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Historians say
The WATER element of the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams — the APPU STHALAM. Shiva as Jambukeswarar, Parvati as AKILANDESWARI. A copper-plated lingam over an underground stream. Founded roughly 1,800 years ago by the Early Chola king Kocengannan. The fourth precinct holds a hall of 796 PILLARS. One of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams.