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Jambukeswarar Temple

Jambukeswarar · Thiruvanaikaval

Pancha Bhoota Temples: Water

Jambukeswarar Temple, Thiruvanaikaval
Photo: East tower of Thiruvanaikaval Jambukeswarar temple, prakashkumar, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Resized.

Significance

The temple where Shiva is in the form of water. Its special feature is that water always seeps up in the inner shrine.

The name Thiruvanaikaval comes from the story of an elephant and a spider that worshipped Shiva.

Special features

  • Water that seeps up in the inner shrine
  • Devotees believe Adi Shankara put the earrings (thadangam) on Goddess Akilandeswari
  • Very close to Srirangam

Special festivals of the temple

  • Panguni Brahmotsavam

Darshan times, fees and festival dates can change. Before you go, check with the temple office or the temple's official website. The temple stories are given as devotees believe them, and they can differ from one temple to another.