Thalikkulanathar Temple, Thanjavur

Thalikkulanathar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located at Thanjavur in Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India.[1][2][3]
Vaippu Sthalam
It is one of the shrines of the Vaippu Sthalams sung by Tamil Saivite Nayanar Appar. As this temple is in Thanjavur and had a tank this temple is known as Thanjai Thalikkulam.[2]
Presiding deity
The presiding deity in the garbhagriha, represented by the lingam, is known as Thalikkulanathar.[2] He is also known as Rudrakodeeswarar.[1]
Specialities
In the Tevaram of Appar (6-51-6) there is reference about this temple. In Thiruveezhimizhalai, this temple has been referred.[3]
Structure

The temple is found in the middle of the tank. The shrine of the deity could be seen from the bank of the tank. Earlier there was no
Location
The temple is located in the main road in Thanjavur
References
- ^ a b பு.மா.ஜெயசெந்தில்நாதன், தேவார வைப்புத்தலங்கள், வர்த்தமானன் பதிப்பகம், சென்னை, 2009
- ^ a b c d மூவர் தேவார வைப்புத் தலங்கள், Muvar Thevara Vaippu Thalangal, தஞ்சைத்தளிக்குளம் (Thanjai Thalikulam), 6-51-8
- ^ a b c தேவார வைப்புத் தலங்கள், தஞ்சை தளிக்குளம், 6-51-8
- ^ சிவகங்கை பூங்கா குளக்கோயிலில் குடமுழுக்கு, தினமணி, 11 நவம்பர் 2019
Photogallery
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Entrance to Sivaganga Park
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Entrance to ferry
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Steps from ferry
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The path around the temple
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Shrine of presiding deity
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The connecting link to temple
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Full view of the temple