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Jambukeshwara

जम्बुकेश्वर
Also known as: Jambukeśvara, Thiruvanaikaval, Water Element Linga, Appu Linga

About

The presiding deity of the Jambukeshwara Temple in Thiruvanaikaval, Tamil Nadu. One of the Pancha Bhoota Stalams representing the element of water (Jala). Associated with the legend of the elephant (Gajendra) worshipping the linga. The temple has a unique water spring inside.

Attributes

Water elementPancha BhootaGajendra legendThiruvanaikaval

Symbols

LingaWaterElephantSpring
Consort
Parvati (Akilandeswari)
Vahana (Mount)
Nandi

Associated Mantras

Om Jambukeśvarāya Namaḥ
Shiva Panchakshari
Gajendra Moksha Stotram

Festivals

Maha ShivaratriPanguni UttiramAnnual temple festivals

Scriptures

Shiva PuranaSkanda PuranaPancha Bhoota legends

Regions Worshipped

ThiruvanaikavalTamil NaduSouth India

Iconography

Linga form with a water spring inside the sanctum. The temple is known for its architectural grandeur and the Akilandeswari shrine.