Kailasanathar Temple - Thingalur

🛕 Lord Navagraha | 📍 Thingalur, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

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⏰ Darshan

Morning: 06:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Evening: 04:00 PM – 08:30 PM

📅 Best Time to Visit

October to MarchOctober to March is generally comfortable for travel.

📸 Photography

Not Allowed

🔱 Temple Significance

Kailasanathar Temple at Thingalur is traditionally associated with Chandra (the Moon God) and is one of the nine temples included in the traditional Navagraha pilgrimage circuit. The presiding deity is Lord Shiva as Kailasanathar, while Chandra is worshipped as the associated planetary deity. Devotees visit the temple for traditional prayers connected with the Moon and for mental peace, emotional balance and well-being.

🏛 Temple History

The temple is an ancient Shaiva shrine in the Cauvery Delta and is traditionally connected with the Appar (Tirunavukkarasar) tradition. According to the well-known temple legend, the Shaiva devotee Appoothi Adigal lived at Thingalur and was a great admirer of Appar.

The temple's association with Chandra is explained through traditional accounts in which the Moon God worshipped Lord Shiva here and received relief from his difficulties. The name Thingalur itself is traditionally associated with Thingal, the Tamil word for the Moon.

The temple therefore has both Shaiva significance and an important place in the traditional Navagraha pilgrimage circuit.

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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

Available

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Prasad Details

Temple prasadam is available at the temple.

🧭 Pilgrim Travel Tips

Thingalur is traditionally associated with Chandra Bhagavan in the Navagraha pilgrimage circuit.
The temple is also important for its connection with Appar and Appoothi Adigal.
Monday is traditionally considered an important day for Chandra worship.
Full Moon days may attract more devotees.
The temple can be included along with the other Navagraha temples around Kumbakonam.
Follow temple instructions regarding dress, photography and worship procedures.