Amirthakaleswarar Temple

🛕 Lord Shiva | 📍 Sakkottai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

Temple Tags: Chola Temple Famous Temple Nayanmar Temple Paadal Petra Sthalam South India Temple Tevaram Temple

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⏰ Darshan

Morning: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Evening: 05:00 PM – 06:00 PM

📅 Best Time to Visit

morning or evening

📸 Photography

Not Allowed

🔱 Temple Significance

Amirthakaleswarar Temple at Sakkottai is a Paadal Petra Sthalam praised by Sundarar in the Thevaram. The presiding deity is Amirthakalasnathar, with Goddess Amirthavalli. It is also one of the seven temples associated with the Kumbakonam Sapthasthanam festival.

🏛 Temple History

The temple is traditionally known as Tirukkalayanallur. According to the sthala purana, the pot containing the essence of creation rested here during the deluge, giving the place its ancient name Kalayanallur. The present masonry structure dates to the Chola period, with later additions associated with the Thanjavur Nayaks.

🌼 Benefits of Visiting

Spiritual well-being

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Daily Poojas

Regular temple worship schedule

Kalasandhi

07:00 AM

Uchikalam

11:00 AM

Sayarakshai

05:00 PM

Arthajama

06:30 PM

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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

Visitors are expected to wear modest and traditional clothing when visiting Amirthakaleswarar Temple

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Photography

Not allowed

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Prasad

Available

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Prasad Details

Vibhuti Kumkum Flowers Fruits Traditional cooked offerings

🧭 Pilgrim Travel Tips

The temple is located on the Kumbakonam–Valangaiman road, about 3 km from Kumbakonam according to the Tamil Wikipedia page. It is especially significant during Maha Shivaratri and the Kumbakonam Sapthasthanam festival.