The Yama Lingam has South as its direction. It is associated with Yama the God of death. It is situated beside the cremation grounds on Chengam road. The dominant Navagraha of this Lingam is, Mangala (Mars). Yama is portrayed sitting on his mount, a powerful black buffalo named Mahishan and with two monstrous dogs by his side. He is supposed to carry a huge lasso with which he drags each being at the time of death to face heaven or hell according to the being’s karma. Devotees get rid of their financial constraints on worshipping the Yama lingam. This Lingam is also conducive for longevity of life span
Bharathi S
Good place to visit and all should go the girivalam atleast one time. Can see the types of Shiva Lingas.
Umakant Mishra
A small shiva temple on Girivalam Road. There are more than 100 temples on girivalam road. This is one of the important temples on girivalam.
Phani sarva277 days ago
It is the third linga of all the 8 lingas which we will come across while doing the girivalam. By worshipping Yama linga we get longevity of life span.
Renganathan P1 year ago
Third lingam in the 8 series. EMAA ( GOD FOR DEATH) worshipped SIVA here and hence the name EMA LINGAM.
Amit ranjan1 year ago
Small temple with engrossing shivlinga in Tiruvannamalai. next to main road. Easily accessible n quick to visit.
Devi Ch2 years ago
The dominant Navagraha of this Lingam is, Mangala (Mars). Yama is portrayed sitting on his mount, a powerful black buffalo named Mahishan with two monstrous dogs by his side. Devotees get rid of their financial constraints worshipping the Yama Lingam. Worshipping at this Lingam is also conducive for addressing karmic constraints and ensuring longevity of life span.
Prashant Kumar2 years ago
Yama Lingam temple on the Girivalam road. Ample space to sit and meditate.
