Thirumeignanam Gnanaparameswarar Temple

🛕 Lord Shiva | 📍 Thirumeignanam, 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: 07:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Evening: 05:00 PM – 08:00 PM

📅 Best Time to Visit

October to March is generally comfortable for visiting. For devotees interested in festivals, Maha Shivaratri, Aippasi Annabhishekam and Vinayagar Chaturthi are important occasions, but festival days may be more crowded.

📸 Photography

Not Allowed

🔱 Temple Significance

Thirumeignanam Gnanaparameswarar Temple is an ancient Shiva temple at Thirumeignanam, also known as Thirunallur Mayaanam / Naalur Mayaanam. Lord Shiva is worshipped as Gnanaparameswarar and Goddess Parvati as Gnanambikai. It is one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams and was glorified by Saint Thirugnanasambandar in the Tevaram.

🏛 Temple History

The temple is traditionally associated with the early Chola period. Historical sources state that the original brick temple was later converted into a granite structure during the Chola period, with inscriptions belonging to several Chola rulers. The place has been known historically as Chaturvedi Mangalam, Thirumayanam and Thirumeignanam.

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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/naivedyam is available according to the day's worship and temple arrangements.

🧭 Pilgrim Travel Tips

Plan the visit carefully because the temple has limited opening hours compared with major Kumbakonam temples.
The main shrine is Gnanaparameswarar, with Goddess Gnanambikai.
Remember that the temple is also known as Naalur Mayanam / Thirunallur Mayaanam.
This is a Paadal Petra Sthalam praised by Thirugnanasambandar.
Devotees traditionally pray here for removal of marriage obstacles and success in education.
The Shiva Lingam is traditionally regarded as a Swayambhu Murthy.
The temple has a distinctive hemispherical/vaulted vimana above the sanctum.
The temple is associated with Gnana Theertham and Chandra Theertham.
The Vilva tree is associated with the temple's sacred vegetation.
Traditional accounts mention Sage Abasthamba and the Four Vedas worshipping Shiva here.
Important festivals include Vinayagar Chaturthi, Aippasi Annabhishekam and Maha Shivaratri.
Purattasi, Margazhi and Masi are also associated with temple festival observances.
The temple is around 3 km from Kudavasal and about 17 km from Kumbakonam, making it suitable for inclusion in a Kumbakonam–Kudavasal temple circuit.
Carry drinking water and plan transport in advance because the temple is in a village setting.
Senior citizens and families should preferably visit during the morning session for easier darshan.
Combine the visit with nearby Thirucherai and other Paadal Petra Sthalams around the Kumbakonam/Kudavasal region.
Maintain silence and cleanliness and follow local instructions regarding photography and shrine access.