Kothandarameswarar Temple, Kayathar, Thoothukudi
Kothandarameswarar
Temple is one of the ancient temples of Kayatharu in Thoothukudi District, the
place which is considered as the Pearl City of South India. The Shiva Temple is
the most prominent Temple at Kayathar. This temple is about 1000 years old and
is a temple of great importance. This Shiva Temple is located about 300 meters
towards the North East of Kayathar Bus Stand.
This
temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva as Kothandarameswarar and Mother Shakti as Akilandeswari.
The famous about Kothandarameswarar Temple is "Pradosham Pooja" which
is famous among the Kayatharu, Thoothukudi region. The main festival of
Kothandarameswarar Temple is at month of Chitra & Tamil New Year which is
most famous among the Thoothukudi region. The Moolavar was worshiped by Vishnu.
Geographic
Position
Shiva
Temple at Kayathar is located at 8°56'52.5"N 77°46'25.8"E or
8.947926, 77.773845.
The
Temple
Lord
Shiva is worshipped here as Kothandarameswarar and Lord Shiva's consort is worshipped
here as Arultharum Akilandeswari. Lord Murugan and Lord Vinayagar are also
worshipped at this temple. It is believed that Lord Vishnu had worshiped Lord
Shiva here and has become a part of this Lord by dissolving himself in the
Lingam.
Temple Opening
Time
The
Shiva Temple at Kayathar is open from 5:30 AM to 12:00 AM and from 4:30 PM to
8:30 PM.
Pooja
Timings
·
Kalasanthi
Pooja 08.00 A.M
·
Uchikala
Pooja 12.00 P.M
·
Sayaratchai
Pooja 06.00 P.M
·
Ardhajama
Pooja 08.00 P.M
Festivals
·
Chithirai
Theertham during April-May
·
Tamil
New Year during April-May Vaikasi
·
10 day
Vasantha Utsav (summer festival) during May-June.
·
Goddess
Bangle festival during July-August
·
Aadi
Pooram during July-August
·
10 days
Navarathri Festival during Tamil Month of Purattasi
·
10 days Thirukalyanam
Festival during Tamil Month of Aippasi
·
10 days
Tirukarthikai Festival
·
Margazhi
Thiruppalli
·
Thai
Poosam
·
Maasi Maha
Shivarathri
Contact
Arulmigu
Kothandarameswarar Temple,
Kayatharu,
Thoothukudi district,
Tamilnadu
- 628 501
Phone: 04632
- 220248
Mobile: 98656
73929 / 94431
14765
Email: shenpoovanam@gmail.com
Connectivity
Kayathar
is situated about 25 kilometres (16 mi) from Tirunelveli on the way to Madurai. Nearest Bus Stand is Kayathar Bus Station, Old NH,
Vadakku Subramaniapuram (only 2 kms). This will connect all the places to Kovilpatti,
Tuticorin etc. Nearest Railway Station is Ilavelangal Railway Station (only 14
kms). Nearest Airport is located at Thoothukudi.