Famous Tamilnadu Temples: Tamil Nadu is home to some of the revered temples in India, each with its own unique history, architecture, and traditions.
The Amirthakadeswarar Temple, also known as the Amirthakalasanatha Swamy Temple, is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Sakkottai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams, a collection of temples revered by the Saivite saints of the 7th-10th centuries. The temple is believed to be over 1000…
Kottaiyur Kodeeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Shiva, located in the village of Kottaiyur, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams, the sacred sites mentioned in the Saiva canon of the 7th–8th centuries CE, the Tevaram, composed by the three Tamil Shaivite saints,…
The Kalahasteeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in the town of Kumbakonam in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is one of the 12 Shiva temples connected with the Mahamaham festival, which takes place in Kumbakonam every 12 years. The presiding deity of the temple is Kalahasteeswarar, a…
Banapuriswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Shiva, located in the town of Kumbakonam in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the 12 Shiva temples in Kumbakonam that are associated with the Mahamaham festival, which is held once in 12 years. History of Banapuriswarar Temple: The exact date…
The Adi Kambatta Viswanathar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in the town of Kumbakonam in Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu, India. Shiva is worshipped as Adi Kambatta Viswanathar, and is represented by the lingam. His consort Parvati is depicted as Mangalambigai Amman. The presiding deity is revered in the 7th century Tamil…
Gauthameswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, located at Kumbakonam in Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is located on the eastern bank of the Mahamaham tank, Kumbakonam. History of Gauthameswarar Temple: The temple’s history is shrouded in legend, but it is believed to have been built around the 7th century…
The Abimukeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, located in the town of Kumbakonam in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The temple is one of the 12 Shiva temples connected with the Mahamaham festival, which takes place in Kumbakonam every 12 years. History of Abimukeswarar Temple Kumbakonam: The Abimukeswarar Temple is one…
The Ekambeswarar Temple, also known as the Ekambaranathar Temple, is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the most important and revered Shiva temples in India. History of Ekambeswarar Temple, Kumbakonam: Early History The earliest historical records of the Ekambeswarar Temple date back to…
The Nageswaran Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva as Nageswaran, the lord of the serpents. It is located in the town of Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is one of the most important Shiva temples in the region and is a popular pilgrimage destination. History of Nageswaran Temple Kumbakonam: The Nageswaran…
