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Kurumanakkudi Kannayiramudayar Temple

Kurumanakkudi Kannayiramudayar Temple

🛕 Lord Shiva | 📍 Kurumanakkudi, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu

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

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⏰ Darshan

Morning: 06:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Evening: 04:00 PM – 08:00 PM

📅 Best Time to Visit

October to March is generally comfortable for pilgrimage. Pradosham and Maha Shivaratri are especially suitable

📸 Photography

Not Allowed

🔱 Temple Significance

Kurumanakkudi Kannayiramudayar Temple is an ancient Shiva temple associated with the Tevaram tradition. Lord Shiva is worshipped as Kannayiramudayar, and the temple is traditionally associated with the worship of Indra. The name Kannayiramudayar is connected with the belief that Indra worshipped Shiva here with his thousand eyes.

🏛 Temple History

According to temple tradition, Indra worshipped Lord Shiva at this sacred site. The legend of Indra's thousand eyes is reflected in the name Kannayiramudayar. The temple belongs to the ancient Saiva temple tradition of the Cauvery delta and preserves the religious heritage of the Chola region.

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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

Visit in the morning for a peaceful darshan.
Wear modest clothing and follow temple customs.
Devotees can enquire locally about special poojas and abhishekam.
The temple can be included in a pilgrimage covering the ancient Shiva temples of the Mayiladuthurai region.

🚍 How to Reach

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Railway Station

Mayiladuthurai Junction • 15.00 km

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Airport

Tiruchirappalli International Airport • 153.00 km

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Bus Stand

Kurumanakkudi Bus Stop • 1.00 km

🔔 Darshan Timings & Rules

Dress Code: Modest and traditional attire is recommended.

Photography: No

Prasad: Available

Prasad Details: Vibhuti and temple prasadam are generally offered according to the daily pooja arrangements.

Kurumanakkudi Kannayiramudayar Temple Gallery

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