Sivanandeswarar Temple

🛕 Lord Shiva | 📍 Tirupandurai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

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

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⏰ Darshan

Morning: 08:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Evening: 05:00 PM – 09:00 PM

📅 Best Time to Visit

For regular darshan, morning hours between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM are convenient. Festival periods such as Thai Poosam, Vaikasi Visakam, Skanda Sashti and Thirukarthikai can be more crowded.

📸 Photography

Not Allowed

🔱 Temple Significance

Sivanandeswarar Temple is an ancient Shiva temple at Tirupandurai, near Nachiyarkoil in Thanjavur district. Shiva is worshipped as Sivanandeswarar, and the Goddess is Mangalambikai. It is one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams, glorified in the Tevaram hymns of Thirugnanasambandar.

🏛 Temple History

The temple is historically known as Tiruppenuperunthurai and belongs to the ancient Shaiva temple tradition of the Kaveri region. The presiding deity is traditionally considered a Swayambhu Murthy. The temple has a small east-facing Rajagopuram, flagstaff, Nandi and Balipeetha, along with shrines and images of Vinayaka, Muruga and the four Saivite saints.

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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

Modest and traditional clothing is recommended.

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Photography

Not allowed

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Prasad

Available

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Prasad Details

Temple prasadam availability should be confirmed locally.

🧭 Pilgrim Travel Tips

Begin the visit with darshan of Sivanandeswarar and Mangalambikai.
This is a Paadal Petra Sthalam praised by Thirugnanasambandar, making it important for devotees following the Tevaram tradition.
The presiding deity is traditionally regarded as a Swayambhu Murthy.
Observe the east-facing Rajagopuram, flagstaff, Nandi and Balipeetha before entering the main shrine.
Visit the shrines/images of Vinayaka, Muruga and the four Saivite saints (Nalvar) in the prakaram.
The temple is located on the southern bank of the Arisalar River, giving the pilgrimage a traditional riverside setting.
Thai Poosam, Vaikasi Visakam, Skanda Sashti and Thirukarthikai are among the important festivals associated with the temple.
Temple traditions also associate Muruga worship with the shrine; devotees traditionally perform special worship to Muruga.
Visit in the morning or evening, as the regular opening window is comparatively short.
Wear modest traditional clothing and remove footwear before entering the temple.
Follow temple authorities' instructions regarding photography and restricted areas.
Allow around 30–60 minutes for darshan and exploring the temple.
Senior citizens and families should preferably choose the cooler morning/evening hours.
The temple is about 10 km from Kumbakonam, making it easy to combine with other Kumbakonam-area temples.
It can be combined with Nachiyarkoil, Kumbakonam and nearby Paadal Petra Sthalams for a larger pilgrimage circuit.
Confirm the temple timings before travelling, especially on festival days.