Thiruvanaikoil
Shrouded in the haze of coconut palms greenery located at Thiruvanaikaval, is the celebrated shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. Far superior in architectural design, the jambukeswaram pagoda houses one of the five great elemental lingams, viz. shiva in his maifestation as water. The lady deity is Sri Akilandeswari the Goddess of the universe and the whole temple complex is belived to have been glorified by Sri Adi Sankara. The Shiva Lingam is palced under Jambu tree reputed to be several hundred years old. The lingam is always surrounded by water on all sides.