Kailasanathar Temple, Tharamangalam, Salem
Kailasanathar
Temple, the Shiva temple in Tharamangalam, is an hour’s journey by road from
Salem. Some parts of the temple go back to the 10th century CE. The present
structure can be credited to the 17th century Gatti Mudali dynasty. It is known
for its architectural beauty that consists of very detailed statues and stone
carvings, along with a rotating lotus flower in its ceiling. Tharamangalam is
located at about 30 kms west of Salem and 10 kms South West of Omalur and the
temple is present just opposite the bus stand.
Legends
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History
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Temple
Speciality
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Temple
Architecture
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Temple Pillars:
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Temple Tank & Well:
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Temple
Opening Time
The
temple is open from 6.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and from 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Festivals
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Prayers
According
to experiences of the devotees, those praying in the temple are blessed with
wedding and child boon. Majority of the devotees pray for job
opportunities, development in trade and farm yields, promotions etc.
Realizing
their wishes, devotees perform abishek to Lord and Mother with turmeric,
sandal, panchamirtha a mixture of five fruits and other sweetening ingredients
and milk. Abishek to Lord and Mother are important commitments. They also offer
nivedhana and distribute it to other devotees. Some arrange feeding-Annadhana
and contribute liberally for the renovation of the temple.
Contact
Sri
Kailasanathar Temple,
Dharamangalam-636
502,
Salem
district
Connectivity
Tharamangalam
is a panchayat town in Salem district which is an hour’s bus journey from the
Salem city. The place is famous for its beautiful and
historic Kailasanathar temple. The temple is right opposite to the
Tharamangalam bus station.
By Road:
Taramangalam
being on the Salem-Mettur road is connected with town bus facility from
Salem. Frequent Town buses are available from Salem. Buses are also
available from Mettur, Erode, Salem and Omalur. Salem, 18 km away, is
the nearest major city to Tharamangalam and is well-connected with public and
private bus services.
By Train:
Salem also
has the nearest major train junction (station), from which metropolises such
as Bengaluru and Chennai are just a few
hours ride away.
By Air:
Nearest
major airports are at Trichy (150 km) and Coimbatore (160 km).