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Murugeeswarar Temple, Thaiyur

Padmapriya TS | Aalayam Kanden (Temples I saw) | 2 months ago

Murugeeswarar OMR temples Siva temples of Tamilnadu Temples around Chennai Thaiyur

Sumukha – 25 thoughts on Vinayakar

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 9 months ago

Exploring with 25 concepts on Vinayakar, , covering Vinayakar lore, Origins, Iconography, the world of celestials, Vinayakar worship, and interesting stories & representations of Vinayakar in temples

Ardhanareeswarar Bhikshatanar Chandran Elephant Features Food Gajasamharamurti Iconography Indra Kailasam Kubera Literature Mahabharatam Murugan Narada Pallavas Parasurama Perumal temple Ramayanam Sangam Sani Siruthondar Nayanar Siva Siva temple Siva's Marriage Tevaram Uchishta Ganapati Vinayakar Vishnu

Satya Gireeswarar, Tiruparankundram, Madurai

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 1 year ago

Hill temple and Paadal Petra Sthalam near Madurai, associated with Murugan's learning of the pranava mantra from Lord Siva… Read More Satya Gireeswarar, Tiruparankundram,

Madurai Murugan Temple Paadal Petra Sthalam Pandya Nadu Pranava Mantram Sambandar Siva Siva temple Sundarar Temple Tiruparankundram

Worship procedure at Siva temples

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 1 year ago

Procedures to worship appropriately at Siva (and other) temples… Read More Worship procedure at Siva

Features Siva Siva temple Worship procedure

Tirunangur Ekadasa Divya Desams and Ekadasa Rudra Peethams

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 1 year ago

An overview of the 11 Ekadasa Divya Desam temples and the related 11 Rudra peethams) in and around Tirunangur… Read More Tirunangur Ekadasa Divya Desams and Ekadasa Rudra

Airavata Ardhanareeswarar Brahmahathi dosham Daksha Yagam Features Mayiladuthurai Nangur Perumal Perumal temple Ramayanam Rudra Peetham Siva Siva temple

Vaidyanathar, Tirumazhapadi, Ariyalur

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

Temple on the banks of the Kollidam river, considered the birthplace of Nandi… Read More Vaidyanathar, Tirumazhapadi,

1000-2000 Appar Ariyalur Arunagirinathar Cholas Fever Hoysalas Jwarahareswarar Kaveri Vada Karai Marathas Nandi Nandi's wedding Navagraham: Guru Paadal Petra Sthalam Pallavas Pandyas Punarvasu Nakshatram Sage Markandeyar Sambandar Siva Siva temple Somaskandar Sundarar Swayambhu murti Temple Tirumazhapadi Unique Navagraham Vedas Vijayanagara dynasty

Vilvaranyeswarar, Tirukollampudur, Tiruvarur

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

Pancha aranya kshetram near Kumbakonam, where Sambandar's difficulties in reaching the temple are reimagined as part of the boat festival every year… Read More Vilvaranyeswarar, Tirukollampudur,

1000-2000 Boat Brahma Brahmahathi dosham Durvasa Floods Kamika Kaveri Then Karai Kulothunga Chola III Mental illness Paadal Petra Sthalam Pancha Aranya Kshetram 1 Raja Raja Chola III Sambandar Siva Siva temple Tandavam Temple Tirukollampudur Tiruvarur Vettaru river Vilvam

Bhaskareswarar, Parithiappar Koil, Thanjavur

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

Beautiful Chola temple near Mannargudi connected to Sibi Chakravarti, Suryan and Daksha's yagna… Read More Bhaskareswarar, Parithiappar Koil,

1000-2000 Anjaneyar Cholas Daksha Yagam Kaveri Then Karai Longevity Paadal Petra Sthalam Parithiappar Koil Pitru dosham parikaram Sage Markandeyar Sambandar Sibi Chakravarti Siva Siva temple Suryan Temple Thanjavur Vishnu

Agasteeswarar, Kuzhaiyur, Nagapattinam

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam where sage Agastyar worshipped Siva after vanquishing the demons Vatapi and Ilvala… Read More Agasteeswarar, Kuzhaiyur,

Agastyar Appar Kalyana Kolam Kuzhaiyur Nagapattinam Siva Siva temple Temple Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam

Krupakupeswarar, Kuthangudi, Tiruvarur

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam where Parvati located Siva as the effulgence called Hastavarna Jyoti, and therefore a temple for those under the Hastam nakshatram… Read More Krupakupeswarar, Kuthangudi,

1000-2000 Chola temple Cholas Cow Hastam Karana agamam Kuthangudi Parvati Sambandar Siva Siva temple Temple Tevaram Tiruvarur Vaippu Sthalam Vavvaal Nethi Video Vishnu

Aaditheswarar, Peravur, Thanjavur

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

Vaippu Sthalam built in the time of Aditya Chola, connected with the wedding of Siva and Parvati… Read More Aaditheswarar, Peravur,

Aditya Chola I Appar Architecture Chokkattan Chola temple Cholas Parvati Peravur Saiva Siddhantam Sapta Matrika Siva Siva temple Siva's Marriage Temple Teveram Thanjavur Tirumoolar Vaippu Sthalam

Sukshma Pureeswarar, Cherugudi, Tiruvarur

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

Where Siva revealed to the world, the secret to a happy marriage! … Read More Sukshma Pureeswarar, Cherugudi,

Angaraka parikara sthalam Appar Cherugudi Kaveri Then Karai Kolaru pathigam Marriage Mars Navagraham Paadal Petra Sthalam Sambandar Sani Secret Siva Siva temple Suryan Temple Tevaram Tiruvarur Video

Seshapureeswarar, Tirupampuram, Tiruvarur

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

One of 4 temples where Nagaraja, lord of the Nagas, is said to have worshipped Lord Siva on Mahasivaratri… Read More Seshapureeswarar, Tirupampuram,

1000-2000 Adiseshan Karkotakan Kaveri Then Karai Ketu Mahasivaratri Naga dosha nivritti Nagarajar Navagraham Navagraham: Rahu Paadal Petra Sthalam Rahu Sambandar Siva Siva temple Snake Takshaka Temple Tirupampuram Tiruvarur Vayu Vinayakar

Amritakadeswarar, Mela Kadambur, Cuddalore

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

Paadal Petra Sthalam from the medieval Chola period, densely packed with magnificent architecture, in a town that features prominently in Kalki’s Ponniyin Selvan… Read More Amritakadeswarar, Mela

Appar Architecture Chandran Chola temple Cholas Churning of ocean Cuddalore Dakshinamurti Dwapara yugam Indra Kali yugam Kaveri Vada Karai Kulothunga Chola I Mela Kadambur Murugan Nagarathar Navagraham Paadal Petra Sthalam Panchakshari Patanjali Ponniyin Selvan Rajendra Chola Sambandar Satya yugam Siva Siva temple Soorapadman Temple Treta yugam Video Vinayakar

Soundareswarar, Tirunaaraiyur, Cuddalore

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

Paadal Petra Sthalam and the birthplace of Nambiyandar Nambi, without whom we would not have the Tevaram!… Read More Soundareswarar, Tirunaaraiyur,

1000-2000 Appar Avatara sthalam Crane Cuddalore Durvasa Kaveri Vada Karai Nambiyandar Nambi Paadal Petra Sthalam Polla Pillaiyar Ponniyin Selvan Raja Raja Chola I Sambandar Siva Siva temple Sundarar Temple Tirunaaraiyur Vinayakar

Pranava Vyaghrapureeswar, Omampuliyur, Cuddalore

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

Where Siva as Guru, initiated Parvati to the truth of OM, the Pranava Mantram… Read More Pranava Vyaghrapureeswar, Omampuliyur,

1000-2000 Appar Cholas Cuddalore Dakshinamurti Durvasa Education Kaveri Vada Karai Kulothunga Chola III Nava Puliyur Navagraham Navagraham: Guru Omampuliyur Paadal Petra Sthalam Pallavas Parvati Pranava Mantram Revati Nakshatram Sambandar Siva Siva temple Sudarshana chakram Temple Video Vyaghrapada

Patanjaleeswarar, Kanattampuliyur, Cuddalore

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

Paadal Petra Sthalam where sage Patanjali worshipped Siva and was able to witness the Lord’s cosmic dance – the Ananda Tandavam – again!… Read More Patanjaleeswarar, Kanattampuliyur,

Childbirth Chola temple Cholas Cuddalore Dakshinamurti Kanattampuliyur Kaveri Vada Karai Ketu Marriage Nandi Nava Puliyur Navagraham Paadal Petra Sthalam Patanjali Rahu Rajendra Chola Rajendra Chola III Sani Siva Siva temple Sundarar Suryan Temple Video Vikrama Chola Vyaghrapada

Jambukaranyeswarar, Koonthalur, Thanjavur

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam and Tiruppugazh sthalam, this temple is equally famous for Murugan imparting wisdom, and has an interesting sthala puranam concerning Sage Romaharshana… Read More

1000-2000 Appar Arunagirinathar Brahma Chola temple Cholas Koonthalur Kulothunga Chola III Murugan Pallava temple Pallavas Ramayanam Sage Romaharshana Sambandar Sani Sevvaai Sita Siva Siva temple Skin diseases Sundarar Temple Tevaram Thanjavur Tiruppugazh Vaippu Sthalam Vijayanagara dynasty Vinayakar

Parasunathar, Muzhayur, Thanjavur

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

Temple in Pazhaiyarai where Sabali (one of the daughters of Kamadhenu) prayed… Read More Parasunathar, Muzhayur,

500-1000 Akshaya Tritiya Ardhanareeswarar Brahmahathi dosham Childbirth Jasmine Kamadhenu Marriage Murugan Muzhayur Parasurama Pazhaiyarai Pazhayarai Thenthali Siva Siva temple Temple Thanjavur Vaippu Sthalam Vel West facing

Kailasanathar, Tirumetrali, Thanjavur

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

A temple in Pazhaiyarai where Sabali (one of the daughters of Kamadhenu) prayed; today in a run-down state but would have once been a beautiful temple.… Read More Kailasanathar, Tirumetrali,

1000-2000 Chola temple Cholas Dilapidated temple Kamadhenu Pazhaiyarai Pazhayarai Metrali Sabali Siva Siva temple Temple Thanjavur Tirumetrali Vaippu Sthalam

Dharmapureeswarar, Vadakandam, Tiruvarur

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam referenced in one of Appar’s pathigams, mentioned as part of Siva’s journey from Tirumeignanam (Naalur) to Tiruvarur… Read More Dharmapureeswarar, Vadakandam,

Appar Architecture Chandikeswarar Chola temple Cholas Nandi Siva Siva temple Temple Tevaram Tiruvarur Vadakandam Vaippu Sthalam Vavvaal Nethi

Agasteeswarar, Manakkal Ayyampet, Tiruvarur

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam associated with sage Agastyar, and with one of the stories of the wedding of Siva and Parvati… Read More Agasteeswarar, Manakkal Ayyampet,

1000-2000 Agastyar Appar Art Childbirth Chola temple Cholas Kailasam Kalyana Kolam Manakkal Ayyampet Marriage Natarajar Patanjali Siva Siva temple Siva's Marriage Sundarar Temple Tevaram Tiruvarur Vaippu Sthalam Vedas Vyaghrapada

Seshapureeswarar, Raa Patteeswaram, Tiruvarur

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam where Siva is said to have spent the night, on His way to Tiruvarur… Read More Seshapureeswarar, Raa Patteeswaram,

Adiseshan Appar Architecture Ardhanareeswarar Bhairavar Childbirth Chola temple Cholas Dakshinamurti Iconography Kailasam Kamadhenu Lakshmi Nandi Parvati Patti Saraswati Siva Siva temple Siva's Marriage Sundarar Temple Tevaram Tiruvarur Vaippu Sthalam sarpa dosham

Vanchinathar, Srivanchiyam, Tiruvarur

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

A Siva temple where Yama is accorded higest priority and respect; and where you can go only if the Lord wishes so!… Read More Vanchinathar, Srivanchiyam,

Appar Bhairavar Brahmahathi dosham Chitragupta Chola temple Cholas Ganga river Jyeshta devi Kaveri Then Karai Lakshmi Nayaks Paadal Petra Sthalam Pandyas Sambandar Siva Siva temple Srivanchiyam Sundarar Suryan Temple Tiruvarur Vishnu Yama

Veeratteswarar, Keelaparasalur, Nagapattinam

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

Paadal Petra Sthalam, and Ashta Veerattanam temple associated with Siva culling Daksha's head… Read More Veeratteswarar, Keelaparasalur,

Arunagirinathar Ashta Veerattanam Bhairavar Daksha Yagam Kaveri Then Karai Keelaparasalur Longevity Murugan Nagapattinam Navagraham Paadal Petra Sthalam Pandyas Rudram Chamakam Sambandar Siva Siva temple Suryan Temple Tiruppugazh

Masilanathar, Tharangambadi, Cuddalore

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam in a picturesque location, but lying in a sad state of affairs… Read More Masilanathar, Tharangambadi,

500-1000 Appar Architecture Cuddalore Dakshinamurti Dilapidated temple Lingodhbhavar Pandya temple Pandyas Siva Siva temple Sundarar Temple Tevaram Tharangambadi Vaippu Sthalam

Mukteeswarar, Manigramam, Nagapattinam

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

500-year old west-facing Siva temple, with Amman facing east, making this a Guru sthalam… Read More Mukteeswarar, Manigramam,

Bhairavar Dakshinamurti Guru Iconography Lingodhbhavar Manigramam Nagapattinam Siva Siva temple Suryan Temple West facing

Aranyeswarar, Keezh Tirukattupalli, Nagapattinam

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

Where Indra was absolved of his sins for killing demons and having Sage Dadhichi part with his spine… Read More Aranyeswarar, Keezh Tirukattupalli,

1000-2000 Aghora Peetham Architecture Brahma Chola temple Cholas Dakshinamurti Indra Kamika Kaveri Vada Karai Keezh Tirukattupalli Nagapattinam Paadal Petra Sthalam Pancha Aranya Kshetram 2 Sambandar Siva Siva temple Temple Vinayakar

Nageswarar, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

One of the earliest Siva temples in Kumbakonam associated with the legend of the Mahapralayam (great floods)… Read More Nageswarar, Kumbakonam,

Adiseshan Aditya Chola I Appar Architecture Arunagirinathar Chola temple Cholas Cosmic dance Kaveri Then Karai Kumbakonam Mahamaham festival Mahasivaratri Murugan Natarajar Paadal Petra Sthalam Periya Puranam Pralayam Rasi Sekkizhar Siva Siva temple Story of Kumbakonam Temple Thanjavur Tiruppugazh Vijayanagara dynasty Vilvam

Vanduthurainathar, Tiruvanduthurai, Tiruvarur

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

Temple with exquisite sculptures and architecture, where the story of Ardhanari comes to life… Read More Vanduthurainathar, Tiruvanduthurai,

Ardhanareeswarar Bee Bhikshatanar Brahma Bringhi Kaveri Then Karai Muchukunda Chakravarti Nandi Nangai Paadal Petra Sthalam Parvati Rishabha vahanam Sambandar Siva Siva temple Swayambhu murti Temple Tiruvanduthurai Tiruvarur Vishnu

Agneeswarar, Tirukollikadu, Tiruvarur

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

Paadal Petra Sthalam, where Saneeswaran (Sani) gets pride of place despite this being a Siva temple. Sani here is worshipped as Pongu Sani, and is said to bless devotees with prosperity… Read More

Agni Ardra Nakshatram Brahma Chola temple Cholas Daksha Yagam Devi Bhagavata Puranam Gajasamharamurti Harischandra Kaveri Then Karai Kulothunga Chola I Lakshmi Lingodhbhavar Mahabharatam Markandeya Puranam Murugan Nala Paadal Petra Sthalam Pandavas Pillar of fire Raja Raja Chola I Rajadhiraja I Rajendra Chola Sambandar Sani Siva Siva temple Temple Tevaram Tirukollikadu Tiruvarur Unique Navagraham Vasishta Vinayakar Vishnu Viswamitra

Ratnapureeswarar, Tirunattiyathankudi, Tiruvarur

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

Paadal Petra Sthalam where Siva helped two brothers share their inheritance. Also, the birthplace of Kotpuli Nayanar, one of the 63 Saiva Saints (Nayanmars)… Read More Ratnapureeswarar,

Chola temple Cholas Elephant Kamika Kaveri Then Karai Kotpuli Nayanar Nagarathar Nayanmar Paadal Petra Sthalam Rice Siva Siva temple Sundarar Temple Tirunattiyathankudi Tiruvarur Vinayakar

Vaaimoornaathar, Tiruvaaimoor, Nagapattinam

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

Home of the original maragatha lingam from the legend of Muchununda Chakravarti… Read More Vaaimoornaathar, Tiruvaaimoor,

Appar Bhairavar Dakshinamurti Indra Kaveri Then Karai Mahasivaratri Maragatha lingam Muchukunda Chakravarti Nagapattinam Navagraham Paadal Petra Sthalam Sambandar Sapta Vitanga Lingam sthalam Siva Siva temple Suryan Temple Tiruvaaimoor Unique Navagraham

Brahmapureeswarar, Eesanur, Tiruvarur

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

A small, simple temple today, this Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam would have been a much larger temple during the time of Sundarar… Read More Brahmapureeswarar, Eesanur,

Bhairavar Chandikeswarar Eesanur Navagraham Siva Siva temple Sundarar Suryan Temple Tevaram Tirumurai Tiruvarur Vaippu Sthalam

Arunachaleswarar, Keelaiyur, Tiruvarur

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam considered to have been installed by the Pandavas during their exile… Read More Arunachaleswarar, Keelaiyur,

Keelaiyur Kochchenga Cholan Maadakoil Mahabharatam Raja Raja Chola I Siva Siva temple Sundarar Temple Tevaram Tiruvarur Vaippu Sthalam

Sundareswarar, Kundaiyur, Nagapattinam

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam near Tirukkuvalai, where Sundarar was given a gift of rice by Kundaiyur Kizhar, which was transported to Tiruvarur by Siva’s ganas… Read More Sundareswarar, Kundaiyur,

Chola temple Cholas Kalikama Nayanar Kundaiyur Nagapattinam Rice Siva Siva temple Sundarar Temple Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam

Brahmapureeswarar, Tirukkuvalai, Nagapattinam

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

A Sapta Vitanga Sthalam and Paadal Petra Sthalam created by Brahma, where Bheema and the Navagrahas have worshipped Lord Siva… Read More Brahmapureeswarar, Tirukkuvalai,

Agastyar Appar Brahma Kaveri Then Karai Mahabharatam Maragatha lingam Muchukunda Chakravarti Nagapattinam Navagraham Paadal Petra Sthalam Pandavas Pillar of fire Sambandar Sapta Vitanga Lingam sthalam Siva Siva temple Sundarar Temple Tirukkuvalai Vitanga lingam

Manathunai Nathar, Valivalam, Nagapattinam

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

Maadakoil built by Kochchenga Chola, with the legend of Valian, the bird, who was blessed by Lord Siva with the Mrityunjaya mantram… Read More Manathunai Nathar, Valivalam,

1000-2000 Appar Arunagirinathar Chola temple Kaveri Then Karai Kochchenga Cholan Maadakoil Mrityunjaya mantram Murugan Nagapattinam Paadal Petra Sthalam Pandavas Sambandar Siva Siva temple Sundarar Suryan Temple Tevaram Tiruppugazh Valivalam Vinayakar

Agasteeswarar, Vidangalur, Nagapattinam

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam where sage Agastyar and sage Vitangar worshipped… Read More Agasteeswarar, Vidangalur,

1000-2000 Agastyar Architecture Chola temple Cholas Nagapattinam Sage Vitangar Siva Siva temple Sundarar Temple Vaippu Sthalam Vidangalur

Deva Pureeswarar, Thevur, Tiruvarur

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

Paadal Petra Sthalam where the celestials worshipped Siva to be rid of the sin of Indra killing Vritrasura; and the temple features a very unique depiction of Durga… Read More Deva Pureeswarar,

Brahmahathi dosham Brhaspati Childbirth Chola temple Cholas Dakshinamurti Durga Hanuman Iconography Indra Kaveri Then Karai Kochchenga Cholan Kubera Maadakoil Mahabharatam Marriage Nagarathar Nayaks Paadal Petra Sthalam Pandyas Ramayanam Ravana Sage Gautama Sambandar Siva Siva temple Somaskandar Suryan Temple Thevur Tiruvarur Vijayanagara dynasty Vishnu Vritrasura

Kediliappar, Keezh Velur, Tiruvarur

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

Paadal Petra Sthalam where Murugan worshipped Siva to be rid of the sin of killing Soorapadman, and a Kubera sthalam… Read More Kediliappar, Keezh Velur,

Agastyar Appar Bhikshatanar Chola temple Cholas Churning of ocean Dakshinamurti Kalyana Kolam Kaveri Then Karai Keezh Velur Kochchenga Cholan Kuberan Maadakoil Marathas Murugan Muthuswami Dikshitar Natarajar Paadal Petra Sthalam Parvati Pralayam Raja Raja Chola I Sage Markandeyar Sambandar Siva Siva temple Soorapadman Tandavam Temple Tevaram Tiruvarur Unique Navagraham Vel Vinayakar

Navaneetheswarar, Sikkal, Nagapattinam

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

Paadal Petra Sthalam where Sage Vasishta crafted a Lingam out of butter made from Kamadhenu’s milk, and famous for Murugan as Singaravelar … Read More Navaneetheswarar, Sikkal,

1000-2000 Anjaneyar Arunagirinathar Jasmine Kamadhenu Kaveri Then Karai Kochchenga Cholan Lingodhbhavar Maadakoil Mahabali Maragatha lingam Milk Muchukunda Chakravarti Murugan Nagapattinam Paadal Petra Sthalam Pandyas Parvati Sage Vasishta Sakti peetham Sambandar Sikkal Siva Siva temple Soora Samharam Soorapadman Temple Tiruchendur Tiruppugazh Vamana Vijayanagara dynasty Vinayakar Vishnu

Kayarohaneswarar, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

Paadal Petra Sthalam temple said to have been originally established by the Lakulisa Pasupatas, and connected with Adipaththa Nayanar, where Sage Pundareeka ascended to Kailasam with his mortal body…

1000-2000 Adipaththar Adiseshan Agastyar Appar Architecture Arunagirinathar Bhairavar Chola temple Cholas Dasaratha Ganga river Iconography Kailasam Kamika Kaveri Then Karai Kulothunga Chola III Lakulisa Pasupata Mohini Muchukunda Chakravarti Mukti sthalam Murugan Nagai 12 Nagapattinam Nandi Natarajar Nayanmar Avatara Sthalam Paadal Petra Sthalam Pandyas Parvati Raja Raja Chola I Rajadhiraja Rohini Sage Pundareeka Sambandar Sani Sapta Rishi Sapta Vitanga Lingam sthalam Satya yugam Siva Siva temple Siva's Marriage Somaskandar Sundarar Suryan Temple Tiruppugazh Unique Navagraham Vinayakar

Rajachozheeswarar, TR Pattinam, Karaikal

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam considered equivalent to the Amritakadeswarar temple at Tirukkadaiyur… Read More Rajachozheeswarar, TR Pattinam,

Karaikal Saluva Dynasty Siva Siva temple Sundarar TR Pattinam Temple Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam Vijayanagara dynasty

Yazh Moori Nathar, Dharmapuram, Karaikal

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

Paadal Petra Sthalam, and avatara sthalam of Neelakanta Yazhpanar Nayanar, where Siva Himself played the yazh to accompany Parvati's sweet music… Read More Yazh Moori Nathar, Dharmapuram,

Chola temple Cholas Dakshinamurti Dharmapuram Karaikal Kaveri Then Karai Mahabharatam Mayiladuthurai Music Nayanmar Neelakanta Yazhpanar Paadal Petra Sthalam Sage Markandeyar Sambandar Siva Siva temple Temple Unique customs Yama

Paarvateeswarar, Tiruthelicherry, Karaikal

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

Paadal Petra Sthalam where Parvati worshipped Siva, and where Siva and Parvati helped grow crops overnight to relive a town affected by famine… Read More Paarvateeswarar, Tiruthelicherry,

Arjuna Cholas Dwapara yugam Hunter Iconography Kali yugam Karaikal Karaikal Ammaiyar Kaveri Then Karai Mahabharatam Nayanmar Nayanmar Avatara Sthalam Paadal Petra Sthalam Parvati Sabandar Sambandar Satya yugam Siva Siva temple Suryan Temple Tiruthelicherry Treta yugam Vinayakar

Naduthariappar, Koil Kannaappur, Tiruvarur

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

Paadal Petra Sthalam where Siva emerged from a wooden peg used to tie cattle, and with something unique about the title to all the lands in the village … Read More Naduthariappar, Koil Kannaappur,

1000-2000 Appar Architecture Axe Chola temple Cholas Dakshinamurti Eyesight Kailasam Kaveri Then Karai Koil Kannaappur Mahabharatam Nagarathar Nayanmar Paadal Petra Sthalam Palm Siva Siva temple Temple Tiruvarur calf

Airavateswarar, Tirukkottaram, Tiruvarur

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

Paadal Petra Sthalam where Airavata worshipped Siva and caused a rain that flowed like a river… Read More Airavateswarar, Tirukkottaram,

1000-2000 Agastyar Airavata Bee Durvasa Kaveri Then Karai Kaveri river Kulothunga Chola I Paadal Petra Sthalam Sage Subhaka Sambandar Siva Siva temple Temple Tirukkottaram Tiruvarur Vavvaal Nethi

Sundareswarar, Tiruloki, Thanjavur

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam with an absolutely unique representation of Siva and Parvati on Nandi, and also connected with Kama and Rati… Read More Sundareswarar, Tiruloki,

Appar Brhaspati Chola temple Cholas Guru Karuvur Siddhar Manmadhan Marriage Navagraham: Guru Pallava temple Pallavas Raja Raja Chola I Rajendra Chola Rati Rishabha vahanam Siva Siva temple Temple Tevaram Thanjavur Tiruloki Tiruvisaippaa Vaippu Sthalam

Agneeswarar, Kanjanoor, Thanjavur

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

One of the Kumbakonam Navagraham temples, this one dedicated to Sukran, this is where Siva Himself overcame the guiles of Sukracharya… Read More Agneeswarar, Kanjanoor,

Agni Appar Arunagirinathar Brahma Chola temple Cholas Churning of ocean Dakshinamurti Hara Datta Kalikama Nayanar Kalyana Kolam Kamadhenu Kanjanoor Kanjanoor Sapta Sthanam Kaveri Vada Karai Kaveri river Kulothunga Chola I Kumbakonam Navagraha Sthalam Mahabharatam Manakkanjara Nayanar Mohini Murugan Natarajar Navagraham Navagraham: Sukran Nayanmar Nayanmar Avatara Sthalam Paadal Petra Sthalam Parasarar Parvati Pralayam Sage Gautama Siva Siva temple Sukracharya Sukran Tandavam Temple Thanjavur Tiruppugazh Vijayanagara dynasty Vikrama Chola Vishnu Vyasa

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