Sri Jalanatheeswarar Temple- Thakkolam
This Jalanatheeswarar temple is situated in the village of Thakkolam in Ranipet district. This temple is one of the 276 thevara humins sthalam dedicated to god shiva. This is the 12th of the Siva Sthalas in Thondai Vala Naadu.Lord Dakshinamurthy appears ina unique posture. Seated, his head slightly tilted, his left leg raised and placed on a platform, the south facing god removes afflictions and fulfills
wishes. Original Temple construction was started in 876 AD by the Pallava King Aparajitha Varman. The 3 Tiered Rajagopuram was built in the year 1543 AD by Vijayanagara King Veera Prathaba Sadasiva Maharayar.
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