Shalivadiswarar Temple, Thachanallur, Thirunelveli

Shalivadiswarar Temple, Thachanallur, Thirunelveli

Shalivadiswarar Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva located at Thachanallur in Thirunelveli District of Tamilnadu. This Temple is considered to be one of the ancient temples of Thirunelveli Town. It is believed that sculptors involved in the construction of Tirunelveli Nellaiyappar Temple stayed in this Temple. 

Legends

Once, Thavamani Siddhar was travelling towards Tirunelveli to worship Nellaippar. He decided to take rest in this Temple as the dawn was approaching.  Nellaiappar granted darshan to Siddhar before his visit to Nellaippar Temple.  This incident shows the importance that Lord Shiva attached to his devotee. Thavamani Siddhar made this Temple as his permanent abode. He had two disciples Veda Moorthy and Mandhira Moorthy for assisting him in his worship. 
The Temple

Presiding Deity is called as Shalivadiswarar. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Mother is called as Gandhimadhi. She is housed in a separate shrine. There are two Vinayakas in series in the sanctum. It is said to be the Jeeva Samadhi of Veda Moorthy. There is a Gendi (similar to Kamandalam) can be found in one corner of the sanctum. It is said to be the Jeeva Samadhi of Mandhira Moorthy. There are separate shrines for Veda Moorthy and Mandhira Moorthy in the Temple premises. 

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 07.00 AM to 10.00 AM and 05.30 PM to 08.00 PM.

Contact

Shalivadiswarar Temple,

Thachanallur, Thirunelveli District

Mobile: +91 94420 61598 / 94435 01215

Connectivity

Thachanallur is located at about 9 Kms from Thirunelveli, 156 Kms from Madurai and 156 Kms from Thiruvananthapuram. Thachanallur is 4 kms away from the Thirunelveli Junction. Several buses and autos are available at the Junction. Nearest Railway Station is located at Thirunelveli and Nearest Airport is located at Madurai and Thiruvananthapuram.