Keezhaiyur Kadaimudinathar Temple

🛕 Lord Shiva | 📍 Keezhaiyur, 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: 06:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Evening: 04:00 PM – 08:00 PM

📅 Best Time to Visit

October to March is generally comfortable for pilgrimage. Shivaratri, Pradosham and other major Shiva festivals are suitable

📸 Photography

Not Allowed

🔱 Temple Significance

Keezhaiyur Kadaimudinathar Temple is an ancient Shiva temple and one of the Paadal Petra Sthalams. Lord Shiva is worshipped as Kadaimudinathar, also known as Andhasamrakshaneswarar, with Goddess Abirami as the consort. The temple is traditionally associated with Brahma and Kanva Maharishi. A distinctive feature is the west-facing shrine of Shiva and the sixteen-faceted Shiva Lingam known as a Shodasa Lingam.

🏛 Temple History

The ancient sacred name of the place is Thirukkadaimudi. The site was traditionally associated with the name Kiluvaioor because of the Kiluva tree, the sacred tree of the temple. According to the temple tradition, Brahma worshipped Shiva here after seeking relief from a curse, and Shiva appeared beneath the Kiluva tree. The original self-manifested form is revered as Kiluva Nathar. The temple also contains inscriptions from the periods of Vikrama Chola, Parantaka Chola I and Pallava king Nandivarman III, demonstrating its historical antiquity.

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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 in the morning for a more peaceful darshan.
Do not miss the west-facing Shiva shrine.
Observe the Shodasa Lingam, which has sixteen facets.
The unusual arrangement of the Navagraha shrine is another feature of the temple.
Devotees traditionally visit the temple for prayers related to marriage obstacles and family well-being.
The temple can be included in a Mayiladuthurai Paadal Petra Sthalam pilgrimage circuit.

🚍 How to Reach

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Railway Station

Mayiladuthurai Junction • 15.00 km

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Airport

Tiruchirappalli International Airport • 140.00 km

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Bus Stand

Keezhaiyur Bus Stop • 1.00 km

🔔 Darshan Timings & Rules

Dress Code: Modest and traditional attire is recommended.

Photography: No

Prasad: Available

Prasad Details: Prasadam is provided according to the temple's daily pooja arrangements.