Kailasanathar Temple, Srivaikundam, Thoothukudi
Kailasanathar
Temple in Srivaikundam, a village in Thoothukudi district in the South Indian state of Tamilnadu, is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. It is located
30 km from Tirunelveli. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple has three precincts. Shiva is worshipped as
Kailasanathar and his consort Parvathi as Sivakami. The temple is the sixth
temple in the series of Nava
Kailasams where the presiding
deity of all the nine temples is Kailasanathar and associated with a planetary
deity. The temple is associated with the planet Saturn.
A
granite wall surrounds the temple, enclosing all its shrines. The temple has a
flat gateway tower, unlike other South Indian temples that have a pyramidal
entrance tower. The temple was originally built by Chandrakula Pandya
Vijayanagar and Nayak kings commissioned pillared halls and major shrines of
the temple during the 16th century. The temple has artistic sculptures
representative of Nayak art.
The
temple is open from 6am - 12 pm and 4-7 pm on all days except during festival
days when it is open the full day. Four daily rituals and three yearly
festivals are held at the temple, of which the Brahmotsavam festival during
the Tamil months of Chittirai (April - May) & Aippasi (October
- November) being the most prominent. The temple is maintained and administered
by the Hindu Religious & Endowment Board of the Government of Tamilnadu.
The holy
tree of this temple is Jack tree. The holy water of this temple is nearest
stream water. The Agamam or pooja of this temple is called as Kameeyam. This
temple is approximately 1000-2000 years old in this region. The historical name
of this town is Srivaikundam.
Legends
& Religious Significance
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History
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The
Temple
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Pooja
Timings
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Festivals
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Contact
Arulmigu
Kailasanathar Temple,
Srivaikundam,
Thoothukudi District,
Tamilnadu
- 628 601
Phone: +91- 4630 - 256 492.
Mobile: 98437 96544
Connectivity
The
temple is situated 30 kms from Thirunelveli on Thirunelveli-Thiruchendur Route.
It is small town having railway station and small hotels are available for
Tiffin, Lunch and Dinner.
Nearest
Railway Station is Srivaikundam Railway Station located at a distance of 2.5
Kms and Nearest Airport is Tuticorin Airport located at a distance of 23 Kms.
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