Avalivanallur Satchinathar Temple

🛕 Lord Shiva | 📍 Avalivanallur, Tiruvarur, Tamil Nadu

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

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⏰ Darshan

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

📅 Best Time to Visit

Early morning or evening

📸 Photography

Not Allowed

🔱 Temple Significance

Avalivanallur Satchinathar Temple is an ancient Shiva temple dedicated to Lord Satchinathar, with Goddess Soundaranayaki as the consort. It is one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams praised in the Thevaram hymns and is associated with the Nayanmar saints Tirugnanasambandar and Sundarar. It is also one of the Pancha Aranya Sthalams, representing the sacred Paadhiri forest

🏛 Temple History

Avalivanallur is an ancient Shaiva shrine with a history extending to the early medieval period. The temple is associated with the Thevaram hymns of the Nayanmars. The present stone structure was developed during the Chola period, with later additions and inscriptions from the Chola era

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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

Visit during the morning or evening.
Wear modest clothing.
Carry drinking water.
Remove footwear where required.
Maintain silence and cleanliness.
Follow temple instructions regarding photography.
The temple can be combined with other nearby Paadal Petra Sthalams.
During festival days, expect more devotees.

🚍 How to Reach

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Railway Station

Kumbakonam Railway Station • 21.00 km

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Airport

Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ) • 100.00 km

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Bus Stand

Ammapettai Bus Stand • 6.00 km

🔔 Darshan Timings & Rules

Dress Code: Wear modest and traditional clothing. Men: Veshti/dhoti or decent trousers and shirt. Women: Saree, salwar kameez/churidar or other modest clothing. Avoid shorts and revealing clothes.

Photography: No

Prasad: Available

Prasad Details: Vibhuti Kumkum Flowers Fruits Coconut Cooked food offerings