Thiruvanaika is an ancient shiva temple also known as Jambukeshwara temple. It is one of the 5 pacha bhoota sthalams for Shiva. It rivals the Ranganatha swamy temple in Architectural beauty, history and Mythology. It is a treasure house of fascinating stories.
How did this lingam come to be here?
Why is this temple called Thiruvanaika?
How did Adi Shankara tame the fierce goddess of this temple?
Three interesting stories from this ancient and beautiful temple
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