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!… Read More Vanchinathar, Srivanchiyam, Tiruvarur
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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
Soundararaja Perumal, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam
Divya Desam that has existed across the four yugams, where Vishnu is worshipped as the resplendent and handsome Soundararaja Perumal… Read More Soundararaja Perumal, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam
Vedarajan, Tirunagari, Nagapattinam
Two temples that are one Divya Desam, associated with the arrival of Tirumangaiazhvar… Read More Vedarajan, Tirunagari, Nagapattinam
Koodal Azhagar, Madurai, Madurai
A temple that has existed across the four yugams, where Vishnu appeared to Sanat Kumara… Read More Koodal Azhagar, Madurai, Madurai
Nindra Narayana Perumal, Tiruthangal, Virudhunagar
Divya Desam temple where Vishnu attended the wedding of his grandson Aniruddha… Read More Nindra Narayana Perumal, Tiruthangal, Virudhunagar
Kalamegaperumal, Tirumohur, Madurai
Divya Desam temple where Chakarathazhvar is given prominence… Read More Kalamegaperumal, Tirumohur, Madurai
Tirukoteeswarar, Tirukodikkaa, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam that rids devotees of the fear of death, and where Amman appeared as Vishnu !… Read More Tirukoteeswarar, Tirukodikkaa, Thanjavur
Azhagiya Singa Perumal, Tiruvali, Nagapattinam
Two temples that are one Divya Desam, associated with the arrival of Tirumangaiazhvar… Read More Azhagiya Singa Perumal, Tiruvali, Nagapattinam
Sarguna Nathar, Idumbavanam, Tiruvarur
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Brahma got back his lost powers after worshipping Siva… Read More Sarguna Nathar, Idumbavanam, Tiruvarur
Neiyyaadiappar, Thillaisthanam, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam and one of the Tiruvaiyaru Satpa Sthanam temples, where the Lingam receives ghee abhishekam every day… Read More Neiyyaadiappar, Thillaisthanam, Thanjavur
Suddha Ratneswarar, Oottathur, Perambalur
Tevara Vaippu sthalam where the Lord is said to have curative powers for all ailments… Read More Suddha Ratneswarar, Oottathur, Perambalur
Purushottama Perumal, Uttamar Koil, Tiruchirappalli
Divya Desam and “Mummurti kshetram” that has shrines for the Hindu Trinity of Siva, Vishnu and Brahma, with their consorts… Read More Purushottama Perumal, Uttamar Koil, Tiruchirappalli
Paraithurainathar, Tiruparaithurai, Tiruchirappalli
Historically known as Darukavanam, this Paadal Petra Sthalam is the start of one of the stories of Bhikshatanar… Read More Paraithurainathar, Tiruparaithurai, Tiruchirappalli
Shikanathar, Kudumiyanmalai, Pudukkottai
A fascinating Pallava temple in the Chola heartland, with extremely intricate architecture throughout the temple. The complex also houses a separate cave temple for Lord Siva, and a huge inscription on classical music.… Read More Shikanathar, Kudumiyanmalai, Pudukkottai
Kasi Viswanathar, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli
Kasi of the south, and an amazing Pandya temple for Siva as Viswanathar of Kasi, with fascinating architecture… Read More Kasi Viswanathar, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli
Vaidyanathar, Madavar Vilagam, Virudhunagar
Siva temple near Srivilliputhur associated with medicine, where Siva appeared as the mother of a pregnant woman and helped her with safe childbirth… Read More Vaidyanathar, Madavar Vilagam, Virudhunagar
Sundararaja Perumal (Kallazhagar), Alagarkovil, Madurai
Divya Desam temple where Vishnu, as Kallazhagar, came to give away his sister Meenakshi’s hand in marriage to Siva… Read More Sundararaja Perumal (Kallazhagar), Alagarkovil, Madurai
Trivikrama Perumal, Tirukovilur, Viluppuram
Divya Desam temple associated with Lord Vishnu’s Vamana avataram
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Someswarar, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam also called Kudanthai Karonam, and connected with the story of Kumbakonam
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Saatchinathar, Tiruppurambayam, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam featuring one of the 64 Tiruvilaiyadals of Siva, and where all three of the Moovar – Appar, Sambandar and Sundarar – have sung at.… Read More Saatchinathar, Tiruppurambayam, Thanjavur
Nageswarar, Tirunageswaram, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam and Rahu sthalam, closely associated with Sekkizhar, and home to great carvings and architecture
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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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Saranatha Perumal, Tirucherai, Thanjavur
Divya Desam temple and Vaishnava Navagraha Sthalam near Kumbakonam, also known as the pancha sara kshetram… Read More Saranatha Perumal, Tirucherai, Thanjavur
Pasupateeswarar, Avoor, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam and maadakoil associated with Kamadhenu and her daughter Patti… Read More Pasupateeswarar, Avoor, Thanjavur
Amritakadeswarar, Sakkottai, Thanjavur
Ancient Siva temple and Paadal Petra Sthalam located very close to Kumbakonam… Read More Amritakadeswarar, Sakkottai, 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
Aadi Kumbeswarar, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur
Ancient temple and the main Siva temple in Kumbakonam, and a Paadal Petra Sthalam… Read More Aadi Kumbeswarar, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur
Papanasanathar, Papanasam, Tirunelveli
Nava Kailasam temple on the banks of the Tambraparani, consecrated by Sage Romaharshana… Read More Papanasanathar, Papanasam, Tirunelveli
Kailasanathar, Brahmadesam, Tirunelveli
Massive temple between Tirunelveli and Ambasamudram, with some excellent architecture, and connected with Sage Romaharshana… Read More Kailasanathar, Brahmadesam, Tirunelveli
Satyavakeeswarar, Kalakkad, Tirunelveli
Tevaram Vaippu sthalam connected with the Ramayanam, featuring fascinating art and architecture… Read More Satyavakeeswarar, Kalakkad, Tirunelveli
Kailasanathar, Srivaikundam, Tirunelveli
Nava Kailasam temple located on the banks of the Tambraparani river, and a Sani sthalam… Read More Kailasanathar, Srivaikundam, Tirunelveli
Sundareswarar, Madurai, Madurai
One of the best known temples in Tamil Nadu, this temple is almost exclusively dedicated to Parvati as Meenakshi Amman, but is also one of the pancha sabhai temples of Siva… Read More Sundareswarar, Madurai, Madurai
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
Aiyarappar, Tiruvaiyaru, Thanjavur
Considered the Kailasam of the south, this temple is closely connected with Nandi’s birth life and wedding celebrations… Read More Aiyarappar, Tiruvaiyaru, Thanjavur
Vedapureeswarar, Tiruvedikudi, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam and one of the Tiruvaiyaru Sapta Sthanam temples which provided vedic priests for Nandi’s wedding… Read More Vedapureeswarar, Tiruvedikudi, 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
Pushpavaneswarar, Mela Tirupoonthuruthi, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam temple created by Indra, and the place where Appar carried Sambandar on the latter’s palanquin… Read More Pushpavaneswarar, Mela Tirupoonthuruthi, Thanjavur
Avinashiappar, Avinashi, Tiruppur
Paadal Petra Sthalam associated with Sundarar’s bringing a dead child back to life… Read More Avinashiappar, Avinashi, Tiruppur
Ardhanareeswarar, Tiruchengode, Namakkal
Paadal Petra Sthalam associated with Siva and Parvati as Ardhanareeswarar… Read More Ardhanareeswarar, Tiruchengode, Namakkal
Arunachaleswarar, Tiruvannamalai, Tiruvannamalai
Pancha Bootha Sthalam and Paadal Petra Sthalam, associated with the original legend of Siva as the pillar of fire; and home of Ramana Maharishi and His ashram… Read More Arunachaleswarar, Tiruvannamalai, Tiruvannamalai
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
Vatapathrasayi, Srivilliputhur, Virudhunagar
Massive temple dedicated to Vishnu lying on a banyan leaf; also the birthplace of Andal, the Vaishnavite saint… Read More Vatapathrasayi, Srivilliputhur, Virudhunagar
Thanumalayan, Suchindram, Kanyakumari
Dravidian architecture temple that is home to the trinity – Siva, Vishnu and Brahma… Read More Thanumalayan, Suchindram, Kanyakumari
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