| Kongu Naadu - Temple List | ||
|---|---|---|
| # | Temple Location | Deity Known As |
| 1 | Thirunanaa (Bhavani) | Sangameswarar |
| 2 | Tiruchengode | Ardhanareeswarar |
| 3 | Karuvoor (Karur) | Pasupathinathar |
| 4 | Tirumurugapoondi | Tiru-Muruga Nathaswamy |
| 5 | Tiruppandikodumudi (Kodumudi) | Kodumudinathar |
| 6 | Tiruppukkoliyur (Avinasi) | Avinasiappar |
| 7 | Venjamaakudal | Vigirthanatheswarar |
Kongu Naadu Region
Coimbatore, Erode, Namakkal, Tiruppur and Karur Districts of Tamilnadu were part of the region referred to as Kongu Naadu during the time when Thevaram Hymns were sung by the Nayanmars.
Districtwise location of these temples
| Tiruppur District | Tiruppukkoliyur (Avinasi), Tirumuruganpoondi |
| Erode District | Tirunanaa (Bhavani), Tirupaandikkodumudi |
| Namakkal District | Tiruchengode |
| Karur District | Venjamaakudal, Karuvoor (Karur) |
Map of Kongu Naadu Temples
Pancha Bootha Sthalangal
The Pancha Bhootha Sthalangal are five sacred temples of Shiva, each representing one of the five fundamental elements of nature — Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space. These elements form the very basis of creation. These temples are located at:
- 1. Tiruvannamalai – Fire
- 2. Kancheepuram – Land
- 5. Chidambaram – Sky
- 3. Tiruvanaikaval – Water
- 4. Sri Kalahasti – Air
Out of the above, Sri Kalahasti is in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
Pancha Sabha Sthalangal
The temples where Lord Shiva is believed to have performed the Cosmic Dance are referred to as Pancha Sabhai Sthalangal.
- 1. Chidambaram – Porsabai
- 2. Madurai – Vellisabai
- 3. Tiruvalangadu – Rathinasabai
- 4. Tirunelveli – Thamirasabai
- 5. Kuttralam – Chithirasabai