Soaring at a height of 192 feet and spread over 25 acres of land, Sri Ekambareswarar Temple is the largest temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in this temple town.
Here, Siva is worshipped in the form of Earth Linga (made out of river sand). The 11-storeyed gopuram, which is the tallest of its kind in India, is adorned with intricately carved sculptures.
It is believed to be constructed around 600 CE. It was in the 9th century, that the Chola dynasty built the present structure and was later expanded by the Vijayanagar kings.
The four branches of this temple represent the four Vedas. Each branch yields mango fruit with a different taste and the leaves too have a unique form.