Ponnur Abathsahayeswarar Temple

🛕 Lord Shiva | 📍 Ponnur, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu

Temple Tags: Ancient Temple Famous Temple South India Temple Paadal Petra Sthalam

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⏰ Darshan

Morning: 07:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Evening: 05:30 PM – 07:00 PM

📅 Best Time to Visit

October to March; Maha Shivaratri, Vaikasi Visakam and Thirukarthigai are important festival occasions.

📸 Photography

Not Allowed

🔱 Temple Significance

Ponnur Abathsahayeswarar Temple is an ancient Shiva temple historically known as Thiru Anniyur. Lord Shiva is worshipped as Abathsahayeswarar and Goddess as Periyanayaki Amman. The temple is one of the Tevaram Paadal Petra Sthalams on the northern bank of the Cauvery and is praised by Appar and Tirugnanasambandar. Traditional beliefs associate the temple with Surya, Varuna and Agni.

🏛 Temple History

The ancient name of Ponnur was Thiru Anniyur. The temple has a long association with the Tamil Shaiva tradition and is listed as the 22nd Shiva temple on the northern bank of the Cauvery praised in the Tevaram tradition. The temple complex contains shrines for Vinayaka, Murugan, Punugeeswarar, Periyanayaki and the Nayanmars, along with a Navagraha shrine. Varuna Theertham is associated with the temple.

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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

Visit during the morning or evening darshan hours.
Allow around 30–60 minutes for darshan.
This is an important stop for devotees following the Tevaram Paadal Petra Sthalam pilgrimage.
Combine the visit with nearby Needur, Tirumanancheri and other Mayiladuthurai-region Shiva temples.
Follow temple instructions regarding photography and restricted areas.
Check timings before travelling, as smaller temple schedules may change.