Yoga Narasimhar, Narasingam, Madurai
Perumal temple on the outskirts of Madurai, where Narasimhar’s ferocity was quelled
Tag: Cholas
Vaidyanathar, Tirumazhapadi, Ariyalur
Temple on the banks of the Kollidam river, considered the birthplace of Nandi
Bhaskareswarar, Parithiappar Koil, Thanjavur
Beautiful Chola temple near Mannargudi connected to Sibi Chakravarti, Suryan and Daksha’s yagna
Deekshitars of Chidambaram
Pranava Vyakrapureeswar, Omampuliyur, Cuddalore
Where Siva as Guru, initiated Parvati to the truth of OM, the Pranava Mantram
Kailasanathar, Tirumetrali, Thanjavur
A temple in Pazhaiyarai where Sabali (one of the daughters of Kamadhenu) prayed; today in a run-down state but would have once been a beautiful temple.
Vanchinathar, Srivanchiyam, Tiruvarur
A Siva temple where Yama is accorded higest priority and respect; and where you can go only if the Lord wishes so!
Nageswarar, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur
One of the earliest Siva temples in Kumbakonam associated with the legend of the Mahapralayam (great floods)
Mangalapureeswarar, Thyagavalli, Cuddalore
Paadal Petra Sthalam consecrated by Agastyar, built by Cholas and hidden under the sand until about 200 years ago
Nellivananathar, Tirunellikkaa, Tiruvarur
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Siva blessed sage Durvasa to overcome his anger
Jagadeeswarar, Ogai Perayur, Tiruvarur
Paadal Petra Sthalam near Tiruvarur and Mannargudi, with a beautiful sculpture of Sabapati Natarajar
Achaleswarar, Arur Araneri, Tiruvarur
Paadal Petra Sthalam associated with Naminandi Adigal Nayanar who lit the temple lamps using water in place of ghee
Thanthondreeswarar, Aakkoor, Nagapattinam
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Siva ate amongst common men, as one in a thousand
Sankaaranyeswarar, Thalachangadu, Nagapattinam
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Lord Vishnu is said to have received his conch, Panchajanyam
Sakti Gireeswarar, Senganur, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam and avatara sthalam of Chandesa Nayanar, this temple has several puranams associated with it
Neiyyaadiappar, Thillaisthanam, Thanjavur
Appakudathan, Koviladi, Thanjavur
Divya Desam and Pancha Ranga Kshetram where Vishnu is in Sayana kolam
Sundararaja Perumal, Anbil, Tiruchirappalli
Divya Desam temple in a place named after love for the Lord!
Abirameswarar, Tiruvamathur, Villupuram
Beautiful temple near Viluppuram, with a separate temple for Ambal, built by Pallavas with later Chola additions
Jambukeswarar, Kattur, Kanchipuram
Simple Chola temple near Tirupporur, south of Chennai
