Description
Akhilandeshwari Devi Sannadhi is enshrined in Jambukeshwarar Temple, which is a famous Lord Shiva temple in Tiruchirapalli (Trichy), in the state of Tamilnadu, India. It is located in the Srirangam island, which has the famous Ranganathaswamy temple.
History
The temple was built by Kocengannan (Kochenga Chola), one of the Early Cholas, around 1,800 years ago.
Importance/Significance
The sannathy of the goddess Akilandeshwari and the sannathy of Prasanna Vinayaka are in the shape of the pranava manthra called Om. The temples idols of Akilandeshwari and Jambukeswara are installed opposite each other. Such temples are known as Upadesa Sthalams. As the Devi was like a student and Jambukeswara like a Guru in this temple, there is no Thiru Kalyanam (marriage) conducted in this temple for Lord Shiva and Parvathi.
Festivals/Events/Gatherings
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