Velladainathar Temple, Thirukkurukavur

🛕 Lord Shiva | 📍 Thirukkurukavur, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu

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

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⏰ Darshan

Morning: 07:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Evening: 06:00 PM – 08:00 PM

📅 Best Time to Visit

October to March is generally comfortable for visiting.

📸 Photography

Not Allowed

🔱 Temple Significance

Velladainathar Temple is an important Shiva temple associated with the Tevaram tradition. The presiding deity is Velladainathar, also known as Svetarishabeswarar and Velladaieswarar. The temple is traditionally associated with Sundarar and is famous for the annual Pothi Soru food-offering festival commemorating Shiva providing food and water to Sundarar and his devotees.

🏛 Temple History

The temple is located at Thirukkurukavur, now commonly known as Thirukkadaiyur in local usage. The temple is an ancient Saiva shrine and forms part of the Devaram temple network of the Cauvery northern-bank region. The sacred tree is Vilva and the temple has a sacred Paal Kinru (Milk Well).

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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 in the morning for a peaceful darshan.
The temple can be included with the nearby Sirkazhi–Thirumullaivasal temple circuit.
The annual Pothi Soru festival is an important special event associated with Sundarar.
Festival and special worship days may attract more devotees.
Vehicles can travel up to the temple.

🚍 How to Reach

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Railway Station

Sirkazhi Railway Station • 8.00 km

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Airport

Tiruchirappalli International Airport • 140.00 km

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Bus Stand

Sirkazhi Bus Stand • 7.00 km

🔔 Darshan Timings & Rules

Dress Code: Traditional and modest dress recommended.

Photography: No

Prasad: Not Available

Prasad Details: Neivedyam/prasadam may be available depending on the day's worship.