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!
Tag: Nayaks
Vedarajan, Tirunagari, Nagapattinam
Two temples that are one Divya Desam, associated with the arrival of Tirumangaiazhvar
Kalamegaperumal, Tirumohur, Madurai
Divya Desam temple where Chakarathazhvar is given prominence
Azhagiya Singa Perumal, Tiruvali, Nagapattinam
Two temples that are one Divya Desam, associated with the arrival of Tirumangaiazhvar
Sarguna Nathar, Idumbavanam, Tiruvarur
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Brahma got back his lost powers after worshipping Siva
Suddha Ratneswarar, Oottathur, Perambalur
Tevara Vaippu sthalam where the Lord is said to have curative powers for all ailments
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
Shikanathar, Kudumiyanmalai, Pudukkottai
A fascinating Chola temple 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.
Vaidyanathar, Madavarvillagam, Virudhunagar
Nayak temple near Srivilliputhur, with a legend similar to the Thayumanavar temple in Trichy, and associated with curative powers for illnesses
Kallazhagar, Alagarkovil, Madurai
Divya Desam temple where Vishnu, as Kallazhagar, came to give away his sister Meenakshi’s hand in marriage to Siva
Saranatha Perumal, Tirucherai, Thanjavur
Divya Desam temple and Vaishnava Navagraha Sthalam near Kumbakonam, also known as the pancha sara kshetram
Pasupateeswarar, Avoor, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam and maadakoil associated with Kamadhenu and her daughter Patti
Amritakadeswarar, Sakkottai, Thanjavur
Ancient Siva temple and Paadal Petra Sthalam located very close to Kumbakonam
Aadi Kumbeswarar, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur
Ancient temple and the main Siva temple in Kumbakonam, and a Paadal Petra Sthalam
Papanasanathar, Papanasam, Tirunelveli
Nava Kailasam temple on the banks of the Tambraparani, consecrated by Sage Romaharshana
Avinashiappar, Avinashi, Tiruppur
Paadal Petra Sthalam associated with Sundarar’s bringing a dead child back to life
Ardhanareeswarar, Tiruchengode, Namakkal
Paadal Petra Sthalam associated with Siva and Parvati as Ardhanareeswarar
Vadapathrasayi, Srivilliputhur, Virudhunagar
Massive temple dedicated to Vishnu lying on a banyan leaf; also the birthplace of Andal, the Vaishnavite saint
Thanumalayan, Suchindram, Kanyakumari
Dravidian architecture temple that is home to the trinity – Siva, Vishnu and Brahma
