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110.Amritaghateswarar-Abirami Temple
                 

History of the temple

 

Shiva's victory as Kalantaka (Conquerer over Time and Death) over the god of death Yama, to proper his devotee Markendeya from death.

Amirthagateswarar Abhirami Temple (also called Abhirami temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva in his manifestation as "Destroyer of Death" and his wife Parvati as Abhirami. It is located in Thirukkadaiyur (Thirukadavur), 21 km East of Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu in India. This temple is associated with the legend of Shiva saving his young devotee, Markendeya from death, and the tale of a saint, Abirami Pattar a devotee of the presiding goddess.

The presiding deity is revered in the 7th century Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Tevaram, written by Tamil saint poets known as the nayanars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam.The temple complex covers 10 acres and has two gateway towers known as gopurams. The tallest is the eastern tower, with 11 stories and a height of 46 me

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tres (151 ft).

The temple has numerous shrines, with those of Amirthaghateswarar and Abhirami being the most prominent. The temple has six daily rituals at various times from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., and twelve yearly festivals on its calendar. The present masonry structure was built during the Chola dynasty in the 9th century, while later expansions are attributed to Thanjavur Nayaks. The temple is maintained and administered by the Dharmapuram Aadhenam.

As per Hindu legend, Shiva is believed to have destroyed eight different demons and the eight Ashta Veeratanam temples are built signifying each of his victories. The temple is counted one of the eight where Shiva is believed to have appeared as Kalasamharamurthy to save Markandeya from the death clutches of Yama. Based on the legend of Markandeya, it is believed that worshiping at this temple will give longevity to couples who have reached age sixty or eighty-one and such worship is common in the temple.

Brahmapureeswarar Temple at Thirukadaiyur Mayanam or Brahmapureeswarar Temple Thirumeiganam, Pillaiperumalnallur, another famous Padal Petra Shiva Sthalam is located nearby, easterly.

 

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Darshan Timings:

The following are the Thirukadaiyur temple darshan timings.

Timings Darshan
6:00 am Temple Opening Hours
6:00 am to 1:00 pm Darshan
1:00 pm Temple closing Hours
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Temple remains closed
4:00 pm Temple reopening Hours
4:00 pm to 9:00 pm Darshan
9:00 pm Temple closing Hours

Pooja Timings:

The following are the Thirukadaiyur temple Pooja timings.

  • 05:30 AM –  Ushakalam
  • 08:00 AM – Kalasanthi
  • 10:00 AM – Uchikalam
  • 06:00 PM –  Sayarakshai
  • 08:00 PM –  Irandam Kalam
  • 10:00 PM –  Ardha Jamam
CONTACT

 

Address : Sannathi St, Thirukadaiyur, Tamil Nadu 609311

Phone : 04364 287 429