Temples associated with the seven Tantric chakras
Aathara Stalam indicates the places which are considered to be divine impersonations of Tantric chakras, associated with human anatomy. The Annamalaiyar temple is called the Manipooraga stalam,[1] associated with "Manipooraga", the human anatomical cause for spiritual ignorance, thirst, jealousy, treachery, shame, fear, disgust, delusion, foolishness and sadness.[2] Five temples are located in Tamil Nadu, and one at Varanasi.
Tantric Chakra | Description | Temple | Location | Symbol |
Anthagam (Sanskrit: आज्ञा, ājñā [aːɟɲaː]) |
Brain directly behind eyebrow | Natarajar Temple | Chidambaram | |
Visuthi (Sanskrit: विशुद्ध, Viśuddha) |
Neck region near spine | Sri Kalahastheeswara Swami Temple | Kalahasthi | |
Anahata (Sanskrit: अनाहत, Anāhata) |
Central channel behind spine | Kashi Vishwanath Temple | Varanasi | |
Manipooragam (Sanskrit: मणिपूर, Maṇipūra) |
Spine directly behind the navel | Arunachaleshwarar Temple | Thiruvannamalai | |
Swathistanam (Sanskrit: स्वाधिष्ठान, Svādhiṣṭhāna) |
One's own abode | Thiruvanaikaval | Trichy | |
Moolatharam (Sanskrit: मूलाधार, Mūlādhāra) |
Basal end of the spinal column | Thyagaraja Swamy Temple | Tiruvarur |