Aakkoor (அக்குர் / ஷன்க அரன்யம் or டன்டொன்ரிMஅடம் or டொல்கொயில்)

Aakkoor (அக்குர் / ஷன்க அரன்யம் or டன்டொன்ரிMஅடம் or டொல்கொயில்)
Traditionally known as Shanka Aranyam. Also known as Taantonrimaadam, Tolkoyil

Primary Deity: Swayambu Natha (ஸ்வயம்பு னத, டன்டொன்ரிஸ)
also known as Taantonreesa Consorts: Katkora Netri (கட்கொர னெட்ரி)

Travel base, Address references
Located at: Aakkoor
Near: Mayiladuturai
Travelbase: Mayiladuturai, Tamil Nadu, India

– near Tarangambadi
– on the rail road between Mayiladuturai and Tarangambadi

Legends and Notes
– Legend has it that this temple is that which appeared on a self made hill

– Legend has it that Shiva appeared in the guise of the 1000th guest (Aayirattil Oruvar), in a feast offered by a devout Chola monarch; an image of this manifestation, is seen in this temple

Other Information
Significance:
This temple is considered to be Siva Sthalam