Thiruvanaikaval Jambukeshwar
Srirangam, Tamil Nadu
The Jambukeshwar temple is located in Thiruvanaikaval, an important religious town in Tamil Nadu. The temple is part of the 5 Shiva temples known as Pancha-bhuta-sthalam, where each temple is dedicated to the 5 basic elements (fire, water, air, ether & earth). Thiruvanaikaval.
Architecture
The temple was built by Chola kings throughout several centuries of their rule. The famous gopuram - elaborate gateways of the temple were constructed by the Hoyasala dynasty. The temple has 5 layers that encircle the main shrine. Being the representation of water, the Shivalingam in this temple is always surrounded by water due to an underground perennial stream.
Timings of Temple
6 AM to 1 PM
3 PM to 8 PM
Pujā timings:
6:30 A.M to 7:30 A.M - Ushakkala Pooja
8:00 A.M to 8:45 A.M - Kaalasandhi Pooja
11:00 A.M to 12:00 P.M - Uchikkala Pooja
5:00 P.M to 5:45 P.M - Saayaraksha Pooja
9:00 P.M - Ardhajama Pooja