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#JambukeswararTemple #Tamilnadu
One of the major #PanchBhootSthala dedicated to lord #Shiva representing #Water element out of 5 prime elements of nature
Sanctum has Shiva Lingam in form of Appu (water) lingam submerged in water
Presiding goddess is #AkilandeswariAmman
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One of the major #PanchBhootSthala dedicated to lord #Shiva representing #Water element out of 5 prime elements of nature
Sanctum has Shiva Lingam in form of Appu (water) lingam submerged in water
Presiding goddess is #AkilandeswariAmman
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Built by #Cholas ~1800 yrs ago on #Srirangam Island in #Thiruvanaikoil near #Trichy
As per ancient texts, ma #Parvati made water lingam from Kaveri river water, performed penance in form of #Akilandeswari in Jambu forest, pleased lord #Shiva & received Siva Gnana from him
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As per ancient texts, ma #Parvati made water lingam from Kaveri river water, performed penance in form of #Akilandeswari in Jambu forest, pleased lord #Shiva & received Siva Gnana from him
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#Jambukeswarar Temple complex has 5 enclosures with several gopuras (4 nos. from 25 -100 ft tall), massive hall with 796 pillars, spring fed water tank, many small shrines eventually leading to sanctum (4 ft high & 2.5 ft wide) housing #AppuLingam in last enclosure.
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One can see water coming out thru underground stream all the time in sanctum sanctorum
Since Devi #Akhilandeswari worshipped lord #Shiva in this temple, even today at noon priests dress like females & perform puja to god #Jambukeswara (Shiva)
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Since Devi #Akhilandeswari worshipped lord #Shiva in this temple, even today at noon priests dress like females & perform puja to god #Jambukeswara (Shiva)
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