Shikanathar Temple Complex, Kudumiyamalai, Pudukottai

Shikanathar Temple Complex, Kudumiyamalai, Pudukottai

Shikanathar Temple Complex is a Hindu Temple Complex dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Kudumiyamalai Village in Illupur Taluk in Pudukottai District of Tamil Nadu, India. The temple complex mainly consists of Shikanathar temple, rock cut cave temple and the hill top Murugan temple. The temple complex is under the control of Archaeological Survey of India.

Legends

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https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2022/10/shikanathar-temple-complex-kudumiyanmalai-legends.html

History

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https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2015/12/kudumiyamalai-history.html

The Temple Complex

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Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 06.00 AM to 11.00 AM and 04.00 PM to 08.00 PM.

Pooja Timings

·        Thiruvanandhal Pooja (06.00 AM – 06.30 AM)

·        Usha Kalam (06.30 AM – 07.00 AM)

·        Kaala Sandhi (08.30 AM – 09.00 AM)

·        Uchikalam (11.30 AM – 12.00 AM)

·        Sayarakshai (007.30 PM – 08.00 PM)

·        Artha Jamam (8.15 PM)

Festivals

Chithirai Car festival (Apr-May), Vaikasi Visakam (May-Jun), Purattasi Navaratri (Sep-Oct), Aippasi Marriage festival (Oct-Nov), Thiru Karthigai (Nov-Dec), Margazhi Thiruvadhirai (Dec-Jan), Thai Poosam & Pongal (Jan-Feb) and Masi Maha Shivaratri (Feb-Mar) are the festivals celebrated here.

Prayers

Those facing the adverse aspects of Saneeswarar pray to Lord Shikanathar for relief. Devotees also pray here for removal of obstacles in marriage alliances.

Contact

Shikanathar Temple,

Kudumiyanmalai, Illupur Taluk,

Pudukottai District – 622 104

Phone: +91 4322 221 084

Mobile: +91 98423 90416

Connectivity

The temple complex is located at about 8 Kms from Kaladipatti Chathiram, 15 Kms from Illupur, 18 Kms from Pudukkottai, 20 Kms from Pudukottai Bus Stand, 21 Kms from Pudukottai Railway Station, 24 Kms from Ponnamaravathi, 28 Kms from Thirumayam, 29 Kms from Kodumbalur, 30 Kms from Viralimalai, 37 Kms from Manapparai and 49 Kms from Trichy Airport. The temple is situated at about 8 Kms from Kaladipatti Chathiram on the Pudukottai to Viralimalai route. Kudumiyanmalai is situated on the bus route from Pudukottai to Manapparai.

Location