Annappanpettai Sundareswarar Temple

🛕 Lord Shiva | 📍 Annappanpettai, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu

Temple Tags: Ancient Temple Famous Temple South India Temple

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⏰ Darshan

Morning: 08:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Evening: 05:00 PM – 07:30 PM

📅 Best Time to Visit

October to March; Maha Shivaratri, Masi Magam, Navaratri and Annabhishekam are also important occasions.

📸 Photography

Not Allowed

🔱 Temple Significance

Annappanpettai Sundareswarar Temple is an ancient Shiva temple at Annappanpettai, historically known as Thirukkalikkamur. Lord Shiva is worshipped as Sundareswarar, with Goddess Azhagammai / Sundarambal. The temple is one of the Paadal Petra Sthalams and was praised by Tirugnanasambandar. Sage Parasara is traditionally believed to have worshipped Lord Shiva here.

🏛 Temple History

The ancient name of the place was Kalikamur or Thirukkalikkamur. The temple is traditionally associated with Sage Parasara and the worship of Lord Sundareswarar. Tirugnanasambandar visited and praised the deity in his Tevaram hymns. The temple has a sacred Vilva tree and Chandra Theertham.

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Daily Poojas

Regular temple worship schedule

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No daily poojas available.

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Special Rituals

Sacred offerings and temple rituals

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No special rituals available currently.

🎉 Temple Festivals

No festivals available.

🔔 Darshan Timings & Rules

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Dress Code

Modest and traditional clothing is recommended.

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Photography

Not allowed

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Prasad

Not available

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Prasad Details

Temple prasadam is available according to temple practice.

🧭 Pilgrim Travel Tips

Visit during the morning or evening opening hours.
This is an important stop for devotees following the Paadal Petra Sthalam pilgrimage.
Combine the visit with nearby Sirkazhi-region Shiva temples.
The temple is relatively small, so around 30–60 minutes is sufficient for darshan.
Follow temple instructions regarding photography and पूजा areas.
The temple can be included in a Mayiladuthurai–Sirkazhi Paadal Petra Sthalam circuit.