Saakshi Nayakeswarar Temple is located at Avalivanallur near
Kumbakonam. The temple is dedicated to
Lord Shiva. The temple
teertham is Chandra Pushkarini. Saints
Sambandar and Appar are said to have glorified this temple through their pathigams. Thai Amavasai is celebrated in a grand manner. Yearly celebrations are conducted during Navaratri and
Skanda Shashti.