Jambukeswarar Lord Of Water

Thiruvanaikkoil Temple is one of the Panchabhoota Sthalams (signifying the 5 natural elements) and representswater ('Neer'). Hence this temple is also reverred as 'Appu Sthalam' and the ShivaLingam here is called as 'Appu Linga'. thiruvanaikaval temple thiruvanaikaval temple

The sanctum of Lord Jambukeshwara has an underground water stream. And one can see water coming out of that stream. The Presiding Deity is Devi Akilandeswari Amman. Akhilandeshwari means 'Ruler of the Universe' (Akilam – Universe, Aanda – Ruler, Eswari – Goddess). thiruvanaikaval temple thiruvanaikaval temple thiruvanaikaval temple

According to the mythological scriptures, Devi Parvathi in Her Incarnation as Devi Akilandeswari performed penance in the Jambu forest (Thiruvanaikoil). She made a Lingam out of water from the river Cauvery, and installed it under the Venn Naaval tree (the Venn Naaval tree on top of Saint Jambu) and commenced her worship. Hence the Lingam is known as Appu Lingam (Water Lingam). Lord Siva at last gave darshan to Devi Akhilandeswari and taught Her Siva Gnana. Devi Akhilandeswari took Upadesa (lessons) facing East from Lord Shiva, who stood facing west. thiruvanaikoil temple thiruvanaikoil temple thiruvanaikoil temple

According to mythological interpretations, Devi Akhilandeswari took Upadesa (lessons) facing East from Lord Shiva, who stood facing West. Hence this Temple is also revered as a Upadesa Sthalam. Since Devi Akhilandeswari worshipped Lord Shiva in this temple, even today at noon the 'Archakar' (priest) dresses like a female and performs Puja to Lord Jambukeswara and the holy Cow. A specifice breed of black cow, called Karam Pasu is brought to the Temple for puja. As the Devi was like a student and Lord Jambukeswara like a Guru (teacher) in this temple, there is no Thiru Kalyanam (marriage) conducted in this temple for Lord Shiva and Devi Parvathi, unlike the other Shiva temples. The Shrine of the Devi Akilandeshwari and the Shrine of Lord Prasanna Vinayaka opposite the Devi Shrine are in the shape of the Pranava Mantra called "OM". thiruvanaikoil temple thiruvanaikoil temple thiruvanaikaval temple 

Pooja		Timings
1.	Ushakkala Pooja	-	6.30 A.M to 7.30 A.M
2.	Kaalasandhi Pooja	-	8.00 A.M to 8.45 A.M
3.	Uchikkala Pooja	-	11.00 A.M to 12.00 P.M
4.	Saayaraksha Pooja	-	5.00 P.M to 5.45 P.M
5.	Ardhajama Pooja	-	9.00 P.M

Arulmigu jambukeswarar Akhilandeswari Temple - Festivals

Holy Water Points: Sreemath Theertham:This is nothing but the water spring oozing inside the Sanctorum of Lord Shiva. Rama Theertham:This is outside the temple. Just directly opposite to the temple across the G.S.T Road. You can see this on the way to the Srirangam. This is where the “Thai Poosam theppam” festival is celebrated. This Theertham is full of beautiful Lotus flower plants. Chandra Theertham Agni Theertham:This is the well in the South East corner of 3rd Praharam. Just opposite on the side of Vasantha Mandapam and temple Nandhavanam. Indira Theertham :This is in the 3rd Praharam opposite to Kasi Viswanatha Swami sannathi. Akasthiya Theertham Jambu Theertham: This is in the South West 3rd Praharam near the old Jambukeshwara temple (Opposite to Sangareshwarar temple and opposite to Kubera Linga) Surya Theertham:This is in the South West corner of the 4th praharam. Just opposite to the 1000 pillar mandapam. This Tank is architecturally beautifully built with two stories of Mandapams around the tank. Each mandapam built with 100 pillars. “Theppam” festival is celebrated in this tank in the Tamil month “Aadi” on “Pooram” day (the day when the star is Pooram, which is the star of Akilandeswari). Brahmma Theertham:This is in the South side of 4th Praharam (South Car Street) Agamam Magudagamam, Karanagamam Sacred Tree: White Jambu tree

• Vaikasi - Vasantha Urchavam (10 days)
  
• Aadi - Aadipuram festival (10 days),Aadi Friday is celebrated.
  
• Purattasi - Navarathiri festival (10 days)
  
• Thai - Thai Poosam, Thai theppam (Float) festival Special poojas are performed during Fridays of Thai month.
  
• Panguni - Brahmotchavam (40 days)
  
• Car festival and Panchaprakara festival are important festivals.
  
  
  
  Arulmigu jambukeswarar Akhilandeswari Temple - Transport
  Bus service :
  Thiruvaanaikkaval is situated in the middle of Trichy and thiruvarangam about 320 km on chennai & kanniyakumari national highway. The temple is located 8 km from central bus stand and 3 km from Chathiram bus stand trichy. Government and private bus service is available to reach Thiruvaanaikkaval.
  Train sercice:
  Nearest Railways stations Thiruvarangam junction - 1 km
  Trichy junction - 8km
  Air Service:
  Nearest Airport is at Trichy (15 km)