Jambukeswarar Temple, Thiruvanaikaval
திருவானைக்காவல் ஜம்புகேஸ்வரர் கோயில்
One of the five Shiva temples representing the elements, this one for water. Groundwater seeps continuously beneath the lingam in the main shrine, and the colonnades are deep and quiet.
Jambukeswarar Temple lies in Thiruvanaikaval, about 2 km east of Srirangam. It is the temple representing water among the Pancha Bhoota Stalams, the five Shiva temples of the elements in South India. The lingam in the main shrine sits in a low-lying spot, and spring water seeps up from below all year round. Begun in the early Chola period, the temple has five enclosure walls, tall gateway towers and an intricately carved thousand-pillar hall. It is considerably calmer than Srirangam. Entry is free, but non-Hindus may not enter the inner sanctum. It can easily be combined with a visit to Srirangam.
Opening hours
06:00-13:00, 15:00-20:00
Nearby sights
- Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam
- Rockfort Ucchi Pillayar Temple
- Chinnakadai Street Bazaar
- Our Lady of Lourdes Church
- Chokkanatha Nayak Palace (Rani Mangammal Mahal)
- Samayapuram Mariamman Temple
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- Vayalur Murugan Temple