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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

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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,

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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,

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

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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,

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Ksheerapthi Sayana Narayana Perumal, Tiruloki, Thanjavur

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

Regarded as the earthly representation of Tiruparkadal, the 107th Divya Desam, this Perumal temple features some unique and interesting worship practices… Read More Ksheerapthi Sayana Narayana

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Vellaidainatha Swami, Tirukurukavur, Nagapattinam

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

Paadal Petra Sthalam with several puranams, including Vishnu taking the form of Rishabham (a white bull), after whom Siva is named and worshipped here… Read More Vellaidainatha Swami, Tirukurukavur,

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Nitya Kalyana Perumal, Tiruvidandhai, Kanchipuram

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

Divya Desam and a prarthana sthalam for marriage, where Vishnu married every day of the year… Read More Nitya Kalyana Perumal, Tiruvidandhai,

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Sthala Sayana Perumal, Mamallapuram, Chengalpattu

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 2 years ago

Unique Divya Desam where Vishnu is seen in sayana kolam but lying on the ground instead of on Adiseshan … Read More Sthala Sayana Perumal, Mamallapuram,

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Agneeswarar, Tirupugalur, Nagapattinam

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 3 years ago

Two Paadal Petra Sthalams in a single temple, and mukti sthalam of Appar (Tirunavukkararasar)… Read More Agneeswarar, Tirupugalur,

Aayilyam Agni Appar Balasura Chola temple Dhanur Rasi Kaveri Then Karai Muruga Nayanar Nagapattinam Nala Neelanakka Nayanar Paadal Petra Sthalam Raja Raja Chola I Rajendra Chola Sadayam Sadayam Nakshatram Sambandar Sani Siruthondar Nayanar Siva Siva temple Sundarar Temple Tirupugalur Uttama Chola

Soundareswarar, Tirupanaiyur, Tiruvarur

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 3 years ago

Paadal Petra Sthalam where Karikala Chola spent eight years in hiding, and where Siva gave Sambandar a vision of His cosmic dance… Read More Soundareswarar, Tirupanaiyur,

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Swetaranyeswarar, Tiruvenkadu, Nagapattinam

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 3 years ago

Paadal Petra Sthalam, considered as Aadi Chidambaram, where Vishnu witnessed Siva's Ananda tandavam… Read More Swetaranyeswarar, Tiruvenkadu,

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Mandirapureeswarar, Kovilur, Tiruvarur

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 3 years ago

Paadal Petra Sthalam where Rama sought and obtained advice from Lord Siva before advancing upon Lanka… Read More Mandirapureeswarar, Kovilur,

Chola temple Cosmic dance Garuda Kaveri Then Karai Kovilur Kulothunga Chola III Paadal Petra Sthalam Pandyas Raja Raja Chola III Rajendra Chola III Rama Ramayanam Sambandar Siva Siva temple Temple Thanjavur Vikrama Chola Viswamitra

Amritakadeswarar (Kodi Kuzhagar), Kodiakadu, Nagapattinam

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 3 years ago

Paadal Petra Sthalam temple referenced in Kalki's Ponniyn Selvan, associated with the legend of the churning of the ocean… Read More Amritakadeswarar (Kodi Kuzhagar), Kodiakadu,

Arunagirinathar Cheraman Peruman Chola temple Churning of ocean Kalyana Kolam Kaveri Then Karai Kodiakadu Kulothunga Chola I Murugan Nagapattinam Paadal Petra Sthalam Ponniyin Selvan Raja Raja Chola I Rajendra Chola Rama Ramayanam Siva Siva temple Sundarar Temple Tiruppugazh Unique Navagraham

Agasteeswarar, Agasthiyan Palli, Nagapattinam

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 3 years ago

One of many temples consecrated by Agastyar, where he was given vision of the divine marriage of Siva and Parvati… Read More Agasteeswarar, Agasthiyan Palli,

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Gneeli Vaneswarar, Tirupaigneeli, Tiruchirappalli

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 3 years ago

Paadal Petra Sthalam where Siva resurrected Yama in order to restore balance of life and death on earth… Read More Gneeli Vaneswarar, Tirupaigneeli,

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Paraithurainathar, Tiruparaithurai, Tiruchirappalli

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 3 years ago

Historically known as Darukavanam, this Paadal Petra Sthalam is the start of one of the stories of Bhikshatanar… Read More Paraithurainathar, Tiruparaithurai,

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Chandramouleeswarar, Tiruvakkarai, Viluppuram

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 3 years ago

Paadal Petra Sthalam more popular as the Vakra Kali Amman temple, where everything is contrary to nature and convention… Read More Chandramouleeswarar, Tiruvakkarai,

Adi Sankara Aditya Chola I Arunagirinathar Brahma Chola temple Cholas Kali Kochchenga Cholan Maadakoil Murugan Paadal Petra Sthalam Rajendra Chola Sambandar Sembian Madevi Siva Siva temple Temple Tirumangaiazhvar Tiruppugazh Tiruvakkarai Tondai Nadu Viluppuram Vishnu

Sarguneswarar, Karuveli, Tiruvarur

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 4 years ago

Paadal Petra Sthalam where Siva met Parvati after losing Dakshayani at Daksha’s yagam, and blessed her with the boon of no rebirth… Read More Sarguneswarar, Karuveli,

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Vijaya Natheswarar, Tiruvijayamangai, Thanjavur

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 4 years ago

Paadal Petra Sthalam near Kumbakonam and Swamimalai, connected to the Mahabharata… Read More Vijaya Natheswarar, Tiruvijayamangai,

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Meghanathar, Tirumeyachur, Tiruvarur

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 4 years ago

Birthplace of the Lalita Sahasranamam, and Paadal Petra Sthalam where Siva pacified Parvati… Read More Meghanathar, Tirumeyachur,

Agastyar Brahma Chola temple Cholas Durga Garuda Hayagreeva Indra Kailasam Kaveri Then Karai Kochchenga Cholan Lalita Sahasranamam Maadakoil Mahabharatam Paadal Petra Sthalam Pandyas Parvati Rajendra Chola Sage Kashyapa Sakti peetham Sambandar Sani Sembian Madevi Siva Siva temple Sugreeva Suryan Temple Tirumeyachur Tiruvarur Vali Vishnu Yama

Thyagarajar, Tiruvarur, Tiruvarur

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 4 years ago

Steeped in mysticism and spirituality, this is one of the Pancha Bootha Sthalams (prithvi sthalam), and a Paadal Petra Sthalam, located in the heart of Tiruvarur, depicting Siva’s manifestation as

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Nattrunai Appar, Punjai, Nagapattinam

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 4 years ago

Paadal Petra Sthalam where Vinayakar, as a crow, turned to gold after worshipping Lord Siva here… Read More Nattrunai Appar, Punjai,

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Pasupateeswarar, Avoor, Thanjavur

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 4 years ago

Paadal Petra Sthalam and maadakoil associated with Kamadhenu and her daughter Patti… Read More Pasupateeswarar, Avoor,

Avoor Chola temple Cholas Dasaratha Kamadhenu Kaveri Then Karai Kochchenga Cholan Maadakoil Nandini Nayaks Paadal Petra Sthalam Parvati Patti Pazhaiyarai Pancha Krosha Sthalam Pitru dosham parikaram Rajendra Chola III Ramayanam Sambandar Siva Siva temple Temple Thanjavur Tirumandiram Tirumoolar Video

Soundara Pandeeswarar, Mela Karivelankulam, Tirunelveli

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 5 years ago

One of 5 Pancha Natarajar temples of Tirunelveli district, connected to the son of Rajendra Chola I… Read More Soundara Pandeeswarar, Mela Karivelankulam,

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Vriddhagireeswarar, Vriddhachalam, Cuddalore

Aniruddh | TN Temples Project | 5 years ago

Paadal Petra Sthalam which is considered an ancient temple, and a primordial hill created by Siva himself… Read More Vriddhagireeswarar, Vriddhachalam,

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