Ardhanareeswarar Temple, Rishivandiyam, Kallakurichi
Ardhanareeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Rishivandiyam in Sankarapuram Taluk of Kallakurichi District in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Presiding Deity is called as Ardhanareeswarar and Mother is called as Mukthambika. The temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of the Government of Tamilnadu.
Legends
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History
The temple is believed to be built by Pandyan King Sundara Pandya in 1282 A.D. The temple was extensively renovated by succeeding Vijayanagara Kings and Nayak Kings.
The Temple
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Temple Opening Time
The Temple remains open from 6:00 AM to 12:00 Noon and 4:00 PM to 08:00 PM.
Festivals
10 days Aani Brahmotsavam, Third Monday of Karthigai, Shivarathri and Monthly Pradoshams are celebrated here.
Prayers
This temple is considered as marriage Parihara Sthalam. One must visit this temple for 3 to 5 Amavasyas, perform archana and offer Abhisheka once for successful marriage. Those with speech impairment, can offer honey abhishekam to Lord Shiva. They have to consume the honey for relief.
Contact
Ardhanareeswarar Temple,
Rishivandiyam, Sankarapuram Taluk,
Kallakurichi District – 606 205
Phone: +91 4151 289 243 / 243 289
Mobile: +91 98653 69493 / 93633 99063 / 90943 68541
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 100 meters from Rishivandiyam Bus Stand, 9 Kms from Thiyagadurgam, 22 Kms from Kallakurichi, 34 Kms from Ulundurpet, 34 Kms from Ulundurpet Railway Station and 151 Kms from Trichy Airport. Rishivandiyam is situated on Kallakurichi to Thiruvannamalai route via Thiyagadurgam. Rishivandiyam is well connected to Thirukovilur, Kallakurichi and Ulundurpet.
