get married soon, She looked at Siva, who told them to come to this place on earth and worship him. The Lingam they were to worship was guarded by Sage Gautama, who sought to remain here after his mortal life, and so he merged into the sthala vriksham of this temple. But why is a donkey the reason for there being no tall structure between this temple and the sea at Nagore, 30km away?… Read More Brahmapureeswarar, Karaveeram, Tiruvarur
Akshayanatha Swamy, Tirumandurai, Thanjavur
A temple favoured for worship on Akshaya Tritiya, and connected the origin of the Tamil phrase “தை பிறந்தால் வழி பிறக்கும்”… Read More Akshayanatha Swamy, Tirumandurai, Thanjavur
Kalyana Sundareswarar, Nallur, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam where the Lingam takes on 5 different colours every day!… Read More Kalyana Sundareswarar, Nallur, Thanjavur
Kapardeeswarar, Thiruvalanchuzhi, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam and associated with Siva with flowing locks, also home to Vellai Pillaiyar made of sea froth and the site of Vinayakar’s marriage… Read More Kapardeeswarar, Thiruvalanchuzhi, Thanjavur
Kailasanathar, Thenthiruperai, Tirunelveli
Nava Kailasam temple located on the banks of the Tambraparani river, and a Budhan sthalam… Read More Kailasanathar, Thenthiruperai, Tirunelveli
Vazhutheeswarar, Perunkulam, Tirunelveli
Siva temple near the Nava Tirupati temple at Perunkulam, associated with Tiruvalluvar… Read More Vazhutheeswarar, Perunkulam, Tirunelveli
Abatsahayeswarar, Tirupazhanam, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam and one of the 7 temples associated with Nandi’s wedding and the Tiruvaiyaru Sapta Sthanam festival… Read More Abatsahayeswarar, Tirupazhanam, Thanjavur
Magudeswarar, Kodumudi, Erode
Vayu and Adiseshan contested a show of strength, using Mount Meru as a pillar. In this struggle the top of Mount Meru broke in to five pieces (some say seven) and fell in various places as gems, including at Tiruvannamalai, Ratnagiri (Tiruvatpokki), Eengoimalai, and Pothigaimalai. A diamond fell here, and became a swayambhu lingam. Given Adiseshan’s connection, this temple is also well known for clearing nagadosham, and since snakes are tamed with a magudi, Siva here is called Magudeswarar. But what is unique about Vinayakar’s depiction at this temple? … Read More Magudeswarar, Kodumudi, Erode
Kodunkundranathar, Piranmalai, Sivaganga
Paadal Petra Sthalam with three aspects and forms of Lord Siva at three levels… Read More Kodunkundranathar, Piranmalai, Sivaganga
Srinivasa Perumal, Nachiyar Koil, Thanjavur
Where Neelan became Tirumangaiazhvar, and the site of Vishnu’s marriage to Lakshmi as Vanjulavalli and the promise He made to Sage Medhavi
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Vedaranyeswarar, Vedaranyam, Nagapattinam
Paadal Petra Sthalam located near the coast in south India, home of the four Vedas… Read More Vedaranyeswarar, Vedaranyam, Nagapattinam
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