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Graha
Water (Appu) (Water (Appu))
Deity
Sri Jambukeswarar
Goddess
Akilandeswari Amman
Timings
6:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Best time
Panguni Brahmotsavam, Friday evenings
District
Tiruchirappalli
Address
Jambukeswarar Temple, Thiruvanaikaval, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 620005
History
A spring perpetually wells beneath the lingam, and the temple recalls the elephant and spider who worshipped Shiva here.
Significance
The water element — worship is for cooling anger, healing fevers and calming restless minds.
Pariharam
Offer water abhishekam and witness the noon Ubhaya Kaala pooja where the priest dresses as a woman.
Festivals
Panguni Brahmotsavam
March – April · Twelve-day chariot festival
Aadi Pooram
July – August · Special worship for Akilandeswari
Nearby stays & food
Hotel Ramyas
Stay · 5 km · Business hotel in Trichy
Vasanta Bhavan
Food · 4 km · Popular vegetarian chain