Veeratteswarar Temple, Korukkai

🛕 Lord Shiva | 📍 Korukkai, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu

Temple Tags: Ancient Temple Chola Temple Nayanmar Temple Paadal Petra Sthalam Sambandar Temple Tevaram Temple

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⏰ Darshan

Morning: 06:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Evening: 04:00 PM – 08:00 PM

📅 Best Time to Visit

October to March offers relatively comfortable weather.

📸 Photography

Not Allowed

🔱 Temple Significance

Korukkai Veeratteswarar Temple is the 80th Thevara Paadal Petra Sthalam and the 26th Shiva temple on the northern bank of the River Kaveri in Chola Nadu. It is one of the Atta Veeratta Sthalams, where Lord Shiva is believed to have burnt Manmatha (Kama) with the fire from His third eye. The temple is also associated with the worship and hymns of Appar and later saints.

🏛 Temple History

The temple is believed to have existed before the 7th century, as Appar praised the deity in his hymns. The structure was later rebuilt in stone during the Chola period and expanded during the Vijayanagara and Nayaka periods. Inscriptions from the reigns of Rajaraja Chola III, Rajadhiraja II and Kulothunga Chola III record donations of land, money and lamps to the temple.

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Daily Poojas

Regular temple worship schedule

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No daily poojas available.

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Special Rituals

Sacred offerings and temple rituals

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No special rituals available currently.

🎉 Temple Festivals

No festivals available.

🧭 Pilgrim Travel Tips

Visit during the morning opening hours for a peaceful darshan.
The temple can be conveniently included in a Mayiladuthurai Shiva temple pilgrimage circuit.
The special Kamathakana festival in the Tamil month of Masi is an important occasion.
Pradosham, Maha Shivaratri and Masi Magam may attract more devotees.
Check the temple timings before starting your journey.

🚍 How to Reach

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Railway Station

Nidur Railway Station • 7.00 km

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Airport

Tiruchirappalli International Airport • 140.00 km

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Bus Stand

Mayiladuthurai Bus Stand • 11.00 km

🔔 Darshan Timings & Rules

Dress Code: Traditional and modest clothing is recommended.

Photography: No

Prasad: Not Available

Prasad Details: Prasadam may be available after poojas and during special festival occasions.