Shiva temples are Hindu temples with shrines of Shiva, one of Hinduism's principal deities. It is estimated that there are over 260 Shiva temples in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Pancha Bhuta Sthalam

The Pancha Bhuta Sthalam are temples which embody the manifestation of the five elements: land, water, air, sky, and fire.

Pancha Sabhai

Pancha Sabhai are the five temples where Shiva is believed to have performed the Cosmic Dance.

Paadal Petra Sthalam

The Paadal Petra Sthalam temples are revered in the Tamil Tevaram, which includes the works of the seventh- to ninth-century Nalvar poets Thirunavukarasar, Sambandar and Sundarar.

Chennai and Tiruvallur

Coimbatore

Kancheepuram

Panrutti

Tindivanam

Thirukkoviloor

Ulundurpettai

Chidambaram

Kattumannarkoil

Sirkazhi

Kumbakonam

Papanasam

Karaikal

Mannargudi

Thiruthuraipoondi

Nagapattinam

Namakkal

Thanjavur

Tiruchirappalli

Madurai

Dindigul

The Lord Malligarjuna Swamy Temple is in Kondarangi Keeranur, Dindigul district.

Tirunelveli

Tiruvannamalai

Rameswaram

Nava Kailasam temples

These nine Shiva temples are on the Thamirabarani River near Tirunelveli: