Prathiyangara
Devi Temple, Ayyavadi, Thanjavur
Prathiyangara Devi
Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Prathiyangara
Devi, an incarnation of Kali, located at Ayyavadi Village near Kumbakonam Town in
Thiruvidaimarudur Taluk in Thanjavur District of Tamil
Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Agastheeshwarar and Mother is
called as Dharma Samvardhini. Though the presiding Deity is Lord Shiva,
importance is given to Prathiyangara Devi. Even, the Temple is also called as Prathiyangara
Devi Temple. The construction of this temple is different from the normal South
Indian temples. It looks more like a North Indian temple. The temple is more
than 1000 years old and is associated with legends of the Mahabharata and
Ramayana.
Legends
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The
Temple
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Temple
Opening Time
The temple remains open from 08.00
AM to 12.00 AM and 04.30 PM to 07.30 PM.
Nikumbala
Yagam
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Literary
Mention
It is believed that this Temple
was praised by Thirugnana Sambandar Nayanmar in his Thiru Kovai.
Contact
Prathiyangara Devi Temple,
Sannathi Street, Ayyavadi,
Thiruvidaimarudur Taluk,
Thanjavur District – 612 204
Phone: +91 435 246 3414 / 246 4452
Mobile: +91 94424 22053 / 90478 81000
Mobile: +91 94431 24347 / 93939 39150
Connectivity
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