Yoga Narasimhar, Narasingam, Madurai
Perumal temple on the outskirts of Madurai, where Narasimhar’s ferocity was quelled
Tag: Pandyas
The primordial couple – the stories of Siva-Parvati weddings
Stories of Siva and Parvati’s marriage(s)
Vaidyanathar, Tirumazhapadi, Ariyalur
Temple on the banks of the Kollidam river, considered the birthplace of Nandi
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!
Veeratteswarar, Keelaparasalur, Nagapattinam
Paadal Petra Sthalam, and Ashta Veerattanam temple associated with Siva culling Daksha’s head
Mangalapureeswarar, Thyagavalli, Cuddalore
Paadal Petra Sthalam consecrated by Agastyar, built by Cholas and hidden under the sand until about 200 years ago
Mandirapureeswarar, Kovilur, Tiruvarur
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Rama sought and obtained advice from Lord Siva before advancing upon Lanka
Kallazhagar, Alagarkovil, Madurai
Divya Desam temple where Vishnu, as Kallazhagar, came to give away his sister Meenakshi’s hand in marriage to Siva
Valvil Raman, Tiruppulaboothangudi, Thanjavur
Divya Desam connected with the Ramayanam, where it is Rama in bhujanga sayanam
Sarguna Lingeswarar, Maruthanallur, Thanjavur
Abatsahayeswarar, Thenkurangaduthurai, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam whose legends are all about Lord Siva aiding those in distress
Nardana Pureeswarar, Thalayalangadu, Tiruvarur
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Siva overcame Muyalagan, who was sent to overcome Bhikshatanar
Papanasanathar, Papanasam, Tirunelveli
Nava Kailasam temple on the banks of the Tambraparani, consecrated by Sage Romaharshana
Kailasanathar, Brahmadesam, Tirunelveli
Massive temple between Tirunelveli and Ambasamudram, with some excellent architecture
Vaikuntanatha Perumal, Srivaikundam, Tirunelveli
One of the nine Nava Tirupati temples and a Divya Desam associated with Suryan, located near Tirunelveli
Panchavarneswarar, Urayur, Tiruchirappalli
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Siva appeared in five colours and forms
Ardhanareeswarar, Tiruchengode, Namakkal
Paadal Petra Sthalam associated with Siva and Parvati as Ardhanareeswarar
Tiru Aappudayar, Sellur, Madurai
Paadal Petra Sthalam on the outskirts of Madurai, on the banks of the Vaigai river
Edaganathar, Tiruvedagam, Madurai
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Sambandar won the spiritual duel against the Jains by floating a palm leaf against the course of the Vaigai river
Karpaga Vinayaka, Pillayarpatti, Sivaganga
Ancient rock cut temple of Vinayakar estimated to be nearly 1600 years old
