Metraleeswar Temple

🛕 Lord Shiva | 📍 Kanchipuram, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu

Temple Tags: Ancient Temple Chola Temple Famous Temple Nayanmar Temple Paadal Petra Sthalam South India Temple Spiritual Healing 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 a quieter visit, choose a weekday morning. Pradosham and Maha Shivaratri are notable occasions for devotees.

📸 Photography

Not Allowed

🔱 Temple Significance

Metraleeswar Temple is an ancient Shiva temple in Kanchipuram. Lord Shiva is worshipped as Metraleeswarar, and the temple is associated with the Tevaram tradition. It is one of the historic Shaiva temples that makes Kanchipuram an important pilgrimage centre.

🏛 Temple History

Metraleeswar Temple belongs to the ancient group of Shiva temples in Kanchipuram. Its history is connected with the traditional Shaiva worship of the city and the Tevaram/Nayanmar heritage.

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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.

🧭 Pilgrim Travel Tips

Have darshan of Metraleeswarar.
Visit the associated Amman shrine.
Include the temple in a Kanchipuram Shiva temple pilgrimage.
Explore the traditional architecture and stone sculptures.
Devotees interested in Tevaram and Nayanmar history can include this shrine in their route.
Morning darshan is generally more comfortable.
Pradosham and Maha Shivaratri are important occasions for Shiva devotees.
Festival days may have larger crowds.
Follow temple rules regarding photography.
Remove footwear before entering.
Carry drinking water during summer.
Combine this temple with Ekambareswarar Temple, Kailasanathar Temple and Kamakshi Amman Temple.
Allow additional time when visiting multiple temples in Kanchipuram.
Maintain cleanliness and silence inside the temple.
Weekday mornings are generally suitable for a quieter pilgrimage.