This Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam near Papanasam and Tirukarukavur has no known sthala puranam, but should be at least 1200 years old. Today the temple is maintained and run by the Nagarathar community, whose influence on the temple is clearly visible in the art and architecture here. The name of the village also has a very interesting etymology to it, linked to the Ramayanam.… Read More Kailasanathar, Mattiyanthidal, Thanjavur
This Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam finds mention in a pathigam of the Tevaram saint Sundarar. Due to limitations on the time of the priest, puja takes place only once a day here, in the morning. However, the temple is located in the heart of the region between Mayiladuthurai and Kumbakonam, and offers an opportunity to visit several other temples in the vicinity as well.… Read More Kailasanathar, Vannikudi, Mayiladuthurai
When Sambandar travelled from Mayiladuthurai to Moovalur, he stopped at this temple to worship the Lord. He found that the ground from here to Moovalur was covered with Siva Lingams. Not wanting to step on hallowed ground, he worshipped the Lord at Moovalur, from this very place. How is this commemorated in the architecture and iconography of this west-facing temple?… Read More Brahmapureeswarar, Sitharkadu, Mayiladuthurai
One of the 9 famous Nagarathar temples in the Chettinadu region, this temple’s sthala puranam is about Kongana Siddhar’s desire to become an alchemist, turning iron into gold, and is also connected with the sthala puranam of the Thanthondreeswarar temple at nearby Iluppaikudi. But what is the reason behind the strange name of Lord Siva at this temple?… Read More Ainootreeswarar, Mathur, Sivaganga
This Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam is also the birthplace of Kulachirai Nayanar, one of the 63 Saiva Nayanmars, and minister of Koon Pandyan of Madurai. The place finds mention in the Ramayanam, and gets its name from how the Siva Lingam was originally found here. The temple is located close to the border of what used to traditionally be the Chola and Pandya country. But why is this of significance to the temple’s history?… Read More Jagadeeswarar, Manamelkudi, Pudukkottai
Also referred to as Dakshina Kanchipuram, this is one of the rare Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam temples in the Chettinadu region. Built in the Pandya period about 800 years ago, this temple features splendid architecture from that period, particularly of karanas (dance poses from the Bharatanatyam) and several bas-relief images of Vinayakar. But what is the Ramayanam connection to this temple, where the moolavar is an aasura-Lingam?… Read More Ekambareswarar, Tiruvegampattu, Ramanathapuram
Hidden away near Karaikudi is this beautiful temple for Siva as Tribhuvana Chakravarteeswarar, the ruler of the three worlds. The temple is a refreshing change from the usual Nagarathar temples of the region, and may even be one of the rare Chola temples in what is otherwise Pandya country. The architecture is simple yet mind-blowing, in this little-known Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam! Read more about this temple here.… Read More Tribhuvana Chakravartheeswarar, Unjanai, Sivaganga
One of the 9 important Nagarathar temples in the Chettinad region, the sthala puranam here is similar to the one at Korukkai, and involves Siva burning Kama to ashes. This is conjectured to be a Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam which Appar has referred to in one of his pathigams, and today, is replete with spectacular architecture. But despite being located in the Pandya heartland, what are the various indications that this is a Chola temple?… Read More Jayamkonda Chozheeswarar, Nemam, Sivaganga
This Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam is where Vishnu got relief from Brahmahathi dosham, after having slain Hiranyakashipu in the Narasimha avataram. The temple’s sthala puranam has several stories associated with the curative powers of Siva here, including a Mahabharatam connection as well, which contribute to the name of the moolavar. The two Ammans at this temple represent the shuddha and para brahmmam aspects. But why is Nandi here perpetually covered in ghee?… Read More Pariya Marundeeswarar, Periya Maruthupatti, Sivaganga
This rare Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam in this part of Tamilakam, ie the Chettinad region, houses one of the 8 Lingams that Nagarajar, the king of serpents, installed and worshipped. The sthala puranam here is about a king who built this temple after he had a dream, and then spent the rest of his life here. But what connects this temple with the Madurai Meenakshi-Sundareswarar temple?… Read More Chokkanathar, Muraiyur, Sivaganga
Located south of the Vellar river, this Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam has no known sthala puranam as we know it. The few devotees who worship here, seek knowledge, wealth and relief from illnesses. Sambandar, one of the 63 Saiva Nayanmars, has sung about this temple in another pathigam. But the most interesting aspect of this late Chola temple is the unusual Murugan shrine here. Why is this so different?… Read More Maruthanandeeswarar, Pennakonam, Cuddalore
While Tirunavalur is better known for the Bhaktajaneswarar Paadal Petra Sthalam temple, very close to that temple is this place which was once the house in which Sundaramurti Nayanar (Sundarar) was born. The place has been totally transformed into a beautiful temple, with exquisitely carved bas-relief sculptures, depicting various events from the saint’s life. Read about the temple and also a short version of his very interesting life story, here.… Read More Sundaramurti Swami, Tirunavalur, Viluppuram
Sage Kashyapa wanted to see Siva and Parvati in their wedding attire, and was looking for the ideal place to worship. Guided by a celestial voice, he came here, and after performing penance, he was rewarded with the divine vision of the celestial wedding. This temple is a Vaippu Sthalam that finds mention in one of Appar’s Tevaram pathigams. But why is Siva here regarded as the elder brother of Siva at nearby Tiruvidaimaruthur?… Read More Idamkondeeswarar, Kalyanapuram, Thanjavur
This temple for Siva as the handsome Sundareswarar is located very close to Kumbakonam. Several celestials are said to have to worshipped here and received many boons and blessings. This Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam finds mention in one of Sundarar’s pathigams. But why is this place called Koranattu Karuppur, and why is this temple more famous as the Petti Kali Amman temple?… Read More Sundareswarar, Koranattu Karuppur, Thanjavur
This temple is built at the very place where the Tamil bhakti saint Appar was born, and is closely connected to the Pasupateeswarar temple in the same village. Appar is the author of the Tevaram, which represents volumes 4-6 of the Tirumurai, in the Tamil bhakti literary tradition. Read about the shrine, and also the very engrossing life history of Appar, here.… Read More Tirunavukkarasar Koil, Tiruvamur, Cuddalore
Exploring with 25 concepts on Vinayakar, , covering Vinayakar lore, Origins, Iconography, the world of celestials, Vinayakar worship, and interesting stories & representations of Vinayakar in temples in Tamil Nadu… Read More Sumukha – 25 thoughts on Vinayakar
This little known and even less visited Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam referenced by Appar, holds the key to the etymology of Egmore as a locality in Chennai. Located in a non-descript cul-de-sac just off the main road, this temple’s large Lingam is over 3 feet tall and 3.5 feet in circumference. The temple also houses both celestial couples – Siva-Parvati as Ardhanareeswarar, and Vishnu-Lakshmi as Lakshmi Narayana Perumal – in adjacent shrines. But why is Siva here also called Jalakandeswarar? … Read More Ardhanareeswarar, Egmore, Chennai
This rare Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam finds mention in one of Sundarar’s pathigams, and has beautiful stucco images of various puranams and also stories from the Tiruvilaiyadal. It is last of the 1008 temples installed by king Bhageeratha, and is one of the five Pancha Bootha Sthalams around Chennai. The forest of palasa trees here at one time, gives the place its present-day name as well! But why is the Ganga river also called the Bhageerathi, and what is its connection with this temple?… Read More Gangadheeswarar, Purasaiwakkam, Chennai
More popular as the Thyagarajar temple, this temple for Siva as Adi Pureeswarar has several puranams associated with it. Siva came to Brahma’s aid to keep the pralayam waters away, during the creation of the earth. Vattaparai Amman’s shrine here is connected to Kannagi from the Silappathikaram. The temple is also famously associated with Sundarar’s marriage to Sangili Nachiyar. But what are the various dualities at this temple, and the multiple connections it has with the Thyagarajar temple at Tiruvarur?… Read More Adipureeswarar, Tiruvottriyur, Chennai
Possibly a Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam, the Lingam here is believed to have been worshipped by Arjuna (from the Mahabharatam) when the gash on the Lingam reminded him of his fight with Siva as a hunter; this is also how Siva here gets His name. Lakshmi worshipped Siva here, to fulfil Her wish of marrying Vishnu. But how are the Nawab of Arcot in particular, and the local Islamic community in general, connected with this temple?… Read More Tiruvetteeswarar, Triplicane, Chennai
This Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam located very near Pudukottai, is home to several interesting sthala puranams. One of these involves a cache of 3000 golden palm fruit that are believed to be hidden in a cache near the temple, and this also gives the nearby area of Porpanai Kottai its name. Arangulam itself is named for the image of a Siva Lingam (Hara) seen in the temple’s tank (kulam). But what is the fascinating reason behind devotees gifting their children to Brhadambal Amman at this temple?… Read More Arangulanathar, Tiruvarangulam, Pudukkottai
Originally said to have been built by Siva’s ganas, this Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam finds mention in two pathigams by Appar. When the temple priest’s wedding was cancelled due to a demise in the family, he worshipped here, and the child was miraculously revived. This early Pandya temple features some very interesting architecture. But why are children given up in adoption to Vriddhapureeswarar and Dharmasamvarthini Amman?… Read More Vriddhapureeswarar, Annavasal, Pudukkottai
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
This temple finds mention in Paranjothi Munivar’s Tiruvilaiyadal puranam, and is one of the pancha bootha sthalams in Madurai, and also one of the 4 inner garland (ull-avaranam) temples of the famous Meenakshi Amman temple. The child-saint Sambandar is believed to have sung the famous _Mandiramaavadhu Neeru_ (மந்திரமாவது நீறு) pathigam here, which provided relief to the king Koon Pandiyan (who later himself became a Nayanmar). But how did Madurai get the name Aalavaai, and how is that connected to this temple?… Read More Then Tiruaalavaai Sokkanthar, Madurai, Madurai
The demons Malayan and Makaran were harassing Sage Kashyapa, amongst others, and so the sage worshipped Siva, who deputed Murugan to deal with the demons. After they were decimated, Murugan came here to worship Siva. Though not a Tevaram temple, the child-saint Sambandar has sung here. But what is the reason for this place being regarded as holier than Kasi? … Read More Kadambanathar, Kadambar, Kanchipuram
Possibly a Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam, this temple is closely associated with Bodhendra Saraswati Swamigal, the 59th peetadhipatis of the Kanchi mutt… Read More Jambukeswarar, Perambur, Tiruvarur
Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam where sage Agastyar worshipped Siva after vanquishing the demons Vatapi and Ilvala… Read More Agasteeswarar, Kuzhaiyur, Nagapattinam
Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam where Parvati located Siva as the effulgence called Hastavarna Jyoti, and therefore a temple for those under the Hastam nakshatram… Read More Krupakupareswarar, Kuthangudi, Tiruvarur
Vaippu Sthalam built in the time of Aditya Chola, connected with the wedding of Siva and Parvati… Read More Aaditheswarar, Peravur, Thanjavur
காவேரி ஆற்றின் தெற்கே அமைந்துள்ள செருகுடி அல்லது சிறுகுடி பல பாடல் பெற்ற ஸ்தலங்கள் உட்பட பல்வேறு கோவில்களால் சூழப்பட்டுள்ளது. இந்தக் கோயிலும் கிராமமும் கோளாறு பதிகத்துடன் தொடர்புடையது, இதில் கோள்கள், நட்சத்திரங்கள், நோய்கள், தீயவர்கள், பேய்கள் மற்றும் பேய்கள், வனவிலங்குகள், பல்வேறு இன்னல்கள் எதுவும் சிவபெருமான் தன்னுடன் இருப்பதால் எந்த எதிர்மறையான அல்லது தீய சக்திகளோ இல்லை என்று சம்பந்தர் கூறுகிறார். ஆன்மீக ரீதியில் பார்க்கும்போது, இறைவன் மீது நம்பிக்கை இருக்கும் வரை எந்த ஒரு… Read More சூக்ஷ்ம புரீஸ்வரர், செருகுடி, திருவாரூர்
This temple and village are connected with Sambandar’s Kolaru Pathigam, inspiring the idea that malevolent forces have no effect on those who have placed their faith in Lord Siva. The sthala puranam here is about Siva and Parvati playing chokkattan, and Siva suddenly disappearing. But why is the Linga Swaroopam of Lord Siva here called a Santosha Lingam, and how is that connected to the sthala puranam a happy marriage? … Read More Sukshma Pureeswarar, Cherugudi, Tiruvarur
Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam said to have been originally built by Karikala Chola, with several interesting sthala puranams… Read More Swarnapureeswarar, Aththur, Nagapattinam
Small but beautiful, architecture-filled temple associated with the Mela Kadambur temple; Kadambur finds mention in Kalki’s Ponniyin Selvan… Read More Rudrakoteeswarar, Keela Kadambur, Cuddalore
Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam associated with 2 Nayanmars, and where Siva bathed in the tank of the temple for Himself!… Read More Panchavateeswarar, Anandatandavapuram, Nagapattinam
Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam and Tiruppugazh sthalam, this temple is equally famous for Murugan imparting wisdom, and has an interesting sthala puranam concerning Sage Romaharshana… Read More Jambukaranyeswarar, Koonthalur, Thanjavur
This Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam finds mention in one of Appar’s pathigams, in which the saint also refers to temples in Purkudi, Makudi, Devankudi, and Neelakudi. This temple is a beautiful example of Chola architecture, set under agamic rules, and unlike other temples, has a shrine for Adi Sankara!… Read More Swetaranyeswarar, Pudhukudi, Tiruvarur
Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam where there are no festivals, because Siva, Parvati and their family wish to remain undisturbed… Read More Palasavaneswarar, Naalur, Thanjavur
Chief amongst the Kumbakonam Navagraham temples, this is also a Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam, and is closely connected to the Tirumangalakudi Prananatheswarar temple… Read More Viswanathar / Suryan, Suryanar Koil, Thanjavur
A Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam suitable for worship for all Jamna Nakshatrams, connected with the Tripura Samharam and also Kali’s slaying of Mahishasuran… Read More Margasahayeswarar, Moovalur, Nagapattinam
Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam referenced in one of Appar’s pathigams, mentioned as part of Siva’s journey from Tirumeignanam (Naalur) to Tiruvarur… Read More Dharmapureeswarar, Vadakandam, 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
Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam where Siva is said to have spent the night, on His way to Tiruvarur… Read More Seshapureeswarar, Raa Patteeswaram, Tiruvarur
Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam in a picturesque location, but lying in a sad state of affairs… Read More Masilanathar, Tharangambadi, Nagapattinam
Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam where Lakshmi is said to have make Her home, after She came out of the ocean when it was churned by the Devas and asuras… Read More Sivalokanathar, Mamakudi, Nagapattinam
Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam with Ketu as one of the main deities, and also one of the Kumbakonam Navagraham temples… Read More Naganathar, Kilperumpallam, Nagapattinam
இந்து மதத்தில், சனியின் 7½ ஆண்டுகள், ஒருவரின் வாழ்க்கையில் நான்கு முறை என்ற கருத்து உள்ளது. இந்த நேரத்தில், சனி மக்கள் மீது தீங்கு விளைவிக்கும் என்று கருதப்படுகிறது. சானி இதைப் பற்றி மிகவும் அதிருப்தி அடைந்தார், ஏனெனில் மக்களுக்கு நடந்தது அவர்களின் கர்மாவின் விளைவாகும், அது அவரால் அல்ல என்று அவர் உணர்ந்தார். வசிஷ்ட முனிவரின் ஆலோசனையைப் பெற்ற பிறகு, சனி, கீழளத்தூரில் (இந்த இடத்தின் பண்டைய பெயர்) சிவனை வழிபட்டு தவம் மேற்கொண்டார். சிவன்… Read More அக்னீஸ்வரர், திருக்கொள்ளிக்காடு, திருவாரூர்
Paadal Petra Sthalam, where Saneeswaran (Sani) gets pride of place despite this being a Siva temple. Sani here is worshipped as Pongu Sani, and is said to bless devotees with prosperity… Read More Agneeswarar, Tirukollikadu, Tiruvarur
A small, simple temple today, this Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam would have been a much larger temple during the time of Sundarar… Read More Brahmapureeswarar, Eesanur, Tiruvarur
Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam considered to have been installed by the Pandavas during their exile… Read More Arunachaleswarar, Keelaiyur, Tiruvarur
Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam near Tirukkuvalai, where Sundarar was given a gift of rice by Kundaiyur Kizhar, which was transported to Tiruvarur by Siva’s ganas… Read More Sundareswarar, Kundaiyur, 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
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
சமுத்திரம் கலக்கும் போது, இரண்டு அமிர்தம் துளிகள் பாரத வர்ஷத்தின் மீது விழுந்தது – ஒன்று வடக்கில் மற்றும் ஒன்று தெற்கில் – அது பதரி (இலந்தை) மரங்களாக முளைத்தது. வடக்கில் அமிர்தம் விழுந்த இடம், இன்று பதரிகாஷ்ரமம் (பத்ரிநாத்) என்றும், இந்த இடம் தெற்கே உள்ள இடம் என்றும் அழைக்கப்படுகிறது. இரண்டு அரசர்கள் தனித்தனியாக முனிவர்களால் சபிக்கப்பட்டு கழுதைகளாக ஆனார்கள். ஒரு வியாபாரி தனது பொருட்களை எடுத்துச் செல்ல இந்தக் கழுதைகளைப் பயன்படுத்தினார். வியாபாரி இந்த… Read More கெடிலியப்பர், கீழ் வேளூர், திருவாரூர்
Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam considered equivalent to the Amritakadeswarar temple at Tirukkadaiyur… Read More Raja Chozheeswarar, TR Pattinam, Karaikal
Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam where Siva and His entourage are said to have visited, on their way to Tiruveezhimizhalai… Read More Tirulokanathar, Thakkalur, Karaikal
Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam with an absolutely unique representation of Siva and Parvati on Nandi, and also connected with Kama and Rati… Read More Sundareswarar, Tiruloki, Thanjavur
This Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam does not have a sthala puranam of its own that has been identified for this temple. However, the temple is located in what appears to be the remnants of the lost city of Kaveripoompattinam, which is mentioned in Sangam literature. This simple temple has behind it, a history of the lost city of Neithalankaanal. What is this history?… Read More Munivasagaswami, Neithavasal, Nagapattinam
Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam featuring in one of Appar’s pathingams, and associated with the origin of Rahu and his worship of Siva… Read More Naganathar, Sembangudi, Cuddalore
Regarded as the original Rahu temple, this temple is famous for its Rahukala puja… Read More Nageswaramudayar, Sirkazhi, Nagapattinam
Vaippu Sthalam appearing in one of Appar’s Tiruthandagams, and a place to be rid of effects of sins of ancestors and previous births… Read More Tirumeni Azhagar, Manigramam, Nagapattinam
தூம்ரலோச்சனா என்ற அரக்கன், பார்வதி/அம்பிகையிடம் தஞ்சம் புகுந்த தேவர்களை பயமுறுத்திக் கொண்டிருந்தான். அவள் அவர்கள் சார்பாக போராடினாள், ஆனால் சோர்வடைந்தாள். அவளுக்கு ஆதரவாக, சிவபெருமான் சப்த கன்னிகைகளை அவனுடன் போரிட அனுப்பினார். அவர்களின் தாக்குதலைத் தாங்க முடியாமல், காத்யாயன முனிவரின் சந்நிதியில் மறைந்தார் தூம்ரலோச்சனா. சப்த கன்னிகைகள் முனிவரை அரக்கன் என்று தவறாகக் கருதி, அவரைக் கொன்றனர், இதன் விளைவாக அவர்களுக்கு பிரம்மஹத்தி தோஷம் ஏற்பட்டது. சிவபெருமானிடம் பிரார்த்தனை செய்யும்படி பார்வதி அவர்களுக்கு அறிவுறுத்தினார், அவர்கள் தவத்திற்குப்… Read More கடம்ப வனேஸ்வரர், குளித்தலை, கரூர்
Paadal Petra Sthalam, part of a trio of temples, the others being Ratnagireeswarar at Ayyarmalai and Maragadachaleswarar at Eengoimalai… Read More Kadamba Vaneswarar, Kulithalai, Karur
A small but serene Chola temple near Moovar Koil, in Kodumbalur. Currently maintained by the ASI.
… Read More Muchukundeswarar, Kodumbalur, Tiruchirappalli
Paadal Petra Sthalam and a maadakoil, where Lakshmi worshipped after leaving Vishnu, until they reconciled… Read More Sanbakaranyeswarar, Vaikal, Nagapattinam
கிராமத்தின் பெயர் – வைகல் – வை-குருகலின் சிதைவு, இது ஒரு சிறிய மேடு அல்லது குன்றினைக் குறிக்கிறது. இது கீழே உள்ள ஸ்தல புராணங்களில் ஒன்றோடு தொடர்புடையதாக இருக்கலாம். வைகல் முக்கண் க்ஷேத்திரம் (மூன்று கண்கள் கொண்ட புனிதமான இடம்) என்று அழைக்கப்படுகிறது. இக்கிராமத்தில் சிவபெருமானின் மூன்று கண்களாகக் கருதப்படும் 3 கோயில்கள் உள்ளன. மற்ற இரண்டு, மிக அருகில் அமைந்துள்ள பிரம்மபுரீஸ்வரர் கோவில் மற்றும் விஸ்வநாதர் கோவில், அவை முறையே சிவனின் இடது மற்றும்… Read More ஷண்பகாரண்யேஸ்வரர், வைகல், நாகப்பட்டினம்
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
… Read More Mahalingeswarar, Tiruvidaimaruthur, Thanjavur
மருது என்பது மருது மரத்தைக் குறிக்கிறது (சமஸ்கிருதத்தில் அர்ஜுனா). மருது மரத்தின் சிறப்பும், ஸ்தல விருட்சமுமான 3 கோயில்கள் உள்ளன – இவை ஸ்ரீசைலம் (இங்கு மல்லிகார்ஜுனர் என்று பெயர் பெற்றவர்), திருவிடைமருதூர் மற்றும் திருப்புடைமருதூர் (அம்பாசமுத்திரம் அருகில்) உள்ளன. வடக்கிலிருந்து தெற்காக பட்டியலிடப்படும் போது அவை மேல்-மருதூர், இடை-மருதூர் மற்றும் கடை-மருதூர் என்றும் அழைக்கப்படுகின்றன. எனவே, திருவிடைமருதூர் என்பது வெறுமனே திரு-இடை-மருதூர். இக்கோயிலில் வழிபடுவது காசியில் வழிபடுவதற்கு சமமாக கருதப்படுகிறது. ஒருமுறை கைலாசத்தில், பார்வதி விளையாட்டாக… Read More மகாலிங்கேஸ்வரர், திருவிடைமருதூர், தஞ்சாவூர்
Built by Kulothunga Chola III, this massive temple is the last of the Great Living Chola temples, and has a very unique representation of Siva as Sarabeswarar… Read More Kampahareswarar (Sarabeswarar), Tribhuvanam, 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
Massive temple between Tirunelveli and Ambasamudram, with some excellent architecture, and connected with Sage Romaharshana… Read More Kailasanathar, Brahmadesam, Tirunelveli
Tevaram Vaippu sthalam connected with the Ramayanam, featuring fascinating art and architecture… Read More Satyavakeeswarar, Kalakkad, Tirunelveli
Temple located near Kumbakonam, associated with Durga, with some astonishing architecture, and currently being renovated.… Read More Abatsahayeswarar, Thukkachi, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Parvati is present but formless, in the sanctum… Read More Nityasundareswarar, Nedunkalam, Tiruchirappalli
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