Athmanatheswarar Temple

🛕 Lord Shiva | 📍 Thiruvalampolil, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

Temple Tags: Chola Temple Nayanmar Temple Paadal Petra Sthalam South India Temple Tevaram Temple

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⏰ Darshan

Morning: 07:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Evening: 04:00 PM – 08:00 PM

📅 Best Time to Visit

Best season: October to February

📸 Photography

Not Allowed

🔱 Temple Significance

Athmanatheswarar Temple at Thiruvalampolil is one of the Paadal Petra Sthalams. Lord Shiva is worshipped as Athmanatheswarar and the Goddess as Gnanambigai. The temple is associated with the Thevaram hymns of Thirunavukkarasar (Appar).

🏛 Temple History

Athmanatheswarar Temple is an ancient Shaivite temple in the Kaveri region. The temple is traditionally associated with the worship of Shiva by the Ashtavasus. It features a five-tiered Rajagopuram and several subsidiary shrines.

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Daily Poojas

Regular temple worship schedule

Kalasandhi Pooja – Morning

07:00 AM

Uchikala Pooja

12:00 PM

Sayarakshai Pooja

06:00 PM

Arthajama Pooja

08:00 PM

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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

Traditional and modest dress recommended.

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Photography

Not allowed

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Prasad

Available

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Prasad Details

Temple prasadam is generally available after worship.

🧭 Pilgrim Travel Tips

Visit during the morning or evening darshan hours. Devotees traditionally visit the temple for blessings related to marriage, children and spiritual well-being.