Akshaya Natha Swamy Temple, Thirumandurai, Thanjavur
Akshaya Natha Swamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Thirumandurai Village near Sooriyanarkoil in Thiruvidaimarudur Taluk in Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Akshaya Natha Swamy / Manthurai Nathar / Amravaneswarar and Mother is called as Yoganayagi.
The Temple is considered as Chandran Parihara Sthalam and also Parihara Sthalam for Rohini starrers and Vrichikam Rasi. The Temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns sung by Thirugnana Sambandar had a mention about this Temple. The Temple is considered as part of Saptha Sthana Temples of Kanjanur.
Legends
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History
The Temple is believed to be around 1200 years old. The Temple was renovated by the Chola Queen Chembian Maadevi, wife of Kanadarathitya and mother of Uthama Chola. This temple is under the maintenance of Thiruvavaduthurai Aadheenam.
The Temple
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Temple Opening Time
The Temple remains open from 08.00 AM to 12.00 Noon and 05.00 PM to 07.30 PM.
Religious Significance
Saptha Sthana Temples of Kanjanur:
The Saptha Sthana Temples of Kanjanur are;
Prayers
The Temple is considered as Chandra Parihara Sthalam, Rohini Parihara Sthalam and Viruchika Parihara Sthalam. Devotees pray here for cure from leprosy and for good mental and physical health.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 500 meters from Kona Mathaku Bus Stop, 1 Km from Sooriyanarkoil, 2.5 Kms from Kanjanur, 2.5 Kms from Thirumangalakudi, 4 Kms from Aduthurai, 4 Kms from Aduthurai Railway Station, 7 Kms from Thiruvidaimaruthur, 7 Kms from Thiruvavaduthurai, 16 Kms from Kumbakonam, 17 Kms from Kumbakonam Railway Station, 23 Kms from Mayiladuthurai, 55 Kms from Thanjavur and 116 Kms from Trichy Airport.
Aduthurai Town is situated on the Mayiladuthurai – Kumbakonam highway, and buses are available from Mayiladuthurai and Kumbakonam. Various private and government long haul buses stop here connecting this town with major cities like Chennai, Coimbatore and Madurai. From Aduthurai, take the road to Kanjanur, the temple is situated at about 1 Km from Sooriyanarkoil.