Thiruvavaduthurai Gomuktheeswarar Temple

🛕 Lord Shiva | 📍 Thiruvavaduthurai, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu

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

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⏰ Darshan

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

📅 Best Time to Visit

October to March is generally comfortable for pilgrimage. Maha Shivaratri, Margazhi Thiruvathirai, Pradosham and temple Brahmotsavam are significant occasions

📸 Photography

Not Allowed

🔱 Temple Significance

Thiruvavaduthurai Gomuktheeswarar Temple is an important ancient Shiva temple on the southern bank of the Cauvery. Lord Shiva is worshipped as Gomuktheeswarar, also known as Masilamaniswarar, while Goddess is worshipped as Oppilamulaiyammai. The temple is particularly associated with Saint Thirumoolar and is also the historic seat of Thiruvavaduthurai Adheenam.

🏛 Temple History

According to the traditional sthala history, Goddess Parvati was cursed to be born as a cow. At Thiruvavaduthurai, the cow is believed to have worshipped the self-manifested Shiva Lingam by pouring milk over it. Lord Shiva blessed her and released her from the curse. Since the cow attained liberation here, Shiva came to be known as Gomuktheeswarar.

The temple is also closely associated with Saint Thirumoolar, whose samadhi is traditionally located in the outer prakaram. The temple is administered by Thiruvavaduthurai Adheenam, an important Saiva institution.

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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 attire is recommended.

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Photography

Not allowed

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Prasad

Available

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Prasad Details

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

🧭 Pilgrim Travel Tips

Visit the temple in the morning for a peaceful darshan.
See the large Nandi in the temple complex; the temple is particularly known for its imposing Nandi.
Visit the traditional Thirumoolar Samadhi in the outer prakaram.
The temple is an important stop for devotees following the Paadal Petra Sthalam circuit.
The temple can be combined with other Shiva temples around Mayiladuthurai and Kumbakonam.