Iluppaipattu Neelakandeswarar Temple

🛕 Lord Shiva | 📍 Iluppaipattu, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu

Temple Tags: Ancient Temple Chola 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 – 08:00 PM

📅 Best Time to Visit

October to March. Pradosham and Chithirai Pournami are especially significant occasions for devotees.

📸 Photography

Not Allowed

🔱 Temple Significance

Iluppaipattu Neelakandeswarar Temple is an ancient Shiva temple associated with the Tevaram tradition. Lord Shiva is worshipped as Neelakandeswarar, while Goddess is worshipped as Amirthavalli. The temple is especially notable for its five Shiva Lingas associated with the Pandavas, each worshipped in a separate shrine. The temple is also associated with the legend of Goddess Parvati stopping the poison in Lord Shiva's throat, giving the Goddess the name Amirthavalli.

🏛 Temple History

The ancient names of this sacred place are Pazhamannippadikkarai and Thirumannippadikkarai. According to temple tradition, during their exile, the Pandavas worshipped Shiva here. The five Shiva Lingas associated with them are Neelakandeswarar, Padikarainathar, Mahadeeswarar, Parameswarar and Mutheeswarar. The temple's sacred tree is the Iluppai (Mahua) tree, and the associated sacred waters include Brahma Theertham and Amirtha Theertham.

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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.

🔔 Darshan Timings & Rules

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Dress Code

Modest and traditional clothing is recommended.

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Photography

Not allowed

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Prasad

Available

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Prasad Details

Temple prasadam is available according to temple practice.

🧭 Pilgrim Travel Tips

Allow around 45–60 minutes to visit the five Shiva shrines.
Devotees interested in Paadal Petra Sthalams should include this temple in their Mayiladuthurai pilgrimage circuit.
The five Shiva Lingas associated with the Pandavas are the major feature of the temple.
Pradosham is considered particularly significant at this temple.
Chithirai Pournami is another important occasion associated with the Pandavas' worship of the five Lingas.
Follow the temple's instructions regarding photography and restricted areas.