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Sunday, August 2, 2020

Navaneetha Krishnan Temple, Aduthurai, Thanjavur

Navaneetha Krishnan Temple, Aduthurai, Thanjavur
Navaneetha Krishnan Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Aduthurai Town in Thiruvidaimarudur Taluk in Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu. It is located in the heart of the town. The temple is about 300 years old.
The Temple
This is a small temple. Presiding Deity is called as Navaneetha Krishnan. He is in dancing posture raising one leg while holding butter in one hand. He is the gracing the devotees along with Sathyabama and Rukmini. There is a shrine for Lord Hanuman in the temple premises.
Festivals
The annual Brahmotsavam festival is held during April and May (the Tamil month of Chitirai).
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 500 meters from Aduthurai Bus Stand, 1 Km from Aduthurai Railway Station, 4 Kms from Thiruvidaimaruthur, 14 Kms from Kumbakonam, 14 Kms from Kumbakonam Railway Station, 23 Kms from Mayiladuthurai, 55 Kms from Thanjavur and 108 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.
Location