Kailasanathar Temple, Kovilacheri, Thanjavur
Kailasanathar Temple is a Hindu
Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kovilacheri Village in Kumbakonam
Taluk in Thanjavur District in Tamil
Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Kailasanathar and Mother is
called as Kamakshi. The Temple is situated on Kumbakonam to Sethiyathope Route.
The
Temple
This is a small east facing
temple with one prakaram. Presiding Deity is called as Kailasanathar and is
facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Lord Murugan
and Vinayaga can be found at the entrance of the sanctum. There is front Mandapam
in front of the Maha Mandapam. Maha Mandapam is shared by both sanctum and
Mother Shrine. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found facing the sanctum.
There is an idol of Perumizhalai
Kurumba Nayanar in Maha Mandapam facing the sanctum. He is in Anjali Mudra.
Guru Pooja of Nayanar is celebrated on Aadi Chithirai. Chandikeswarar can be
found in his usual location. Mother is called as Kamakshi. She is housed in a
separate south facing shrine. There is a shrine of Navagrahas in the Temple
premises.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 3
Kms from Cholapuram, 10 Kms from Thiruvidaimaruthur, 11 Kms from Thiruvidaimaruthur
Railway Station, 11 Kms from Kumbakonam, 12 Kms from Kumbakonam Bus Stand, 12
Kms from Kumbakonam Railway Station, 48 Kms from Thanjavur and 109 Kms from Trichy
Airport. The Temple is situated on Kumbakonam to Sethiyathope Route.
Location
