Thiruppunavayil, Hindu temple in Tamil Nadu, India
Thiruppunavayil is a Hindu temple in Tamil Nadu featuring a large Shivalingam mounted on a circular stone base with a substantial circumference, positioned with two separate entrances serving the Shiva and Ambal shrines respectively.
This temple traces its origins to the Pandya and Chola dynasties, displaying traditional South Indian architectural style with a tall stone gateway and a layout spanning several acres developed over centuries.
The temple draws devotees during its main festival in the Tamil month of Vaikasi, when worshippers gather to perform rituals and offer cloth offerings to decorate the sacred lingam.
This temple sits near the coastline and is best reached by traveling through local roads from nearby settlements. Visitors should prepare for hot and humid conditions typical of coastal Tamil Nadu and wear appropriate attire for temple grounds.
The shrine houses 14 Shivalingams scattered throughout its grounds and displays Mahavishnu in a location where other temples typically show a different deity. This arrangement distinguishes the temple from others in the region.
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