Koorainadu Punukeeswarar Temple
About the temple
Koorainadu Punukeeswarar Temple is an ancient Shaivite shrine in Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu, dedicated to Lord Punukeeswarar (Shiva) and Goddess Santhanayaki. According to legend, a devoted civet cat worshipped a self-manifested Shiva Lingam with fragrant civet perfume and vilva leaves, earning the deity its distinctive name. The shrine draws devotees through the day for darshan and aarti, with the atmosphere reaching its peak during the evening rituals and on festival days when special pujas are performed.
How to reach
You may also visit
SHIV AND HANUMAN MANDIR
0Shiv and Hanuman Mandir in Guwahati is a neighborhood shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Hanuman, serving the local devotional community with daily worship and ritual services.
Kalpeshwar Temple, Uttarakhand
0Kalpeshwar Temple is an ancient Shiva shrine in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district and the fifth of the five Panch Kedar temples, uniquely accessible year-round. Devotees worship Lord Shiva's matted hair (Jata) enshrined within a small stone cave temple.
Sri Ayyappa
0Gottigere Sree Ayyappa Temple in Bengaluru is a revered shrine dedicated to Lord Ayyappa, established in 2003 and serving as a spiritual center for devotees across the city, particularly during the Mandala-Makaravilakku season.