Kochchenga Chola’s Maada koils
A short feature on the concept of Maadakoils and its association with Kochchenga Cholan Nayanar… Read More Kochchenga Chola’s Maada koils
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Palasavaneswarar, Naalur, Thanjavur
Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam where there are no festivals, because Siva, Parvati and their family wish to remain undisturbed… Read More Palasavaneswarar, Naalur, Thanjavur
Arunachaleswarar, Keelaiyur, Tiruvarur
Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam considered to have been installed by the Pandavas during their exile… Read More Arunachaleswarar, Keelaiyur, Tiruvarur
Manathunai Nathar, Valivalam, Nagapattinam
Maadakoil built by Kochchenga Chola, with the legend of Valian, the bird, who was blessed by Lord Siva with the Mrityunjaya mantram… Read More Manathunai Nathar, Valivalam, Nagapattinam
Deva Pureeswarar, Thevur, Tiruvarur
Paadal Petra Sthalam where the celestials worshipped Siva to be rid of the sin of Indra killing Vritrasura; and the temple features a very unique depiction of Durga… Read More Deva Pureeswarar, Thevur, 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
Navaneetheswarar, Sikkal, Nagapattinam
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Sage Vasishta crafted a Lingam out of butter made from Kamadhenu’s milk, and famous for Murugan as Singaravelar … Read More Navaneetheswarar, Sikkal, Nagapattinam
Thanthondreeswarar, Aakkoor, Nagapattinam
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Siva ate amongst common men, as one in a thousand… Read More Thanthondreeswarar, Aakkoor, Nagapattinam
Ratnagireeswarar, Marugal, Nagapattinam
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Sambandar revived a boy who died from snakebite… Read More Ratnagireeswarar, Marugal, Nagapattinam
Mahalakshmeeswarar, Tirinindriyur, Nagapattinam
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Lakshmi worshipped Siva, and where Parasurama and Jamadagni worshipped as penance for the beheading of Renuka… Read More Mahalakshmeeswarar, Tirinindriyur, Nagapattinam
Sankaaranyeswarar, Thalachangadu, Nagapattinam
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Lord Vishnu is said to have received his conch, Panchajanyam… Read More Sankaaranyeswarar, Thalachangadu, Nagapattinam
Chayavaneswarar, Sayavanam, Nagapattinam
One of 6 sthalams considered equivalent to Kasi, which Indra tried to move to Devalokam but failed… Read More Chayavaneswarar, Sayavanam, Nagapattinam
Kaichinneswarar, Kachanam, Tiruvarur
The place gets is name from Indra’s Kai-chinnam or handprint that is said to be found on the Siva lingam here. Indra’s deceitful behaviour towards Ahalya resulted in his punishment, penance and eventual expiation. There are three temples associated with this incident, and this is the first of them. But what exactly transpired? … Read More Kaichinneswarar, Kachanam, Tiruvarur
Neelneri Nathar, Thandalacherry, Tiruvarur
Paadal Petra Sthalam associated with two Nayanmars – Kochchenga Chola and Arivattaya Nayanar… Read More Neelneri Nathar, Thandalacherry, Tiruvarur
Sakti Gireeswarar, Senganur, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam and avatara sthalam of Chandesa Nayanar, this temple has several puranams associated with it… Read More Sakti Gireeswarar, Senganur, Thanjavur
Chandramouleeswarar, Tiruvakkarai, Viluppuram
Paadal Petra Sthalam more popular as the Vakra Kali Amman temple, where everything is contrary to nature and convention… Read More Chandramouleeswarar, Tiruvakkarai, Viluppuram
Jambukeswarar, Sembakkam, Kanchipuram
Simple Chola temple near Tirupporur, south of Chennai, associated with Kochchenga Cholan
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Vedapureeswarar, Therazhundur, Nagapattinam
Paadal Petra Sthalam temple connected with the game of chokkattan played by Siva and Vishnu, which triggered a set of events resulting in Siva marrying Parvati on Bhulokam… Read More Vedapureeswarar, Therazhundur, Nagapattinam
Sanbakaranyeswarar, Vaikal, Nagapattinam
Paadal Petra Sthalam and a maadakoil, where Lakshmi worshipped after leaving Vishnu, until they reconciled… Read More Sanbakaranyeswarar, Vaikal, Nagapattinam
Madhuvaneswarar, Nannilam, Tiruvarur
Maadakoil built by Kochchenga Cholan, and where Siva protected the devas by changing them into bees… Read More Madhuvaneswarar, Nannilam, Tiruvarur
Brahmapureeswarar, Ampal, Tiruvarur
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Brahma regained his original form, this is the last of 78 Maadakoils built by Kochchenga Cholan… Read More Brahmapureeswarar, Ampal, Tiruvarur
Meghanathar, Tirumeyachur, Tiruvarur
Birthplace of the Lalita Sahasranamam, and Paadal Petra Sthalam where Siva pacified Parvati
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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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Venni Karumbeswarar, Koil Venni, Tiruvarur
A Paadal Petra Sthalam associated with rice and sugar, and where the Lingam itself looks like a bunch of sugarcane shoots
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Swarnapureeswarar, Semponnarkoil, Nagapattinam
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Dakshayani worshipped Lord Siva before immolating herself at Daksha’s yagam… Read More Swarnapureeswarar, Semponnarkoil, Nagapattinam
Gomuktheeswarar, Tiruvavaduthurai, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam associated with Parvati’s birth on earth as a cow, and subsequent marriage to Siva … Read More Gomuktheeswarar, Tiruvavaduthurai, Thanjavur
Abhi Muktheeswarar, Manakkal Ayyampet, Tiruvarur
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Vishnu (as Mohini) worshipped Lord Siva, and home of the Lalita Trisati… Read More Abhi Muktheeswarar, Manakkal Ayyampet, Tiruvarur
Pasupateeswarar, Avoor, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam and maadakoil associated with Kamadhenu and her daughter Patti… Read More Pasupateeswarar, Avoor, Thanjavur
Swarnapureeswarar, Alagaputhur, Thanjavur
Ancient Siva temple and Paadal Petra Sthalam located very close to Kumbakonam, and the avatara sthalam of Pugazh Thunai Nayanar… Read More Swarnapureeswarar, Alagaputhur, Thanjavur
Pasupateeswarar, Chakrapalli, Thanjavur
Maadakoil near Thanjavur, associated with the Sapta Matrikas, and home of one of the core tenets of Saiva Siddhantam… Read More Pasupateeswarar, Chakrapalli, Thanjavur
Panchavarneswarar, Uraiyur, Tiruchirappalli
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Siva appeared in five colours and forms… Read More Panchavarneswarar, Uraiyur, Tiruchirappalli
Kutralanathar, Kutralam, Tirunelveli
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Agastyar converted a Vishnu temple into a Siva temple, and from where he witnessed the celestial wedding of Siva and Parvati… Read More Kutralanathar, Kutralam, Tirunelveli
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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Jambukeswarar, Tiruvanaikka, Tiruchirappalli
Pancha bhoota sthalam associated with water, where Siva and Parvati are present in guru-sishya representation, and a temple connected to the origin of Kochchenga Cholan and maadakoils… Read More Jambukeswarar, Tiruvanaikka, Tiruchirappalli
Airavateswarar, Darasuram, Thanjavur
This UNESCO World Heritage Site temple just outside of Kumbakonam, has some stunning examples of Chola temple architecture.… Read More Airavateswarar, Darasuram, Thanjavur
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