cauvery temples

 Several villages are located along the banks of the Cauvery River, particularly in the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Notable villages and towns include Talakaveri in the Kodagu district of Karnataka, which is considered the source of the river and holds religious significance.

 Bhagamandala, another important pilgrimage site, lies at the confluence of the Kaveri with the Sujyoti and Kannike rivers.

  Further downstream, Srirangapatna, an island town in the Kaveri River, is historically significant and home to the Ranganathaswamy Temple, built in the 9th century.

 Somanathapura, located on the riverbanks, is renowned for its Chennakeshava Temple, a fine example of Hoysala architecture built in 1268 AD.

  

  Several villages and towns are located along the banks of the Cauvery River across Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. In Karnataka, notable locations include Srirangapatna, a historic town situated on an island formed by the bifurcation of the river, and Mysore (Mysuru), which lies along the river's banks and is known for its palaces and cultural heritage.

 In Tamil Nadu, key towns include Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), known for its temples such as the Rockfort Temple and Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, and Thanjavur (Tanjore), renowned for the Brihadeeswarar Temple and its cultural significance.

 Other towns along the river include Erode, Kodumudi, Bhavani, Kumbakonam, and Mayavaram, many of which are accessible via the Southern Railway line that follows the river's course.

  Aiyarappar Temple (Panchanadeeswarar Temple): Located in Thiruvaiyaru, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, on the banks of the Kaveri River, this ancient temple was constructed in the late 10th century during the Chola dynasty and spans approximately 15 acres.

 It is dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of Aiyarappar (or Panchanadeeswarar, meaning "Lord of the Five"), a self-manifested lingam, with the consort goddess Dharma Samvardhini (Aram Valartha Nayaki).

 The temple is associated with five sacred rivers—Arisilaaru, Vennaaru, Vettaaru, Kudamuruttiaru, and Kaveri—and is known as Dakshina Kailasam (Southern Kailash) due to its spiritual significance.

 It is one of the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams revered in the Tevaram hymns composed by the Nayanar saints.

 The temple features five concentric corridors (prakaras), a central sanctum (garbhagriha), and a towering seven-tiered gopuram with intricate stone carvings depicting mythological scenes.

 A notable acoustic phenomenon occurs in the Dhyana Mandapam, where uttering "Aiyarappa" produces an echo seven times, attributed to precise engineering.

 The temple tank, Surya Pushkarini, holds sacred water from the five rivers, symbolizing the deity’s connection to them.

 Major festivals include Maha Shivaratri in February–March, Arudra Darshanam, Panguni Uthiram, and Navratri, drawing devotees for rituals and cultural events.

 The site is also culturally prominent due to its connection with the Carnatic music trinity, particularly Saint Thyagaraja, whose birthplace is nearby, leading to the annual Thyagaraja Aradhana festival in January featuring classical music performances.

 The temple is open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m..

Sri Ezhutharinathar Temple: Located in Innambar, Thanjavur District, this temple is one of the 45th Padalpetra Vadakaraithalam on the northern bank of the Cauvery River.

 It is part of a series of Shiva temples revered in the Tevaram hymns and holds historical and spiritual significance within Shaivism.

Sri Jambhukeshwarar Temple: Situated in Madhil (compound), Thiruvanaikkaval, this temple lies on the northern bank of the Cauvery River and is part of the Chozhanattu Kaviri Vadakarai Padalpetra Thalangal.

Sri Sayavaneswarar Temple: Located in Saikkadu, this temple is on the northern bank of the Cauvery River and is included in the list of Padalpetra Thalangal.

Sri Adhimoolanathar Temple: Found in Thiruppatrurai, this temple is situated on the northern bank of the Cauvery River and is part of the Chozhanattu Kaviri Vadakarai Padalpetra Thalangal.

Sri Dhayanitheeswarar Temple: Located in Vada-Kurangaduthurai, Thanjavur District, this temple lies on the northern bank of the Cauvery River and is recognized as one of the Padalpetra Thalangal.

Sri Semporjyotheeswarar Temple: Situated in Thiruvaiyaru, Thanjavur District, this temple is on the northern bank of the Cauvery River and is part of the Chozhanattu Kaviri Vadakarai Padalpetra Thalangal.

ThirumEniyazhakar Temple: Located in ThirumayEndhirappaLLi, this temple is on the northern bank of the Cauvery River and is included in the Padalpetra Thalangal list.

VeLLadainAthar Temple: Found in KurukAvUr, this temple lies on the northern bank of the Cauvery River and is part of the Chozhanattu Kaviri Vadakarai Padalpetra Thalangal.

Shiva Temple, AnniyUr: Located in AnniyUr, this temple is on the northern bank of the Cauvery River and is included in the Padalpetra Thalangal series.

Ishwara Temple, AppAdi: Situated in AppAdi, this temple is on the northern bank of the Cauvery River and is part of the Chozhanattu Kaviri Vadakarai Padalpetra Thalangal.

KadainAthar Temple, KOdikA: Located in KOdikA, this temple lies on the northern bank of the Cauvery River and is included in the Padalpetra Thalangal list.

KodISwarar Temple, KottaiyUr: Found in KottaiyUr, this temple is on the northern bank of the Cauvery River and is part of the Chozhanattu Kaviri Vadakarai Padalpetra Thalangal.

NiruththakAnappriyar Temple, NIdUr: Located in NIdUr, this temple lies on the northern bank of the Cauvery River and is included in the Padalpetra Thalangal series.

PasupathISwarar Temple, PandthaNainallUr: Situated in PandthaNainallUr, this temple is on the northern bank of the Cauvery River and is part of the Chozhanattu Kaviri Vadakarai Padalpetra Thalangal.

PadikkarainAthar Temple, PazhamaNNippadikkarai: Located in PazhamaNNippadikkarai, this temple lies on the northern bank of the Cauvery River and is included in the Padalpetra Thalangal list.

mANikkavaNNar Temple, vAzhkoLipuththUr: Found in vAzhkoLipuththUr, this temple is on the northern bank of the Cauvery River and is part of the Chozhanattu Kaviri Vadakarai Padalpetra Thalangal.

Brahmapuriswarar Temple, Cheerkazhi: Located in Cheerkazhi, this temple lies on the northern bank of the Cauvery River and is included in the Padalpetra Thalangal series.

Karkkatakeshvarar Temple, Thirundudevankudi: Situated in Thirundudevankudi, this temple is on the northern bank of the Cauvery River and is part of the Chozhanattu Kaviri Vadakarai Padalpetra Thalangal.