Top 5 Must Popular Lord Shiva Temple Tamil nadu - Shivadhyan

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1. Thiruvannamalai Temple

Thiruvannamalai Temple

Being one of the Pancha Bhoota Stalams [5 sacred temples] which represents the five basic elements of life viz.Earth, Fire, Water, Air and Sky, the Arunachaleswarar Temple is one of the most sacred Shaivite temple which represents the element Fire.Therefore Lord Shiva is worshipped here in the form of Agni Lingam [Agni- Fire].As per the Shiva Purana [ancient Shiva epic], there are four most holy places where one can achieve liberation or salvation.Arunachaleswarar Temple at Tiruvannamalai is one among them.It is believed that even a mere thought of this temple liberates one from the cycle of rebirths.Such is the sanctity of this spiritual center.
   

Address : Pavazhakundur, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu 606601

2. Brihadeeswarar Temple

Brihadeeswarar Temple

Brihadeeswarar Temple also known by the name “The Big Temple” at Tanjore was consecrated by the great Chola King Rajaraja Chola 1 during 1002 AD.He had a vision following a dream to establish the might of Cholan Empire for ages to come, which fueled him to lay foundation to one of the greatest architecture marvels of all time on planet Earth.The structure was complete by 1010 AD and is now recognized as a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.The temple is dedicated to the all-powerful Hindu God Shiva.The Brihadeeswarar Temple is granite built structure and is the first of its kind among the other whole-granite temple.It is a pure example of the ancient Dravidian architecture which at the same time showcases the artistic ability and the royalty of the Chola Dynasty.This massive temple is the first project of the Tamil Cholan architecture.
   

Address : Membalam Rd, Balaganapathy Nagar, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu 613007

3. Ekambareswarar Temple

Ekambareswarar Temple

One among the “Pancha Bhoota Stalam” [five Shiva temples each representing five elements of life], Ekambareswarar Temple is one of the most sacred Shiva temples.It represents the element Earth.Shiva is worshipped as Ekambareswarar.The temple is thousands of years old with the current structure being a reconstructed one, around 600 AD by the Pallavas.However the temple displays the works of likely every dynasty that ruled Kanchipuram.The 172 feet Raja Gopuram is a marvelous piece of architectural wonder built by the Vijayanagara Empire.The Cholas made architectural contributions to the temple too.
   

Address : Ekambaranathar Sannidhi Street, Periya, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631502

4. Ekambareswarar Temple

Ekambareswarar Temple

Kapaleeswarar temple is one of the prominent Shiva temples in India situated in Mylapore, Chennai.Here Lord Shiva is worshipped as Kapaleeswar [self-manifested] and Goddess Shakthi [Uma] as Karpagambal.There is a story behind how the place got the name Mylapore and the same story is the root of this magnificent pilgrim center.According to the legend, Goddess Karpagambal [Uma] wished to know the meaning of the five lettered divine mantra “Na Ma Shi Va Ya”.She pleaded to Lord Shiva to teach her the true meaning of the mantra along with the significance of sacred ash.He agreed and once while he was teaching the same to Uma Devi, her eyes fall upon a beautiful peahen dancing and lost her concentration.Lord Shiva displeased by her, cursed her to become a peahen.In order to free herself from the curse she was asked to go to Earth and do penance on him.Therefore Goddess Karpagambal worshipped the Shivalinga under the Punnai tree here where the temple stands.Pleased by her devotion, Lord Shiva freed the Goddess from the curse and she regained her original form.This is how the place came to be known as Mylapore [Mail – Peahen] where Goddess Karpagambal in her peahen form worshipped the Shivalinga and freed herself from the curse.
   

Address : Kapaleesvarar Sannadhi Street, Vinayaka Nagar Colony, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004

5. Nataraja Temple

Nataraja Temple

The name Chidambaram means “Sky of consciousness” for “Chit” means consciousness and “Ambaram” means Sky.As per the Vedas and the scriptures, the true purpose of a living being is to attain this sky of consciousness.Here at the Thillai Nataraja Temple, Lord Shiva as Nataraja [lord of dance] is at that state of supreme bliss or Ananta [immense joy] and is dancing the true cosmic dance of life, the Ananta Natanam.
The Thillai Nataraja Temple at Chidambaram is situated at Chidambaram town, East Central, Chennai.It is one of the Pancha-Bhoota-Stalams in India.Its represents the 5 Shiva temples in India, each dedicated to 5 basic elements of life which includes Air, Sky, Water, Fire and Earth.This temple represents Lords Shiva worshipped in the form of Aakasham or Sky [Aether].
   

Address : Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu 608001