Koneswarar Temple, Kudavasal, Thiruvarur
Koneswarar Temple is a Hindu
temple dedicated to Lord
Shiva in the town of Kudavasal in Thiruvarur District of Tamilnadu. Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Koneswarar / Konanathan
and his consort known as Periya Nayaki / Bhriha Nayaki. Rays of Sun fall on the
Lord for three days during Panguni month-March-April. Theertham is known as
Amrutha Theertham, seen in front of the temple and Sthala Vriksham is Plantain.
This is one of the 78 Maadakovils, built on an elevation, by Ko Chenkata Chola
Nayanar so that elephants cannot enter the sanctum.
The Saivite saints, Sambandar and Arunagirinathar have sung praises of the temple. It is one of the
shrines of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams - Shiva Sthalams glorified in the early medieval Thevaram poems by Tamil Saivite Nayanar Tirugnanasambandar. This is the 211th Devaram Paadal Petra
Shiva Sthalam and 94th Sthalam on the south side of river Cauvery in
Chozha Nadu. Arunagirinathar composed Thirupugazh on Murugan of this
temple.
Legends
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The
Temple
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Temple
Opening Time
The temple is open from 6.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and from
4.00 p.m. 9.00 p.m.
Festivals
Five worship services are offered each day. Masi Magam
Brahmmotsavam in February-March; Vaikasi Visakam in May-June; Navarathri in
September-October; Skanda Sashti in October-November; Tiruvadhirai in
December-January; Arudra Dharisanam and Panguni Uthiram in March-April are the
festivals celebrated in the temple.
Literary
Mention
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Prayers
Those who are sad for not fulfilling the wishes of their
mothers, pray to Lord Shiva for peace of mind. Those concerned with the
welfare of children also pray here. Those facing problems in marriage
efforts light ghee lamps on lime cups during the Rahu Kala time in Mother Durga
shrine. Realizing their wishes devotees perform special abishek to Lord and
Mother offering vastras.
Contact
Koneswarar Temple,
Kudavasal – 612 601,
Thiruvarur District
Mobile: +91 – 94439 59839
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 23 Kms from Thiruvarur,
20 Kms from Kumbakonam, 4 Kms from Thirucherai, 9 Kms from Nachiyar Koil, 12
Kms from Srivanchiyam and 110 Kms from Trichy. This temple is situated at
Kudavasal on the Kumbakonam - Tiruvarur route by road. The temple is on the
main road itself. The Temple is located at about 500 metres from bus-stand. Nearest
Railway Station is located at Thiruvarur and Kumbakonam. Nearest Airport is
located at Trichy.
