Thiruvanaikoil temple

Thiruvanaikoil temple is also known as Jumbekeshwar Temple. This temple is a very holy place for Hindus in Tiruchirapally or Trichy. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, and people from various locations come to seek blessings from this temple.

One of the most interesting facts about this temple is that this temple is one of the five most significant temples in Tamilnadu. If you are a holy person and you are coming to Trichy, you should visit this place among the different places to visit in Trichy.

History of Thiruvanaikoil temple

This temple was traced back to the 17th century CE during the rule of the Pallavas dynasty in Trichy. However, after the rule of the Pallavas dynasty, the Cholas took control of the place.

Chola’s contributed a lot toward the development of the temple. It is believed that King Kocengannan was a very famous king of the Cholas dynasty. He worshiped Lord Shiva in this temple, and he got cured of all his illnesses. After that time, he gave the order for the construction of the temple.

After the construction of the temple, various renovations and reconstruction work were done from time to time. However, various dynasties ruled the place, like the Pandas, Vijay Nagar, and many more. All the dynasties contributed towards the development of the temple.

The architecture of the temple

In the very famous Thiruvanaikoil temple, you can see incredible architecture and designs. An extraordinary Dravidian architecture is followed, and the temple is also well known for its architectural intricacy and symmetry. The complex of the temple is rectangular in shape, and the various concentric walls and towers lead to the Sanctorum.

A stunning main entrance is constructed for the temple, with a height of 73 m. Inside the temple sanctorum house, you can see a very famous and holy Lingam of Jambukeshwar.

There are four parakarams inside the temple which signify the four stages of life. The four edges of life depicted are - birth, youth, middle age and old age. Along with this, if we are talking about the beautiful carvings that are done inside the temple, then the carvings depict various stories.

You can see the beautiful stories of Mahabharata, Ramayana, and other holy scriptures. Overall you should definitely add this place to your Trichy tour package.