108 Shiva Lingas Temple at Papanasam Kumbakonam in Kumbakonam (India)
Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu (India)This temple is located at Papanasam, near Kumbakonam, South India. Papanasam literally means "Destroying of Sins". According to legends, this temple was build by Lord Rama and the 108 Shiva lingas were installed by him. Even though Ravana was a demon, he was a great Shiva Bhakta. By killing him, Lord Rama had got Dosha. To ward of this Dosha, he installed the 108 lingas.
It is believed that worshipping Lord Shiva in this temple would remove all sins. There is a seperate huge Linga called Hanumantha Linga which is believed to have been installed by Lord Hanuman.It is a wonderful sight to see all the 108 lingas arranged equally in three rows. This temple is a must see for all those who visit Kumbakonam.
video courtesy: Tamil Kovil Dharisanam youtube channel
...This is the temple built by Lord Rama and who installed 108 Shiva Lingas equally in three rows and is a wonderful sight to see. Rama did so to get rid of the dosha by killing the Ravana who was the great devotee of Lord Shiva, and is located at Papanasam, near Kumbakonam, South India. Papanasam literally means "Destroying of Sins". There is a seperate huge Linga called Hanumantha Linga which is believed to have been installed by Lord Hanuman.
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