Arulmigu Sri Kayarohana Swami Temple

🛕 Lord Shiva | 📍 Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu

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⏰ Darshan

Morning: 06:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Evening: 04:30 PM – 09:00 PM

📅 Best Time to Visit

October to March is generally comfortable for pilgrimage.

📸 Photography

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🔱 Temple Significance

Arulmigu Sri Kayarohana Swami Temple, also known as Thirunagaikaronam, is one of the important ancient Shiva temples of Nagapattinam. Lord Shiva is worshipped as Kayarohanaswamy and Goddess Neelayathakshi as the divine consort. The temple is one of the sacred Shiva temples on the southern bank of the Cauvery and is praised in the Tevaram hymns of Appar, Sambandar and Sundarar. The temple is also associated with the Sapta Vidanga tradition, with Lord Thyagaraja worshipped here as Sundara Vidangar.

🏛 Temple History

The temple has an ancient Shaiva tradition and is identified by the Tamil Nadu HR&CE Department as the 82nd Shiva temple among the 127 sacred Shiva temples on the southern bank of the Cauvery. The sacred site is traditionally known as Thirunagaikaronam. According to the sthala tradition, Pundarika Muni worshipped Lord Shiva here, and Shiva accepted the sage along with his physical body; this is associated with the name Kayarohana, referring to the Lord's taking the devotee's body into Himself. The temple is also associated with Adhipaththa Nayanar and the worship of several sages and deities.

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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

Traditional and modest clothing is recommended.

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Photography

Not allowed

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Prasad

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Prasad Details

Prasadam is available according to temple arrangements.

🧭 Pilgrim Travel Tips

This is an important Tevaram Paadal Petra Sthalam.
The temple is associated with the Sapta Vidanga tradition.
Devotees can also visit the Neelayathakshi Amman shrine within the temple complex.
Allow sufficient time to explore the historic sculptures and traditional features of the temple.
During major festivals and special occasions, the temple can be crowded.
Check the temple's official timings before planning a special pilgrimage.