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Kalyana Pasupadeeswarar Temple

This temple is the 265th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and the 7th Sthalam in Kongu Nadu, situated on the banks of the river Amaravathi. In Thevaram hymns, the place was referred to as Karuvur Aanilai and Tiruvanilai, with Lord Shiva worshiped as Tiruvanilai Mahadevar. Many scholars also identify the place as Thirukaruvur Aanilai, which is now known as Karur. Saint Thirugnanasambandar has composed hymns in praise of Lord Shiva... Learn More

Karur, Tamil Nadu

Opening Hours The temple is open from 6.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and from 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.

Ardhanareeswarar Temple

The Sri Ardhanareeswarar Temple, located in Tiruchengode, holds the distinction of being the 262nd Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and the 4th Shiva Sthalam in Kongu Nadu. In ancient times, during the 6th to 7th centuries, the place was referred to as Thirukodimada Chengundrur (கொடிமாடச் செங்குன்றூர்). Today, it is known as Tiruchengode.

namakkal, Tamil Nadu

Opening Hours 06.00 AM to 06.00 PM

Avinashiappar Temple

Avinashiappar Temple, located in Avinashi, is the 259th Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam mentioned in the Thevara hymns. It is the first Shiva temple in Kongu Nadu and was referred to as Thiruppukoliyur in ancient texts. Sundarar, one of the Saivite saints, composed hymns praising Lord Shiva of this temple. The temple is renowned for its historical and religious significance in the region and is an important pilgrimage site for devotees... Learn More

Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu

Opening Hours 05.00 AM to 01.00 PM and 04.00 PM to 08.00 PM.

Ramanathar Temple

The Hindu temple dedicated to the god Shiva, located on Rameswaram Island in Tamil Nadu, India, is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga temples. It is a significant pilgrimage site and part of the 274 Paadal Petra Sthalams, where the three revered Nayanmars Appar, Sundarar, and Tirugnana Sambandar have sung hymns in praise of the temple. The temple underwent significant expansion in the 12th century by the Pandya Dynasty. Its principal... Learn More

Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu

Opening Hours From 5 A.M to 9 P.M(except between 1 P.M and 3 P.M).

Thiruvapudaiyar Temple

The temple, known as Arulmiku Sukanda Kundalambikai Sametha Thiruvapudayar Temple, holds significance as the second place in Pandyan country where the Devar song was received. The Thiruvapudayar temple is located in Sellur, north of the Madurai Srimeenatshi Amman Temple, near the banks of the Vaigai River. The temple offers blessings and fulfillments to devotees seeking his grace.

Madurai, Tamil Nadu

Opening Hours The temple will be kept open between 06.00 hrs to 11.00 hrs and 17.00 hrs to 20.00 hrs.

Nellaiappar Temple

The Kanthimathi Nellaiappar Temple, known as Nellaiappar Temple and Kasi Viswanathar Temple, is one of the famous temples located on the banks of Thamirabarani River, Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu. The temple's name is derived from the words 'Nellai,' which means 'paddy fields' in Tamil, and 'Appar,' which means Shiva, and it refers to the temple's location in an area surrounded by paddy fields.

Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu

Opening Hours Open from 5.30 am to 12.30 pm and from 4 pm to 9 pm.

Swarnakaaleeswarar Temple

This temple is the 254th Thevaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and the 10th Sthalam in Pandya Naadu. The place was historically known as Kanapereyil (கானபேரெயில்) from the Sangam period and continued to be referred to by this name until the 15th century. According to inscriptions, the name of the place changed to Kalayarkoil starting from the 16th century. An Arab traveler, Thimiski, in his writings from 1325 CE, referred to... Learn More

sivaganga, Tamil Nadu

Opening Hours Open from 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m..

Thiruketheeswarar Temple

Ketheeswaram Temple, located in Mannar, Sri Lanka, is one of the ancient Pancha Ishwarams dedicated to Lord Shiva. Overlooking the historic Tamil port towns of Manthai and Kudiramalai, the temple is a significant site for Shaivite worshippers. Despite periods of ruin, it has been restored and expanded by various royals and devotees, symbolizing the resilience of Tamil Shaivism and its deep cultural roots.

Mannar, Sri Lanka

Opening Hours From 5:30 AM to 12:00 PM in the morning and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the evening.

Parvatheeswarar Temple

This temple is the 167th Thevara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and the 50th Sthalam on the southern side of the Kaveri River in Chozha Nadu. Historically, it was known as Thiruthelicheri during the 6th to 7th centuries and is now locally referred to as Kaarai Kil Pathu, situated on the northern side of Karaikal, near the bus stand. According to Periyapuranam, written by Sekkizhar, the revered poet-saint Thirugnanasambandar visited this temple... Learn More

Puducherry, Tamil Nadu

Opening Hours Opens 6.00 am to 6.00 pm

Vedapureeswarar Temple

The Vedapureeswarar Temple is a revered site located on the northern banks of the Cheyyar River in the Tiruvannamalai District of Tamil Nadu, near Kanchipuram. The town, now known as Cheyyar, was formerly called Thiruvothur.

Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu

Opening Hours Open from 5.30 am to 12 noon and from 3.30 pm to 8.30 pm.