Sri Jalanatheswarar Temple

Description

Description :      It is the most important temple located in Thakkolam village. It was constructed during the regime of Pallava king Abarajitha Varman in 876 AD as a stone temple. The rajagopura of the temple was, however, constructed later during the regime of Vijayanagara King Veera Pradhaba Sadasiva Maharayar in 1543 AD.

The principal deity of the temple is Lord Jalanatheeswarar accompanied by Lordess Giriraja Kannigambal. The Linga here is called Theendaa Thirumeni, because it is believed that the Linga established here has not been touched by anyone so far including the archagas who perform their daily duties and rituals to the deity without touching It. The wonderful aspect of the main deity here is that the Linga appears in white colour during dhakshanayan period (from first of Tamil month Thai to the month end of Aadi) and appears in pale red during uttarayan period (from first of Tamil month Aani to the month end of Marghazhi).

The important aspect of the temple is the sight of Swami Dhakshinamoorthy which said to be in a different style from other temples of Dhakshinamoorthy Swamy. Parigara Moorthy of this temple is also Swami Dhakshinamoorthy