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Arulmigu Neelakandeswarar Temple

Thiruneelakkudi, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu

Arulmigu Neelakandeswarar Temple

🛕About Temple

Arulmigu Neelakandeswarar Temple is a Shiva temple at Thiruneelakkudi in Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu. The presiding deity is Lord Shiva worshipped as Neelakandeswarar, with Goddess Neelakandeswari as the divine consort. The temple is identified as a Paadal Petra Sthalam and is revered as a Shaiva pilgrimage centre in the Cauvery delta.

ℹ️Temple Information

🛕 Presiding Deity
Neelakandeswarar
👸 Goddess
Neelakandeswari
⭐ Temple Classification
Shiva Temple
📍 District
Mayiladuthurai
🙏 Sampradaya
Shaivism

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⭐Temple Significance

The temple is significant as a Paadal Petra Sthalam dedicated to Lord Shiva as Neelakandeswarar and as a revered Shaiva pilgrimage site in the Cauvery delta region.

🕉️Mythology

The temple is traditionally associated with the religious legend of Lord Shiva consuming the poison that emerged during the churning of the cosmic ocean. This tradition is connected with the deity name Neelakandeswarar, meaning the blue-throated form of Shiva. This is a mythological and devotional association, not a historical claim.

✨ Temple Highlights

✨ Paadal Petra Sthalam
The temple is identified as one of the Shiva temples revered in the Tamil Shaiva devotional tradition.
✨ Neelakandeswarar Shrine
Lord Shiva is worshipped here as Neelakandeswarar, associated with the blue-throated form of Shiva in devotional tradition.
✨ Goddess Neelakandeswari
Goddess Neelakandeswari is worshipped as the divine consort of Neelakandeswarar.

🚗 How to Reach

🛣️ By Road
The temple is located at Thiruneelakkudi in Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu, and can be reached by road using local routes to the town.
Arulmigu Neelakandeswarar Temple

Visit Information

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

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Disclaimer

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.

While every effort is made to keep this information current and accurate, visitors are advised to verify the latest details directly with the official temple authorities before planning their visit.

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