Hi Steemians, I have been giving information on Famous temples in Tamilnadu, india which might be useful to you when you tour our Country.
Here I have given details about Jambukeswarar Temple - A Famous Temple in Thiruvanaikaval, Tamilnadu, India.
This information courtesy by www.tourmyindia.com
Another famous temple located on the Srirangam Island of Tamilnadu is the ‘Jambukeswara Temple’ dedicated to Lord Shiva. Dating back to the Chola era, the temple again represents a Dravidian style of architecture with 7 tiered gopuram adorned with delicate carvings. There are 5 enclosures inside the temple with the innermost being the main sanctum housing the Shivlinga in the form of Appu Lingam (water Lingam). There is an underground stream flowing underneath the Shivlinga from which water continuously flows out.
According to mythological legends, Goddess Parvati in the form of Akilandeswari performed a great penance under the ‘Jambu Tree’ that is believed to have grown from the head of a meditating saint. To perform the Pooja, she made a lingam from the water of River Cauvery flowing by. Impressed with the devotion of Parvati, Shiva gave her darshans and taught her Shiva Gnana.
Enacting the penance of Parvati as Akilandeswari worshipping Lord Shiva, everyday during noon, the priest of the temple dresses as female dressed in saree and offers prayer to Lord Jambukeswarar. This noon prayer is attended by hundreds of devotees every day and provides a great insight into few unusual Indian traditions and customs to those travelling to India for the first time.