A descriptive guide to exploring the Most Famous Temples in Around Mayiladuthurai with tips about things to do and places to see.
Temple in India is of great importance. As India is a place of diverse culture and tradition, every state in India has different traditions, rituals, the belief in God and the different ways of worshiping them. Temples in India has its cultural importance, but other than that, It also depicts our rich history through its archaeology and inscriptions on the wall. If you are the one who loves to know about history, want to connect yourself spiritually then there is no other place better than Temples.
South India is an abode of many ancient, towering Dravidian masterpieces to Vijayanagar style of architecture, grand, and breathtaking magnificent monuments, and stone carvings on the elaborate pillars of temples. With its stunning architectural style, to various life-sized shrines, and carved gopurams with bright colored sculptures on them, Temples in South India are beautiful in their own way and you must visit here once in a lifetime!
One such town is Mayiladuthurai which is in Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu which is 281 km from the cultural capital of India “Chennai” and famous for the temples here dedicated to the Lord Shiva.
Most Famous Temples in Around Mayiladuthurai
If you are a devotee of Lord Shiva, then you should visit here. Some famous temples here are:-
Sri Mayuranathaswami temple
Called as the ” Big temple” of the town, This temple has a very interesting history. It is believed that Goddess Parvathi prays here and Mylapore for overcoming the curse of being a peahen given by Lord Shiva for her mistake. Goddess Parvathi as Mayuranthar worshipped Lord Shiva here in the form of a peahen. Built during the time of Medieval Cholas and has a Shiva linga which is a self-manifested deity.
Address: Mayuranathar Colony, Maayavaram, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu 609001
How To Reach: Located on the Chidambaram- Thanjavur highway, It is 2 km for the local bus stand and 3 km from Mayiladuthurai Railway station, whereas the nearest airport is Trichy.
Timings: 5.30 am to 12:00 pm and 4.30 pm to 8.30 pm.
Best Time To Visit: October -December
Top Attractions: Festivals during October- December
Sri Vadhanyeshwarar temple
Commonly known as Vallar Kovil, and located on the northern bank of Cauvery, this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Cauvery has beautiful, panoramic views that draw the attention of the tourists. This temple also has an interesting history of Nandi and Lord Shiva.
Address: Sannathi street, Road, Thiruvalangadu, Tamil Nadu 631210
How To Reach: Can be reached by regular buses from Kumbakonam. The nearest railway station is Mayiladuthurai Railway station(35 km), whereas the nearest airport is Trichy.
Timings: 7 am to 12 pm and 4 pm to 9 pm
Best Time To Visit: October- December.
Top Attractions: Five sabhas of Shiva
Sri Punukeeswarar temple
This temple is located in Koorainadu and gets its name from Pannakku Siddhar who got moksha here. Dedicated to Lord Shiva and his consort Santha Nayaki. A special saree known as “koorai saree” (koorai means clothe) by the brides in the marriages and these sarees are only woven in koorainadu which are sarees of length nine yards without a joint.
Address: Pasupathi Street, Koranad, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu 609001
How To Reach: It is a 5 mins drive from the car(1.6 km) from the Mayiladuthurai railway station.
Timings: 7 am to 12 pm and 4 pm to 8 pm
Best Time To Visit: Throughout the year
Sri Kasi Vishwanatha Swamy temple
“Kashi of the South” on the banks of the river Cauvery, which can also be visited if someone can’t go Kasi in Varanasi. It is believed to hold the same power and holiness as the temple in Varanasi and it is dedicated to Lord Shiva. People from all over the nation visit at least once to Kashi in their lifetime.
Address: Sri Kasi Viswanadha Swamy Temple, Maha Tank Northern Bank, Kumbakonam (Po.), Thanjavur (Dt). PIN – 612 001
How To Reach: This temple is located in the north bank of Maha Magam Tank. This is 1 KM away from Kumbakonam bus stand. The nearest railway station is Mayiladuthurai Railway station(35 km), whereas the nearest airport is Trichy.
Timings: 7 am to 12 pm and 4 pm to 8 pm
Best Time To Visit: February to March
Top Attractions: Shiva linga installed under the Neem tree.
Sri Parimala Ranganatha Swamy temple
Located on the banks of river Cauvery, this temple is one of the 108 Vaishnava Thirpatis. Dedicated to Sri Parimala Ranganathaswami, who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, in a 12-foot idol made of green stone. It is also a part of a religious pilgrimage circuit called Pancha Ranga Kshetram which means, the five temples of Vishnu.
Address: Aduthurai – kutthalam main road, thiruindalur, mayiladuthurai-609001
How To Reach: The temple is situated just 2 km from the Mayavaram bus stand and is easily accessible through autos. Mayavaram is well connected by rail and road with important cities.
Timings: 6.30 am to 11.30 am and 5 pm to 8.30 pm.
Best Time To Visit: Throughout the year
Top Attractions: Festivals here( Ekadashi festival)
Sri Kalyanasundareswarar Swamy Temple
Spread over an area of 3.5 acres, this temple is where Lord Shiva nad Goddess Parvati had their wedding and thus believed to be visited by the devotee for their good marriage match. This temple is old and very beautiful and should be visited once.
Address: Thirumannancheri, Tamil Nadu 609801
How To Reach: Either from Kumbakonam station (1 hour) or from Mayiladuthurai station (25 mins) by cab.
Timings:6 am to 11 pm and 4 am to 8.30 pm
Best Time To Visit: January to March
Brahmapureeswarar Temple
One of the important temple for Lord Brahma, and believed to change the destiny for good whoever visit here, depending on their capabilities. It is the 54th sacred place in the southern banks of Cauvery. There is the self-manifested deity of Lord Brahmapureeeswarar and three inscriptions that belongs to the period of the Chola dynasty.
Address: Thirupattur, Tamil Nadu 621105
How To Reach: the Nearest railway station is at Trichy (36 km), and Srirangam (27 km). The nearest airport is Trichy(37 km). BY road, It is located on Chennai- Trichy highway where we can take a cab or a car.
Timings: 6 am to 11 pm and 4 am to 8.30 pm
Best Time To Visit: Throughout the year
Top Attractions: 12 Shiva Lingams of Sri Brahmapureeswarar at the temple complex.
Sri Abhirami Amirthakadeswarar Temple
Stretches along the vast area of 11 acres, with five courtyards, this temple is believed to give longevity to the devotees and is one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, here Lord Shiva is worshiped as a Kalantaka (Destroyer of Death) and built in the 11th century dated back to the Chola dynasty.
Address: Sannathi St, Thirukadaiyur, Tamil Nadu 609311
How To Reach: Thirukadaiyur is situated in Mayavaram in Tamil Nadu at 250 km from Chennai and can be reached by car or taxi. The nearest airport is Tiruchirapalli, 148 Kms from Thirukadaiyur. Well-connected to rail also.
Timings: 6 am to 11 pm and 4 am to 8.30 pm
Best Time To Visit: January to March
Top Attractions: Shrine of Goddess Abhirami, CEremonies of Birthdays and Re-marriages.
Sri Ayyarappar temple
Built by Chola King Rajendra, this temple is one of the oldest temples which has great importance for archaeology. The inscriptions on the temple walls depict the Chola dynasty and Kulothunga period. This temple is dedicated to Dharmasamvardhani which means the upholder of Dharma.
Address: SH 22, Thiruvaiyaru, Tamil Nadu 613204
How To Reach: The Thanjavur New Bus Stand to the Aiyarappar Temple is 18 km. Thanjavur Railway Station to Aiyarappar Temple is 14 km.
Timings: 6 am to 11.00 am and 4 pm to 8.30 pm
Best Time To Visit: February to March
Top Attractions: If you call Aiyarappar here loudly then it will echo five-time here in the temple.
Sri Veeratteswarar Temple
Located at the southern bank of Pennai rive, this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. IT is one of the eight Veeratta sthalas, and the place where Lord Shiva destroyed demon Andhakasura and It is the second with the historical importance. The inscriptions on the temple walls are done in the period of Cholas and Vijayanagar kingdoms.
Address: Sri Veeratteswarar Temple, Kurukkai, Needur Post, Mayiladuthurai Taluk, Nagapattinam District, Tamil Nadu – 609203.
How To Reach: Thiru Kurukkai is located at a distance of about 12 km from Mayiladuthurai.
Timings: 05.00 AM to 11.00 Noon and from 5.00 PM to 08.00 PM.
Best Time To Visit: Throughout the year
These all temples, listed are of great importance, with beautiful inscriptions and well connected to the city. I hope you all will have a great time here with your family!
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