Siva Temples in Tamilnadu

Tenkasi - Viswanathar Tirukkovil	Kurtalam - Kurtalanathar Tirukkovil
This renowned shrine was materialised by Lord Viswanatha Himself by directing to a pious Pandyan King, in a dream Parakrama by name to build a temple here in this holy spot. [More....]	In the holy picnic town of Kurtalam, there is a little, yet charming Sivan kovil, enshrining a big Sivalinga, going by the name of Kutralanathar. [More....]
Sankaran Kovil - Sankaranarayanar Tirukkovil	Tirupparakunram - Kasi Viswanathar Tirukkovil
Divine sports defy analysis and description. One such sport was played here by Lord Siva. [More....]	The well-known hill temple at Tirupparakunram, one of the Arupadividus dedicated to Lord Subrahmanya, where his wedding was celebrated with Devayani, enshrines Kasi Viswanathar.... [More....]
Tiruchi - Tayumanavar Tirukkovil	Tribhuvanam - Kampahreswarar Tirukkovil
This world famous historic city contains many spiritual treasures in and around it, that are luring a steady stream of devotees and tourists throughout the year. [More....]	This tirukkovil was built by the redoubtable Tribhuvana Chakravarti as a standing memorial to his digvijaya yatra to the North; and it is standing as a tower of victory heralding his military prowess. [More....]
Tiruvarur - Sri Tyagarajar Tirukkovil	Tirunallur - Kalyana Sundareswarar Tirukkovil
This holy temple town is doubly famous for both visible and invisible worshipful personages belonging to the celestial and terrestrial world. [More....]	The temple's sthalapurana embodies many exciting episodes occurred here. [More....]
Tiruvottiyur - Adipureeswarar Tirukkovil	Mylapore - Kapaleeswarar Tirukkovil
This much venerated tirukkovil claims many awe-inspiring episodes that occurred in the lives of devotees of this powerful Adipureeswarar. [More....]	This sacred shrine carved out a covetable niche in the temple that Bharata Khand. [More....]
Tirukkaikunram - Vedagiriswarar Tirukkovil	Erode - Lord Siva Tirukkovil
This famous ancient Tirukkovil town more popularly known as Pakshitheertham has an awe-some legend that is drawing thousands of yatris and paryatakas. [More....]	This is an ancient Tirukkovil that possess exquisite sculptural beauties and valuable inscriptions. [More....]
Tirunelveli - Kantimati Nelliappar Tirukkovil	Kudumaimalai - Sikharagireeswarar Tirukkovil
The ancient twin temples dedicated to Kantimati and Nelliyappar have adorned many pages of legends and history due to demonstration of many Sivalayas here. [More....]	This ancient temple town situated in the district of Puddukottai, the erstwhile capital of the Princely state of the same name has many sculptural marvels. [More....]
Kodumaballur - Moovar Tirukkovil Group	Perur - Patteswarar Tirukkovil
This is a Tirukkovil built for three divinities, but only two are existing now immortalizing the royal patronage and the glory of the adorable gods. [More....]	The districts of Coimbatore and Periar, the ever flourishing parts of erstwhile Kongunadu empire boasts of many spiritual treasures in the form of holy shrines built, endowed and patronized by imperial Cholas of the bygone days. [More....]
Bhavani - Sangameswarar Tirukkovil	Udumalpet - Ramalingeswarar Tirukkovil
This famous temple town Bhavani lying at the confluence of three rivers - Cauvery, Bhavani and Amuda has a glorious past. [More....]	It was built on the bank of the rivulet near the Thirumurti Hills and is attracting devout bhaktas regularly. [More....]
Avinasi - Avinasalingeswarar Tirukkovil	Kodumudi - Muchukundeswarar Tirukkovil
This ancient Tirukkovil is an excellent specimen of Dravidian architecture, and is the biggest of its kind in Coimbatore district, built by Cholas in 12th century A.D. [More....]	This holy place houses three Tirukkovils for the august Trio - Brahma, Vishnu and Siva in its huge campus. [More....]
Tirumayan - Sivan Tirukkovil	Narthamalai - Vijayalaya Tirukkovil
This is an invaluable gift of the Tondaiman ruler of Pudukkotai to the nation, and was built by Vinaya Raghunatha Tevar, the Sethupathi of Ramanathapuram. [More....]	This ancient Tirukkovil of Siva built in a circular shape by Vijayalaya Chola is a unique gift to Tamil Nadu. Narthamalai was the chief town of the Mutharai rulers and enjoyed the status of capital. [More....]
Mayuvaram- Mayuranathaswamy Tirukkovil	Vriddhachalam - Vriddhagiriswarar Tirukkovil
This ancient Mayuranathaswamy Tirukkovil is associated with Mother Parvathi's worshipping of Siva in the form of Pea - hen.... [More....]	On the sacred bank of Manimuthar, there is an ancient Tirukkovil dedicated to Lord Siva. [More....]
Tirunageswaram - Nageswarar Tirukkovil	Pattisam- Dhenupureeswarar Tirukkovil
This sacred region was called Jambukaranyam, and the Lord was worshipped in the dim past by serpents. [More....]	Although it is connected with Patti, the descendant of the divine cow Kamadhenu, it is here according to one legend that Mother Parvathi did penance to share the body of Lord Siva. [More....]
Darasuram - Rajarajeswara Udayar Tirukkovil	Tirupurambiyam- Saksheswarar Tirukkovil
This famous ancient Saiva kshetra has etched its memorable name on the pages of history. [More....]	This ancient temple has a long legend and is associated with many Saiva saints and their miraculous powers. [More....]
Tiruvidaimarudur - Mahalingeswarar Tirukkovil	Vellore- Jalakanteswarar Tirukkovil
This ancient temple has a long legend and is associated with many Saiva saints and their miraculous powers. [More....]	Vellore, the head quarters town of North Arcot district has a beautiful fort enshrining among other things a sacred shrine dedicated to Lord Siva, called here Jalakanteswarar. [More....]
Dharmapuri- Mallikharjuneswara Tirukkovil	Chinnamanur- Poolanandeswarar Tirukkovil
The town is housing an ancient and largely visited temple, called Mallikarjuneswaraswamy Tirukkovil, popularly known as Kottai Eswaran koil.	This sacred shrine is the gift of Rajasimha of Pandyan dynasty and has many legends.... [More....]
Achcharapakkam - Sivan Tirukkovil	Tiruanjaikalam - Anjaikalthappan Tirukkovil
The Sthalapurana of this little village housing a mighty ancient Siva temple is quite fascinating..... [More....]	This Saiva kshetra is blessed with twin gifts i.e. its sanctity emerged from two sources. [More....]
Karuvur - Pasupatheeswara Tirukkovil	Indranila - Pasupahar Tirukkovil
This holy Saiva kshetra is also the birth place of a renowned Nayanamar called Eripatha. [More....]	It is one of the five famous saiva kshetras recorded in many legends, the others being, Kedaram, Srisailam, Srikailasam and Arekathangavalam. [More....]
Tiruvalangadu - Urdhva Tandavamurti Tirukkovil	Tiruppasur - Pasurnathar Tirukkovil
This is one of the largely visited and devoutly worshipped Sivan kovils of Tondainadu. [More....]	This holy temple etched its name on the pages of history. [More....]
Tiruvenppakam - Venppakanathar Tirukkovil	Tiruvirkkolam - Tripuranthakar Tirukkovil
Minnal Oli Amman, the goddess and the consort of Lord Siva, the archamurti of the temple here seems out stepped Her Lord in bestowing grace on the devotees. [More....]	Here is a saiva temple with a difference. [More....]
Takkolam - Tiruvural Tirukkovil	Tirumarperur - Manikanteswarar Tirukkovil
This holy kshetra besides housing a big Sivalinga, possesses an odd image of huge Nandi, the divine mount of Lord Siva which issues a steady flow of water from its mouth. [More....]	It is associated with Lord Vishnu's adoration to the archamurti Siva Peruman, who bestowed on Him boons, besides the potent Sudarsana chakra. [More....]
Triunetrali - Tirunetralinathar Tirukkovil	Tiruonakanthanathar - Sivan Tirukkovil
The fascinating legend of this holy temple is associated with the celebrated saiva saint Tirugnanasambhandar. [More....]	This spiritual treasure house contains three separate shrines built in memory of three demon bhaktas at it. [More....]
Tirumakaral - Agastheeswarar Tirukkovil	Triuvottur - Vedanadeeswarar Tirukkovil
There is a widespread belief that the barren women who worship the Lord Agastheeswarar here with Angapradakshanam beget children invariably. [More....]	This ancient temple springs many. surprises and enshrines in its campus many adorable objects, such as panchabhuta lingas and.... [More....]
Tiruverkadu - Vedapureeswarar Tirukkovil	Vada Tirumallaivayil - Masalamani Eswarar Tirukkovil
This kshetra is deemed very ancient and holy. It was called in the past Vada Vedaranyam also. [More....]	The legendary account of this kshetra is elaborately recounted, and it is said that Lord Muruga worshipped Siva here before going to war. [More....]
Tirukkachur - Viruditta Eswarar Tirukkovil	Tiruvakkari - Chandraswkhara Swami tirukkovil
This holy temple's Moolavar had the unique honour of feeding His hungry, pious worshipper by begging food from house to house. [More....]	Here lies a Sivaalaya in ruins, yet it surprises the visitors with a uniqueness of its own. [More....]
Tiruthuraiyur- Pasupatheeswarar Tirukkovil	Tiruathigai - Athigal Virateswarar Tirukkovil
This holy koil has the special distinction of being visited by several celestials, like Narada, Surya and celebrated epic personages like Bhima etc. [More....]	It is one of the eight Virasthalas and is also considered as the very spot where Tripurasura was burnt to ashes. [More....]
Tiruvenninallur - Tirutatkonda Nathar Tirukkovil	Tirupennagadam- Sundarkolumbeeswarar Tirukkovil
This famous temple was called in the past as Tiruvarthurai. The venerable Saiva pravakta santanachar lived and dedicated 'his life to the service of Lord. [More....]	It is a holy kshetra made more sacrosanct by the visitation of celestials like Kamadhenu, Iravatham and apsaras. [More....]
Tiruchipuram- Tiruchirpura Nathar Tirukkovil	Kizha Tirumananjeri - Arulvallanathar Tirukkovil
The glory of this temple is recorded both in history and legends. Being very ancient, it was lying buried unadorned till about a century and more back much loss unrecognized. [More....]	This famous temple has a fantastic legend that brings out the Omni compassion of Lord Siva. [More....]
Sikkal - Vennailingeswarar Tirukkovil	Sitraimur - Ponvaitha Nadeeswarar Tirukkovil
It is a hill temple famous as the holy seat for two august gods - father and son - Siva and Muruga. [More....]	This ancient temple has many fascinating legends. [More....]
Tirukkaichinnam - Kaichina Nathar Tirukkovil	Tirukandrapur- Nadutheri Nathar Tirukkovil
This ancient saiva kshetra houses a Prithvi linga made by Devendra. [More....]	This temple has a strange legend and ends with admitting of a Vaishnavite bhakta into the fold of Saivism. [More....]
Vedaranyam - Vedaranyeswarar Tirukkovil	Tiruvadaanai- Adaanainathar Tirukkovil
It is one of the Saptalingeswara kshetras, glorified elaborately both in history and legends. [More....]	The Moolavar of this ancient temple was made of blue diamond and it blessed many heavenly personages like Vaaruni, the son of Rain-God and Surya in the dim past. [More....]
Kaalayar Koil - Kaalai Eswarar Tirukkovil	Tiruavanivanallur - Sakshinayakeswarar Tirukkovil
It is an ancient yatrasthala, combining in itself both legendary and historic associations of high eminence. [More....]	This ancient saiva kshetra has a fascinating tale redolent with Siva mahima. [More....]
Tiruvanjiyam- Vanjilingeswarar Tirukkovil	Tirukodeeswaram- Pasupateeswarar Tirukkovil
This saiva kshetra claims- the honour of restoring Mahalakshmi to Vishnu, who left Vaikunta, after Brighu Maharshi's humiliation of kicking on the chest of Her Lord. [More....]	Once Mother Parvathi, due to some tussle over a trifle could not find her Lord in Kailas, who displeased with Her actions disappeared for some time. [More....]
Tiruchattamangai- Aivandeeswarar Tirukkovil	Tirumaignanam - Brahmapureeswarar Tirukkovil
This is a holy kshetra associated with the life of Nayanar NilaNakka - a saiva Bhakta of great fame. [More....]	The sthalapurana of this kshetra embodies an exotic account. [More....]
Tiruvizhanagar - Turaikattu Vallalar Tirukkovil	Tirutturutti - Uttara Vedeeswarar Tirukkovil
This old Siva temple is adorned with many sculptural beauties and so detains the visiting bhaktas with its architectural and sculptural splendours. [More....]	This ancient temple throws a flood of light on Lord Siva's boundless mercy, besides revealing the power of bhakti. [More....]
Tirunallur - Kalyana Sundareswarar Tirukkovil	Tirumukheswaram - Panchavarna Nathar Tirukkovil
The temple's sthalapurana embodies many exciting episodes occurred here. [More....]	This kshetra has a long legend and is connected with many celestials, like Brahma, Vishnu etc. [More....]
Kazhugumalai - Vettuvar Tirukkovil	Tiruchengodu - Ardhanareeswarar Tirukkovil
Among the many rock-cut temples of Jains at Kazhugumalai, this Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Siva... [More....]	This hill temple considered as one of the famous seven Sivasthalas in Kongunadu is enshrining the icon of Ardhanaresewarar... [More....]
Taramangalam - Kailasanathar Tirukkovil	Aragalur - Srikameswarar Tirukkovil
The ancient Sivan Tirukkovil enshrines several sculptural marvels. [More....]	This ancient temple enshrining a big size Sivalinga goes by the name of Sri Kameswarar and is built on the bank of Vasishta river. [More....]
Salem - Sukavaneswarar Tirukkovil	Kanyakumari - Sivan Tirukkovil
This district head quarters town etched its glory on the pages of history for reasons more than one. [More....]	Kanyakumari, lying at the southern tip of India is gifted with many spiritual treasures and natural marvels... [More....]
Triumanjeri - Sivan Tirukkovil	Dindigul - Abhirameswarar Tirukkovil
This Saiva kshetra is one of the reputed holy places, where Lord Siva married Parvathi, according to Sthalagna. [More....]	This historic town boasts of many connections with Kings of great fame, who built temples and a big fort on the little hillock lying at the west end of the town. [More....]
Mahabalipuram - Shore Temple	Tiruvengadu - Aghora Veerabhadraswamy Tirukkovil
This is a typical Pallava temple built in the Dravidian architectural style, and it belongs to eighth century. [More....]	It is largely visited and passionately adored. [More....]
Uttamar - Bhikshanathar Tirukkovil	Tirucadavoor - Kalasamhara Murti Tirukkovil
This hallowed, ancient Saiva kshetra houses the grand icons of the Triad - Brahma, Vishnu and Siva in separate independent Tirukkovils. [More....]	The well known legend of Markandeya becoming Chiranjeevi with the timely and abundant grace of Lord Siva took its origin here in Tirucadavoor. [More....]
Tiruvathigai - Tripuranthakar Tirukkovil	Matangiri - Samharamurti Tirukkovil
The Sthalapurana of this holy Tirukkovil is quite exciting, as it is this place that presented to Lord Siva two Dwarapalakas and a drum. [More....]	This sacred Saiva kshetra has a fantastic sthalapurana testifying to the belief that Lord Siva killed Gayasuran here and.... [More....]
Kurukkai - Sivan Tirukkovil	Virkudi - Jalandharari Sivan Tirukkovil
This legendary Saiva kshetra, where Manmatha was burnt to ashes with the phalanetra of Lord Siva is elaborately eulogized in several puranas and local histories. [More....]	The ancient Tirukkovil enshrining the Jalandharari Sivalinga has a fascinating background. [More....]
Tiruvalanjuli - Sivan Tirukkovil	Vaideeswaran Koil - Vaideeswaran Tirukkovil
This is an ancient Tirukkovil patronised by devout Chola and Vijayanagara kings. [More....]	This holy place sanctified by that humanitarian doctor Vaideeswaran - the greatest among the Vaidyas is enshrining a big size Swyambhu Sivalinga of unprecedented fame.... [More....]
Tiruppangur - Sivan Tirukkovil	Sirkali - Brahmapureeswarar Tirukkovil
It is a Saiva kshetra of great importance. [More....]	This ancient shrine is an integral part of the popular big Sivan Tirukkovil built to perpetuate great events, visualising the glory of Lord Siva. [More....]
Tanjore - Brihadeeswarar Tirukkovil	Madurai - Sundareswarar Tirukkovil
It is one of the most holiest and largely visited temples of Tamil Nadu. It is dedicated to Lord Siva, the most compassionate among the Trio of the Hindu gods. [More....]	Though the origin of the temple dates back to the Kritayuga, only, a, temple of modest size existed till seventh century. [More....]
Dharmapuram - Sri Dharmapureeswarar Tirukkovil	Thiruvaiyur - Thiagarajaswamy Tirukkovil
This holy place is blessed with several unique features, deserving to be regarded as the principal shrine of the Adhinam.... [More....]	The holy Cauvery basin abounds in temples of all kinds, and for all gods too. [More....]
Suchindram - Sthanamalaya Perumal Tirukkovil	Kumbhakonam - Adikumbheswarar Tirukkovil
This is one of the ancient Tirukkovils with a difference. [More....]	It is indeed a marvelous city renowned for commendable catholicity, breathing in diversity and breathing out unity. [More....]