Thalainairu Sri Kutram Porutha Nathar Temple

🛕 Lord Shiva | 📍 Thalainayiru, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu

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

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⏰ Darshan

Morning: 06:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Evening: 04:00 PM – 08:30 PM

📅 Best Time to Visit

October to March; early morning and evening are recommended for darshan.

📸 Photography

Not Allowed

🔱 Temple Significance

Thalainairu Sri Kutram Porutha Nathar Temple is an ancient Shiva temple in the Cauvery delta region. Lord Shiva is worshipped as Kutram Porutha Nathar, meaning the Lord who forgives faults or sins. The temple is associated with the Tevaram tradition and the sacred Shaiva heritage of Tamil Nadu.

🏛 Temple History

According to the traditional sthala history, Lord Shiva at this sacred site is associated with forgiveness and the removal of devotees' faults. The name Kutram Porutha Nathar reflects this belief. The temple belongs to the ancient Shaiva temple tradition of the Cauvery delta and is connected with the devotional heritage of the Nayanmars and Tevaram.

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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

Not available

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Prasad Details

Prasadam is available according to temple arrangements.

🧭 Pilgrim Travel Tips

Visit during the morning or evening for a peaceful darshan.
Maintain traditional temple etiquette and dress modestly.
Check locally for special pooja and festival timings.
The temple can be included in a pilgrimage covering the ancient Shiva temples of the Nagapattinam region.