Sri Panchanatheeswarar Temple, Thiruvandarkoil

🛕 Lord Shiva | 📍 Thiruvandarkoil, Karaikal, Puducherry

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⏰ Darshan

Morning: 07:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Evening: 04:00 PM – 08:30 PM

📅 Best Time to Visit

October to March is generally the most comfortable period to visit Thiruvandarkoil because of the relatively pleasant weather.

📸 Photography

Not Allowed

🔱 Temple Significance

Sri Panchanatheeswarar Temple at Thiruvandarkoil is an ancient Shiva temple in Puducherry and one of the Thevaram Paadal Petra Sthalams. The presiding deity is Panchanatheeswarar, also known as Vadukeeswarar, and the goddess is Tripurasundari. The temple is associated with the devotional hymns of Thirugnana Sambandar.

🏛 Temple History

Thiruvandarkoil Panchanatheeswarar Temple is situated in the Puducherry region near the Villupuram–Puducherry route. The temple is also known as Andarkoil. According to the traditional sthala belief, Vaduka Bhairava worshipped at this sacred site after defeating the demon Mundakan and seeking relief from the associated sin.

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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

Temple prasadam is available according to temple arrangements.

🧭 Pilgrim Travel Tips

October to March is generally a comfortable period for visiting the temple.
Devotees interested in Shaiva worship can also plan their visit during Maha Shivaratri, Vaikasi Visakam, Thirukarthigai and other important temple festivals.
For a peaceful darshan, early morning is generally preferable.