Sri Jambukeshwarar Temple<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nSri Akilandeshwari sametha Jambukeshwarar temple is located in a place called Thiruvanaikkaval<\/strong> in Trichy. Thiruvanaikkoil Temple is one of the Panchabhoota<\/strong> Sthalams and it represents \u2018Water<\/strong>\u2019 (Neer). Hence the Lingam here is called Appu Lingam<\/strong>. It is believed that a stream of water is emerging from beneath the Lingam and we can usually witness the same by seeing the soaking wet clothes draped over the Lingam.<\/p>\n![\"parvathi\"](\"https:\/\/gosthala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/parvathi.jpg\")
<\/a>The sthala Purana says that once a sage named Jambu<\/strong> came to this place and did tapas (Penance). Lord granted his darshan and gave Naaval (blackberry) fruit as Prasadam. While consuming the fruit, he swallowed the seeds as well, since he thought that spitting the seeds would be a sin. After reaching the stomach, the seed grew into a tree and it pierced through his head. This gave salvation to the sage. Since the Lord blessed the salvation for the Sage Jambu, the Lingam is called Jambukeswarar<\/strong>.<\/p>\nAccording to another sthala Purana, Devi Parvathi was once born as a human as directed by Lord Shiva. She performed tapas in the forest called Jambu forest that is located in Thiruvanaikoil. She made a Lingam out of water from the Kaveri river and she kept it under Naaval (Blackberry) tree. Being impressed by her prayers, Lord appeared and gave darshan to Devi and taught Her Siva Gnana. Devi Akhilandeswari took His Upadesa<\/strong> (lessons) by facing the East and the Lord stood facing the West. So this temple is also known as Upadesha Sthalam<\/strong>. As the Devi acted like a student and Lord Jambukeshwarar was like a Guru (teacher), there is no Thiru Kalyanam (marriage) conducted in this temple. Also, unlike the other Shiva temples, there exists no Palli Arai in this temple.<\/p>\nAnother interesting fact about the temple is that in early days, the Goddess was in furious form. Normally a Srichakra<\/strong> will be installed at the feet of the Goddess to pacify her. But Sri Adi Shankarar<\/strong> prepared two earrings that had the Power of SriChakra and he wore them to Devi Akilandeshwari. After that, Devi became merciful and serene.<\/p>\n![\"jambu](\"https:\/\/gosthala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/jambu-new-1.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nIt was believed that Devi Akilandeshwari worships the Lord during midday. So even today, the temple priest dresses up himself like a female by wearing saree and the crown and then does pooja and abishekam to the Lord Jambukeshwara and the Holy cow.Then he returns back to the Goddess\u2019s shrine. At this time, the devotees worship the priest as he is considered as the Goddess herself.<\/p>\n
The devotees who are looking for a job or a job change can perform special pooja at this temple to Lord Jambukeshwarar. People who also have some doshams related to their career also can perform the pooja and they can see that things are really turning out well. Once their wish is fulfilled, devotees visit the temple again and offer saree and give donations to the temple as a symbol of thanksgiving.<\/p>\n
Sri Adi Kumbeswarar Temple<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nMangalambika Sametha Adi Kumbeshwarar temple is another important temple for worshipping for Career prospects. The temple is located in Kumbakonam<\/strong> and it is considered as one of the Paadal Petra Sthalam<\/strong>.<\/p>\n![\"Kumbesh](\"https:\/\/gosthala.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Kumbesh-2.jpg\")
<\/a>The sthala Purana says that, during pralaya Kaala, Lord Brahma approached Lord Shiva to ask him how to protect the Amritha – \u2018the Creation material\u2019. Lord Shiva suggested him to have everything in a sacred Pot and made it float in the flood. Once the pot stopped floating, Lord Shiva took the guise of a hunter and pierced the pot with his arrow. The contents of the pot like the Mango leaf, Grass, Vilva Leaf, coconut and the sacred thread (Poonal) started to fall in different places due to the wind. All those turned into shiva Lingams in different places and they became Shiva temples later. The nectar or the Amritha settled in the Mahamaham<\/strong> Tank and Potramarai<\/strong> Tank. Then Lord Shiva made a Shiva Lingam<\/strong> out of the broken pieces of the Pot<\/strong> and entered into it. Hence the name Adi Kumbeshwarar<\/strong> \u00a0(Adi – First and Foremost, Kumba \u2013 Pot, Eshwarar \u2013 Lord Shiva). Also, the Shiva Lingam in this temple is slightly tilted<\/strong> towards the left at the top and so this placed is called Kumbakonam (Kumba \u2013 Pot, Konam \u2013 tilted\/Bent).<\/p>\nThe main goddess here is Devi Mangalambikai<\/strong> and the temple is considered as one of the 64 Shakthi Peeta<\/strong> Sthalas. It is believed that Lord Shiva gave half of His Body to Goddess Parvathi and he also parted\u00a0 36 crores of His Mantra Shakti-power with Her. It is said that Mother Parvathi already has her 36 crores of Mantra Shakti and this power from the Lord adds up Her power to 72 crores and so she is praised as Mantra Peeteshwari<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
According to another sthala Purana, Devi Parvathi was once born as a human as directed by Lord Shiva. She performed tapas in the forest called Jambu forest that is located in Thiruvanaikoil. She made a Lingam out of water from the Kaveri river and she kept it under Naaval (Blackberry) tree. Being impressed by her prayers, Lord appeared and gave darshan to Devi and taught Her Siva Gnana. Devi Akhilandeswari took His Upadesa<\/strong> (lessons) by facing the East and the Lord stood facing the West. So this temple is also known as Upadesha Sthalam<\/strong>. As the Devi acted like a student and Lord Jambukeshwarar was like a Guru (teacher), there is no Thiru Kalyanam (marriage) conducted in this temple. Also, unlike the other Shiva temples, there exists no Palli Arai in this temple.<\/p>\n Another interesting fact about the temple is that in early days, the Goddess was in furious form. Normally a Srichakra<\/strong> will be installed at the feet of the Goddess to pacify her. But Sri Adi Shankarar<\/strong> prepared two earrings that had the Power of SriChakra and he wore them to Devi Akilandeshwari. After that, Devi became merciful and serene.<\/p>\n It was believed that Devi Akilandeshwari worships the Lord during midday. So even today, the temple priest dresses up himself like a female by wearing saree and the crown and then does pooja and abishekam to the Lord Jambukeshwara and the Holy cow.Then he returns back to the Goddess\u2019s shrine. At this time, the devotees worship the priest as he is considered as the Goddess herself.<\/p>\n The devotees who are looking for a job or a job change can perform special pooja at this temple to Lord Jambukeshwarar. People who also have some doshams related to their career also can perform the pooja and they can see that things are really turning out well. Once their wish is fulfilled, devotees visit the temple again and offer saree and give donations to the temple as a symbol of thanksgiving.<\/p>\n Mangalambika Sametha Adi Kumbeshwarar temple is another important temple for worshipping for Career prospects. The temple is located in Kumbakonam<\/strong> and it is considered as one of the Paadal Petra Sthalam<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The main goddess here is Devi Mangalambikai<\/strong> and the temple is considered as one of the 64 Shakthi Peeta<\/strong> Sthalas. It is believed that Lord Shiva gave half of His Body to Goddess Parvathi and he also parted\u00a0 36 crores of His Mantra Shakti-power with Her. It is said that Mother Parvathi already has her 36 crores of Mantra Shakti and this power from the Lord adds up Her power to 72 crores and so she is praised as Mantra Peeteshwari<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/a>The sthala Purana says that once a sage named Jambu<\/strong> came to this place and did tapas (Penance). Lord granted his darshan and gave Naaval (blackberry) fruit as Prasadam. While consuming the fruit, he swallowed the seeds as well, since he thought that spitting the seeds would be a sin. After reaching the stomach, the seed grew into a tree and it pierced through his head. This gave salvation to the sage. Since the Lord blessed the salvation for the Sage Jambu, the Lingam is called Jambukeswarar<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nSri Adi Kumbeswarar Temple<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
<\/a>The sthala Purana says that, during pralaya Kaala, Lord Brahma approached Lord Shiva to ask him how to protect the Amritha – \u2018the Creation material\u2019. Lord Shiva suggested him to have everything in a sacred Pot and made it float in the flood. Once the pot stopped floating, Lord Shiva took the guise of a hunter and pierced the pot with his arrow. The contents of the pot like the Mango leaf, Grass, Vilva Leaf, coconut and the sacred thread (Poonal) started to fall in different places due to the wind. All those turned into shiva Lingams in different places and they became Shiva temples later. The nectar or the Amritha settled in the Mahamaham<\/strong> Tank and Potramarai<\/strong> Tank. Then Lord Shiva made a Shiva Lingam<\/strong> out of the broken pieces of the Pot<\/strong> and entered into it. Hence the name Adi Kumbeshwarar<\/strong> \u00a0(Adi – First and Foremost, Kumba \u2013 Pot, Eshwarar \u2013 Lord Shiva). Also, the Shiva Lingam in this temple is slightly tilted<\/strong> towards the left at the top and so this placed is called Kumbakonam (Kumba \u2013 Pot, Konam \u2013 tilted\/Bent).<\/p>\n