Chakravageswarar Temple

🛕 Lord Shiva | 📍 Papanasam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

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⏰ Darshan

Morning: 07:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Evening: 04:30 AM – 07:00 AM

📅 Best Time to Visit

Early morning or evening

📸 Photography

Not Allowed

🔱 Temple Significance

Chakravageswarar Temple is an ancient Shiva temple in the Kaveri delta region.
It is a Paadal Petra Sthalam, praised in the Thevaram hymns of the Nayanmars.
The temple has strong associations with Tirugnanasambandar.
The name Chakravageswarar is traditionally associated with the Chakravaka birds and the temple's sacred legend.
It forms part of the rich group of historic Shiva temples around the Thanjavur–Kumbakonam region.
The temple represents the religious and cultural heritage of the anc...

🏛 Temple History

Chakravageswarar Temple is an ancient Shiva temple belonging to the historic Chola country. The temple has a long association with the Tamil Shaivite Bhakti tradition and is praised in the Thevaram hymns. Its traditional legends and architecture reflect the religious heritage of the Kaveri region.

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Daily Poojas

Regular temple worship schedule

Kalasandhi

07:00 AM

Uchikalam

11:00 AM

Sayarakshai

05:00 PM

Arthajama

07:00 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.

🧭 Pilgrim Travel Tips

🌅 Visit early morning or evening.
👕 Wear modest clothing.
🩴 Remove footwear where required.
💧 Carry drinking water.
🙏 Maintain cleanliness and silence.
📸 Ask permission before photographing interior areas.
🛕 Festival days may be more crowded.
Check the current temple opening and pooja timings before travelling.

🚍 How to Reach

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Railway Station

Thanjavur Junction • 21.00 km

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Airport

Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ) • 80.00 km

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Bus Stand

Thanjavur • 29.00 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