Puranams of Tiruvidaimaruthur
The main puranams and stories associated with Tiruvidaimaruthur Mahalingeswarar temple… Read More Puranams of Tiruvidaimaruthur
Tag: Pandyas
Yoga Narasimhar, Narasingam, Madurai
Perumal temple on the outskirts of Madurai, where Narasimhar’s ferocity was quelled… Read More Yoga Narasimhar, Narasingam, Madurai
The primordial couple – the stories of Siva-Parvati weddings
Stories of Siva and Parvati’s marriage(s)… Read More The primordial couple – the stories of Siva-Parvati weddings
Vaidyanathar, Tirumazhapadi, Ariyalur
Temple on the banks of the Kollidam river, considered the birthplace of Nandi… Read More Vaidyanathar, Tirumazhapadi, Ariyalur
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
Veeratteswarar, Keelaparasalur, Nagapattinam
Paadal Petra Sthalam, and Ashta Veerattanam temple associated with Siva culling Daksha’s head… Read More Veeratteswarar, Keelaparasalur, Nagapattinam
Masilanathar, Tharangambadi, Cuddalore
Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam in a picturesque location, but lying in a sad state of affairs… Read More Masilanathar, Tharangambadi, Cuddalore
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
Singaravelar, Sikkal, Nagapattinam
Considered the unofficial 7th padai Veedu of Murugan, this is one of the temples where Murugan received his Vel from Parvati, before battling Soorapadman… Read More Singaravelar, Sikkal, Nagapattinam
Navaneetheswarar, Sikkal, Nagapattinam
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Sage Vasishta crafted a Lingam out of butter made from Kamadhenu’s milk, and famous for Murugan as Singaravelar … Read More Navaneetheswarar, Sikkal, Nagapattinam
Kayarohaneswarar, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam
Paadal Petra Sthalam temple said to have been originally established by the Lakulisa Pasupatas, and connected with Adipaththa Nayanar, where Sage Pundareeka ascended to Kailasam with his mortal body… Read More Kayarohaneswarar, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam
Devanatha Perumal, Tiruvaheendrapuram, Cuddalore
Divya Desam connected with Swami Vedanta Desikar, and Hayagreevar, where Vishnu helped the Devas to vanquish the asuras who were helped by Siva… Read More Devanatha Perumal, Tiruvaheendrapuram, Cuddalore
Masilamani Easwarar, Tirumullaivoyal, Tiruvallur
Tevaram Paadal Petra Sthalam with a puranam dating back to the time of King Tondai-man, and home of one of the Tri-Saktis… Read More Masilamani Easwarar, Tirumullaivoyal, Tiruvallur
Nitya Kalyana Perumal, Tiruvidandhai, Kanchipuram
Divya Desam and a prarthana sthalam for marriage, where Vishnu married every day of the year… Read More Nitya Kalyana Perumal, Tiruvidandhai, Kanchipuram
Sthala Sayana Perumal, Mamallapuram, Chengalpattu
Unique Divya Desam where Vishnu is seen in sayana kolam but lying on the ground instead of on Adiseshan … Read More Sthala Sayana Perumal, Mamallapuram, Chengalpattu
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
Swarna Kaleeswarar, Kalayar Kovil, Sivaganga
Huge temple and Paadal Petra Sthalam, featuring three separate worship deity forms of Siva, and connected with the Marudhu brothers… Read More Swarna Kaleeswarar, Kalayar Kovil, Sivaganga
Tirumeninathar, Tiruchuli, Virudhunagar
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Siva created a whirlpool with his trident, which drained the flood waters; and also the birthplace of Ramana Maharishi… Read More Tirumeninathar, Tiruchuli, Virudhunagar
Karunelli Nathar, Tiruthangal, Virudhunagar
Hill / cave temple abutting the Nindra Narayana Perumal Divya Desam temple, more popular for the Murugan shrine which is considered equivalent to Palani… Read More Karunelli Nathar, Tiruthangal, Virudhunagar
Nindra Narayana Perumal, Tiruthangal, Virudhunagar
Divya Desam temple where Vishnu attended the wedding of his grandson Aniruddha… Read More Nindra Narayana Perumal, Tiruthangal, Virudhunagar
Govindaraja Perumal, Chidambaram, Cuddalore
Divya Desam temple located inside the Chidambaram Thillai Natarajar temple, this shrine is connected with the origin of the Kaveri river, and also to the Ramayanam… Read More Govindaraja Perumal, Chidambaram, Cuddalore
Mangalapureeswarar, Thyagavalli, Cuddalore
Paadal Petra Sthalam consecrated by Agastyar, built by Cholas and hidden under the sand until about 200 years ago… Read More Mangalapureeswarar, Thyagavalli, Cuddalore
Ramanathaswami, Tirukannapuram, Nagapattinam
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Nandi almost stopped Rama from worshipping Siva… Read More Ramanathaswami, Tirukannapuram, Nagapattinam
Soundareswarar, Tirupanaiyur, Tiruvarur
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Karikala Chola spent eight years in hiding, and where Siva gave Sambandar a vision of His cosmic dance… Read More Soundareswarar, Tirupanaiyur, Tiruvarur
Chayavaneswarar, Sayavanam, Nagapattinam
One of 6 sthalams considered equivalent to Kasi, which Indra tried to move to Devalokam but failed… Read More Chayavaneswarar, Sayavanam, Nagapattinam
Swetaranyeswarar, Tiruvenkadu, Nagapattinam
Paadal Petra Sthalam, considered as Aadi Chidambaram, where Vishnu witnessed Siva’s Ananda tandavam… Read More Swetaranyeswarar, Tiruvenkadu, Nagapattinam
Mandirapureeswarar, Kovilur, Tiruvarur
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Rama sought and obtained advice from Lord Siva before advancing upon Lanka… Read More Mandirapureeswarar, Kovilur, 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
Maatruraivaradeeswarar, Tiruvasi, Tiruchirappalli
Paadal Petra Sthalam near Trichy, where Lord Siva caused Sundarar to change his song from a complaint to one of praise… Read More Maatruraivaradeeswarar, Tiruvasi, Tiruchirappalli
Gneeli Vaneswarar, Tirupaigneeli, Tiruchirappalli
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Siva resurrected Yama in order to restore balance of life and death on earth… Read More Gneeli Vaneswarar, Tirupaigneeli, 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
Moovar Kovil, Kodumbalur, Tiruchirappalli
Ancient temple complex of 3 shrines for Siva (of which only 2 remain), regarded as possibly the earliest surviving prototype of early medieval Chola temples and temple architecture… Read More Moovar Kovil, Kodumbalur, Tiruchirappalli
Bala Dandayuthapani, Chettikulam, Perambalur
Hill temple where Murugan, as Dandayuthapani, sports a sugarcane instead of His Vel… Read More Bala Dandayuthapani, Chettikulam, Perambalur
Ekambareswarar, Chettikulam, Perambalur
Siva temple and Kubera sthalam, featuring exceptional architecture… Read More Ekambareswarar, Chettikulam, Perambalur
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
Valvil Raman, Tiruppulaboothangudi, Thanjavur
Divya Desam connected with the Ramayanam, where it is Rama in bhujanga sayanam… Read More Valvil Raman, Tiruppulaboothangudi, Thanjavur
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
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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Meghanathar, Tirumeyachur, Tiruvarur
Birthplace of the Lalita Sahasranamam, and Paadal Petra Sthalam where Siva pacified Parvati
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Veezhinatheswarar, Tiruveezhimizhalai, Tiruvarur
A Paadal Petra Sthalam associated with the marriage of Siva with Parvati as Katyayani
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Neelakanteswarar, Tiruneelakudi, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam temple connected with the churning of the ocean, and how the effects of the Halahala poison swallowed by Siva were negated… Read More Neelakanteswarar, Tiruneelakudi, Thanjavur
Thyagarajar, Tiruvarur, Tiruvarur
Steeped in mysticism and spirituality, this is one of the Pancha Bootha Sthalams (prithvi sthalam), and a Paadal Petra Sthalam, located in the heart of Tiruvarur, depicting Siva’s manifestation as Thyagarajar or Somaskandar… Read More Thyagarajar, Tiruvarur, Tiruvarur
Sarguna Lingeswarar, Maruthanallur, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Rama worshipped before proceeding to Lanka, with an unusual Dakshinamurti depiction… Read More Sarguna Lingeswarar, Maruthanallur, Thanjavur
Gomuktheeswarar, Tiruvavaduthurai, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam associated with Parvati’s birth on earth as a cow, and subsequent marriage to Siva … Read More Gomuktheeswarar, Tiruvavaduthurai, Thanjavur
Abatsahayeswarar, Thenkurangaduthurai, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam whose legends are all about Lord Siva aiding those in distress… Read More Abatsahayeswarar, Thenkurangaduthurai, Thanjavur
Kampahareswarar (Sarabeswarar), Tribhuvanam, Thanjavur
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
Nardana Pureeswarar, Thalayalangadu, Tiruvarur
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Siva overcame Muyalagan, who was sent to overcome Bhikshatanar… Read More Nardana Pureeswarar, Thalayalangadu, Tiruvarur
Kailasanathar, Senthapoo Mangalam, Thoothukudi
Nava Kailasam temple located on the banks of the Tambraparani river, and a Sukra sthalam
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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
Varadaraja Perumal, Keela Tiruvenkatanatha Puram, Tirunelveli
One of a set of three temples considered equivalent to Kalahasti-Keezh Tirupati-Mel Tirupati, and a prarthana sthalam for prosperity… Read More Varadaraja Perumal, Keela Tiruvenkatanatha Puram, Tirunelveli
Soundara Pandeeswarar, Mela Karivelankulam, Tirunelveli
One of 5 Pancha Natarajar temples of Tirunelveli district, connected to the son of Rajendra Chola I… Read More Soundara Pandeeswarar, Mela Karivelankulam, Tirunelveli
Varadaraja Perumal, Kalakkad, Tirunelveli
Small but beautiful ancient Perumal temple near Kalakkad… Read More Varadaraja Perumal, Kalakkad, Tirunelveli
Satyavakeeswarar, Kalakkad, Tirunelveli
Tevaram Vaippu sthalam connected with the Ramayanam, featuring fascinating art and architecture… Read More Satyavakeeswarar, Kalakkad, Tirunelveli
Vazhutheeswarar, Perunkulam, Tirunelveli
Siva temple near the Nava Tirupati temple at Perunkulam, associated with Tiruvalluvar… Read More Vazhutheeswarar, Perunkulam, Tirunelveli
Kailasanathar, Rajapathy, Thoothukudi
Nava Kailasam temple located on the banks of the Tambraparani river, and a Ketu sthalam… Read More Kailasanathar, Rajapathy, Thoothukudi
Kailasanathar, Srivaikundam, Tirunelveli
Nava Kailasam temple located on the banks of the Tambraparani river, and a Sani sthalam… Read More Kailasanathar, Srivaikundam, Tirunelveli
Vaikuntanatha Perumal, Srivaikundam, Tirunelveli
One of the nine Nava Tirupati temples and a Divya Desam associated with Suryan, located near Tirunelveli… Read More Vaikuntanatha Perumal, 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
Vriddhagireeswarar, Vriddhachalam, Cuddalore
Paadal Petra Sthalam which is considered an ancient temple, and a primordial hill created by Siva himself… Read More Vriddhagireeswarar, Vriddhachalam, Cuddalore
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
Agneeswarar, Mela Tirukattupalli, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Agni was able to get rid of all the sins that were burnt during yagams that were conducted… Read More Agneeswarar, Mela Tirukattupalli, Thanjavur
Nityasundareswarar, Nedunkalam, Tiruchirappalli
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Parvati is present but formless, in the sanctum… Read More Nityasundareswarar, Nedunkalam, Tiruchirappalli
Panchavarneswarar, Uraiyur, Tiruchirappalli
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Siva appeared in five colours and forms… Read More Panchavarneswarar, Uraiyur, Tiruchirappalli
Ardhanareeswarar, Tiruchengode, Namakkal
Paadal Petra Sthalam associated with Siva and Parvati as Ardhanareeswarar… Read More Ardhanareeswarar, Tiruchengode, Namakkal
Tiru Aappudayar, Sellur, Madurai
Paadal Petra Sthalam on the outskirts of Madurai, on the banks of the Vaigai river… Read More Tiru Aappudayar, Sellur, Madurai
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… Read More Edaganathar, Tiruvedagam, Madurai
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
Sankaranarayanar, Sankarankoil, Tirunelveli
Known for the Aadi Tapas festival celebrating Parvati’s penance, this is where Siva and Vishnu appeared together in a single form… Read More Sankaranarayanar, Sankarankoil, Tirunelveli
Karpaga Vinayaka, Pillaiyarpatti, Sivaganga
Ancient rock cut temple of Vinayakar estimated to be nearly 1600 years old… Read More Karpaga Vinayaka, Pillaiyarpatti, Sivaganga
Tiruthalinathar, Tiruppathur, Sivaganga
Paadal Petra Sthalam in the Pandya Nadu region with a unique Navagraham arrangement… Read More Tiruthalinathar, Tiruppathur, Sivaganga
Brihadeeswarar, Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Ariyalur
UNESCO world heritage site along with the Brihadeeswarar Temple at Thanjavur and Airavateswarar temple at Darasuram… Read More Brihadeeswarar, Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Ariyalur
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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