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Saivite Temples, Thanjavur

Agneeswarar, Kanjanoor

The Oil Abishekam performed to the main deity is fully absorbed by the idol. Another important feature of the temple is that the Vilva leaf seen here is 5 in a stalk, which is rare.

Airavateeswarar, Melmaruthuvakudi

This is a Vrichika Nakshatra (star) Sthalam. The Lingam portion is white in color and made of a mud sort of material. Hence abishekam is performed with Kavacham (Armour).

Brahadeeswara, Thanjavur

The ‘Big Temple’ is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites and considered as “Great Living Chola Temples”, the other two being Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Darasuram.

Kailsanadar, Thingalur

This temple in Thingalur is one of the Navagraha Temples representing Chandran (Moon).

Chozheeswarar, Thiruvelliangudi

This is a dilapidated old temple and was in bad shape when we visited around 2011.

Airavateeswara, Darasuram

This is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites and considered as “Great Living Chola Temples”.

Agasapureeswarar, Kaduveli

Kaduveli Sidhdhar, who wrote the famous ‘Nandavanathil Or Aandi’ performed penance and lived here.

Kailasanadar, Udayalur

It is believed that Raja Raja Chola had gifted this village to Ulagamuzhuthudayal, one of his wives.

Parasunadhar, Muzhaiyur

This area is part of the ancient second capital, Pazhaiyarai, of the Chola Dynasty and is steeped in history.

Pasupatheeswarar, Marur

This is a small and beautiful temple full of flowering plants, amidst coconut and plantain groves.

Ramanadeeswarar, Papanasam

The 108 lingams installed here by Lord Rama and Sita are believed to be equal to visiting 108 Shiva temples.

Sundareswarar, Thirulokki

One of Rajaraja Chola’s wife was Thirailokki Mahadevi and the village is named after her.

Suryanar Temple

Suryanar Temple is one of the famous 9 Navagraha Sthalams in this circuit dedicated to Surya (Sun).

Kailasanadar, Thandangorai

Sundarar (8th century CE) has mentioned this temple in one of his Hymns and thus this is a ‘Vaippu Sthalam’.

Thirubhuvanam

As per inscriptions found in the south wall of the temple, the shrine was constructed by King Kulothunga Chola III (1176 CE).

Thiruchitrambalam

Sundarar (8th Century CE) has mentioned this temple in one of his Hymns and hence this is a ‘Vaippu Sthalam’.

Kasi Viswanadar, Umayalpuram

A Gandharva woman named Vijaya is believed to have worshiped Shiva and obtained his holy darshan here.

Vikrama Choleeswarar, Thippirajapuram

Vikrama Chola (12th Century CE) is said to have built this temple for a sentimental reason arising from an accidental death.

Akshayanadar, Thirumanthurai

Thirugnanasambandar has visited this temple and hence this is considered an Abimana Sthalam.

Agastheeswarar, Karuvalarcheri

This is a small east facing temple which is considered important for conception. Right next is a Perumal temple too.

Ramanathaswamy, Thirunaraiyur

Lord Saneeswara is seen with his 2 consorts and 2 children here and is thus considered a very important temple.

Swarnapureeswarar, Azhagaputhur

A beautiful and large temple situated in a serene environment close to the main road.

Umamaheswarar, Srinivasanallur

This is a small east facing temple in a beautiful and quiet surrounding.

Vijayavidangeswarar, Elangadu

A Tamil Sangam functions from the premises of this ancient temple.

Gajaranyeswarar, Renganathapuram

This is said to be the first Maada Kovil built by Kochenga Chola.

Kailasanadar, Kandamangalam

This is a small east-facing temple in a beautiful and quiet village.

Sundareswarar, Senthalai

This temple was originally built in anguish by the queen of a Pandya King.

Mahakailasanadar, Varagur

This small temple is beautifully situated on the banks of a pond.

Kailasanadar, Kandamangalam

This is a small east-facing temple in a beautiful and quiet village.

Sundareswarar, Senthalai

This temple was originally built in anguish by the queen of a Pandya King.

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