Popular Temple
Jambukeswarar Temple, Thiruvanaikaval
Thiruvanaikaval, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
Represents the element of water among the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams — with a spring that flows continuously in the sanctum
At a glance
- Location
- Thiruvanaikaval, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
- Presiding deity
- Lord Shiva (as Jambukeswarar, representing the element of water)
- Temple type
- Popular Temple
- Tradition
- Shaiva
- Nearest railway station
- Tiruchirapalli Junction (~8 km); Srirangam railway station (nearby)
- Nearest airport
- Tiruchirapalli International Airport (~15 km)
- Best time to visit
- November to February.
History
The Jambukeswarar Temple lies near Srirangam in Tiruchirapalli and represents the element of water (Apas) among Shiva's Pancha Bhoota Sthalams. Distinctively, the linga in the sanctum remains perpetually submerged in water seeping from an underground spring, regardless of external drought conditions. The complex also houses a major shrine to Goddess Akhilandeswari.
Spiritual significance
The temple is very close to the Ranganathaswamy Temple at Srirangam, so pilgrims often cover both sites in a single visit.
Plan your visit
Darshan timings
5:30 AM to 9:00 PM (two shifts).
Timings change on festivals and special occasions. Confirm with the temple's official source before you travel.
From Tiruchirapalli Junction, autos or local buses reach Thiruvanaikaval; it is also road-connected to the Srirangam temple.
Continue your Shiva bhakti
Devotional texts for this deity, already on the site.