Moolanathaswamy Temple, Bahour, Puducherry
Moolanathaswamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Bahour Commune in Union Territory of Puducherry, India. It is situated in the heart of Bahour Town. Presiding Deity is called as Moolanatha Swamy / Thiru Moolasthanam Udaiyar and Mother is called as Vedhambigai. The Temple was believed to be built during 6th – 7th Century A.D. by Pallavas and later got converted to granite construction during Chola Period. This Temple is one of the protected monuments in Puducherry declared by Archaeological Survey of India and is maintained by ASI.
Legends
Once, Chola King Parantaka Chola I wife was suffering from skin disease. She prayed to Moolanathar for relief from skin disease. Lord Moolanathar appeared in her dreams and instructed her to install and Thirushobanamudaiyar on the left side of the sanctum. Further, Lord Shiva instructed her to worship Thirushobanamudaiyar continuously to get rid of the disease. She followed the instruction without fail. As a result, she got relieved from the disease. Parantaka Chola 1 converted the brick structure to granite structure as a gratitude on insistence of the queen.
History
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The Temple
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Temple Opening Time
The Temple remains open from 06.00 AM to 10.30 AM and 04.30 PM to 09.00 PM.
Festivals
Masi Magam, Aatru Thiruvizha (River Festival), Brahmotsavam, Shivaratri and Monthly Pradoshams are celebrated here with much fanfare.
Contact
Moolanathaswamy Temple,
Bahour, Puducherry – 607 402
Mobile: +91 98658 48461 / 94432 87111 / 94863 61135
Mobile: +91 97876 66137 / 94884 94784
Mobile: +91 86820 73800 / 85082 47310
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 50 meters from Bahour Bus Stop, 4 Kms from Kanniyakoil Bus Stop, 9 Kms from Cuddalore, 9 Kms from Cuddalore Bus Stand, 13 Kms from Cuddalore Port Junction Railway Station, 14 Kms from Ariyankuppam, 20 Kms from Puducherry Main Bus Stand, 20 Kms from Puducherry Railway Station, 23 Kms from Puducherry Airport, 163 Kms from Chennai Airport and 171 Kms from Chennai.
The Temple is situated on Pondicherry to Cuddalore Bus Route. Devotees can get down at Kanniyakoil Bus Stop. The Temple is located at about 4 Kms from this Bus Stop. Share Autos and local buses connecting Pondicherry to Bahour can be taken from this bus stop to reach this temple.
PRTC Bus 8 A is plying between Pondicherry Bus Stand to Bahour will stop at Bahour Bus Stop. All the other private buses running in this route also stops here. Taxis and Autos are also available to reach this Temple from any part of Puducherry. Nearest Railway Station is located at Puducherry. Nearest Airport is located at Puducherry and Chennai.