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Arulmigu Thiru Kuttralanathar Temple

Courtallam, Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu

Arulmigu Thiru Kuttralanathar Temple

🛕About Temple

Arulmigu Thiru Kuttralanathar Temple is a Shiva temple at Courtallam in Tenkasi district, Tamil Nadu. Lord Shiva is worshipped here as Kutralanathar, with Goddess Kuzhalvoi Mozhiammai as the consort. The temple is a Paadal Petra Sthalam and is closely associated with the sacred landscape of the Courtallam waterfalls.

ℹ️Temple Information

🛕 Presiding Deity
Kutralanathar
👸 Goddess
Kuzhalvoi Mozhiammai
⭐ Temple Classification
Shiva Temple | Paadal Petra Sthalam | Pancha Sabhai Sthalam
📍 District
Tenkasi
🙏 Sampradaya
Shaivism

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⭐Temple Significance

The temple is significant as a Paadal Petra Sthalam dedicated to Lord Shiva and as a major Shaiva pilgrimage centre at Courtallam. Its religious identity is closely connected with the Courtallam waterfalls and the Chitra Sabha tradition of Lord Nataraja.

📜History

The temple is counted among the Paadal Petra Sthalams, the Shiva temples praised in the Tevaram hymns. No specific documented builder or construction date is provided here.

🕉️Mythology

A temple tradition connects the shrine with Sage Agastya and Lord Shiva’s command for him to go south during the divine wedding of Shiva and Parvati. Local Sthala Purana traditions also associate Agastya with the manifestation of Lord Shiva as Kutralanathar at Courtallam. These are religious traditions and are not presented as historical events.

🏛Architecture

The temple is traditionally noted for its conch-shaped layout. Courtallam is also associated with the Chitra Sabha of Lord Nataraja, an important sacred dance hall in Shaiva tradition.

🌳 Sacred Features

🌳 Temple Tree
Kurumpala tree
Regarded in the temple tradition as the sthala vriksha of Kutralanathar Temple.

✨ Temple Highlights

✨ Paadal Petra Sthalam
The temple is one of the Shiva shrines praised in the Tevaram tradition.
✨ Courtallam sacred landscape
The temple is closely associated with Courtallam, a town known for its waterfalls and Shaiva pilgrimage traditions.
✨ Chitra Sabha association
Courtallam is associated with the Chitra Sabha of Lord Nataraja, an important sacred dance hall in Shaiva tradition.

🚗 How to Reach

🛣️ By Road
Courtallam is accessible by road from Tenkasi, and the temple is located within Courtallam town.
🚆 By Rail
Tenkasi Junction is the main railway access point for Courtallam.
Arulmigu Thiru Kuttralanathar Temple

Visit Information

🕒 Temple Timings
6:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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We strive to provide accurate and authentic information based on well-established historical, cultural, religious, and publicly available sources. However, temple timings, entry fees, rituals, festivals, special poojas, facilities, and other visitor information may change without prior notice.

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