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Adi Kumbeswarar Temple

Adi Kumbeswarar Temple

📍 Kumbakkonam, Thanjavur
🕒 5:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Main Deity: Shiva
Listed In: Shiva Temple | Paadal Petra Sthalam

Adi Kumbeswarar Temple in Kumbakonam is one of Tamil Nadu's most significant Shiva temples. According to temple tradition, Lord Shiva recreated life after the cosmic...

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Agneeswarar Shukran Temple

Agneeswarar Shukran Temple

📍 Kanjanur, Thanjavur
🕒 6:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Main Deity: Shiva
Listed In: Shiva Temple | Paadal Petra Sthalam | Navagraha Temple (Shukra)

Agneeswarar Temple at Kanjanur is one of Tamil Nadu's Navagraha temples associated with Sukra (Venus). Dedicated primarily to Lord Shiva, the temple is visited by...

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Arulmigu Abathsagayeswarar Temple

Arulmigu Abathsagayeswarar Temple

📍 Alangudi, Pudukkottai
🕒 6:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Thursday: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Main Deity: Shiva
Listed In: Shiva Temple | Paadal Petra Sthalam | Navagraha Temple (Guru)

Arulmigu Abathsagayeswarar Temple at Alangudi is a renowned Shiva temple and one of Tamil Nadu's Navagraha temples representing Guru (Jupiter). Revered as a Paadal Petra...

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Arulmigu Amritaghateswarar Temple

Arulmigu Amritaghateswarar Temple

📍 Thirukadaiyur, Mayiladuthurai
🕒 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Main Deity: Shiva
Listed In: Shiva Temple | Paadal Petra Sthalam

Amritaghateswarar Temple at Thirukkadaiyur is a historic Shiva temple associated with the legend of Sage Markandeya. Dedicated to Lord Amritaghateswarar and Goddess...

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Arulmigu Jambukeswarar Temple

Arulmigu Jambukeswarar Temple

📍 Thiruvanaikaval, Tiruchirappalli
🕒 5:30 AM - 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Main Deity: Shiva
Listed In: Shiva Temple | Paadal Petra Sthalam | Pancha Bhoota Sthalam (Water)

Jambukeswarar Temple at Thiruvanaikaval is one of the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams representing the element of water. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple is admired for its...

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Arulmigu Kapaleeswarar Temple

Arulmigu Kapaleeswarar Temple

📍 Mylapore, Chennai
🕒 5:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Main Deity: Shiva
Listed In: Shiva Temple | Paadal Petra Sthalam

Kapaleeswarar Temple at Mylapore is one of Chennai's most iconic Shiva temples, dedicated to Lord Kapaleeswarar and Goddess Karpagambal. Renowned for its towering...

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Arulmigu Kayarohanaswamy Temple

Arulmigu Kayarohanaswamy Temple

📍 Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur
🕒 6:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Main Deity: Shiva
Listed In: Shiva Temple | Paadal Petra Sthalam

Kayarohanaswamy Temple at Nagapattinam is an ancient Shiva temple revered as a Paadal Petra Sthalam. Dedicated to Lord Kayarohanaswamy, the temple is known for its...

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Arulmigu Kutralanathar Temple

Arulmigu Kutralanathar Temple

📍 Courtallam, Tenkasi
🕒 6:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Main Deity: Shiva
Listed In: Shiva Temple | Paadal Petra Sthalam

Kutralanathar Temple at Courtallam is an ancient Shiva temple located near the famous Courtallam waterfalls. Dedicated to Lord Kutralanathar, the temple is revered for...

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Arulmigu Marundeeswarar Temple

Arulmigu Marundeeswarar Temple

📍 Tiruvanmiyur, Chennai
🕒 5:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Main Deity: Shiva
Listed In: Shiva Temple | Paadal Petra Sthalam

Marundeeswarar Temple at Tiruvanmiyur is an ancient Paadal Petra Sthalam dedicated to Lord Shiva as the Divine Healer. According to tradition, Sage Agastya received...

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Arulmigu Masilamaniswarar Temple

Arulmigu Masilamaniswarar Temple

📍 Thirumullaivoyal, Tiruvallur
🕒 6:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Main Deity: Shiva
Listed In: Shiva Temple | Paadal Petra Sthalam

Masilamaniswarar Temple at Thirumullaivoyal is a revered Paadal Petra Sthalam dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is associated with the legend of Lord Shiva blessing...

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Arulmigu Padaleeswarar Temple

Arulmigu Padaleeswarar Temple

📍 Tirupadiripuliyur, Cuddalore
🕒 6:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Main Deity: Shiva
Listed In: Shiva Temple | Paadal Petra Sthalam

Padaleeswarar Temple at Tirupadiripuliyur is an ancient Paadal Petra Sthalam dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is renowned for its historical significance, elegant...

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Arulmigu Papanasanathar Temple

Arulmigu Papanasanathar Temple

📍 Papanasam, Tirunelveli
🕒 6:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Main Deity: Shiva
Listed In: Shiva Temple | Paadal Petra Sthalam

Papanasanathar Temple at Papanasam is a revered Shiva temple where devotees believe worship and a holy bath in the nearby river help cleanse sins. The temple is an...

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Arulmigu Sattainathar Temple

Arulmigu Sattainathar Temple

📍 Sirkazhi, Mayiladuthurai
🕒 6:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Main Deity: Shiva
Listed In: Shiva Temple | Paadal Petra Sthalam

Sattainathar Temple at Sirkazhi is an ancient Shiva temple revered as a Paadal Petra Sthalam. The temple is closely associated with Saint Thirugnana Sambandar and is...

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Arulmigu Swetharanyeswarar Temple

Arulmigu Swetharanyeswarar Temple

📍 Thiruvenkadu, Mayiladuthurai
🕒 6:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Main Deity: Shiva
Listed In: Shiva Temple | Paadal Petra Sthalam | Navagraha Temple (Mercury)

Swetharanyeswarar Temple at Thiruvenkadu is one of the Navagraha temples associated with Budhan (Mercury). Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple is revered for its rich...

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Arulmigu Thyagarajaswamy Temple

Arulmigu Thyagarajaswamy Temple

📍 Thiruvarur
🕒 6:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Main Deity: Shiva
Listed In: Shiva Temple | Paadal Petra Sthalam

Thyagarajaswamy Temple at Thiruvarur is one of Tamil Nadu's largest Shiva temples and is renowned for its majestic temple complex, Kamalalayam tank, and the grand temple...

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Arulmigu Thyagarajaswamy Temple

Arulmigu Thyagarajaswamy Temple

📍 Tiruvottiyur, Chennai
🕒 5:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Main Deity: Shiva
Listed In: Shiva Temple | Paadal Petra Sthalam

Thyagarajaswamy Temple at Tiruvottiyur, popularly known as Adhipureeswarar Temple, is one of the oldest Shiva temples in Tamil Nadu. The temple is revered for its rich...

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Arulmigu Tiruvaleeswarar Temple

Arulmigu Tiruvaleeswarar Temple

📍 Padi, Tiruvallur
🕒 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Main Deity: Shiva
Listed In: Shiva Temple | Paadal Petra Sthalam

Tiruvaleeswarar Temple at Padi is a historic Shiva temple dedicated to Lord Tiruvaleeswarar and Goddess Jagadambigai. The temple is known for its Chola-era architecture,...

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Arulmigu Vadaranyeswarar Temple

Arulmigu Vadaranyeswarar Temple

📍 Thiruvalangadu, Tiruvallur
🕒 6:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Main Deity: Shiva
Listed In: Shiva Temple | Paadal Petra Sthalam | Pancha Sabhai (Ratna Sabhai)

Vadaranyeswarar Temple at Thiruvalangadu is a celebrated Shiva temple associated with Lord Shiva's cosmic dance as Nataraja. Revered as one of the Pancha Sabhai temples,...

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Arulmigu Vaidyanathaswamy Temple

Arulmigu Vaidyanathaswamy Temple

📍 Vaitheeswaran Koil, Mayiladuthurai
🕒 6:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Main Deity: Shiva
Listed In: Shiva Temple | Paadal Petra Sthalam | Navagraha Temple (Mars)

Vaidyanathaswamy Temple at Vaitheeswaran Koil is one of the Navagraha temples associated with Angaraka (Mars). Dedicated to Lord Shiva as the Divine Healer, the temple...

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Arulmigu Vaimoor Nathar Temple

Arulmigu Vaimoor Nathar Temple

📍 Thiruvaimur, Thiruvarur
🕒 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Main Deity: Shiva
Listed In: Shiva Temple | Paadal Petra Sthalam

Vaimoor Nathar Temple at Thiruvaimur is a sacred Paadal Petra Sthalam dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is admired for its peaceful surroundings, ancient heritage, and...

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Arulmigu Vedaranyeswarar Temple

Arulmigu Vedaranyeswarar Temple

📍 Vedaranyam, Nagapattinam
🕒 6:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Main Deity: Shiva
Listed In: Shiva Temple | Paadal Petra Sthalam

Vedaranyeswarar Temple at Vedaranyam is an ancient Paadal Petra Sthalam dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is closely associated with the Tamil Shaivite saints and is...

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Arulmigu Veeratteswarar Temple

Arulmigu Veeratteswarar Temple

📍 Thiruvathigai, Cuddalore
🕒 6:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Main Deity: Shiva
Listed In: Shiva Temple | Paadal Petra Sthalam | Ashta Veeratta Sthalam

Veeratteswarar Temple at Thiruvathigai is one of the celebrated Ashta Veeratta Sthalams dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple commemorates Shiva's destruction of the...

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Arulmigu Veeratteswarar Temple

Arulmigu Veeratteswarar Temple

📍 Vazhuvur, Mayiladuthurai
🕒 6:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Main Deity: Shiva
Listed In: Shiva Temple | Paadal Petra Sthalam | Ashta Veeratta Sthalam

Veeratteswarar Temple at Vazhuvur is one of the Ashta Veeratta Sthalams where Lord Shiva is believed to have destroyed the elephant demon Gajasura. The temple is...

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Arulmigu Vriddhagiriswarar Temple

Arulmigu Vriddhagiriswarar Temple

📍 Vriddhachalam, Cuddalore
🕒 5:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Main Deity: Shiva
Listed In: Shiva Temple | Paadal Petra Sthalam

Vriddhagiriswarar Temple at Vriddhachalam is a renowned Paadal Petra Sthalam dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is celebrated for its impressive architecture, sacred...

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Arunachaleswarar Temple

Arunachaleswarar Temple

📍 Thiruvannamalai
🕒 5:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 3:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Main Deity: Shiva
Listed In: Shiva Temple | Paadal Petra Sthalam | Pancha Bhoota Sthalam (Fire)

Arunachaleswarar Temple at Thiruvannamalai is one of the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams representing the element of fire. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple is renowned for its...

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Ekambareshwarar Temple

Ekambareshwarar Temple

📍 Kanchipuram
🕒 6:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Main Deity: Shiva
Listed In: Shiva Temple | Paadal Petra Sthalam | Pancha Bhoota Sthalam (Earth)

Ekambareswarar Temple in Kanchipuram is one of the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams representing the Earth element. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple is renowned for its...

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Mayuranathaswami Temple

Mayuranathaswami Temple

📍 Mayiladuthurai
🕒 5:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Main Deity: Shiva
Listed In: Shiva Temple | Paadal Petra Sthalam

Mayuranathaswami Temple in Mayiladuthurai is an ancient Shiva temple associated with the legend of Goddess Parvati worshipping Lord Shiva in the form of a peacock. The...

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Patteeshwarar Temple

Patteeshwarar Temple

📍 Perur, Coimbatore
🕒 5:30 AM - 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Main Deity: Shiva
Listed In: Shiva Temple | Paadal Petra Sthalam

Arulmigu Patteeswarar Temple at Perur is an ancient Shiva temple renowned for its magnificent stone sculptures, intricate carvings, and elegant Dravidian architecture....

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Saint Thyagaraja Temple

Saint Thyagaraja Temple

📍 Thiruvaiyaaru, Thanjavur
🕒 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Main Deity: Shiva
Listed In: Shiva Temple | Paadal Petra Sthalam

Saint Thyagaraja Temple at Thiruvaiyaru commemorates the great Carnatic composer Saint Thyagaraja. Located on the banks of the Cauvery River, the temple is the venue for...

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Sri Abhirami Amirthakadeswarar Temple

Sri Abhirami Amirthakadeswarar Temple

📍 Thirukkadaiyur, Mayiladuthurai
🕒 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Main Deity: Shiva
Listed In: Shiva Temple | Paadal Petra Sthalam

Sri Abhirami Amirthakadeswarar Temple at Thirukkadaiyur is renowned for the legend of Abhirami Pattar and is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Abhirami. The temple is...

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Sri Abirami Amman Samedha Sri Amirthakadeswarar Devasthanam

Sri Abirami Amman Samedha Sri Amirthakadeswarar Devasthanam

📍 Thirukkadaiyur, Mayiladuthurai
🕒 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Main Deity: Shiva
Listed In: Shiva Temple | Paadal Petra Sthalam

Sri Abhirami Amman Sametha Sri Amirthakadeswarar Temple at Thirukkadaiyur is a revered Shiva temple famous for the legend of Abhirami Pattar. The temple is widely...

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Sri Sangameswarar Temple

Sri Sangameswarar Temple

📍 Bhavani, Erode
🕒 5:30 AM - 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Main Deity: Shiva
Listed In: Shiva Temple | Paadal Petra Sthalam

Sri Sangameswarar Temple at Bhavani is situated at the sacred confluence of the Bhavani, Cauvery, and the mystical Amudha rivers. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this ancient...

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Sri Sivaloganathar Temple

Sri Sivaloganathar Temple

📍 Thiruppungur, Mayiladuthurai
🕒 6:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Main Deity: Shiva
Listed In: Shiva Temple | Paadal Petra Sthalam

Sivaloganathar Temple at Thiruppungur is a revered Paadal Petra Sthalam dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is associated with the Nayanmar saint Nandanar and is...

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Thillai Nataraja Temple

Thillai Nataraja Temple

📍 Chidambaram, Cuddalore
🕒 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Main Deity: Shiva
Listed In: Shiva Temple | Paadal Petra Sthalam | Pancha Bhoota Sthalam (Space) | Pancha Sabhai (Kanaka Sabhai)

Thillai Nataraja Temple at Chidambaram is one of India's most sacred Shiva temples, where Lord Nataraja is worshipped in his cosmic dancing form. Renowned for the...

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