Shiva temples of Tamil Nadu



Shiva temples are Hindu temples with shrines of Shiva, one of Hinduism's principal deities. It is estimated that there are over 260 Shiva temples in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Pancha Bhuta Sthalam
The Pancha Bhuta Sthalam are temples which embody the manifestation of the five elements: land, water, air, sky, and fire.

Pancha Sabhai
Pancha Sabhai are the five temples where Shiva is believed to have performed the Cosmic Dance.

Paadal Petra Sthalam
The Paadal Petra Sthalam temples are revered in the Tamil Tevaram, which includes the works of the seventh- to ninth-century Nalvar poets Thirunavukarasar, Sambandar and Sundarar.

Dindigul
The Lord Malligarjuna Swamy Temple is in Kondarangi Keeranur, Dindigul district.

Nava Kailasam temples
These nine Shiva temples are on the Thamirabarani River near Tirunelveli:
 * Papanasam
 * Cheran Mahadevi
 * Kodaganallur
 * Kunnathur, Tirunelveli
 * Murappanadu
 * Srivaikuntam
 * Thenthiruperai
 * Rajapathy
 * Senthamangalam, Tuticorin