Aridwaramangalam Padaleswarar Temple

🛕 Lord Shiva | 📍 Aridwaramangalam, 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 – March → Generally comfortable weather.

📸 Photography

Not Allowed

🔱 Temple Significance

Aridwaramangalam Padaleswarar Temple is an ancient Shiva temple located at Aridwaramangalam in Tiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu. Lord Shiva is worshipped as Padaleswarar, and Goddess Parvati is worshipped as Alankara Nayaki.

🏛 Temple History

According to the traditional sthala history, the temple is associated with the worship of Shiva in a subterranean/underground context, which is reflected in the name Padaleswarar.

The temple belongs to the ancient Shaiva temple tradition of the Cauvery delta and has connections with the historic Chola-region temple heritage.

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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 Padaleswarar.
Visit Alankara Nayaki Amman shrine.
Learn about the temple's traditional Padala/Patalam association.
Include the temple in a Paadal Petra Sthalam pilgrimage.
Explore the traditional Dravidian temple architecture.
Morning darshan is generally convenient.
Pradosham is an important Shiva worship occasion.
Maha Shivaratri is an important festival.
Festival days may attract larger crowds.
Follow temple instructions regarding photography.
Remove footwear before entering the temple.
Carry drinking water during summer.
Senior citizens may prefer morning visits.
Combine this visit with other ancient Shiva temples around Valangaiman, Kumbakonam and Tiruvarur.
Maintain cleanliness and silence inside the temple.