Thirumullaivasal Mullaivananathar Temple

🛕 Lord Shiva | 📍 Thirumullaivasal, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu

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

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⏰ Darshan

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

📅 Best Time to Visit

October to March is generally comfortable for pilgrimage.

📸 Photography

Not Allowed

🔱 Temple Significance

Thirumullaivasal Mullaivananathar Temple is an ancient Shiva temple near Sirkazhi in Mayiladuthurai district. Lord Shiva is worshipped as Mullaivananathar, with Anikonda Kothai Amman as the Goddess. The temple is an important Tevaram shrine and is associated with Tirugnana Sambandar. The sacred tree of the temple is the Mullai creeper, and the temple has Brahma and Chandra Theerthams.

🏛 Temple History

According to the traditional temple legend, Chola king Killivalavan, the grandfather of Karikala Chola, suffered from a severe skin disease. He was advised to bathe in a sacred temple tank to seek relief. When the king and his entourage came to this region, the area was covered with Mullai creepers.

The king's horse became entangled in the creepers. While cutting them with his sword, the king accidentally struck a self-manifested Shiva Lingam beneath them. Blood is said to have appeared from the Lingam. Shocked by what had happened, the king attempted to punish himself, but Lord Shiva appeared with Goddess Parvati and saved him.

The traditional account associates this event with the name Thirumullaivasal. A mark believed to represent the sword wound is traditionally shown on the Lingam.

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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

Not available

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Prasad Details

Vibhuti and temple prasadam are available according to the day's worship arrangements.

🧭 Pilgrim Travel Tips

Visit during the morning or evening darshan hours.
This is an important stop for devotees following the Paadal Petra Sthalam / Tevaram circuit.
The temple is close to Sirkazhi, making it convenient to combine with other important Shiva temples in the region.
The temple's traditional Mullai Sthala Vriksham and sacred water sources are worth noting during the visit.
Festival days can attract larger crowds, so allow additional time for darshan.
Follow temple instructions regarding dress, footwear and photography.