WATER ELEMENT- JAMBUKESHWARAR TEMPLE, Thiruvanaikaval, Trichy, Tamil Nadu.
The Jambukeshwarar temple in Trichy depicts the water element. Here, lord Shiva is worshipped in the form of "Appu lingam" (water lingam).
In the shrine of the temple, a stream of water flows under the lingam. This engulfs the lingam with water, embodying the water element.
The temple was built by Kochchenganan Chola. It is spread over 18 acres. There are inscriptions on the walls of the temple from the Chola period.
The "Uchi Kala" puja, which is conducted every afternoon is quite famous.
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