Kottai Bhairavar Temple,
Thirumayam, Pudukottai
Kottai Bhairavar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Bhairava located in Thirumayam Town in Thirumayam Taluk in Pudukottai District of Tamil Nadu, India. This temple is situated the on the northern wall of the Thirumayam fort. This temple is a favorite among the vehicle-owners who traditionally halt and pray at this temple for a safe journey.
Legends
It is believed that Lord
Bhairavar of this temple safeguards the Thirumayam fort. Hence, Lord Bhairava
is praised as Kottai Bhairavar.
The Temple
This temple is facing towards the north. This temple is abutting the northern wall of the Thirumayam fort. This temple enshrines an image of Bhairavar in standing posture with his mount dog at its back.
Prayers
Devotees pray here for relief
from any kind of doshas. Those who are born in Vishaka star should worship at
this temple for prosperity.
Connectivity
The temple is located at about
750 metres from Thirumayam Bus Stand and 1.5 Kms from Thirumayam Railway
Station. Thirumayam is located at about 10 Kms from Kanadukathan, 14 Kms from
Viralimalai, 19 Kms from Pudukkottai, 22 Kms from Karaikudi, 25 Kms from Tirupattur,
28 Kms from Ponnamaravathi, 37 Kms from Aranthangi, 62 Kms from Trichy Airport
and 72 Kms from Trichy. Thirumayam is situated on Pudukottai to Karaikudi
route.
