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Karukudi Sargunalingeswarar Temple

Karukudi Sargunalingeswarar Temple

🛕 Lord Shiva | 📍 Karukudi / Marudhanallur, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

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

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⏰ Darshan

Morning: 08:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Evening: 05:30 AM – 08:00 AM

📅 Best Time to Visit

Maha Shivaratri and Margazhi Thiruvathirai are especially significant.

📸 Photography

Not Allowed

🔱 Temple Significance

Karukudi Sargunalingeswarar Temple is an ancient Shiva temple and one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams. Lord Shiva is worshipped as Sargunalingeswarar, also known as Karukudinathar, and Goddess Advaita Nayaki is the consort. The temple was praised by Thirugnanasambandar in the Thevaram.

🏛 Temple History

The historical name of the place is Marudhanallur. The temple is traditionally believed to be 1,000–2,000 years old. Its principal Shiva Lingam is a Swayambhu Prithvi Lingam made of sand. Tradition also associates the temple with Lord Rama worshipping Shiva before proceeding to Lanka.

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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

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No festivals available.

🧭 Pilgrim Travel Tips

The temple is a small ancient shrine, so visitors should plan their journey around the limited opening hours. Maha Shivaratri and Margazhi Thiruvathirai are important festivals.

🚍 How to Reach

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Railway Station

Kumbakonam Railway Station

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Airport

Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ)

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Bus Stand

Kumbakonam Bus Stand

🔔 Darshan Timings & Rules

Dress Code: Traditional and modest dress recommended.

Photography: No

Prasad: Available

Prasad Details: Temple prasadam is generally available for devotees.

Karukudi Sargunalingeswarar Temple Gallery

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