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Jambukeswarar Temple
Thiruvanaikaval, Tamil Nadu
2nd Century CE
One of the Pancha Bootha Sthalams representing water. The lingam is partially submerged in water that seeps from underground.
Source: Aitihasik heritage database. Use this as a field guide and verify sensitive historical claims before citation.
Details
- Dynasty
- Chola
- Style
- Dravidian
- Primary Deity
- Shiva (Water lingam)
- Languages
- Tamil, Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Tamil, Grantha
Historical Significance
Pancha Bootha Sthalam (Water). Underground water spring in sanctum
Architectural Features
Water-submerged lingamFive enclosuresSeven-tier rajagopuram