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Monday, February 15, 2016

Annamalaiyar Temple – Indra Lingam

Annamalaiyar Temple – Indra Lingam
Indra Lingam is the first of the eight lingams (Ashta Lingams) which one encounters during Girivalam in Thiruvannamalai. This is the first lingam while the hill circumambulation, worshipping this lingam yields healthy and wealthy life.

The Indra Lingam has east as its direction. It is associated with the celestial Lord Indra. This Lingam is situated on Car Street close to the eastern tower of Arunachaleswarar Temple. 

The Indra Lingam is dominated by the Navagrahas, Lord Surya and Lord Shukra (Venus). Devotees are blessed with long life and with prosperity, on worshipping Indra lingam. 

Location
Indra Lingam is located towards the east of the Annamalai Mountain on Car Street. Arunachaleswarar Temple’s eastern tower is one of the major landmarks near it. Indra Lingam is located on temple Car Street about 280-350 meters from the Arulmigu Arunachaleswarar Temple depending upon the route taken.

Creation
This lingam was created by Indra who is worshipped as the ruler of Heaven as per Hindu Mythology. Indra’s companion is Indrani, and he travels on Iravatham, the white elephant with four tusks. Indra with his weapon Vajra puts end to ignorance and confers divine knowledge to the devotees.

Navagraha
Indra Lingam’s dominant Navagrahas (dominant planetary body) are Sun (Surya) and Venus (Shukra). The moon Signs of this Lingam are Tula (Libra) and Vrishaba (Taurus).

Speciality
It is believed that worshipping at this temple provides worshippers with long life and great wealth.

Geographic Position
Indra Lingam in Thiruvannamalai is located at 12°13'46.6"N 79°04'13.7"E or 12.229602, 79.070472.