Veerateeswarar Temple, Thiruvirkudi

🛕 Lord Shiva | 📍 Thiruvirkudi, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu

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

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⏰ Darshan

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

📅 Best Time to Visit

October to March is generally comfortable for temple visits.

📸 Photography

Not Allowed

🔱 Temple Significance

Thiruvirkudi Veerateeswarar Temple is an important Shiva temple and one of the Ashta Veeratanam temples. According to tradition, Lord Shiva manifested as Veerateeswarar and defeated the demon Jalandhara at this sacred site. The temple is also revered as a Paadal Petra Sthalam in the Tevaram hymns of Tirugnanasambandar.

🏛 Temple History

The present stone structure is associated with the Chola period, with the masonry temple dating to around the 9th century. Later additions and expansions are attributed to the Thanjavur Nayak period. The temple is traditionally associated with the story of Shiva's destruction of Jalandhara.

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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 hours for a peaceful darshan.
The temple is particularly significant for devotees following the Ashta Veeratanam circuit.
Devotees interested in Saivaite heritage can combine this visit with nearby Paadal Petra Sthalam temples.
Festival days and Pradosham may have larger crowds.
Confirm timings locally before travelling, especially on festival days.

🚍 How to Reach

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Railway Station

Mayiladuthurai Junction • 15.00 km

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Airport

Tiruchirappalli International Airport • 130.00 km

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Bus Stand

Mayiladuthurai Bus Stand • 10.00 km

🔔 Darshan Timings & Rules

Dress Code: Traditional and modest dress recommended.

Photography: No

Prasad: Not Available

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