AmrithaKaleswarar Temple Tirukalayanallur (now , Saakkottai)
Temple Location Tirukalayanallur (now, Saakkottai)
Lord Shiva known as AmrithaKaleswarar
Female deity known as Amirthavalli
How to get It is 5 Kms from Kumbakonam on the way to Needamangalam; 2 km from Tirukkarukkudi (Marudhanallur) .
Friday, December 31, 2010
சிவா temple இன் Sivapuram
Sivapuranathar Temple Sivapuram
Temple Location Sivapuram
Lord Shiva known as Sivapuranathar, Brahmapuri Nayagar
Female deity known as Singaravalli, Periyanayagi
How to get It is 5 Kms from Kumbakonam .
Temple Location Sivapuram
Lord Shiva known as Sivapuranathar, Brahmapuri Nayagar
Female deity known as Singaravalli, Periyanayagi
How to get It is 5 Kms from Kumbakonam .
சிவா temple இன் Arisirkaraiputhur (now, Alagarputhur)
Padikkasu Alithanathar Temple Arisirkaraiputhur (now, Alagarputhur)
Temple location Arisirkaraiputhur
Lord Shiva known as Padikkasu Alithanathar, Sornapureesar
Female deity known as Azhagambikai
How to get It is 7 Kms from Kumbakonam on the way to Natchiar Koyil.
Temple location Arisirkaraiputhur
Lord Shiva known as Padikkasu Alithanathar, Sornapureesar
Female deity known as Azhagambikai
How to get It is 7 Kms from Kumbakonam on the way to Natchiar Koyil.
சிவா temple இன் Tirunaraiyur
Siddhi Nadheswarar Temple Tirunaraiyur Siddheecharam
Temple Location Tirunaraiyur Siddheecharam
Lord Shiva known as Siddhi Nadheswarar
Female deity known as Soundara Nayagai. Azhagambikai
How to get It is 10 Kms from Kumbakonam on the way to Natchiar Kovil;p 1 km from Natchiar Kovil .
Temple Location Tirunaraiyur Siddheecharam
Lord Shiva known as Siddhi Nadheswarar
Female deity known as Soundara Nayagai. Azhagambikai
How to get It is 10 Kms from Kumbakonam on the way to Natchiar Kovil;p 1 km from Natchiar Kovil .
Thursday, December 30, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் TiruppenuPerunthurai (now Tiruppandurai)
Sivanandeswarar Temple TiruppenuPerundurai
Temple Location TiruppenuPerundurai
Lord Shiva known as Sivaanandeswarar, Pranaveswarar
Female deity known as Mangalaambikai, Malaiyarasi Ammai
How to get It is 10 Kms from Kumbakonam;TiruppenuPerunthurai (now Tiruppandurai); 3 Kms from Natchiarkovil.
Temple Location TiruppenuPerundurai
Lord Shiva known as Sivaanandeswarar, Pranaveswarar
Female deity known as Mangalaambikai, Malaiyarasi Ammai
How to get It is 10 Kms from Kumbakonam;TiruppenuPerunthurai (now Tiruppandurai); 3 Kms from Natchiarkovil.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tirukkaruvili Kottittai
Sargunatheswarar Temple Tirukkaruvili Kottittai
Temple Location Tirukkaruvili Kottittai (Now known as arguneswarapuram)
Lord Shiva known as Sargunatheswarar
Female deity known as Sarvangasundari
How to get It is 25 Kms from Kumbakonam; 3 km from Koonthalur;3 km from Tirunallam ;4 km from Tiru Anniyur .
Temple Location Tirukkaruvili Kottittai (Now known as arguneswarapuram)
Lord Shiva known as Sargunatheswarar
Female deity known as Sarvangasundari
How to get It is 25 Kms from Kumbakonam; 3 km from Koonthalur;3 km from Tirunallam ;4 km from Tiru Anniyur .
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tiru Anniyur
Agneeswarar Temple Tiru Anniyur
Temple location Tiru Anniyur
Lord Shiva known as Agneeswarar
Female deity known as Parvati
How to get It is 16 km from Peralam; 4 km from Tirukkaruvili Kottittai ;4 km from Tiruveezhimizhalai .
Temple location Tiru Anniyur
Lord Shiva known as Agneeswarar
Female deity known as Parvati
How to get It is 16 km from Peralam; 4 km from Tirukkaruvili Kottittai ;4 km from Tiruveezhimizhalai .
Monday, December 27, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tiruveezhimizhalai
Nethrarbaneswarar Temple Tiruveezhimizhalai
Temple location Tiruveezhimizhalai
Lord Shiva known as Nethrarbaneswarar
Female deity known as Brahat Sundarakusambikai
How to get It is 13 km Peralam ;10 km from Poonthottam; 3 km from Tiru Anniyur
Temple location Tiruveezhimizhalai
Lord Shiva known as Nethrarbaneswarar
Female deity known as Brahat Sundarakusambikai
How to get It is 13 km Peralam ;10 km from Poonthottam; 3 km from Tiru Anniyur
Saturday, December 25, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Sirukudi
Mangaleswarar Temple Sirukudi
Temple location Sirukudi
Lord Shiva known as Mangaleswarar
Female deity known as Mangalanayagi
How to get It is 3 Kms Thirupamburam, ; 11 km Peralam
;28 km from myladudurai
Temple location Sirukudi
Lord Shiva known as Mangaleswarar
Female deity known as Mangalanayagi
How to get It is 3 Kms Thirupamburam, ; 11 km Peralam
;28 km from myladudurai
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
சிவா temple இன் Thiruppamburam
Paambu Pureswarar Temple Thiruppamburam
Temple Location Thiruppamburam
Lord Shiva known as Paambu Pureswarar
Female deity known as Vandaar Poonguzhaliammai
How to get It is 8 Kms from Peralam;25 km from Myladuthurai;
Temple Location Thiruppamburam
Lord Shiva known as Paambu Pureswarar
Female deity known as Vandaar Poonguzhaliammai
How to get It is 8 Kms from Peralam;25 km from Myladuthurai;
சிவா temple இன் Tiruthiladaipathi
Madhimuktheeswarar Temple Tiruthiladaipathi
Temple Location Tiruthiladaipathi
Lord Shiva known as Madhimuktheeswarar
Female deity known as Porkodi Nayagi, Maragathavalli, Swarnavalli
How to get It is 2 km Poonthottam village; 25 Kms from Mayiladuturai.
Temple Location Tiruthiladaipathi
Lord Shiva known as Madhimuktheeswarar
Female deity known as Porkodi Nayagi, Maragathavalli, Swarnavalli
How to get It is 2 km Poonthottam village; 25 Kms from Mayiladuturai.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
சிவா temple இன் Tirumeeyachur Ilankovil
SakalaBhuvaneswarar Temple Tirumeeyachur Ilankovil
Temple Location Tirumeeyachur Ilankovil
Lord Shiva known as SakalaBhuvaneswarar
Female deity known as Meghalambikai
How to get It is 18 km from myladuthrai;2 km from pearalam; the main temple at Tirumeeyachur to the north side of Muyarchinatheswarar shrine.
Temple Location Tirumeeyachur Ilankovil
Lord Shiva known as SakalaBhuvaneswarar
Female deity known as Meghalambikai
How to get It is 18 km from myladuthrai;2 km from pearalam; the main temple at Tirumeeyachur to the north side of Muyarchinatheswarar shrine.
சிவா temple இன் Tirumeeyachur
Muyarchinatheswarar Temple Tirumeeyachur
Temple Location Tirumeeyachur
Lord Shiva known as Muyarchinatheswarar, Meghanadeswarar, Tirumeninathar
Female deity known as Soundara Nayagi, Lalithambikai
How to get It is 18 Kms from Mayiladuturai ;2 Kms from Peralam. Inside this temple, one more siva temple known as Tirumeeyachur Ilankovil.
Temple Location Tirumeeyachur
Lord Shiva known as Muyarchinatheswarar, Meghanadeswarar, Tirumeninathar
Female deity known as Soundara Nayagi, Lalithambikai
How to get It is 18 Kms from Mayiladuturai ;2 Kms from Peralam. Inside this temple, one more siva temple known as Tirumeeyachur Ilankovil.
சிவா Temple இன் Ambar Maakaalam
Maakaalanathar Temple Ambar Maakaalam
Temple Location Ambar Maakaalam
Lord Shiva known as Maakaalanathar
Female deity known as Payaksha Nayagi
How to get This sivasthalam temple is located 25 Kms from Mayiladuturai;4 km from Punthottam;20 km from thiruvarur;1 km from Ambar Perunthirukovil
Temple Location Ambar Maakaalam
Lord Shiva known as Maakaalanathar
Female deity known as Payaksha Nayagi
How to get This sivasthalam temple is located 25 Kms from Mayiladuturai;4 km from Punthottam;20 km from thiruvarur;1 km from Ambar Perunthirukovil
Monday, December 20, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Ambar Perunthirukovil
Brahmapureesar Temple Ambar Perunthirukovil
Temple Location Ambar Perunthirukovil
Lord Shiva known as Brahmapureesar
Female deity known as Poonkuzhalammai
How to get It is l3 Kms from Poonthottam ; 19 Kms from Tiruvarur; 1 km from Ambar Maakaalam
Temple Location Ambar Perunthirukovil
Lord Shiva known as Brahmapureesar
Female deity known as Poonkuzhalammai
How to get It is l3 Kms from Poonthottam ; 19 Kms from Tiruvarur; 1 km from Ambar Maakaalam
Sunday, December 19, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tirukkottaaru
Airavatheswarar Temple Tirukkottaaru
Temple Location Tirukkottaaru
Lord Shiva known as Airavatheswarar
Female deity known as Vandar Poonghuzhalammai, Suganda Kundalambikai
How to get It is 12 Kms from Karaikal; 5 Kms from Thirunallaru
Temple Location Tirukkottaaru
Lord Shiva known as Airavatheswarar
Female deity known as Vandar Poonghuzhalammai, Suganda Kundalambikai
How to get It is 12 Kms from Karaikal; 5 Kms from Thirunallaru
Friday, December 17, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tirunallaaru
Dharbaranyeswarar Temple Tirunallaaru
Temple Location Tirunallaaru
Lord Shiva known as Dharbaranyeswarar
Female deity known as Boghamaarthapoonmulaiyaal, Atthiranayani, Praanaambikai
How to get It is 5 Kms from Kaaraika ;40 Kms from Mayiladudurai towards Nagapattinam; 20 Kms from Nagapattinam
King Nala was under the influence of Sani, i.e. Saturn for an certian period of time in his life and went through several ordeals and obtained total relief only after worshipping Shiva at this shrine.
Temple Location Tirunallaaru
Lord Shiva known as Dharbaranyeswarar
Female deity known as Boghamaarthapoonmulaiyaal, Atthiranayani, Praanaambikai
How to get It is 5 Kms from Kaaraika ;40 Kms from Mayiladudurai towards Nagapattinam; 20 Kms from Nagapattinam
King Nala was under the influence of Sani, i.e. Saturn for an certian period of time in his life and went through several ordeals and obtained total relief only after worshipping Shiva at this shrine.
சிவா Temple இன் Tirudharmapuram
Dharmapureeswarar Temple Tirudharmapuram
Temple Location Tirudharmapuram
Lord Shiva known as Dharmapureeswarar, Yazhmurinadeswarar
Female deity known as Madhura Minnammai, Abhayaambikai, Thenamirdhavalli
How to get It is 4 Kms. from Karaikal town towards Tirunallaru;2 km from Tiruthelicheri
Temple Location Tirudharmapuram
Lord Shiva known as Dharmapureeswarar, Yazhmurinadeswarar
Female deity known as Madhura Minnammai, Abhayaambikai, Thenamirdhavalli
How to get It is 4 Kms. from Karaikal town towards Tirunallaru;2 km from Tiruthelicheri
Thursday, December 16, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tiruthelicheri (now , Koilpatthu)
Parvatheeswarar Temple Tiruthelicheri (now , Koilpatthu)
Temple Location Tiruthelicheri (now , Koilpatthu)
Lord Shiva known as Parvatheeswarar
Female deity known as Sakthinayagi
How to get It is in Karaikkal town , known as Koilpatthu. 2 km from karikal bus stand.
Temple Location Tiruthelicheri (now , Koilpatthu)
Lord Shiva known as Parvatheeswarar
Female deity known as Sakthinayagi
How to get It is in Karaikkal town , known as Koilpatthu. 2 km from karikal bus stand.
சிவா Temple இன் Tiruvettakkudi
Tirumeniazhagar Temple Tiruvettakkudi
Temple Location Tiruvettakkudi
Lord Shiva known as Tirumeniazhagar, Sundareswarar
Female deity known as Soundaranayagi, Santhanayagi
How to get It is 9.5 km from Karaikal.
Arjuna is said to have worshipped Shiva here.
Temple Location Tiruvettakkudi
Lord Shiva known as Tirumeniazhagar, Sundareswarar
Female deity known as Soundaranayagi, Santhanayagi
How to get It is 9.5 km from Karaikal.
Arjuna is said to have worshipped Shiva here.
சிவா Temple இன் Tirukkadavur Mayanam
Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Tirukkadavur Mayanam
Temple Location Tirukkadavur Mayanam
Lord Shiva known as Brahmapureeswarar
Female deity known as Nimalakusaambikai
How to get It is 2 Kms from Tirukkadavur;24 km from Mayiladuthurai.
Temple Location Tirukkadavur Mayanam
Lord Shiva known as Brahmapureeswarar
Female deity known as Nimalakusaambikai
How to get It is 2 Kms from Tirukkadavur;24 km from Mayiladuthurai.
சிவா Temple இன் Tirukkadavur
Amirthagateswarar Temple Tirukkadavur
Temple Location Tirukkadavur
Lord Shiva known as Amirthagateswarar
Female deity known as Abhirami
How to get It is on the Mayiladuturai - Tarangambadi route.2 km from Tirukkadavur Mayanam; 22 km from Mayiladuthurai.
Shiva vanquished Yaman, the God of Death, at this sthalam to save the life of Markandeya.
Temple Location Tirukkadavur
Lord Shiva known as Amirthagateswarar
Female deity known as Abhirami
How to get It is on the Mayiladuturai - Tarangambadi route.2 km from Tirukkadavur Mayanam; 22 km from Mayiladuthurai.
Shiva vanquished Yaman, the God of Death, at this sthalam to save the life of Markandeya.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tiruthalaichangadu
Sangarunaadeswarar Temple Tiruthalaichangadu
Temple Location Tiruthalaichangadu
Lord Shiva known as Sangarunaadeswarar
Female deity known as Soundara Nayagi, Brahad Sundarambikai
How to get It is 18 Kms from Mayiladuturai on the Mayiladuturai - Tarangambadi road. It is 2 km from Tiruakkur.
Temple Location Tiruthalaichangadu
Lord Shiva known as Sangarunaadeswarar
Female deity known as Soundara Nayagi, Brahad Sundarambikai
How to get It is 18 Kms from Mayiladuturai on the Mayiladuturai - Tarangambadi road. It is 2 km from Tiruakkur.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tiruvalampuram (Melaperumpallam)
Valampuranathar Temple Tiruvalampuram (Melaperumpallam)
Temple Location Tiruvalampuram (now, Melaperumpallam)
Lord Shiva known as Valampuranathar
Female deity known as Vaduvagirkkanniammai
How to get It is 16 Kms from Sirkazhi ; 20 Kms. from Mayiladuthurai.
Temple Location Tiruvalampuram (now, Melaperumpallam)
Lord Shiva known as Valampuranathar
Female deity known as Vaduvagirkkanniammai
How to get It is 16 Kms from Sirkazhi ; 20 Kms. from Mayiladuthurai.
சிவா Temple இன் Tiruvilanagar
Thuraikattum Vallalar Temple Tiruvilanagar
Temple Location Tiruvilanagar
Lord Shiva known as Thuraikattum Vallalar, Usiravaneswarar
Female deity known as Veyuru Tholiammai
How to get It is 6 Kms from Mayiladuthurai on the Mayiladuthurai - Taramgabadi road.
Temple Location Tiruvilanagar
Lord Shiva known as Thuraikattum Vallalar, Usiravaneswarar
Female deity known as Veyuru Tholiammai
How to get It is 6 Kms from Mayiladuthurai on the Mayiladuthurai - Taramgabadi road.
சிவா Temple இன் Mayiladuthurai (known , Mayavaram)
Mayuranathar Temple Mayiladuthurai
Temple Location Mayiladuthurai (known , Mayavaram)
Lord Shiva known as Mayuranathar
Female deity known as Abhayaambikai, Anjalnayagi
How to get It is 237.98 kilometres from Chennai; 18.22 kilometres from Karaikal;It is 34 KM Kumbakonam; 168.479 from Pondicherry
It is one among the six temples which are compared as equivalent to the temple in Varanaasi. The other 5 are Tiruvenkaadu, Chaayaavanam, Tiruvaiyaru, Tiruvanchiam and Tiruvidaimarudur.
Temple Location Mayiladuthurai (known , Mayavaram)
Lord Shiva known as Mayuranathar
Female deity known as Abhayaambikai, Anjalnayagi
How to get It is 237.98 kilometres from Chennai; 18.22 kilometres from Karaikal;It is 34 KM Kumbakonam; 168.479 from Pondicherry
It is one among the six temples which are compared as equivalent to the temple in Varanaasi. The other 5 are Tiruvenkaadu, Chaayaavanam, Tiruvaiyaru, Tiruvanchiam and Tiruvidaimarudur.
Monday, December 13, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tiruvazhundur (now known as Therazhundur)
Vedapureeswarar Temple Tiruvazhundur
Temple Location Tiruvazhundur (now known as Therazhundur)
Lord Shiva known as Vedapureeswarar
Female deity known as Soundaraambikai
How to get It is 11 Kms from Mayiladuturai. 2kms from Komal road junction on the Kumbakonam-Mayiladuthurai road;26 km from Kumbakonam
The poet Kambar, who authour of Kamba Ramayanam, was born at this place. The Kamban festival is celebrated for 3 days in the month of Pankuni
Temple Location Tiruvazhundur (now known as Therazhundur)
Lord Shiva known as Vedapureeswarar
Female deity known as Soundaraambikai
How to get It is 11 Kms from Mayiladuturai. 2kms from Komal road junction on the Kumbakonam-Mayiladuthurai road;26 km from Kumbakonam
The poet Kambar, who authour of Kamba Ramayanam, was born at this place. The Kamban festival is celebrated for 3 days in the month of Pankuni
Sunday, December 12, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tiruthuruthi
Ukthavedeeswarar Temple Tiruthuruthi
Temple Location Tiruthuruthi (Now known as Kuththalam)
Lord Shiva known as Ukthavedeeswarar, Vedhasuwarar, Sonnavaararivaar
Female deity known as Mughizhaambikai
How to get It is 9 Kms from Mayiladuturai ; 49.5 km from Kumbakonam.
The sthala vriksham here is the Kuttalam tree, which have been brought from Kailas
Temple Location Tiruthuruthi (Now known as Kuththalam)
Lord Shiva known as Ukthavedeeswarar, Vedhasuwarar, Sonnavaararivaar
Female deity known as Mughizhaambikai
How to get It is 9 Kms from Mayiladuturai ; 49.5 km from Kumbakonam.
The sthala vriksham here is the Kuttalam tree, which have been brought from Kailas
Saturday, December 11, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tiruvavaduthurai
Masilamani Eswarar Temple Tiruvavaduthurai
Temple Location Tiruvavaduthurai
Lord Shiva known as Masilamani Eswarar, Prakasamani Nathar, Gomutheesar
Female deity known as Athulakusa Nayagi, Oppilaa Mulaiyammai
How to get It is 20 Kms from Mayiladuturai en route to Kumbakonam.
God Shiva have blessed the saint Thirumoolar at this temple, where the saint finally attained Samadhi. The saint's Samadhi is located in the outer prakaram.
Temple Location Tiruvavaduthurai
Lord Shiva known as Masilamani Eswarar, Prakasamani Nathar, Gomutheesar
Female deity known as Athulakusa Nayagi, Oppilaa Mulaiyammai
How to get It is 20 Kms from Mayiladuturai en route to Kumbakonam.
God Shiva have blessed the saint Thirumoolar at this temple, where the saint finally attained Samadhi. The saint's Samadhi is located in the outer prakaram.
Friday, December 10, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tirukozhambam
Kokileswarar Temple Tirukozhambam
Temple Location Tirukozhambam
Lord Shiva known as Kokileswarar
Female deity known as Soundara Nayagi
How to get: It is 20 Kms from Mayiladuturai.
Temple Location Tirukozhambam
Lord Shiva known as Kokileswarar
Female deity known as Soundara Nayagi
How to get: It is 20 Kms from Mayiladuturai.
சிவா Temple இன் Tirunallam (Now, Koneri Rajapuram)
Umamaheswarar Temple Tirunallam (Now, Koneri Rajapuram)
Temple Location Tirunallam (Koneri Rajapuram)
Lord Shiva known as Umamaheswarar, Maamani Eswarar
Female deity known as Mangalanayagi, Angavala Nayagi
How to get It is 8 Kms from Aduthurai ;25 km Mayiladuturai ;26 kmKumbakonam.
Temple Location Tirunallam (Koneri Rajapuram)
Lord Shiva known as Umamaheswarar, Maamani Eswarar
Female deity known as Mangalanayagi, Angavala Nayagi
How to get It is 8 Kms from Aduthurai ;25 km Mayiladuturai ;26 kmKumbakonam.
சிவா Temple இன் TiruvaikalMaadakovil
Vaikalnathar Temple TiruvaikalMaadakovil
Temple Location TiruvaikalMaadakovil
Lord Shiva known as Vaikalnathar
Female deity known as Vaikalaambikai
How to Get It is 7 Kms from Thenkurangaaduthurai(Now, Aduthrai); From Kumbakonam 24 km; ; 25 Kms from Mayiladuturai.
Temple Location TiruvaikalMaadakovil
Lord Shiva known as Vaikalnathar
Female deity known as Vaikalaambikai
How to Get It is 7 Kms from Thenkurangaaduthurai(Now, Aduthrai); From Kumbakonam 24 km; ; 25 Kms from Mayiladuturai.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tiruneelakudi
Neelakandeswarar Temple Tiruneelakudi
Temple location Tiruneelakudi
Lord Shiva known as Neelakandeswarar, Nallanayageswarar
Female deity known as Umaiyammai, Azhagaambikai
How to get it is 24 Kms from Mayiladuturai ;16 Kms from Kumbakonam;3 Kms. from Aduthurai
Temple location Tiruneelakudi
Lord Shiva known as Neelakandeswarar, Nallanayageswarar
Female deity known as Umaiyammai, Azhagaambikai
How to get it is 24 Kms from Mayiladuturai ;16 Kms from Kumbakonam;3 Kms. from Aduthurai
சிவா Temple இன் Thenkurangaduthurai ( now , Aduthurai)
Abathsahayanathar Temple Thenkurangaduthurai
Temple Location Thenkurangaduthurai ( now , Aduthurai)
Lord Shiva known as Abathsahayanathar
Female deity known as Pavalakkodiammai
How to get It is 17 Kms from Kumbakonam ; 18 Kms from Mayiladuturai.
The Sugreevan, a character in Ramayana, had worshipped god Shiva at this sivasthalam.
Temple Location Thenkurangaduthurai ( now , Aduthurai)
Lord Shiva known as Abathsahayanathar
Female deity known as Pavalakkodiammai
How to get It is 17 Kms from Kumbakonam ; 18 Kms from Mayiladuturai.
The Sugreevan, a character in Ramayana, had worshipped god Shiva at this sivasthalam.
சிவா Temple இன் Tiruvidaimarudur
Mahalingeswarar Temple Tiruvidaimarudur
Temple Location Tiruvidaimarudur
Lord Shiva known as Mahalingeswarar, Marudhappar
Female deity known as Bruhath Sundarakusaambaal, Nanmulainayagi, Perunalamulainayagi
How to get It is 9 Kms from Kumbakonam en route to Mayiladuthurai; 48 km from Thanjavur;4 km from Thirunageswaram
It is one of the 6 most sacred places on par with Varanasi (Benares). The other 5 are 1. Tiruvenkaadu, 2. Mayiladuthurai, 3. Tiruvaiyaru, 4. Tiruchaaikkadu (Chaayaavanam), 5. Tiruvanchiam.
Those in ill health believed to have been caused by evil spirits, are said to find relief through prayers offered in this shrine .
Shiva is said to have offered worship to His Self in this shrine.
The Taippoosam festival in the month of Capricorn (January 15 through February 15) is of great significance here.
Temple Location Tiruvidaimarudur
Lord Shiva known as Mahalingeswarar, Marudhappar
Female deity known as Bruhath Sundarakusaambaal, Nanmulainayagi, Perunalamulainayagi
How to get It is 9 Kms from Kumbakonam en route to Mayiladuthurai; 48 km from Thanjavur;4 km from Thirunageswaram
It is one of the 6 most sacred places on par with Varanasi (Benares). The other 5 are 1. Tiruvenkaadu, 2. Mayiladuthurai, 3. Tiruvaiyaru, 4. Tiruchaaikkadu (Chaayaavanam), 5. Tiruvanchiam.
Those in ill health believed to have been caused by evil spirits, are said to find relief through prayers offered in this shrine .
Shiva is said to have offered worship to His Self in this shrine.
The Taippoosam festival in the month of Capricorn (January 15 through February 15) is of great significance here.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tirunageswaram
Sanbakaranyeswarar Temple Tirunageswaram
Temple Location Tirunageswaram
Lord Shiva known as Sanbakaranyeswarar, Naganathar
Female deity known as Girikusambikai
How to get It is 7 Kms from Kumbakonam on the Kumbakonam - Karaikal road. 2 Kms from Uppiliappan Kovil
God Rahu prayed to Shiva at this shrine. Since Rahu is a serpent (Naga), the main deity is Naganathaswamy and this place is named Thirunageswaram.
In this shrine, Rahu is accompanied by his two wives Naga Valli and Naga Kanni. When Abhishekam is performed to Rahu during the Rahu Kaalam, the milk turns blue when it falls on the body, and again turns to white when it leaves the idol.
Temple Location Tirunageswaram
Lord Shiva known as Sanbakaranyeswarar, Naganathar
Female deity known as Girikusambikai
How to get It is 7 Kms from Kumbakonam on the Kumbakonam - Karaikal road. 2 Kms from Uppiliappan Kovil
God Rahu prayed to Shiva at this shrine. Since Rahu is a serpent (Naga), the main deity is Naganathaswamy and this place is named Thirunageswaram.
In this shrine, Rahu is accompanied by his two wives Naga Valli and Naga Kanni. When Abhishekam is performed to Rahu during the Rahu Kaalam, the milk turns blue when it falls on the body, and again turns to white when it leaves the idol.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tirukkudanthai Kaaronam
Kasiviswanathar Temple Tirukkudanthai Kaaronam
Temple Location Tirukkudanthai Kaaronam
Lord Shiva known as Kasiviswanathar
Female deity known as Visalatchi, Thenaar Mozhiyal
How to get It is in Kumbakonam(Tamil Nadu) Town on the north bank of Mahamaham tank.
The lingam is a swayambhu.
Here , the Nava Kannigais ie nine maidens representing the nine rivers - Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati, Kaveri, Godavari, Narmada, Krishna, Tungabhadra and Sarayu arrive to bathe in the Mahamagham tank once every 12 years.
Temple Location Tirukkudanthai Kaaronam
Lord Shiva known as Kasiviswanathar
Female deity known as Visalatchi, Thenaar Mozhiyal
How to get It is in Kumbakonam(Tamil Nadu) Town on the north bank of Mahamaham tank.
The lingam is a swayambhu.
Here , the Nava Kannigais ie nine maidens representing the nine rivers - Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati, Kaveri, Godavari, Narmada, Krishna, Tungabhadra and Sarayu arrive to bathe in the Mahamagham tank once every 12 years.
Friday, December 3, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tirukkudanthai Keezhkottam
Nageswaraswamy Temple Tirukkudanthai Keezhkottam
Temple Location Tirukkudanthai Keezhkottam
Lord Shiva known as Nageswaraswamy
Female deity known as BruhanNaayagi, Periya Nayagi
How to get It is in Kumbakonam town.From Tanjore 38 km;
Temple is located in the center of Kumbakonam town.
Sun God Sooriyan and Adhiseshan are said to have worshipped Lord Shiva st this sivasthalam.
The sun's rays falls on the Sivalingam in the morning on 3 days in a year during the Tamil month of Chithirai - 11th, 12th and 13th of the month.
It is widely believed that Sun god Sooriyan Himself performs pooja at that time to Lord Shiva
Temple Location Tirukkudanthai Keezhkottam
Lord Shiva known as Nageswaraswamy
Female deity known as BruhanNaayagi, Periya Nayagi
How to get It is in Kumbakonam town.From Tanjore 38 km;
Temple is located in the center of Kumbakonam town.
Sun God Sooriyan and Adhiseshan are said to have worshipped Lord Shiva st this sivasthalam.
The sun's rays falls on the Sivalingam in the morning on 3 days in a year during the Tamil month of Chithirai - 11th, 12th and 13th of the month.
It is widely believed that Sun god Sooriyan Himself performs pooja at that time to Lord Shiva
சிவா Temple இன் Tirukkudamooku (Kumbakonam)
Kumbeswarar Temple Tirukkudamooku (Kumbakonam)
Temple Location Tirukkudamooku (Kumbakonam)
Lord Shiva known as Kumbeswarar
Female deity known as Mangalanayagi
How to get It is in Kumbakonam town.From Trichy is 75 KM ;From 37 km Ariyalur.
Temple Location Tirukkudamooku (Kumbakonam)
Lord Shiva known as Kumbeswarar
Female deity known as Mangalanayagi
How to get It is in Kumbakonam town.From Trichy is 75 KM ;From 37 km Ariyalur.
Monday, November 29, 2010
சிவா temple inTiruvalanchuzhi
Karpaganathar Temple Tiruvalanchuzhi
Temple Location Tiruvalanchuzhi
Lord Shiva known as Karpaganathar
Female deity known as Periyanayagi
How to get It is 6 Kms from Kumbakonam; From Swamimalai 1 km.
Temple Location Tiruvalanchuzhi
Lord Shiva known as Karpaganathar
Female deity known as Periyanayagi
How to get It is 6 Kms from Kumbakonam; From Swamimalai 1 km.
Friday, November 26, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Pazhaiyarai Vadatali
Someswarar Temple Pazhaiyarai Vadatali
Temple Location Pazhaiyarai Vadatali
Lord Shiva known as Pazhaiyarai - Someswarar
Vadatali - Dharmapureeswarar
Female deity known as Pazhaiyarai - Somakala Nayagi
Vadatali - Vimalai Nayagi
How to get It is 3 Kms from Darasuram; From Kumbakonam, 8 KM
Temple Location Pazhaiyarai Vadatali
Lord Shiva known as Pazhaiyarai - Someswarar
Vadatali - Dharmapureeswarar
Female deity known as Pazhaiyarai - Somakala Nayagi
Vadatali - Vimalai Nayagi
How to get It is 3 Kms from Darasuram; From Kumbakonam, 8 KM
Thursday, November 25, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tirupatteeswaram
Thenupureeswarar Temple Tirupatteeswaram
Temple Location Tirupatteeswaram
Lord Shiva known as Thenupureeswarar, Patteeswarar
Female deity known as Sri Gnanambikai, Sri Palvalainayagi
How to get It is 8 Kms from Kumbakonam ; 3 Kms Swamimalai.
cow Kamadhenu and her daughter Patti worshiped Shiva here. Hence, village is known as Patteeswaram.
Sage Vishwamitra is believed to have been given the title of Brahmarishi here, and Rama had worshipped Shiva here .
Temple Location Tirupatteeswaram
Lord Shiva known as Thenupureeswarar, Patteeswarar
Female deity known as Sri Gnanambikai, Sri Palvalainayagi
How to get It is 8 Kms from Kumbakonam ; 3 Kms Swamimalai.
cow Kamadhenu and her daughter Patti worshiped Shiva here. Hence, village is known as Patteeswaram.
Sage Vishwamitra is believed to have been given the title of Brahmarishi here, and Rama had worshipped Shiva here .
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tiruchatthimuttham
Sivakozhundeeswarar Temple Tiruchatthimuttham
Temple Location Tiruchathtimuttham
Lord Shiva known as Sivakozhundeeswarar
Female deity known as Periyanayagi Ammai
How to get It is 8 Kms from Kumbakonam.
Temple Location Tiruchathtimuttham
Lord Shiva known as Sivakozhundeeswarar
Female deity known as Periyanayagi Ammai
How to get It is 8 Kms from Kumbakonam.
சிவா Temple இன் Avoor
Pasupatheeswarar Temple, Avoor
Temple Location Avoor Pasupatheeswaram
Lord Shiva known as Pasupatheeswarar
Female deity known as Mangalaambikai, Pankajavalli
How to get It is 8 Kms Patteeswaram, Avoor is Kumbakonam - Melattur - Thanjavur on road; From Ariyalur 44 km; 14 kms from Kumbakonam.
Patteeswaram was derived from the daughter of the Divine Cow Kamadenu PATTI who worshipped the lord here.
Temple Location Avoor Pasupatheeswaram
Lord Shiva known as Pasupatheeswarar
Female deity known as Mangalaambikai, Pankajavalli
How to get It is 8 Kms Patteeswaram, Avoor is Kumbakonam - Melattur - Thanjavur on road; From Ariyalur 44 km; 14 kms from Kumbakonam.
Patteeswaram was derived from the daughter of the Divine Cow Kamadenu PATTI who worshipped the lord here.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tirunallur
Kalyana Sundareswarar Temple Tirunallur
Temple Location Tirunallur
Lord Shiva known as Panchavarnaeswarar
Female deity known as GiriSundhari
How to get: It 4 Kms from Papanasam ; 25 Kms from Thanjavur; 15 Kms from Kumbakonam.
Temple Location Tirunallur
Lord Shiva known as Panchavarnaeswarar
Female deity known as GiriSundhari
How to get: It 4 Kms from Papanasam ; 25 Kms from Thanjavur; 15 Kms from Kumbakonam.
Friday, November 19, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tiruppalaithurai
Palaivananathar Temple Tiruppalaithurai
Temple Location Tiruppaalaithurai
Lord Shiva known as Paalaivananathar
Female deity known as Thavala Vennagaiammai
How to get It is 2 Kms from Papanasam; 18 km from Thanjavur – 12 km from Kumbakonam.
Temple Location Tiruppaalaithurai
Lord Shiva known as Paalaivananathar
Female deity known as Thavala Vennagaiammai
How to get It is 2 Kms from Papanasam; 18 km from Thanjavur – 12 km from Kumbakonam.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tirukkarukavur
Mullaivananathar Temple Tirukkarukavur
Temple Location Tirukkarukavur, near Papanasam in Thanjavur Dist.
Lord Shiva known as Mullaivananathar, Mullaivaneswarar
Female deity known as Garbha Ratchaambikai
How to get It is 7 Kms from Papanasam;It is 20 Kms Kumbakonam ; 20 Kms from Thanjavur.
The 5 temples which collectively make the Pancha Aranya Sthalams are Thirukkarugavur, Alangudi, Avalivanallur, Haridwaramangalam and Thirukollambudhoor.
The moon's rays falls on the Sivalingam on the full moon day in the Tamil month of Panguni (March/April) every year.
Temple Location Tirukkarukavur, near Papanasam in Thanjavur Dist.
Lord Shiva known as Mullaivananathar, Mullaivaneswarar
Female deity known as Garbha Ratchaambikai
How to get It is 7 Kms from Papanasam;It is 20 Kms Kumbakonam ; 20 Kms from Thanjavur.
The 5 temples which collectively make the Pancha Aranya Sthalams are Thirukkarugavur, Alangudi, Avalivanallur, Haridwaramangalam and Thirukollambudhoor.
The moon's rays falls on the Sivalingam on the full moon day in the Tamil month of Panguni (March/April) every year.
சிவா Temple இன் TiruChakkarappalli
Alandurainathar Temple TiruChakkarappalli
Temple Location TiruChakkarappalli (Now,Ayyampettai)
Lord Shiva known as ChakkaraVaagaeswarar
Female deity known as DhevaNaayagi
How to get It is 2.5 km from Pasupathikoil; 2 km fromAyyampettai ;From Tanjavur 16 km.
Temple Location TiruChakkarappalli (Now,Ayyampettai)
Lord Shiva known as ChakkaraVaagaeswarar
Female deity known as DhevaNaayagi
How to get It is 2.5 km from Pasupathikoil; 2 km fromAyyampettai ;From Tanjavur 16 km.
சிவா Temple இன் Tiruppullamangai
Pasupatheeswarar Temple Tiruppullamangai
Temple Location Tiruppullamangai
Lord Shiva known as Pasupatheeswarar, Alanthurai Nathar
Female deity known as Alliyankothai
How to get It is 2.5 Kms from Pasupathi Kovil between Thanjavur - Kumbakonam Road; From16 Kms Thanjavur.
Festival is celebrated in the Tamil month of Pankuni(March-April), Kartikai Deepam, Arudra Darisanam, Navaratri .
Temple Location Tiruppullamangai
Lord Shiva known as Pasupatheeswarar, Alanthurai Nathar
Female deity known as Alliyankothai
How to get It is 2.5 Kms from Pasupathi Kovil between Thanjavur - Kumbakonam Road; From16 Kms Thanjavur.
Festival is celebrated in the Tamil month of Pankuni(March-April), Kartikai Deepam, Arudra Darisanam, Navaratri .
சிவா Temple இன் TiruThenkudithittai
Pasupatheeswarar Temple TiruThenkudithittai
Temple Location TiruThenkudithittai (now Thittai)
Lord Shiva known as Pasupatheeswarar, Pasupathinathar, Vasishteswarar
Female deity known as Ulaganayagi, Mangaleswari, Suganda Kundalambikai
How to get It is 10 Kms from Thanjavur on Thanjavur - Melattur - Kumbakonam road.
A drop of water falls on the Lingam (Main Diety) exactly every twenty four minutes from the roof. But for a small hole, there is no source of water or anything, on the Vimana of the main diety.
God Brahma, Vishnu, Subramanya, Bhairavar, Sooriyan, Saneeswaran, Yama , Parasuramar, Devendiran, Adiseshan, Sage Vasishtar, Sage Jamadagni worshipped the Swaymbu Lingam .
Annual Bhrammotsavam is celebrated in the month of Vaikasi (May -Jun).
Temple Location TiruThenkudithittai (now Thittai)
Lord Shiva known as Pasupatheeswarar, Pasupathinathar, Vasishteswarar
Female deity known as Ulaganayagi, Mangaleswari, Suganda Kundalambikai
How to get It is 10 Kms from Thanjavur on Thanjavur - Melattur - Kumbakonam road.
A drop of water falls on the Lingam (Main Diety) exactly every twenty four minutes from the roof. But for a small hole, there is no source of water or anything, on the Vimana of the main diety.
God Brahma, Vishnu, Subramanya, Bhairavar, Sooriyan, Saneeswaran, Yama , Parasuramar, Devendiran, Adiseshan, Sage Vasishtar, Sage Jamadagni worshipped the Swaymbu Lingam .
Annual Bhrammotsavam is celebrated in the month of Vaikasi (May -Jun).
சிவா Temple இன் Tiruvedhikudi
Vedapureesar Temple Tiruvedhikudi
Temple Location Tiruvedhikudi
Lord Shiva known as Vedapureesar
Female deity known as Mangayarkarasi
How to get It is 4 km from Tirukkandiyur ;3 km from Tiruchottruthurai ;14 km from Tanjavur
God Brahma is said to have worshipped God Shiva at this sthalam. Sun's rays fall on the Sivalingam at sunrise on 13th, 14th and 15th day of Tamil month Panguni every year.
Sun god Sooriyan performs pooja during these 3 days to Lord Shiva at this sthalam.
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Temple Location Tiruvedhikudi
Lord Shiva known as Vedapureesar
Female deity known as Mangayarkarasi
How to get It is 4 km from Tirukkandiyur ;3 km from Tiruchottruthurai ;14 km from Tanjavur
God Brahma is said to have worshipped God Shiva at this sthalam. Sun's rays fall on the Sivalingam at sunrise on 13th, 14th and 15th day of Tamil month Panguni every year.
Sun god Sooriyan performs pooja during these 3 days to Lord Shiva at this sthalam.
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Wednesday, November 17, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tiruchottruthurai
Tholaiyaselvanathar Temple Tiruchottruthurai
Temple Location Tiruchottruthurai
Lord Shiva known as Tholaiyaselvanathar
Female deity known as Annapoorani, Oppila Ammai
How to get: It is 4 Kms from TiruKandiyur ; 13 Kms from Thanjavur. 3 km from Tiruvedhikudi.
Here , the food for the marriage of Nandi was prepared by Arularar and his wife. The Lord presented them with an Akshaya patram for this purpose.
Temple Location Tiruchottruthurai
Lord Shiva known as Tholaiyaselvanathar
Female deity known as Annapoorani, Oppila Ammai
How to get: It is 4 Kms from TiruKandiyur ; 13 Kms from Thanjavur. 3 km from Tiruvedhikudi.
Here , the food for the marriage of Nandi was prepared by Arularar and his wife. The Lord presented them with an Akshaya patram for this purpose.
சிவா Temple இன் Tirukkandiyur
Brahmasirakandeesar Temple Tirukkandiyur
Temple Location Tirukkandiyur
Lord Shiva known as Brahmasirakandeesar
Female deity known as Mangalanayagi
How to get: It is 11 Kms from Thanjavur ; 3 Kms from Tiruvaiyaru on the Thanjavur - Tiruvaiyaru road.3 km from Tirupoonturuthi.
Kandiyur has the distinction of being one among two sets of temples - one of the Saptha Sthaanam temples and as well as one of the Ashta Veeratta Sthalams - temples where Shiva has shown his power by overcoming someone. Here, at Kandiyur, he crushed the ego of Brahma by plucking off his fifth head. He is therefore known as Brahma Shira Kandeeswarar. Hence the name - Kandiyur..
Requested by Devas, Shiva plucked off the 5th head of Bhrama, who had been until then causing great misery to other beings. . He is known as Brahma Shira Kandeeswarar. Hence the name - Kandiyur.
The annual Bhrammotsavam is celebrated in the month of Vaikasi.
Temple Location Tirukkandiyur
Lord Shiva known as Brahmasirakandeesar
Female deity known as Mangalanayagi
How to get: It is 11 Kms from Thanjavur ; 3 Kms from Tiruvaiyaru on the Thanjavur - Tiruvaiyaru road.3 km from Tirupoonturuthi.
Kandiyur has the distinction of being one among two sets of temples - one of the Saptha Sthaanam temples and as well as one of the Ashta Veeratta Sthalams - temples where Shiva has shown his power by overcoming someone. Here, at Kandiyur, he crushed the ego of Brahma by plucking off his fifth head. He is therefore known as Brahma Shira Kandeeswarar. Hence the name - Kandiyur..
Requested by Devas, Shiva plucked off the 5th head of Bhrama, who had been until then causing great misery to other beings. . He is known as Brahma Shira Kandeeswarar. Hence the name - Kandiyur.
The annual Bhrammotsavam is celebrated in the month of Vaikasi.
சிவா Temple இன் Tiruppoonturuthi
Pushpavana Nathar Temple Tiruppoonturuthi
Temple Location Tiruppoonturuthi
Lord Shiva known as Pushpavana Nathar
Female deity known as Sauntharya Nayagi, Azhagaalamarndha Nayagi
How to get: It is 3 Kms to Tirukkandiyur; 2 Kms. from Tiruvaalampozhil. 14 km from Tiruvaiyaru..
There are seven gopurams in all, and all of them can be seen from one particular point on the outer pragaram.
Temple Location Tiruppoonturuthi
Lord Shiva known as Pushpavana Nathar
Female deity known as Sauntharya Nayagi, Azhagaalamarndha Nayagi
How to get: It is 3 Kms to Tirukkandiyur; 2 Kms. from Tiruvaalampozhil. 14 km from Tiruvaiyaru..
There are seven gopurams in all, and all of them can be seen from one particular point on the outer pragaram.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tiruvaalampozhil
Athmanatheswarar Temple Tiruvaalampozhil
Temple Location Tiruvaalampozhil
Lord Shiva known as Athmanatheswarar
Female deity known as Gnanambikai
How to get It is 9 Kms from Thanjavur . From Tiruppoonturuthi is 2 Kms.
Temple Location Tiruvaalampozhil
Lord Shiva known as Athmanatheswarar
Female deity known as Gnanambikai
How to get It is 9 Kms from Thanjavur . From Tiruppoonturuthi is 2 Kms.
சிவா Temple இன் MelaiTirukkattupalli
Theeyadiappar Temple MelaiTirukkattupalli
Temple Location MelaiTirukkattupalli (now Tirukkattupalli)
Lord Shiva known as Theeyadiappar
Female deity known as Soundara Nayagi
How to get It is 18 Kms to from Thiruvaiyaru. 8km Budalur;From Tanjavur 30 km;From Thiruchirapali 53 km.
The Panguni Uthiram festival during the full moon day in the Tamil month of Vaikaasi is celebrated Here
Temple Location MelaiTirukkattupalli (now Tirukkattupalli)
Lord Shiva known as Theeyadiappar
Female deity known as Soundara Nayagi
How to get It is 18 Kms to from Thiruvaiyaru. 8km Budalur;From Tanjavur 30 km;From Thiruchirapali 53 km.
The Panguni Uthiram festival during the full moon day in the Tamil month of Vaikaasi is celebrated Here
Friday, November 12, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tirunedungalam( Nedungalam)
Nithya Sundarar Temple Tirunedungalam
Temple Location Tirunedungalam ( Nedungalam)
Lord Shiva known as Nithya Sundarar
Female deity known as Oppilaa Nayagi
How to get: From Tiruchy 30 km; From Toovakkudi 5 km;From Thanjaur 35.
Temple Location Tirunedungalam ( Nedungalam)
Lord Shiva known as Nithya Sundarar
Female deity known as Oppilaa Nayagi
How to get: From Tiruchy 30 km; From Toovakkudi 5 km;From Thanjaur 35.
சிவா Temple இன் TiruErumbiyur (Tiruverumbur)
Erumbeezar Temple TiruErumbiyur (Tiruverumbur)
Temple Location TiruErumbiyur (Tiruverumbur)
Lord Shiva known as Erumbeezar, Madhuvaneswarar, Pipplikeswarar
Female deity known as Soundaranayagi, Madhuvaneswari, Narunkuzhal nayaki
How to get It is 10 Kms from Tiruchy ;From Thanjavur 74 km;
The Devas fearing the demon Karan (of the Kara Dhooshana duo of Ramayanam) are said to have assumed the form of ants and have worshipped Shiva here. The Shiva lingam is said to have tilted forward to accept the worship. Ants (Erumbu in Tamil) worshipped the Lingam here, Lord Shiva is known as Erumbeeswarar.
Brahma, Indiran, fire god Agni, Murugan, Sage Agasthiyar, Sage Naimisa Munivar are said to have worshipped Lord Shiva here.
This is one of the 3 shikharams in the Tiruchirappalli area, the other two being the Tiruchirappalli hill (Tayumanavar temple) and the Tiruvengimalai (Eengoi malai) temple.
Temple Location TiruErumbiyur (Tiruverumbur)
Lord Shiva known as Erumbeezar, Madhuvaneswarar, Pipplikeswarar
Female deity known as Soundaranayagi, Madhuvaneswari, Narunkuzhal nayaki
How to get It is 10 Kms from Tiruchy ;From Thanjavur 74 km;
The Devas fearing the demon Karan (of the Kara Dhooshana duo of Ramayanam) are said to have assumed the form of ants and have worshipped Shiva here. The Shiva lingam is said to have tilted forward to accept the worship. Ants (Erumbu in Tamil) worshipped the Lingam here, Lord Shiva is known as Erumbeeswarar.
Brahma, Indiran, fire god Agni, Murugan, Sage Agasthiyar, Sage Naimisa Munivar are said to have worshipped Lord Shiva here.
This is one of the 3 shikharams in the Tiruchirappalli area, the other two being the Tiruchirappalli hill (Tayumanavar temple) and the Tiruvengimalai (Eengoi malai) temple.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் thiruchchirappalli(ராக் போர்ட்)
Thayumanavar Temple Tiruchirapalli
Temple Location Tiruchirapalli
Lord Shiva known as Thayumanavar
Female deity known as Sugandha Kundalambikari, Mattuvar Kuzhalammai
How to Get It is centrally located in Tiruchirapalli on a small hillock known as Rockfort.
Temple Location Tiruchirapalli
Lord Shiva known as Thayumanavar
Female deity known as Sugandha Kundalambikari, Mattuvar Kuzhalammai
How to Get It is centrally located in Tiruchirapalli on a small hillock known as Rockfort.
சிவா Temple இன் TiruMookkicharam (Uraiyur, Trichy)
Panchavarneswarar Temple TiruMookkicharam (Uraiyur, Trichy)
Temple Location TiruMookkicharam (uraiyur, Trichy)
Lord Shiva known as Panchavarneswarar, Thanthondreeswarar
Female deity known as Kanthimathi Ammai
How to get: It is heart of Tiruchirapalli city at a locality known as Uraiyur.
Temple Location TiruMookkicharam (uraiyur, Trichy)
Lord Shiva known as Panchavarneswarar, Thanthondreeswarar
Female deity known as Kanthimathi Ammai
How to get: It is heart of Tiruchirapalli city at a locality known as Uraiyur.
Monday, November 8, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் TiruKarkudi(now, Uyyakondan Malai)
Uchi Nathar Temple, TiruKarkudi(now, Uyyakondan Malai)
Temple Location TiruKarkudi
Lord Shiva known as Uchi Nathar, Ujjeevaneswarar
Female deity known as Anjanakshi, Balambikai, Neelnedunkanni
How to get: It is 5 Kms Trichy atop a small hill, now,Uyyakondan Malai;12 km Thirupparaithurai ; 30 km Rathnagiri;
Temple Location TiruKarkudi
Lord Shiva known as Uchi Nathar, Ujjeevaneswarar
Female deity known as Anjanakshi, Balambikai, Neelnedunkanni
How to get: It is 5 Kms Trichy atop a small hill, now,Uyyakondan Malai;12 km Thirupparaithurai ; 30 km Rathnagiri;
சிவா temple இன் Tirupparaithurai
Paraithurainathar Temple Tirupparaithurai
Temple Location Tirupparaithurai
Lord Shiva known as Paraithurainathar, Tharukavana Nathar
Female deity known as Pasumpon Nayagi, Hemavarnaambikai
How to get: It is 14 km from Tiruchirapalli ; 64 km from Thanjavur
Temple Location Tirupparaithurai
Lord Shiva known as Paraithurainathar, Tharukavana Nathar
Female deity known as Pasumpon Nayagi, Hemavarnaambikai
How to get: It is 14 km from Tiruchirapalli ; 64 km from Thanjavur
சிவா Temple இன் Tirukadambanthurai
Kadambavana Natheswarar Temple Tirukadambanthurai
Temple Location Tirukadambanthurai
Lord Shiva known as Kadambavana Natheswarar
Female deity known as Mutrilamulaiyammai
How to get: It is 2 Kms from Kulitalai; 42 Kms from Karur ;37 Kms from Tiruchy.
It is considered very auspicious to visit three Shivasthalams Kadambar Kovil in the morning, Tiruvaatpokki (Ratnagiri) at noon and Tiruveegoimalai in the evening on Mondays during the Tamil month of Karthigai.
Temple Location Tirukadambanthurai
Lord Shiva known as Kadambavana Natheswarar
Female deity known as Mutrilamulaiyammai
How to get: It is 2 Kms from Kulitalai; 42 Kms from Karur ;37 Kms from Tiruchy.
It is considered very auspicious to visit three Shivasthalams Kadambar Kovil in the morning, Tiruvaatpokki (Ratnagiri) at noon and Tiruveegoimalai in the evening on Mondays during the Tamil month of Karthigai.
சிவ temple இன் Tiruvaatpokki
Rathnagirinathar Temple Tiruvaatpokki
Temple Location Tiruvaatpokki
Lord Shiva known as Rathnagirinathar, Vaatpokki Nathar, Sokkar
Female deity known as Surumbarkuzhali
How to get: It is 40 km from TRICHY;From KULITTALAI 5 km;From Karur 45 km
The Rathnagiri Nathar temple is situated on a hillock reached by a flight of 1000 steps.
It is considered very auspicious to visit three Shivasthalams (Kadambar Kovil in the morning, Tiruvaatpokki (Ratnagiri) at noon and Tiruveengoimalai in the evening) on Mondays during the Tamil month of Karthigai.
It is also believed that Lord Shiva here is worshipped by lightening once in 12 years.
Temple Location Tiruvaatpokki
Lord Shiva known as Rathnagirinathar, Vaatpokki Nathar, Sokkar
Female deity known as Surumbarkuzhali
How to get: It is 40 km from TRICHY;From KULITTALAI 5 km;From Karur 45 km
The Rathnagiri Nathar temple is situated on a hillock reached by a flight of 1000 steps.
It is considered very auspicious to visit three Shivasthalams (Kadambar Kovil in the morning, Tiruvaatpokki (Ratnagiri) at noon and Tiruveengoimalai in the evening) on Mondays during the Tamil month of Karthigai.
It is also believed that Lord Shiva here is worshipped by lightening once in 12 years.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tiruveengoimalai
Maragathachalar Temple Tiruveengoimalai
Temple Location Tiruveengoimalai
Lord Shiva known as Maragathachalar
Female deity known as Maragathavalli
How to get: From Musiri 7 km; From Tiruchy 37 km;
Temple Location Tiruveengoimalai
Lord Shiva known as Maragathachalar
Female deity known as Maragathavalli
How to get: From Musiri 7 km; From Tiruchy 37 km;
Friday, November 5, 2010
சிவ temple இன் Tiruppaachilasramam
Maatrarivaradhar Temple Tiruppaachilasramam (now Tiruvaasi)
Temple Location Tiruppaachilasramam (Tiruvaasi)
Lord Shiva known as Maatrarivaradhar
Female deity known as Baalambikai, Balasundari
How to get It is 12 Kms from Trichy. To step down at Tiruvaasi, which is on the Tiruchi - Musiri road.
Temple Location Tiruppaachilasramam (Tiruvaasi)
Lord Shiva known as Maatrarivaradhar
Female deity known as Baalambikai, Balasundari
How to get It is 12 Kms from Trichy. To step down at Tiruvaasi, which is on the Tiruchi - Musiri road.
சிவ temple இன் Tiruppainjeeli
Neelakandeswarar Temple Tiruppainjeeli
Temple Location Tiruppainjeeli
Lord Shiva known as Neelakandeswarar
Female deity known as Visalaktchi
How to get: It is 15 Kms. from Tiruchy.4 km Tiruvellarai.
Temple Location Tiruppainjeeli
Lord Shiva known as Neelakandeswarar
Female deity known as Visalaktchi
How to get: It is 15 Kms. from Tiruchy.4 km Tiruvellarai.
சிவன் temple இன் Tiruvanaikka
Jambukeswarar Temple Tiruvanaikka (Tiruvanaikaval)
Temple Location Tiruvanaikka (Tiruvanaikaval)
Lord Shiva known as Jambukeswarar, Sambunayagar
Female deity known as Akilandeswari, Akilandanayagi
How to get: It is located near Srirangam in Trichy. 7 km from Trichy
Tiruvaniakaval is one of the Pancha Booth Sthalams of God Shiva signifying the element of water (Lingam of water) or otherwise known as Appu Sthalam
Temple Location Tiruvanaikka (Tiruvanaikaval)
Lord Shiva known as Jambukeswarar, Sambunayagar
Female deity known as Akilandeswari, Akilandanayagi
How to get: It is located near Srirangam in Trichy. 7 km from Trichy
Tiruvaniakaval is one of the Pancha Booth Sthalams of God Shiva signifying the element of water (Lingam of water) or otherwise known as Appu Sthalam
சிவன் temple இன் Tiruppatrurai
Moolanathar Temple Tiruppatrurai
Temple Location Tiruppatrurai
Lord Shiva known as AdhiMoolanathar
Female deity known as Moganayagi, Megalambikai
How to get: From Tiruchy - Tiruvanaika - Kallanai route and step down at Panayapuram and walk 3 Kms to reach the temple.From Trichy 13 km;
Temple Location Tiruppatrurai
Lord Shiva known as AdhiMoolanathar
Female deity known as Moganayagi, Megalambikai
How to get: From Tiruchy - Tiruvanaika - Kallanai route and step down at Panayapuram and walk 3 Kms to reach the temple.From Trichy 13 km;
சிவன் temple இன் TiruAnbilalandurai
Sathyavageeswarar Temple TiruAnbilalandurai
Temple Location Anbil
Lord Shiva known as Sathyavageeswarar
Female deity known as Soundara Nayagi
How to get: It is in Anbil, a small town 8 Kms from Lalgudi.From Trichy 28 km.
God Brahma is said to have worshipped Shiva here.
Temple Location Anbil
Lord Shiva known as Sathyavageeswarar
Female deity known as Soundara Nayagi
How to get: It is in Anbil, a small town 8 Kms from Lalgudi.From Trichy 28 km.
God Brahma is said to have worshipped Shiva here.
சிவா Temple இன் Tirukkaanur
Semmeninathar Temple Tirukkaanur
Temple Location Tirukkaanur
Lord Shiva known as Semmeninathar, Karumbeswarar
Female deity known as Sivaloganayagi, Soundaranayagi
How to get: It is 6 Kms from Tirukkattupalli ; From Budalur 13 Kms. 24 km From Thanjavur.
Temple Location Tirukkaanur
Lord Shiva known as Semmeninathar, Karumbeswarar
Female deity known as Sivaloganayagi, Soundaranayagi
How to get: It is 6 Kms from Tirukkattupalli ; From Budalur 13 Kms. 24 km From Thanjavur.
சிவா Temple இன் Tiruppazhuvoor
Vadamoolanathar Temple Tiruppazhuvoor
Temple Location Tiruppazhuvoor - (Now Keezhapazhuvoor)
Lord Shiva known as Vadamoolanathar, Vadamooleswarar
Female deity known as Arundhavanayagi
How to get: It is 11 Kms from Ariyalur;16 km from Thriuvaiyaru
Temple Location Tiruppazhuvoor - (Now Keezhapazhuvoor)
Lord Shiva known as Vadamoolanathar, Vadamooleswarar
Female deity known as Arundhavanayagi
How to get: It is 11 Kms from Ariyalur;16 km from Thriuvaiyaru
Thursday, November 4, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tirumazhapadi
Vajrathampanathar Temple Tirumazhapadi
Temple Location Tirumazhapadi
Lord Shiva known as Vajrathampanathar
Female deity known as Azhagammai
How to get It is 5 Kms. from Tiruvaiyaru;16 km from tanjavur
Temple Location Tirumazhapadi
Lord Shiva known as Vajrathampanathar
Female deity known as Azhagammai
How to get It is 5 Kms. from Tiruvaiyaru;16 km from tanjavur
சிவா Temple இன் Tirupperumpuliyur
Viyakra Pureesar Temple Tirupperumpuliyur
Temple Location Tirupperumpuliyur
Lord Shiva known as Viyakra Pureesar
Female deity known as Soundara Nayagi
How to get: It is 4 Kms Tiruneithaanam, 6 Kms. from Tiruvaiyaaru. 16 km from Thanjavur
Temple Location Tirupperumpuliyur
Lord Shiva known as Viyakra Pureesar
Female deity known as Soundara Nayagi
How to get: It is 4 Kms Tiruneithaanam, 6 Kms. from Tiruvaiyaaru. 16 km from Thanjavur
சிவா Temple இன் Tiruneithanam
Neyyaadiyappar Temple Tiruneithanam
Temple Location Tiruneithanam (Now , Thillaisthaanam)
Lord Shiva known as Neyyaadiyappar
Female deity known as Balambikai
How to get It is 1.5Kms Tiruvaiyaru; 3 km Thirukadaiyur; 17 km Thanjavur; 33 km kumbakonam
Temple Location Tiruneithanam (Now , Thillaisthaanam)
Lord Shiva known as Neyyaadiyappar
Female deity known as Balambikai
How to get It is 1.5Kms Tiruvaiyaru; 3 km Thirukadaiyur; 17 km Thanjavur; 33 km kumbakonam
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tiruvaiyaaru
Iyaarappar Temple Tiruvaiyaaru
Temple Location Tiruvaiyaaru
Lord Shiva known as Iyaarappar, Panchanatheeswarar
Female deity known as Dharmasamvardhini, Thiiripurasundari
How to get It is 11 Kms Thanjavur;33 km from kumbakonam; 45.8 KM Tiruchchirappalli; 25.6 KM Swamimalai
Temple Location Tiruvaiyaaru
Lord Shiva known as Iyaarappar, Panchanatheeswarar
Female deity known as Dharmasamvardhini, Thiiripurasundari
How to get It is 11 Kms Thanjavur;33 km from kumbakonam; 45.8 KM Tiruchchirappalli; 25.6 KM Swamimalai
சிவா Temple இன் Tiruppazhanam
Aabathasagayanathar Temple Tiruppazhanam
Temple Location Tiruppazhanam
Lord Shiva known as Aabathasagayanathar
Female deity known as Periyanayagi
How to reach It is 4 Kms from Tiruvaiyaru;3km Vadakurangaduthurai;11 km from tanjavur
Temple Location Tiruppazhanam
Lord Shiva known as Aabathasagayanathar
Female deity known as Periyanayagi
How to reach It is 4 Kms from Tiruvaiyaru;3km Vadakurangaduthurai;11 km from tanjavur
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Vadakurangaduthurai
Kulaivanangunathar Temple Vadakurangaduthurai
Temple Location Vadakurangaduthurai (Now Aduthurai Perumal Koil)
Lord Shiva known as Kulaivanangunathar, Dhayanitheeswarar, valeeswarar
Female deity known as Azhagu Sadaimudiammai, Jatamakudeswari
How to get It is 22 Kms. from Kumbakonam ; 5 Kms from Tiruvaiyaru
Temple Location Vadakurangaduthurai (Now Aduthurai Perumal Koil)
Lord Shiva known as Kulaivanangunathar, Dhayanitheeswarar, valeeswarar
Female deity known as Azhagu Sadaimudiammai, Jatamakudeswari
How to get It is 22 Kms. from Kumbakonam ; 5 Kms from Tiruvaiyaru
Monday, November 1, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tiruvaikavur
Vilvavananathar Temple Tiruvaikavur
Temple Location Tiruvaikavur
Lord Shiva known as Vilvavananathar
Female deity known as Sarvajanaratchagi,Valaikkai Nayagi
How to get: It is 16 km Kumbakonam ;from Tiruppraumbiyam.5.2 km
Temple Location Tiruvaikavur
Lord Shiva known as Vilvavananathar
Female deity known as Sarvajanaratchagi,Valaikkai Nayagi
How to get: It is 16 km Kumbakonam ;from Tiruppraumbiyam.5.2 km
சிவா Temple இன் Triuvisayamangai
Vijayanathar Temple Triuvisayamangai
Temple Location Tiruvisayamangai (now, Govindaputhur)
Lord Shiva known as Vijayanathar
Female deity known as Mangainayagi
How to get: It is 13 km from Kumbakonam;Aduthurai_perumal_koil 13 km; Ariyalur is 28 KM.
Temple Location Tiruvisayamangai (now, Govindaputhur)
Lord Shiva known as Vijayanathar
Female deity known as Mangainayagi
How to get: It is 13 km from Kumbakonam;Aduthurai_perumal_koil 13 km; Ariyalur is 28 KM.
Friday, October 29, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tirupurambayam
Satchi Natheswarar Temple Tirupurambayam
Temple Location Tirupurambayam
Lord Shiva known as Satchi Natheswarar
Female deity known as Karumpanna Sollammai
How to get: It is 11 Kms from Kumbakonam ; 15 km Anaikarai; .
Temple Location Tirupurambayam
Lord Shiva known as Satchi Natheswarar
Female deity known as Karumpanna Sollammai
How to get: It is 11 Kms from Kumbakonam ; 15 km Anaikarai; .
Thursday, October 28, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tiruinnambar
Ezhuthtarinathar Temple Tiruinnambar
Temple Location Tiruinnambar
Lord Shiva known as Ezhuthtarinathar
Female deity known as Sugandha Kundalambikai, Soundaranayagi
How to get: It is 8 Kms from Kumbakonam enroute to Tiruppurambiyam via Puliancheri.14 km Swamimalai; 42 kmThanjavur ; 26 KM Aduthurai ; 64 km Mayiladuthurai
Temple Location Tiruinnambar
Lord Shiva known as Ezhuthtarinathar
Female deity known as Sugandha Kundalambikai, Soundaranayagi
How to get: It is 8 Kms from Kumbakonam enroute to Tiruppurambiyam via Puliancheri.14 km Swamimalai; 42 kmThanjavur ; 26 KM Aduthurai ; 64 km Mayiladuthurai
சிவா Temple இன் Tirukkottaiyur
Kodeeswarar Temple Tirukkottaiyur
Temple location Tirukkottaiyur
Lord Shiva known as Kodeeswarar
Female deity known as Panthaadu Nayagi
How to get: It is 3 Kms from Kumbakonam; 36 km Thanjavur;104 km Trichy
Temple location Tirukkottaiyur
Lord Shiva known as Kodeeswarar
Female deity known as Panthaadu Nayagi
How to get: It is 3 Kms from Kumbakonam; 36 km Thanjavur;104 km Trichy
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tiruviyalur
Vilvaaranyeswarar Temple Tiruviyalur
Temple location Tiruviyalur
Lord Shiva known as Vilvaaranyeswarar, Yoganandheeswarar
Female deity known as Soundaranayagi, Santhanayagi
How to get It is 8 Kms from Tiruvidaimarudur. 15 KM Aduthurai; 22km Kuthalam;32 km Mayiladuthurai; 50 km Thanjavur;6 km from kumbakonam
Temple location Tiruviyalur
Lord Shiva known as Vilvaaranyeswarar, Yoganandheeswarar
Female deity known as Soundaranayagi, Santhanayagi
How to get It is 8 Kms from Tiruvidaimarudur. 15 KM Aduthurai; 22km Kuthalam;32 km Mayiladuthurai; 50 km Thanjavur;6 km from kumbakonam
சிவா Temple இன் Tirundudevankudi
Karkadeswarar Temple Tirundudevankudi(Nandaangkovil)
Temple Location Tirundudevankudi
Lord Shiva known as Karkadeswarar, Devadevesar
Female deity known as Arumarundunayagi, Aravindanayagi
How to get It is located 2 Kms from Tiruviyalur (Tiruvisainallur); From Thiruvidaimarudhur 8 km ; From Thiruppanandal 10 km; From Srikali 38 km;From Trichy 90 km; From Thanjavur 44 km; from kumbakonam 8 km.
Temple Location Tirundudevankudi
Lord Shiva known as Karkadeswarar, Devadevesar
Female deity known as Arumarundunayagi, Aravindanayagi
How to get It is located 2 Kms from Tiruviyalur (Tiruvisainallur); From Thiruvidaimarudhur 8 km ; From Thiruppanandal 10 km; From Srikali 38 km;From Trichy 90 km; From Thanjavur 44 km; from kumbakonam 8 km.
Friday, October 22, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tirucheaiynallur
Sathyagireeswarar Temple Tirucheaiynallur
Temple Location Tirucheaiynallur, ( known as Chenganur)
Lord Shiva known as Sathyagireeswarar
Female deity known as Sagideviammai
How to get: From Kumbakonam 16 km ; Thiruppanandal 3 km; kuthalam 15 km; Myladuthrai 29 km;Chidambaram 45;
Temple Location Tirucheaiynallur, ( known as Chenganur)
Lord Shiva known as Sathyagireeswarar
Female deity known as Sagideviammai
How to get: From Kumbakonam 16 km ; Thiruppanandal 3 km; kuthalam 15 km; Myladuthrai 29 km;Chidambaram 45;
Thursday, October 21, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tiruaappadi
Paalugandha Easwarar Temple Tiruaappadi
Temple Location Tiruaappadi
Lord Shiva known as Paalugandha Easwarar
Female deity known as Periyanayagi
How to get It is 2 Kms from Tiruppananda; 9.5 km from Kumbakonam ; 18 km from Sirkazhi; 7.5 km from Thiruvidaimarudur
Temple Location Tiruaappadi
Lord Shiva known as Paalugandha Easwarar
Female deity known as Periyanayagi
How to get It is 2 Kms from Tiruppananda; 9.5 km from Kumbakonam ; 18 km from Sirkazhi; 7.5 km from Thiruvidaimarudur
சிவா Temple இன் Tiruppanandal
Thaalavaneswarar Temple Tiruppanandal
Temple Location Tiruppanandal
Lord Shiva known as Thaalavaneswarar, Senjadaiappar, Panangateesar
Female deity known as Thalavaneswari, Periyanayagi, Brahandnayagi
How to get: It is 18 km From Kumbakoanam ; 21.6 KM Mayiladuthurai ;7.3 KM Aduturai; 34.0 KM Sirkali; 42.4 KM Chidambaram; 7.3 KM Aduturai
Temple Location Tiruppanandal
Lord Shiva known as Thaalavaneswarar, Senjadaiappar, Panangateesar
Female deity known as Thalavaneswari, Periyanayagi, Brahandnayagi
How to get: It is 18 km From Kumbakoanam ; 21.6 KM Mayiladuthurai ;7.3 KM Aduturai; 34.0 KM Sirkali; 42.4 KM Chidambaram; 7.3 KM Aduturai
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tirumangalakkudi
Praana Natheswarar Temple Tirumangalakkudi
Temple Location Tirumangalakkudi
Lord Shiva known as Praana Natheswarar
Female deity known as Mangalanayagi, Mangalaambikai
How to get It is 3.8 Kms from Aduthurai; 13.3 KM Kumbakonam; 21.4 KM Mayiladuthurai ; 10.7 KM Kuthalam ; 3.7 KM Thiruvidaimarudur ; 5.4 KM Kanjanur
Temple Location Tirumangalakkudi
Lord Shiva known as Praana Natheswarar
Female deity known as Mangalanayagi, Mangalaambikai
How to get It is 3.8 Kms from Aduthurai; 13.3 KM Kumbakonam; 21.4 KM Mayiladuthurai ; 10.7 KM Kuthalam ; 3.7 KM Thiruvidaimarudur ; 5.4 KM Kanjanur
சிவா Temple இன் Tirukkodikka
Tirukkodeeswarar Temple Tirukkodikka
Temple Location Tirukkodikka
Lord Shiva known as Kodeeswarar
Female deity known as Vadivambikai, Thiripurasundari
How to get: It is 3 km from Tiruvidaimaruthur; From Kumbakonam 21 KM;From Kanjanur 3 km; From Mayiladudurai 29 km.
It is one of the five 'Kaa's or 'Solai's, the othere being Aanaikka, Kolakka, Nellikkaa and Kurakkukka. All of the multitudes of Gods (Koti) are said to have worshipped here at this shrine beautified by countless gardens (kavu), hence Kotikka
Temple Location Tirukkodikka
Lord Shiva known as Kodeeswarar
Female deity known as Vadivambikai, Thiripurasundari
How to get: It is 3 km from Tiruvidaimaruthur; From Kumbakonam 21 KM;From Kanjanur 3 km; From Mayiladudurai 29 km.
It is one of the five 'Kaa's or 'Solai's, the othere being Aanaikka, Kolakka, Nellikkaa and Kurakkukka. All of the multitudes of Gods (Koti) are said to have worshipped here at this shrine beautified by countless gardens (kavu), hence Kotikka
சிவா Temple இன் Tirukanjanur
Agneeswarar Temple Tirukanjanur
Temple Location Tirukanjanur, near Kumbakonam
Lord Shiva known as Agneeswarar
Female deity known as Karpagambal
How to Get It is 18 Kms from Kumbakonam ; 26 Kms from Mayiladudurai; 3 Kms from Suryanar Kovil ; 5 Kms from Adudurai.
Temple Location Tirukanjanur, near Kumbakonam
Lord Shiva known as Agneeswarar
Female deity known as Karpagambal
How to Get It is 18 Kms from Kumbakonam ; 26 Kms from Mayiladudurai; 3 Kms from Suryanar Kovil ; 5 Kms from Adudurai.
Monday, October 18, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tiruppandanainallur
Pasupatinathar Temple Tiruppandanainallur
Temple Location Tiruppandanainallur, near Kumbakonam
Lord Shiva known as Pasupatinathar
Female deity known as Veyurutoliyammai
How to get It is 10 km from Kuthalam ;Thirumanancheri is 13 KM.From Kumbakonam 23 km; From Chidambaram is 48 KM; From Mayiladuthurai 21 km.
Temple Location Tiruppandanainallur, near Kumbakonam
Lord Shiva known as Pasupatinathar
Female deity known as Veyurutoliyammai
How to get It is 10 km from Kuthalam ;Thirumanancheri is 13 KM.From Kumbakonam 23 km; From Chidambaram is 48 KM; From Mayiladuthurai 21 km.
சிவா Temple இன் Tirukkadambur
Amirthakadesar Temple Tirukkadambur
Temple Location Tirukkadambur (now , Melakadambur)
Lord Shiva known as Amirthakadesar
Female deity known as Jothiminnammai
How to get: It is 32 Kms from Chidambaram ; 6 Kms from Kattumannarkudi; 6 km Omampuliyur
Devendiran is believed to have worshipped God Shiva here to get AMIRTHAM.
This Sivalinga is Self-manifested or Swayambhu Linga.
Temple Location Tirukkadambur (now , Melakadambur)
Lord Shiva known as Amirthakadesar
Female deity known as Jothiminnammai
How to get: It is 32 Kms from Chidambaram ; 6 Kms from Kattumannarkudi; 6 km Omampuliyur
Devendiran is believed to have worshipped God Shiva here to get AMIRTHAM.
This Sivalinga is Self-manifested or Swayambhu Linga.
சிவா Temple இன் Tirunaraiyur
Soundareswarar Temple Tirunaraiyur
Temple Location Tirunaraiyur
Lord Shiva known as Soundareswarar
Female deity known as Thiripurasundari
How to get: It is 16 Kms from Chidambaram ;From kattumamarkudi 6 km;From Srikazhi 17 km;
Temple Location Tirunaraiyur
Lord Shiva known as Soundareswarar
Female deity known as Thiripurasundari
How to get: It is 16 Kms from Chidambaram ;From kattumamarkudi 6 km;From Srikazhi 17 km;
Sunday, October 17, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tirukkanattumullur
Pathanchali Nathar Temple Tirukkanattumullur (now , Kaanaatam Puliyur)
Temple Location Tirukkanattumullur
Lord Shiva known as Pathanchali Nathar
Female deity known as Kaanaar Kuzhali
How to get: It is at Kaanaatam Puliyur near Muttam village. It is 3 Kms. to TiruOmampuliyur; 2 Kms. from Muttam ;.From CHIDAMBARAM 33 KM; From GUTHALAM 21 KM
Patanjali Munivar is said to have worshipped Shiva here and this shrine is also known as Madhookavanam.
Temple Location Tirukkanattumullur
Lord Shiva known as Pathanchali Nathar
Female deity known as Kaanaar Kuzhali
How to get: It is at Kaanaatam Puliyur near Muttam village. It is 3 Kms. to TiruOmampuliyur; 2 Kms. from Muttam ;.From CHIDAMBARAM 33 KM; From GUTHALAM 21 KM
Patanjali Munivar is said to have worshipped Shiva here and this shrine is also known as Madhookavanam.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tiruvomaampuliyur
Thuyartheerta Nathar Temple Tiruvomaampuliyur
Temple Location Tiru Omaampuliyur
Lord Shiva known as Thuyartheerta Nathar, Vyagrapureeswarar
Female deity known as Poonkodinayaki
How to get: It is 30 Kms from Chidambaram ; 6 Kms from Katturmannarkudi;From Mayiladuthurai 56 km;From Chennai 246 km;from Pondicherry 99km; From Trichy 126 km; From Thanjavur 98 km.
Shiva Dakshinamurthy is said to have revealed the Pranva Upadesam to Parvati, and hence this sthalam is known as Omaampuliyur (Om Aam Puliyur).
Vyagrapadar (the saint with tiger's claws and feet) is said to have worshipped here. Hence the main deity is also known as Vyagrapureeswarar.
Temple Location Tiru Omaampuliyur
Lord Shiva known as Thuyartheerta Nathar, Vyagrapureeswarar
Female deity known as Poonkodinayaki
How to get: It is 30 Kms from Chidambaram ; 6 Kms from Katturmannarkudi;From Mayiladuthurai 56 km;From Chennai 246 km;from Pondicherry 99km; From Trichy 126 km; From Thanjavur 98 km.
Shiva Dakshinamurthy is said to have revealed the Pranva Upadesam to Parvati, and hence this sthalam is known as Omaampuliyur (Om Aam Puliyur).
Vyagrapadar (the saint with tiger's claws and feet) is said to have worshipped here. Hence the main deity is also known as Vyagrapureeswarar.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tirumannippadikkarai
Neelakandeswarar Temple Tirumannippadikkarai
Temple Location Tirumannippadikkarai (now , Eluppaippattu)
Lord Shiva known as Neelakandeswarar, Padikkarai Nayagar, Paramesar
Female deity known as Mangalanayagi, Amuthavalli
How to get: It is 16 Kms from Vaitheeswarankovil ;20 km from Sirkali ; From Mayiladuthurai 29 km; from Chidambaram 39 km;From Tiruchchirappalli 138 km.
Lord Brahma is also believed to have worshipped Shiva here.
Temple Location Tirumannippadikkarai (now , Eluppaippattu)
Lord Shiva known as Neelakandeswarar, Padikkarai Nayagar, Paramesar
Female deity known as Mangalanayagi, Amuthavalli
How to get: It is 16 Kms from Vaitheeswarankovil ;20 km from Sirkali ; From Mayiladuthurai 29 km; from Chidambaram 39 km;From Tiruchchirappalli 138 km.
Lord Brahma is also believed to have worshipped Shiva here.
சிவா Temple இன் Tiruvazhkoliputhur
Manickavannar Temple Tiruvazhkoliputhur
Temple Location Tiruvazhkoliputhur
Lord Shiva known as Manickavannar, Ratnapureeswarar
Female deity known as Vandamarpoonguzhali
How to Get: It is 16 Kms from Mayiladuthurai; 9 Kms from Vaitheeswaran Kovil.
Temple Location Tiruvazhkoliputhur
Lord Shiva known as Manickavannar, Ratnapureeswarar
Female deity known as Vandamarpoonguzhali
How to Get: It is 16 Kms from Mayiladuthurai; 9 Kms from Vaitheeswaran Kovil.
சிவா Temple இன் Tirukkurukukka
Kunthalanathar Temple Tirukkurukukka
Temple Location Tirukkurukukka
Lord Shiva known as Kunthalanathar
Female deity known as Kunthalambikai
How to reach It is 3 km from Tirukkurukukka;8 km from Mayiladuthurai ; 45 km from Thanjavur
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Temple Location Tirukkurukukka
Lord Shiva known as Kunthalanathar
Female deity known as Kunthalambikai
How to reach It is 3 km from Tirukkurukukka;8 km from Mayiladuthurai ; 45 km from Thanjavur
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Monday, October 11, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tirukaruppariyalur
KutramporuthaNathar Temple Tirukaruppariyalur
Temple Location Tirukaruppariyalur (now known as Talaignaayiru)
Lord Shiva known as KutramporuthaNathar, Uma Maheswarar, Sattanathar
Female deity known as Vichitra Balambikai
How to get: It is 14 Kms from Mayiladuthurai;4 km from Tirusemponpalli (Semponar Kovil)
Temple Location Tirukaruppariyalur (now known as Talaignaayiru)
Lord Shiva known as KutramporuthaNathar, Uma Maheswarar, Sattanathar
Female deity known as Vichitra Balambikai
How to get: It is 14 Kms from Mayiladuthurai;4 km from Tirusemponpalli (Semponar Kovil)
Sunday, October 10, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tirukkurukkai
Veerateswarar Temple Tirukkurukkai
Temple Location Tirukkurukkai
Lord Shiva known as Veerateswarar
Female deity known as Gnanmbikai
How to get: It is 12 Kms. from Mayiladuthurai. 11.8 KM Vaitheeswaran_koil;21.8 km from Thiruvenkadu;4.9 km from Thirumeeyachur
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Temple Location Tirukkurukkai
Lord Shiva known as Veerateswarar
Female deity known as Gnanmbikai
How to get: It is 12 Kms. from Mayiladuthurai. 11.8 KM Vaitheeswaran_koil;21.8 km from Thiruvenkadu;4.9 km from Thirumeeyachur
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சிவா Temple இன் Tirumananjeri
Arulvallalnathar Temple Tirumananjeri
Temple Location Tirumananjeri
Lord Shiva known as Arulvallalnathar, Kalyana Sundareswarar
Female deity known as Kokilambal
How to get: It is 6 Kms from Kutthalam;11 km from Mayiladuthurai;
Thirumanancheri is where the divine marriage of Shiva and Parvati took place,ie even today that those men and women whose marriages are getting delayed due to various circustances, will soon get married if they come to this Sthalam and worhsip God Shiva.
Temple Location Tirumananjeri
Lord Shiva known as Arulvallalnathar, Kalyana Sundareswarar
Female deity known as Kokilambal
How to get: It is 6 Kms from Kutthalam;11 km from Mayiladuthurai;
Thirumanancheri is where the divine marriage of Shiva and Parvati took place,ie even today that those men and women whose marriages are getting delayed due to various circustances, will soon get married if they come to this Sthalam and worhsip God Shiva.
சிவா Temple இன் Tiruedhirkolpaadi
Airavatheswarar Temple Tiruedhirkolpaadi
Temple Location Tiruedhirkolpaadi
Lord Shiva known as Airavatheswarar
Female deity known as Malarkkuzhal Madhammai, Sugandha Kundalambikai
How to get: It is 5 km from Tiruvelvikudi ;From kuthalam 8 km;1 km from Tirumananjeri ; mayavaram 10 km.
Airavatam, the divine white elephant of Indiran worshipped Lord Shiva at this place to free itself from the sins. Hence, the main deity is called Airavatheswarar.
Temple Location Tiruedhirkolpaadi
Lord Shiva known as Airavatheswarar
Female deity known as Malarkkuzhal Madhammai, Sugandha Kundalambikai
How to get: It is 5 km from Tiruvelvikudi ;From kuthalam 8 km;1 km from Tirumananjeri ; mayavaram 10 km.
Airavatam, the divine white elephant of Indiran worshipped Lord Shiva at this place to free itself from the sins. Hence, the main deity is called Airavatheswarar.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tiruvelvikkudi
KalyanaSundarar Temple Tiruvelvikkudi
Temple location Tiruvelvikkudi
Lord Shiva known as KalyanaSundareswarar
Female deity known as Parimalasugandha Nayaki
How to get: It is 5 Kms from Kutthalam ; 16 km Mayiladuthurai;10 km Kumbakonam
The earthly marriage of God Shiva and goddess Parvati was celebrated at Tirumananjeri but the vedic and religious rituals leading to that marriage were held at this Sthalam, hence the name Tiruvelvikudi
Temple location Tiruvelvikkudi
Lord Shiva known as KalyanaSundareswarar
Female deity known as Parimalasugandha Nayaki
How to get: It is 5 Kms from Kutthalam ; 16 km Mayiladuthurai;10 km Kumbakonam
The earthly marriage of God Shiva and goddess Parvati was celebrated at Tirumananjeri but the vedic and religious rituals leading to that marriage were held at this Sthalam, hence the name Tiruvelvikudi
Thursday, October 7, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tiru Anniyur
Aabhathsagayeswarar Temple Tiru Anniyur
Temple location Tiru Anniyur (Now 'Ponnur)
Lord Shiva known as Aabhathsagayeswarar
Female deity known as Periya Nayagi
How to get It is 4 Kms from Mayiladuthurai .
Rain God Varunan is believed to have worshipped God Shiva at this Sthalam. Sun's rays fall directly on the Shivalingam for 5 days from the 24th day to 28th day of the Tamil month of Pisces (Panguni) & hence this shrine is referred to as a Bhaskarastalam
Temple location Tiru Anniyur (Now 'Ponnur)
Lord Shiva known as Aabhathsagayeswarar
Female deity known as Periya Nayagi
How to get It is 4 Kms from Mayiladuthurai .
Rain God Varunan is believed to have worshipped God Shiva at this Sthalam. Sun's rays fall directly on the Shivalingam for 5 days from the 24th day to 28th day of the Tamil month of Pisces (Panguni) & hence this shrine is referred to as a Bhaskarastalam
சிவா Temple இன் Tiruneedur
Arutsomanatheswarar Temple Tiruneedur
Temple Location Tiruneedur
Lord Shiva known as Arutsomanatheswarar, Gaana Nirthana Sankarar
Female deity known as Veyuru Tholiyammai, Aalalasundara Nayagi
Arulsomanathar
How to get It is 5 Kms from Mayiladuthurai .
Indra, Agasthyar, Bhrama, Surya and Chandra, Patanjali & Vyagrapadar, the Sapta Kannikas and the Vanaras who had gone in search of Sita (in the Ramayanam) are said to have worshipped here.
Temple Location Tiruneedur
Lord Shiva known as Arutsomanatheswarar, Gaana Nirthana Sankarar
Female deity known as Veyuru Tholiyammai, Aalalasundara Nayagi
Arulsomanathar
How to get It is 5 Kms from Mayiladuthurai .
Indra, Agasthyar, Bhrama, Surya and Chandra, Patanjali & Vyagrapadar, the Sapta Kannikas and the Vanaras who had gone in search of Sita (in the Ramayanam) are said to have worshipped here.
சிவா Temple இன் Tirupunkur
Sivaloganathar Temple Tirupunkur
Temple Location Tirupunkur
Lord Shiva known as Sivaloganathar
Female deity known as Soundaranayagi, Sokkanayagi
How to get It is 3 Kms from Vaitheeswaran Kovil; 10 Kms from Sirkazhi.
It is known as Tirupunkur because God Shiva is giving Darshan to the devotees under the Punga Tree.
Temple Location Tirupunkur
Lord Shiva known as Sivaloganathar
Female deity known as Soundaranayagi, Sokkanayagi
How to get It is 3 Kms from Vaitheeswaran Kovil; 10 Kms from Sirkazhi.
It is known as Tirupunkur because God Shiva is giving Darshan to the devotees under the Punga Tree.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tirunindriyur
Mahalakshminathar Temple Tirunindriyur
Temple location Tirunindriyur
Lord Shiva known as Mahalakshminathar, Jamadhakneesar, Parikeswarar
Female deity known as Loganayagi
How to get: It is 10 km from Sirkazhi;8 km from Mayiladuthurai;3 km from Anandhathandavapuram.
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Parasuramar and Mahalakshmi are believed to have worshipped God Shiva here.
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Temple location Tirunindriyur
Lord Shiva known as Mahalakshminathar, Jamadhakneesar, Parikeswarar
Female deity known as Loganayagi
How to get: It is 10 km from Sirkazhi;8 km from Mayiladuthurai;3 km from Anandhathandavapuram.
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Parasuramar and Mahalakshmi are believed to have worshipped God Shiva here.
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Saturday, October 2, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tirukkadaimudi (Now , Keezhaiyoor)
Kadaimudinathar Temple Tirukkadaimudi (Now , Keezhaiyoor)
Temple Location Tirukkadaimudi (Keezhaiyur), near Mayiladuthurai
Lord Shiva known as Kadaimudinathar
Female deity known as Abhirami
How to get It is 2 Kms. from Keezaiyur bus stop;From Mayavaram 14 km.
Bhrama worshipped Shiva here. The looping of the river Kaveri, in an almost westward flow is considered to be of significance here.
Temple Location Tirukkadaimudi (Keezhaiyur), near Mayiladuthurai
Lord Shiva known as Kadaimudinathar
Female deity known as Abhirami
How to get It is 2 Kms. from Keezaiyur bus stop;From Mayavaram 14 km.
Bhrama worshipped Shiva here. The looping of the river Kaveri, in an almost westward flow is considered to be of significance here.
Friday, October 1, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tirukannarkoil (குறுமாணக்குடி)
Kannayiranathar Temple Tirukannarkoil (Kurumaanakkudi)
Temple Location Tirukannarkoil (Kurumaanakkudi)
Lord Shiva known as Kannayiranathar
Female deity known as Kothai Nayagi, Sugandha Kundalambikai
How to get It is located 7 Kms Vaitheeswaran Kovil. 14.5 km from srikazhi; 31 km from Chidambaram;21 km from mayavaram; 56 km from kumbakonam.
Temple Location Tirukannarkoil (Kurumaanakkudi)
Lord Shiva known as Kannayiranathar
Female deity known as Kothai Nayagi, Sugandha Kundalambikai
How to get It is located 7 Kms Vaitheeswaran Kovil. 14.5 km from srikazhi; 31 km from Chidambaram;21 km from mayavaram; 56 km from kumbakonam.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tirupullirukkuvelur (வைதீஸ்வரன்கோவில்)
Vaidyanathar Temple Tirupullirukkuvelur (Vaitheeswarankovil)
Temple location Tirupullirukkuvelur (Vaitheeswarankovil)
Lord Shiva known as Vaidhyanathar
Female deity known as Thaiyal Nayagi
How to get It is 250 Kms from Chennai; 7.5 Kms from Sirkali;15 kms from Mayavaram ;49 Kms from Kumbakonam
According , Sri Ramar is said to have cremated Jadaayu at this sthalam as per the bird's last wish.
people believed that by praying and worshipping at this temple, people are cured from their health problmes. Sthalams
Vaitheeswaran Koil is the nerve centre for Naadi Josiyam, a popular form of astrology. The great sages (Sidhdhars) of India had the power to look into the past and future of the entire universe and had written these predictions on palm leaves. These can be deciphered by expert Naadi astrologers only.
Temple location Tirupullirukkuvelur (Vaitheeswarankovil)
Lord Shiva known as Vaidhyanathar
Female deity known as Thaiyal Nayagi
How to get It is 250 Kms from Chennai; 7.5 Kms from Sirkali;15 kms from Mayavaram ;49 Kms from Kumbakonam
According , Sri Ramar is said to have cremated Jadaayu at this sthalam as per the bird's last wish.
people believed that by praying and worshipping at this temple, people are cured from their health problmes. Sthalams
Vaitheeswaran Koil is the nerve centre for Naadi Josiyam, a popular form of astrology. The great sages (Sidhdhars) of India had the power to look into the past and future of the entire universe and had written these predictions on palm leaves. These can be deciphered by expert Naadi astrologers only.
சிவா Temple இன் Tirukolakka
Thaalamudaiyaar Temple Tirukolakka
Temple Location Tirukolakka, in Sirkazhi Town and is popularly known as Thaalamudaiyaar Kovil
Lord Shiva known as Thaalamudaiyaar, Sathapurinathar
Female deity known as Osaikodutha Nayagi
How to get It is located in Sirkazhi ;From Vaithiswarankoil is 3.6KM; 16.6 KM Mayiladuthurai;19.9 km Chidambaram;16.6 km Poompuhar ; 214 KM Madras
Temple Location Tirukolakka, in Sirkazhi Town and is popularly known as Thaalamudaiyaar Kovil
Lord Shiva known as Thaalamudaiyaar, Sathapurinathar
Female deity known as Osaikodutha Nayagi
How to get It is located in Sirkazhi ;From Vaithiswarankoil is 3.6KM; 16.6 KM Mayiladuthurai;19.9 km Chidambaram;16.6 km Poompuhar ; 214 KM Madras
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் sirkazhi
Brahmapureesar Temple Sirkazhi
Teemple Location Sirkazhi
Lord Shiva known as Brahmapureesar, Sattainathar, Thoniyappar
Female deity known as Thirunilainayagi, Sthira Sundari
How to get It is 250 Kms from Chennai ; 20 Kms from Chidambaram ; 58 Kms from Kumbakonam; 5 km from kollidam; 90 km from Puducherry.
Brahma, Murugan, Kali, Guru, Indiran, Chandran, Suryan and Sage Vyasar are believed to have worhsipped the god Shiva at this place.
Teemple Location Sirkazhi
Lord Shiva known as Brahmapureesar, Sattainathar, Thoniyappar
Female deity known as Thirunilainayagi, Sthira Sundari
How to get It is 250 Kms from Chennai ; 20 Kms from Chidambaram ; 58 Kms from Kumbakonam; 5 km from kollidam; 90 km from Puducherry.
Brahma, Murugan, Kali, Guru, Indiran, Chandran, Suryan and Sage Vyasar are believed to have worhsipped the god Shiva at this place.
சிவா Temple இன் Tirukkurukavur
Velvidai Nathar Temple Tirukkurukavur
Temple Location Tirukkurukavur (now,Tirukkadavur)
Lord Shiva known as Velvidai Nathar, Swedha Rishabaeswarar
Female deity known as Neelodhbhava Visalakshi, Kaviamkanniammai
How to get It is 1 Km from Vadakal which is situated on the Sirkazhi to Tirumullaivayil road; 6 km from Sirkazhi
This temple is famous for couples who do not have children yet. It is believed that anyone who does not have couples and comes and pray at this temple, would be blessed with children.
Temple Location Tirukkurukavur (now,Tirukkadavur)
Lord Shiva known as Velvidai Nathar, Swedha Rishabaeswarar
Female deity known as Neelodhbhava Visalakshi, Kaviamkanniammai
How to get It is 1 Km from Vadakal which is situated on the Sirkazhi to Tirumullaivayil road; 6 km from Sirkazhi
This temple is famous for couples who do not have children yet. It is believed that anyone who does not have couples and comes and pray at this temple, would be blessed with children.
Monday, September 27, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் KeezhaiTirukattupalli
AranyaSundareswarar Temple KeezhaiTirukattupalli
Temple Location KeezhaiTirukattupalli
Lord Shiva known as AranyaSundareswarar
Female deity known as Akilanda Nayagi
How to get It is 1 Km. Tiruvenkaaadu ;11 Kms. from Sirkazhi.
Temple Location KeezhaiTirukattupalli
Lord Shiva known as AranyaSundareswarar
Female deity known as Akilanda Nayagi
How to get It is 1 Km. Tiruvenkaaadu ;11 Kms. from Sirkazhi.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Thiruvenkadu
Swetaranyeswarar Temple Tiruvenkaadu
Temple Location Tiruvenkaadu
Lord Shiva known as Swetharanyeswarar
Female deity known as Veiyanaiya thol Umai, Panmoitha inmozhiyaal, Brahma Vidya Nayagi
How to get It is 10 Kms from Sirkazhi on the way to Poompuhar; 59 km from Kumbakonam; Mayiladuthurai 28.9; 27.9 KM Chidambaram.
It is one of the Navagraha Sthalangal and has a seperate shrine for Budhan (Mercury
It is equivalent to the temple at KASI. The other 5 are Tiruvaiyaru, Chaayaavanam, Mayiladuthurai, Tiruvidaimarudur and Tiruvanchiam.
Indiran, Airavatam, Budhan, Sun God Sooriyan and Moon God Chandiran are said to have worshipped God Shiva here
Temple Location Tiruvenkaadu
Lord Shiva known as Swetharanyeswarar
Female deity known as Veiyanaiya thol Umai, Panmoitha inmozhiyaal, Brahma Vidya Nayagi
How to get It is 10 Kms from Sirkazhi on the way to Poompuhar; 59 km from Kumbakonam; Mayiladuthurai 28.9; 27.9 KM Chidambaram.
It is one of the Navagraha Sthalangal and has a seperate shrine for Budhan (Mercury
It is equivalent to the temple at KASI. The other 5 are Tiruvaiyaru, Chaayaavanam, Mayiladuthurai, Tiruvidaimarudur and Tiruvanchiam.
Indiran, Airavatam, Budhan, Sun God Sooriyan and Moon God Chandiran are said to have worshipped God Shiva here
Friday, September 24, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tiruppallavaneecharam
Pallavaneswarar Temple Tiruppallavaneecharam
Temple Location: Tiruppallavaneecharam
Lord Shiva known as Pallavaneswarar
Female deity known as Soundara Nayagi
How to get It is in Kaveri Poompattinam (a Pallava period coastal town), now, Poompuhar village.It is 25 Kms. from Mayiladuthurai;From srikazhi 16 km; From Tiruchaaikkadu 0.5km;From Tiruvenkaadu 4 km.
The Pallava Kings have worshipped the God Shiva here. Pattinathadigal and Eyarpagai Nayanar were borne at this place.
Festivals: Five worship services are offered each day here. The Pattinathaar festival is celebrated in the month of Aadi, while Navaratri and Skanda Sashti are the other festivals celebrated here.
Temple Location: Tiruppallavaneecharam
Lord Shiva known as Pallavaneswarar
Female deity known as Soundara Nayagi
How to get It is in Kaveri Poompattinam (a Pallava period coastal town), now, Poompuhar village.It is 25 Kms. from Mayiladuthurai;From srikazhi 16 km; From Tiruchaaikkadu 0.5km;From Tiruvenkaadu 4 km.
The Pallava Kings have worshipped the God Shiva here. Pattinathadigal and Eyarpagai Nayanar were borne at this place.
Festivals: Five worship services are offered each day here. The Pattinathaar festival is celebrated in the month of Aadi, while Navaratri and Skanda Sashti are the other festivals celebrated here.
சிவா Temle இன் Tiruchaaikkadu (Chaayavanam)
Chaayaavaneswarar Temple Tiruchaaikkadu (Chaayavanam)
Temple Location Tiruchaaikkadu (now ,Chaayavanam)
Lord Shiva known as Chaayaavaneswarar
Female deity known as Kuyilinim Nanmozhiammai
How to get It is 15 km from Sirkazhi - Poompuhar road; 24 Kms. from Mayiladuthuri
It is one among the six temples which are compared as equivalent to the temple in Kasi. The other 5 are Tiruvenkaadu, Mayiladuthurai, Tiruvaiyaru, Tiruvidaimarudur and Tiruvanchiam.
Temple Location Tiruchaaikkadu (now ,Chaayavanam)
Lord Shiva known as Chaayaavaneswarar
Female deity known as Kuyilinim Nanmozhiammai
How to get It is 15 km from Sirkazhi - Poompuhar road; 24 Kms. from Mayiladuthuri
It is one among the six temples which are compared as equivalent to the temple in Kasi. The other 5 are Tiruvenkaadu, Mayiladuthurai, Tiruvaiyaru, Tiruvidaimarudur and Tiruvanchiam.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tirukkalikamur (Now , Annappan Pettai
Sundareswarar Temple Tirukkalikamur (Now , Annappan Pettai)
Temple Location Tirukkalikamur (Now, Annappan Pettai)
Lord Shiva known as Sundareswarar
Female deity known as Azhagammai, Azhagumulaiammai
How to get It is 5 km from Tiruvenkadu ; 5 km from Thirumullaivail;30 km from Chidambaram
Temple Location Tirukkalikamur (Now, Annappan Pettai)
Lord Shiva known as Sundareswarar
Female deity known as Azhagammai, Azhagumulaiammai
How to get It is 5 km from Tiruvenkadu ; 5 km from Thirumullaivail;30 km from Chidambaram
சிவா Temple இன் Thentirumullaivayil
Mullaivana Nathar Temple Thentirumullaivayil
Temple Location Thentirumullaivayil
Lord Shiva known as Mullaivana Nathar
Female deity known as Anikonda Kothai, Satyananda Soundari
How to get It is 14 Kms from Sirkazhi;25 km from chidambaram
2 shiva Sthalams in the name of Tirumullaivayil. Different is, the one near Sirkazhi is Thentirumullaivayil and the other one in Thondai Naadu Vadatirumullaivayil
Temple Location Thentirumullaivayil
Lord Shiva known as Mullaivana Nathar
Female deity known as Anikonda Kothai, Satyananda Soundari
How to get It is 14 Kms from Sirkazhi;25 km from chidambaram
2 shiva Sthalams in the name of Tirumullaivayil. Different is, the one near Sirkazhi is Thentirumullaivayil and the other one in Thondai Naadu Vadatirumullaivayil
சிவா Temple இன் Tirumayendirapalli OR Koyiladippalayam
Tirumeniazhagar Temple Tirumayendirapalli
Location of the temple Tirumayendirapalli
Lord Shiva known as Tirumeniazhagar
Female deity known as Vadivaambikai
How to reach It is 4 Kms. from Tirunallur Perumanam (Aachchaalpuram);16 km from Sirkazhi ;15 km from Chidambaram.
Sun God Sooriyan, Chandiran and God Brahma are believed to have worshipped God Shiva at this Sthalam.
Location of the temple Tirumayendirapalli
Lord Shiva known as Tirumeniazhagar
Female deity known as Vadivaambikai
How to reach It is 4 Kms. from Tirunallur Perumanam (Aachchaalpuram);16 km from Sirkazhi ;15 km from Chidambaram.
Sun God Sooriyan, Chandiran and God Brahma are believed to have worshipped God Shiva at this Sthalam.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tirunallur Perumanam
Sivalogathyagesar Temple Tirunallur Perumanam (Now known as Aachchaalpuram)
Temple Location Tirunallur Perumanam (Now known as Aachchaalpuram)
Lord Shiva known as Sivalogathyagesar
Female deity known as T iruvenneetrumyammai
How to get It is 11.5 km from Chidambaram ; 11.5 km from Sirkazhi ; 8 Kms from Kollidam
Temple Location Tirunallur Perumanam (Now known as Aachchaalpuram)
Lord Shiva known as Sivalogathyagesar
Female deity known as T iruvenneetrumyammai
How to get It is 11.5 km from Chidambaram ; 11.5 km from Sirkazhi ; 8 Kms from Kollidam
சிவா Temple இன் Tirukazhippaalai
Paulvannanathar Temple Tirukazhippaalai
Temple Location Tirukazhippaalai
Lord Shiva known as Paulvannanathar
Female deity known as Vedhanayagi
How to get It is 13 Kms from Chidambaram ; The temple was destroyed by floods in the river Kollidam, the presiding deity Paalvanna Nathar was removed from there and kept in a new temple built at Sivapuri (Tirunelvoyal) nearby.
Temple Location Tirukazhippaalai
Lord Shiva known as Paulvannanathar
Female deity known as Vedhanayagi
How to get It is 13 Kms from Chidambaram ; The temple was destroyed by floods in the river Kollidam, the presiding deity Paalvanna Nathar was removed from there and kept in a new temple built at Sivapuri (Tirunelvoyal) nearby.
Monday, September 20, 2010
சிவா Temple இன் Tirunelvoyal
Uchinatheswarar Temple Tirunelvoyal
Temple Location Tirunelvoyal
Lord Shiva known as Uchinatheswarar
Female deity known as Kanakambikai
How to reach It is at Sivapuri which is 4.7 km from Chidambaram
Temple Location Tirunelvoyal
Lord Shiva known as Uchinatheswarar
Female deity known as Kanakambikai
How to reach It is at Sivapuri which is 4.7 km from Chidambaram
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Shiva temple in Thiruvetkalam
SHIVA TEMPLE THIRUVETKALAM ANNAMALAINGAR
Temple Location: ThiruvetalamANNAMALAINGAR
Lord shiva known as: Pasupatheswarar
Female deity known as: Nalla Nayagi (sathgunambigai)
How to get : 4.4 kms from Chidambaram;210 kms from chennai;70 kms from pondicherry;48 kms from cuddalore.
Legend: It is said that Arjuna did penance here and shiva gave Pasupathstra to him in this place only.
The annual festival in this temple is Tamil month of Vaikashi on the Vishaka asterism where the stalapuranam of the temple is enacted.
Mondays in the month of Kartikai are considered sacred.
Temple Location: ThiruvetalamANNAMALAINGAR
Lord shiva known as: Pasupatheswarar
Female deity known as: Nalla Nayagi (sathgunambigai)
How to get : 4.4 kms from Chidambaram;210 kms from chennai;70 kms from pondicherry;48 kms from cuddalore.
Legend: It is said that Arjuna did penance here and shiva gave Pasupathstra to him in this place only.
The annual festival in this temple is Tamil month of Vaikashi on the Vishaka asterism where the stalapuranam of the temple is enacted.
Mondays in the month of Kartikai are considered sacred.
shiva Temple in chidambaram
Natarajar Temple or Shri Sabhanayaka temple in Chidambaram
Location of the temple Chidambaram
Lord Shiva known as Natarajar or Shri sabhanayaka
Female deity known as Sivagami, Umaiyammai
How to get It is 230 Kms from Chennai ;78 km from Pondicherry
• Temple Festivals: Two main festivals, 1. in May/June 2. Dec/Jan. Both are 10 days festivals ending with a cart festival on the ninth day. On the tenth day there is an abhishek (bathing of the deities) in the Raja Sabha thousand-pillared hall.
The Natyanjali Festival in February or March. During the last five days of the festival, dancers come from all over India to pay homage to the Lord of Dance.
Temple Timings: 6.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.; and 4.45 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.
Hiranya Chakravarthi of Kashmir around 500 A.D. believed to have been cured of his leprosy with a single dip in the temple pushkarini, Sivaganga thirtham .
Location of the temple Chidambaram
Lord Shiva known as Natarajar or Shri sabhanayaka
Female deity known as Sivagami, Umaiyammai
How to get It is 230 Kms from Chennai ;78 km from Pondicherry
• Temple Festivals: Two main festivals, 1. in May/June 2. Dec/Jan. Both are 10 days festivals ending with a cart festival on the ninth day. On the tenth day there is an abhishek (bathing of the deities) in the Raja Sabha thousand-pillared hall.
The Natyanjali Festival in February or March. During the last five days of the festival, dancers come from all over India to pay homage to the Lord of Dance.
Temple Timings: 6.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.; and 4.45 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.
Hiranya Chakravarthi of Kashmir around 500 A.D. believed to have been cured of his leprosy with a single dip in the temple pushkarini, Sivaganga thirtham .
Thursday, September 16, 2010
சிவா God DIFFERENT NAME
108 NAMES OF GOD SIVA
1 Aashutosh :One who fulfills wishes instantly
2 Aja : Unborn
3 Akshayaguna: God with limitless attributes
4 Anagha :Without any fault
5 Anantadrishti: Of infinite vision
6 Augadh :One who revels all the time
7 Avyayaprabhu: Imperishable Lord
8 Bhairav: Lord of terror
9 Bhalanetra :One who has an eye in the forehead
10 Bholenath: Kind hearted Lord
11 Bhooteshwara :Lord of ghosts and evil beings
12 Bhudeva: Lord of the earth
13 Bhutapala: Protector of the ghosts
14 Chandrapal :Master of the moon
15 Chandraprakash :One who has moon as a crest
16 Dayalu :Compassionate
17 Devadeva :Lord of the Lords
18 Dhanadeepa :Lord of Wealth
19 Dhyanadeep :Icon of meditation and concentration
20 Dhyutidhara :Lord of Brilliance
21 Digambara: One who has the skies as his clothes
22 Durjaneeya :Difficult to be known
23 Durjaya :Unvanquished
24 Gangadhara: Lord of River Ganga
25 Girijapati :Consort of Girija
26 Gunagrahin :Acceptor of Gunas
27 Gurudeva :Master of All
28 Hara : Remover of Sins
29 Jagadisha : Master of the Universe
30 Jaradhishamana :Redeemer from Afflictions
31 Jatin :One who has matted hair
32 Kailas :One Who Bestows Peace
33 Kailashadhipati: Lord of Mount Kailash
34 Kailashnath :Master of Mount Kailash
35 Kamalakshana: Lotus-eyed Lord
36 Kantha: Ever-Radiant
37 Kapalin: One who wears a necklace of skulls
38 Khatvangin: One who has the missile khatvangin in his hand
39 Kundalin: One who wears earrings
40 Lalataksha: One who has an eye in the forehead
41 Lingadhyaksha: Lord of the Lingas
42 Lingaraja : Lord of the Lingas
43 Lokankara :Creator of the Three Worlds
44 Lokapal :One who takes care of the world
45 Mahabuddhi: Extremely intelligent
46 Mahadeva :Greatest God
47 Mahakala: Lord of All Times
48 Mahamaya :Of great illusions
49 Mahamrityunjaya :Great victor of death
50 Mahanidhi :Great storehouse
51 Mahashaktimaya :One who has boundless energies
52 Mahayogi :Greatest of all Gods
53 Mahesha: Supreme Lord
54 Maheshwara: Lord of Gods
55 Nagabhushana: One who has serpents as ornaments
56 Nataraja :King of the art of dancing
57 Nilakantha :The one with a blue throat
58 Nityasundara :Ever beautiful
59 Nrityapriya: Lover of Dance
60 Omkara: Creator of OM
61 Palanhaar: One who protects everyone
62 Parameshwara First among all gods First among all gods
63 Paramjyoti :Greatest splendor
64 Pashupati :Lord of all living beings
65 Pinakin :One who has a bow in his hand
66 Pranava :Originator of the syllable of OM
67 Priyabhakta :Favorite of the devotees
68 Priyadarshana :Of loving vision
69 Pushkara: One who gives nourishment
70 Pushpalochana :One who has eyes like flowers
71 Ravilochana: Having sun as the eye
72 Rudra :The terrible
73 Rudraksha: One who has eyes like Rudra
74 Sadashiva: Eternal God
75 Sanatana: Eternal Lord
76 Sarvacharya :Preceptor of All
77 Sarvashiva :Always Pure
78 Sarvatapana :Scorcher of All
79 Sarvayoni: Source of Everything
80 Sarveshwara :Lord of All Gods
81 Shambhu :Abode of Joy
82 Shankara :Giver of Joy
83 Shiva :Always Pure
84 Shoolin: One who has a trident
85 Shrikantha: Of glorious neck
86 Shrutiprakasha :Illuminator of the Vedas
87 Shuddhavigraha: One who has a pure body
88 Skandaguru :Preceptor of Skanda
89 Someshwara: Lord of All Gods
90 Sukhada :Bestower of happiness
91 Suprita: Well pleased
92 Suragana: Having Gods as attendants
93 Sureshwara :Lord of All Gods
94 Swayambhu: Self-Manifested
95 Tejaswani :One who spreads illumination
96 Trilochana :Three-Eyed Lord
97 Trilokpati: Master of all the Three Worlds
98 Tripurari :Enemy of Tripura
99 Trishoolin :One who has a trident in his hands
100 Umapati :Consort of Uma
101 Vachaspati: Lord of Speech
102 Vajrahasta :One who has a thunderbolt in his hands
103 Varada:Granter of Boons
104 Vedakarta: Originator of the Vedas
105 Veerabhadra :Supreme Lord of the Nether World
106 Vishalaksha: Wide-eyed Lord
107 Vishveshwara :Lord of the Universe
108 Vrishavahana :One who has bull as his vehicle
1 Aashutosh :One who fulfills wishes instantly
2 Aja : Unborn
3 Akshayaguna: God with limitless attributes
4 Anagha :Without any fault
5 Anantadrishti: Of infinite vision
6 Augadh :One who revels all the time
7 Avyayaprabhu: Imperishable Lord
8 Bhairav: Lord of terror
9 Bhalanetra :One who has an eye in the forehead
10 Bholenath: Kind hearted Lord
11 Bhooteshwara :Lord of ghosts and evil beings
12 Bhudeva: Lord of the earth
13 Bhutapala: Protector of the ghosts
14 Chandrapal :Master of the moon
15 Chandraprakash :One who has moon as a crest
16 Dayalu :Compassionate
17 Devadeva :Lord of the Lords
18 Dhanadeepa :Lord of Wealth
19 Dhyanadeep :Icon of meditation and concentration
20 Dhyutidhara :Lord of Brilliance
21 Digambara: One who has the skies as his clothes
22 Durjaneeya :Difficult to be known
23 Durjaya :Unvanquished
24 Gangadhara: Lord of River Ganga
25 Girijapati :Consort of Girija
26 Gunagrahin :Acceptor of Gunas
27 Gurudeva :Master of All
28 Hara : Remover of Sins
29 Jagadisha : Master of the Universe
30 Jaradhishamana :Redeemer from Afflictions
31 Jatin :One who has matted hair
32 Kailas :One Who Bestows Peace
33 Kailashadhipati: Lord of Mount Kailash
34 Kailashnath :Master of Mount Kailash
35 Kamalakshana: Lotus-eyed Lord
36 Kantha: Ever-Radiant
37 Kapalin: One who wears a necklace of skulls
38 Khatvangin: One who has the missile khatvangin in his hand
39 Kundalin: One who wears earrings
40 Lalataksha: One who has an eye in the forehead
41 Lingadhyaksha: Lord of the Lingas
42 Lingaraja : Lord of the Lingas
43 Lokankara :Creator of the Three Worlds
44 Lokapal :One who takes care of the world
45 Mahabuddhi: Extremely intelligent
46 Mahadeva :Greatest God
47 Mahakala: Lord of All Times
48 Mahamaya :Of great illusions
49 Mahamrityunjaya :Great victor of death
50 Mahanidhi :Great storehouse
51 Mahashaktimaya :One who has boundless energies
52 Mahayogi :Greatest of all Gods
53 Mahesha: Supreme Lord
54 Maheshwara: Lord of Gods
55 Nagabhushana: One who has serpents as ornaments
56 Nataraja :King of the art of dancing
57 Nilakantha :The one with a blue throat
58 Nityasundara :Ever beautiful
59 Nrityapriya: Lover of Dance
60 Omkara: Creator of OM
61 Palanhaar: One who protects everyone
62 Parameshwara First among all gods First among all gods
63 Paramjyoti :Greatest splendor
64 Pashupati :Lord of all living beings
65 Pinakin :One who has a bow in his hand
66 Pranava :Originator of the syllable of OM
67 Priyabhakta :Favorite of the devotees
68 Priyadarshana :Of loving vision
69 Pushkara: One who gives nourishment
70 Pushpalochana :One who has eyes like flowers
71 Ravilochana: Having sun as the eye
72 Rudra :The terrible
73 Rudraksha: One who has eyes like Rudra
74 Sadashiva: Eternal God
75 Sanatana: Eternal Lord
76 Sarvacharya :Preceptor of All
77 Sarvashiva :Always Pure
78 Sarvatapana :Scorcher of All
79 Sarvayoni: Source of Everything
80 Sarveshwara :Lord of All Gods
81 Shambhu :Abode of Joy
82 Shankara :Giver of Joy
83 Shiva :Always Pure
84 Shoolin: One who has a trident
85 Shrikantha: Of glorious neck
86 Shrutiprakasha :Illuminator of the Vedas
87 Shuddhavigraha: One who has a pure body
88 Skandaguru :Preceptor of Skanda
89 Someshwara: Lord of All Gods
90 Sukhada :Bestower of happiness
91 Suprita: Well pleased
92 Suragana: Having Gods as attendants
93 Sureshwara :Lord of All Gods
94 Swayambhu: Self-Manifested
95 Tejaswani :One who spreads illumination
96 Trilochana :Three-Eyed Lord
97 Trilokpati: Master of all the Three Worlds
98 Tripurari :Enemy of Tripura
99 Trishoolin :One who has a trident in his hands
100 Umapati :Consort of Uma
101 Vachaspati: Lord of Speech
102 Vajrahasta :One who has a thunderbolt in his hands
103 Varada:Granter of Boons
104 Vedakarta: Originator of the Vedas
105 Veerabhadra :Supreme Lord of the Nether World
106 Vishalaksha: Wide-eyed Lord
107 Vishveshwara :Lord of the Universe
108 Vrishavahana :One who has bull as his vehicle
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
சிவா GOD
GOD SHIVA
Shiva has a 1,008 names and a thousand faces. His names include Mahadeva (the great god), Mahesh,
Rudra, Neelkantha (the blue-throated one), and Ishwar (the supreme god). He is also called Mahayogi, or the great ascetic, who symbolises the highest form of austere penance and abstract meditation, which results in salvation.
Shiva has eight forms: Rudra, Sharva, Bhava, Ugra, Bhima, Pashupati, Ishana, and Mahadeva, which, according to the Shiva Purana, correspond to the earth, water, fire, wind, sky, a yogi called Kshetragya, the sun, and the moon respectively.
The snakes coiled at different places of Lord Shiva's body have names.
The serpents coiled at His ears are named Padma and Pingala.
The serpents coiled at His armlets are named Kambala and Dhananjaya.
The serpents at right and left wrists are named asvatara and taksaka.
The serpent at his waist is called Nila. --- Vamana Purana.
Maha Shivaratri, Shiva's great spiritual night, is traditionally devoted to Paramashiva (Shiva the Supreme, God). Shiva's devotees consider this night to be the holiest night of the whole year.
The Maha Shivaratri night falls on the night previous to the new moon night, in the February or March - in the Phalguna month in the Hindu calendar.
Shiva - The Lingam
Shiva is worshipped in his invisible and an unborn form, known as the lingam. Lingam is always accompanied by the Yoni, which is the female part, adjoining the base of the lingam. The lingam symbolizes the male creative power of Shiva
Shiva has a 1,008 names and a thousand faces. His names include Mahadeva (the great god), Mahesh,
Rudra, Neelkantha (the blue-throated one), and Ishwar (the supreme god). He is also called Mahayogi, or the great ascetic, who symbolises the highest form of austere penance and abstract meditation, which results in salvation.
Shiva has eight forms: Rudra, Sharva, Bhava, Ugra, Bhima, Pashupati, Ishana, and Mahadeva, which, according to the Shiva Purana, correspond to the earth, water, fire, wind, sky, a yogi called Kshetragya, the sun, and the moon respectively.
The snakes coiled at different places of Lord Shiva's body have names.
The serpents coiled at His ears are named Padma and Pingala.
The serpents coiled at His armlets are named Kambala and Dhananjaya.
The serpents at right and left wrists are named asvatara and taksaka.
The serpent at his waist is called Nila. --- Vamana Purana.
Maha Shivaratri, Shiva's great spiritual night, is traditionally devoted to Paramashiva (Shiva the Supreme, God). Shiva's devotees consider this night to be the holiest night of the whole year.
The Maha Shivaratri night falls on the night previous to the new moon night, in the February or March - in the Phalguna month in the Hindu calendar.
Shiva - The Lingam
Shiva is worshipped in his invisible and an unborn form, known as the lingam. Lingam is always accompanied by the Yoni, which is the female part, adjoining the base of the lingam. The lingam symbolizes the male creative power of Shiva
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