Jambukeswarar Temple, Thiruvanaikaval (also Thiruvanaikal, Jambukeswaram) is a temple of Shiva in Tiruchirapalli district, in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the five major Shiva Temples of Tamil Nadu representing the Mahābhūta or five elements; this temple represents the element of water, or neer in Tamil. The sanctum of Jambukeswara has an underground stream. It is one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams and has inscriptions from the Chola period.
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VP33+5JC, N Car St, Srirangam, Thiruvanaikoil, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 620005, India
Phone: +91 1800 4253 1111
Website: www.thiruvanaikavaljambukeswarar.hrce.tn.gov.in
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FAQ;
What is special about Jambukeswarar temple?
Mystic significance of the temple
The sanctum sanctorum of Jambukeswaram temple has a perennial underground water stream which flows around the Lingam. Even after pumping the water out, it is always filled with water. Nobody knows the water’s source till today.
What is Thiruvanaikaval famous for?
home to the Jambukeswarar-Akilandeswari Temple. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple is one of the panchabhoota sthalam (shrines representing one of the five elements of nature) and represents water.
