Apatsahayesvarar Temple, Alangudi

🛕 Lord Shiva | 📍 Alangudi, Tiruvarur, Tamil Nadu

Temple Tags: Ancient Temple Chola Temple Famous Temple Nayanmar Temple Paadal Petra Sthalam South India Temple Spiritual Healing Temple Tevaram Temple

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⏰ Darshan

Morning: 06:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Evening: 04:00 PM – 08:00 PM

📅 Best Time to Visit

October to March – generally comfortable weather. For Guru worship: Guru-related special days and Guru Peyarchi are important pilgrimage occasions. For Shiva worship: Pradosham and Maha Shivaratri. Major festival: Chithirai Brahmotsavam.

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🔱 Temple Significance

Apatsahayesvarar Temple at Alangudi is an ancient Shiva temple in Tiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu. Shiva is worshipped as Apatsahayesvarar, meaning the deity who protects devotees in times of difficulty. Goddess Parvati is worshipped as Elavarkuzhali.

🏛 Temple History

According to the traditional legend, Shiva consumed deadly poison and protected the world. This is associated with the name Alangudi and the name Apatsahayesvarar, referring to Shiva as the rescuer in times of distress.

The original temple complex is traditionally attributed to the Cholas, while the present masonry structure includes Nayak-period construction from the 16th century. The temple has a five-tier rajagopuram and two prakarams.

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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.

🧭 Pilgrim Travel Tips

Have darshan of Lord Apatsahayesvarar.
Visit Elavarkuzhali Amman shrine.
Visit Guru Bhagavan / Dakshinamurthy shrine.
This is an important Navagraha pilgrimage destination for Guru.
It is also a Paadal Petra Sthalam.
Learn about the traditional legend of Shiva protecting devotees from danger.
Observe the five-tier rajagopuram and traditional architecture.
Guru-related worship and Guru Peyarchi are particularly significant for pilgrims.
Pradosham is an important Shiva worship occasion.
Maha Shivaratri is an important annual observance.
The major annual Brahmotsavam is celebrated in the Tamil month of Chithirai.
Weekday mornings are generally suitable for a quieter visit.
Festival days can be significantly busier.
Remove footwear before entering the temple.
Follow temple instructions regarding photography and offerings.