Trichy, Tamil Nadu
Main God
Lord Shiva
Timings
6:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location
Trichy
Type
MAJOR
Enter through the east-facing gopuram and proceed through the outer prakarams of this five-walled temple complex.
Proceed to the main sanctum to see the Appu Lingam (Water Lingam). The lingam is partially submerged in water from an underground spring that never dries up.
Visit the shrine of Goddess Akilandeswari, one of the most powerful manifestations of the Divine Mother. Note the special Shiva earrings (Thadaagam) installed by Adi Shankaracharya to pacify her fierce energy.
Walk through the five concentric walls (prakarams) of the temple, each with its own gateway and shrines, symbolizing the five elements.
Thiruvanaikaval, Trichy, Tamil Nadu 620005
By Bus
TNSTC buses from Trichy central bus stand (7 km). Local town buses connect to Thiruvanaikaval stop near the temple.
By Air
Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ) - 18 km (30 minutes by road)
By Rail
Trichy Junction Railway Station - 7 km; Srirangam Railway Station - 2 km from the temple
Local Transport
Auto-rickshaws from Trichy or Srirangam. Local buses. The temple is in Thiruvanaikaval, a suburb of Trichy.
