Thirukondeeswaram Pasupatheeswarar Temple

🛕 Lord Shiva | 📍 Thirukondeeswaram, Tiruvarur, Tamil Nadu

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⏰ Darshan

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

📅 Best Time to Visit

Early morning or evening

📸 Photography

Not Allowed

🔱 Temple Significance

Thirukondeeswaram Pasupatheeswarar Temple is one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams, the sacred Shiva temples praised in the Thevaram hymns of the Nayanmar saints. Saint Tirunavukkarasar (Appar) has sung about this sacred shrine in his Thevaram, giving the temple an important place in Tamil Shaiva devotional tradition.

Lord Shiva is worshipped here as Pasupatheeswarar, while Goddess Parvati is known as Shanthanayaki. The temple is also traditionally regarded as having a suyambu form of Shiva.

🏛 Temple History

Thirukondeeswaram is part of the historic Shaiva temple landscape of the Cauvery delta. Its greatest historical and devotional importance comes from its inclusion among the Paadal Petra Sthalams and its mention in the Thevaram of Tirunavukkarasar.

The temple stands on the southern bank of the Mudikondan River and is situated close to Nannilam. Historical pilgrimage sources place the temple about 2.4–2.5 km from Nannilam, making Nannilam an important gateway for visitors.

The temple continues to follow traditional Shaiva worship, with regular poojas and special observances during festivals such as Maha Shivaratri, Pradosham, Navaratri, Thiruvathirai and Thirukarthigai.

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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.

🔔 Darshan Timings & Rules

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Dress Code

Traditional and modest dress recommended.

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Photography

Not allowed

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Prasad

Available

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Prasad Details

Temple prasadam/naivedyam according to temple arrangements.

🧭 Pilgrim Travel Tips

By Bus: Nannilam is the easiest major bus-access point, with the temple only about 2.5 km away.
By Train: Nannilam Railway Station is the nearest railway station, around 2.5 km from the temple.
By Road: From Tiruvarur, the temple is approximately 17 km away.
From Mayiladuthurai: The temple is approximately 29 km away.
From Kumbakonam: The temple is approximately 32 km away.
By Air: Travellers can use Tiruchirappalli International Airport, followed by road transport.
Darshan: Morning or evening is preferable; avoid arriving close to closing time.
Festival Days: Expect additional devotees during Maha Shivaratri, Pradosham and major Shaiva festivals.
Local Transport: An auto or taxi from Nannilam is convenient for the final 2–3 km.
Pilgrimage Circuit: The visit can be combined with the nearby Nannilam Paadal Petra Sthalam and other historic Shiva temples in the Tiruvarur–Kumbakonam region.