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About Thiruvanaikovil Jambukeswarar Akilandeswari Temple
Jambukeswarar Temple is a 1800 year old temple built by Kochenkannan, an early Chola King in a place called Thiruvanaikaval. It is located in the same island of Srirangam. Main deity is a Shiv Ling termed as “Jambukeswarar”. His consort is termed as “Akilandeswari”.
The temple is one of the Panchabhootha Sthalam where Lord Shiva is in the form of five elements. Here in Thiruvanaikaval Temple, Lord Shiva is in the form of water. Under the deity in sanctum sanctorum, there is perennial water stream. The Shiv Ling here is also termed as “Appu Lingam” (made out of earth). Once Goddess Parvati teased Lord Shiva meditating for world’s betterment. Lord Shiva got angry and cursed her to go to earth and to do remorse. Goddess Parvati Devi framed a small lingam out of mud and meditated towards Lord Shiva near current temple. Later Lord Shiva moved by her devotion came to earth and taught her Siva Gnana Upadesam. Since Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati preside as a teacher –student duo in this temple, Marriage ritual is not performed for them in this temple. The sanctum sanctorum of Jambukeswarar and Akilandeswari faces each other directly. The architecture is more are less same as Srirangam temple.
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Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Tamil Nadu
2.5 km from Thiruvanaikovil Jambukeswarar Akilandeswari Temple - See map
The Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam is one of the most significant and revered temples in South India. Situated in the town of Srirangam in...
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Tiruchirapalli Rock Fort, Tamil Nadu
3.9 km from Thiruvanaikovil Jambukeswarar Akilandeswari Temple - See map
Tiruchirapalli Rock Fort was constructed during Vijayanagar Rulers was used for military fortifications. British used it during the Carnatic War...
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Samayapuram Mariamman Temple, Tamil Nadu
6.5 km from Thiruvanaikovil Jambukeswarar Akilandeswari Temple - See map
Mariamman, an incarnation of Goddess Parvati, is considered to be most sacred and powerful version of Shakti Devi. Samayapuram Mariamman...
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Vekkali Amman Temple, Tamil Nadu
7.5 km from Thiruvanaikovil Jambukeswarar Akilandeswari Temple - See map
Vekkaliamman Temple is located in the Woraiyur Town which was once a capital for erstwhile Chola Dynasty. The town is the birth place for some...
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Government Museum-Trichy, Tamil Nadu
9.4 km from Thiruvanaikovil Jambukeswarar Akilandeswari Temple - See map
Government Museum of the Trichy was established in 1983 in the cantonment area. Later in 1997, the museum was shifted to Rani Mangammal Darbar...
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Railway Heritage Centre, Tamil Nadu
13 km from Thiruvanaikovil Jambukeswarar Akilandeswari Temple - See map
Railway Heritage center is situated next to community hall of the Tiruchirapalli Junction. Being a part of erstwhile Southern Railway, this center...
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Vayalur Murugan Temple, Tamil Nadu
13.9 km from Thiruvanaikovil Jambukeswarar Akilandeswari Temple - See map
Dating back to 1200 years ago, Vayalur Murugan Temple was built by Chola King. The temple was located in the site where Arunagirinathar, a...
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Chettinad, Tamil Nadu
14.1 km from Thiruvanaikovil Jambukeswarar Akilandeswari Temple - See map
Chettinad is famous for its cuisine as well as for the Nattukottai Chettiars who had been associated to the banking and business sectors since...
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Kallanai Dam, Tamil Nadu
16.4 km from Thiruvanaikovil Jambukeswarar Akilandeswari Temple - See map
Kallanai, otherwise termed as "Grand Anaicut", was constructed by Karikalan Chola in 2nd Century. Here river Cauvery was subdivided as four other...
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Mukkombu, Tamil Nadu
17.3 km from Thiruvanaikovil Jambukeswarar Akilandeswari Temple - See map
Mukkombu Barrage was built across river Cauvery by Sir Arthur Cotton in 19th century. The place is an ideal picnic spot which is often visited by...
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Vellai Pillayar Temple, Tamil Nadu
58.7 km from Thiruvanaikovil Jambukeswarar Akilandeswari Temple - See map
The Vellai Pillaiyar Temple is located in a small hamlet called “Thiruvalanchuzhi” near Thanjavur. The main deity is Lord Shiva who is called...
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Brihadeeswara Temple, Tamil Nadu
58.9 km from Thiruvanaikovil Jambukeswarar Akilandeswari Temple - See map
Brihadeeswara Temple or Brihadishwara Temple is the major attraction of Thanjavur. The temple is the standing example for the power and glory of...
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