Therazhundur Vedapureeswarar Temple

🛕 Lord Shiva | 📍 Therazhundur, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu

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

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⏰ Darshan

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

📅 Best Time to Visit

October to March is generally comfortable for pilgrimage.

📸 Photography

Not Allowed

🔱 Temple Significance

Therazhundur Vedapureeswarar Temple is an ancient Shiva temple and one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams. The presiding deity is Vedapureeswarar, with Soundaraambigai as the Goddess. The temple is associated with the Tevaram hymns of Tirugnanasambandar and is traditionally counted among the Shiva temples on the southern bank of the Cauvery.

🏛 Temple History

The temple's historical name is Tiruvazhundur. Tradition states that the Devas, the Ashtadikpalakas and the Vedas worshipped Lord Shiva here, giving rise to the name Vedapureeswarar. The temple is also traditionally regarded as one of the 78 Maadakkoils associated with Kochengat Chola.

The name Therazhundur is associated with a traditional story in which the chariot of King Urdhvaradan became stuck or sank at this place. The temple also has inscriptions attributed to the Imperial Chola period; the Archaeological Survey of India has documented 12th-century Tamil inscriptions associated with Kulothunga Chola I.

The temple is also connected with the sacred traditions of Agastya, Markandeya and the river Cauvery.

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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 dress is recommended.

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Photography

Not allowed

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Prasad

Available

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Prasad Details

Prasadam availability may vary according to daily worship and special occasions.

🧭 Pilgrim Travel Tips

Visit during the morning or evening worship hours.
This is an important destination for devotees following the Paadal Petra Sthalam / Tevaram pilgrimage circuit.
The temple is close to the famous Amaruviappan Divya Desam, making it convenient to visit both Shiva and Vishnu temples in the same trip.
Masi Surya Pooja is a notable annual observance; sunlight is traditionally seen illuminating the deity on the 23rd, 24th and 25th days of Masi.
Temple timings can change during festivals, so devotees should confirm locally before travelling.