Jambukeswarar Temple, Thiruvanaikaval, Srirangam, Tamil Nadu, is located 3 km south-east of Ranganatha Swamy Temple.
The Temple is celebrated as the Appu Sthalam – representing the element of Water – among the five Pancha Bhoota Sthalams.
The Temple is believed to have been built in 2nd century CE by the Chola king Kochenganan Chola with continuous renovations and additions by the later Chola kings, Hoysalas, Vijayanagara rulers, and Nayaks over centuries.
The temple spans nearly 18 acres and features five concentric praakarams, towering gopurams, massive granite walls, and magnificent pillared halls with intricate carvings and elaborate sculpturing and valuable inscriptions chronicling its history.
The remarkable feature about the Appu Lingam is that a natural underground spring continuously feeds the Garbha griha, symbolising the eternal presence of water even during the driest months.
The Temple is equally renowned for the shrine of Akilandeswari, where, Adi Shankaracharya installed Sri Chakra earrings to temper the Goddess’s fierce aspect.
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