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Valampuranathar Temple

Valampuranathar Temple

🛕 Lord Shiva | 📍 Melaperumpallam (Thiruvalampuram), 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: 08:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Evening: 06:00 PM – 08:30 PM

📅 Best Time to Visit

October to March is comfortable for pilgrimage.

📸 Photography

Not Allowed

🔱 Temple Significance

Valampuranathar Temple at Thiruvalampuram is an important Shaiva pilgrimage centre and one of the Devaram Paadal Petra Sthalams. The presiding deity is Lord Valampuranathar and the goddess is Vaduvakirkanni Amman. The temple is traditionally associated with the worship of Appar, Sambandar and Sundarar.

🏛 Temple History

The temple is traditionally regarded as one of the Maadakkoil temples associated with Kochengat Chola. The temple has an east-facing structure, and the self-manifested Shiva Lingam has distinctive depressions on its upper portion. The name Melaperumpallam is associated with these depressions. The temple also has legends connected with Eranda Muni and Pattinathar.

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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 during the morning hours for a peaceful darshan.
be included with other nearby Devaram temples around Poompuhar, Thiruvengadu and Thirukadaiyur.

🚍 How to Reach

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Railway Station

Sirkazhi Railway Station • 17.00 km

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Airport

Tiruchirappalli International Airport • 150.00 km

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Bus Stand

Melaperumpallam • 1.00 km

🔔 Darshan Timings & Rules

Dress Code: Traditional and modest dress recommended.

Photography: No

Prasad: Not Available

Prasad Details: Temple prasadam is available during worship and festival occasions.

Valampuranathar Temple Gallery

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