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Jambukeswarar Temple Thiruvanaikaval

Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India

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Overview

The water-element Pancha Bhoota shrine — a spring wells eternally beneath the lingam, under the ancient jambu tree of its founding legend.

Why visit: Complete the elemental pilgrimage beside Srirangam.

Things to do

Darshan

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Travel Information

Best time

Nov–Mar

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹100–200

Duration

1 hr

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