Swarnapureeswarar Temple - Sembanarkoil

🛕 Lord Shiva | 📍 Sembanarkoil, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu

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

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⏰ Darshan

Morning: 07:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Evening: 04:00 PM – 08:00 PM

📅 Best Time to Visit

October to March is generally comfortable for temple visits. Pradosham, Maha Shivaratri and other major Shaivite festivals

📸 Photography

Not Allowed

🔱 Temple Significance

Swarnapureeswarar Temple at Sembanarkoil, historically known as Thiruchemponpalli, is an important Shaiva temple in the Cauvery delta region. Lord Shiva is worshipped as Swarnapureeswarar, while the Goddess is known as Maruvaar Kuzhali Ammai and Sugandha Kundalambikai. The temple is one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams and has been praised by Tirugnana Sambandar and Tirunavukkarasar.

🏛 Temple History

The temple is traditionally associated with Ko Chengannan Chola and the Chola-period temple-building tradition. The ancient name of the sacred site was Thiruchemponpalli. Architectural and inscriptional evidence indicates that the temple underwent reconstruction and additions during different periods of Chola rule. Inscriptions from later Chola rulers, including Rajadhiraja Chola and Kulothunga Chola III, record gifts and endowments connected with temple worship and maintenance. According to the sthala tradition, the temple is associated with several deities and sages who worshipped Shiva here, including Mahalakshmi, Indra, Murugan, Vishnu, Brahma, Agastya and Vasishta. The place is traditionally associated with the names Lakshmipuri, Indrapuri and Skandapuri because of these legends.

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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 or evening darshan hours.
This temple is an important destination for devotees following the Paadal Petra Sthalam / Tevaram pilgrimage circuit.
Sembanarkoil is well connected by road from Mayiladuthurai.
Several important Shiva temples are located nearby, making it suitable for a Mayiladuthurai–Sembanarkoil temple circuit.
Check temple timings locally before travelling, particularly on festival days.

🚍 How to Reach

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Railway Station

Mayiladuthurai Junction • 10.00 km

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Airport

Tiruchirappalli International Airport • 150.00 km

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Bus Stand

Sembanarkoil Bus Stand • 1.00 km

🔔 Darshan Timings & Rules

Dress Code: Traditional and modest dress is recommended.

Photography: No

Prasad: Available

Prasad Details: Prasadam is generally available during worship and special occasions.