Thirukkurakkukka Kundaleswarar Temple

🛕 Lord Shiva | 📍 Vadavanjaar, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu

Temple Tags: Ancient Temple Chola Temple Paadal Petra Sthalam 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

📸 Photography

Not Allowed

🔱 Temple Significance

Thirukkurakkukka Kundaleswarar Temple is an ancient Shiva temple where Lord Shiva is worshipped as Kundaleswarar (Kundalakarneswarar) and Goddess as Kundalanayaki (Kundalambikai). The temple is famous for its unique connection with Lord Hanuman, who is believed to have offered his ear ornament (Kundalam) to Lord Shiva after seeking forgiveness. A rare Shiva-bhakta Hanuman shrine facing the sanctum is one of the temple's distinctive features.

🏛 Temple History

According to temple tradition, after the Ramayana war, Hanuman returned with a Shiva Lingam for Rama's worship. When he saw that Rama had already worshipped a sand Lingam, he became distressed and sought Lord Shiva's forgiveness at this sacred place. Hanuman offered his ear ornament (Kundalam) to the Shiva Lingam, giving the deity the name Kundaleswarar. The temple also houses a self-manifested sand Lingam and is associated with miraculous worship by monkeys during the Tamil month of Chithirai.

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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 for a peaceful darshan.
Don't miss the Shiva-bhakta Hanuman shrine opposite the sanctum.
Observe the self-manifested sand Lingam.
Visit during Chithirai to experience the temple's famous monkey-worship tradition.
Couples seeking child blessings traditionally offer bangles to Goddess Kundalanayaki.
Devotees with cattle also worship the village deity Chelliyamman for protection.

🚍 How to Reach

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Railway Station

Mayiladuthurai Junction • 18.00 km

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Airport

Tiruchirappalli International Airport • 145.00 km

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Bus Stand

Vadavanjaar Bus Stop • 1.00 km

🔔 Darshan Timings & Rules

Dress Code: Traditional and modest attire is recommended.

Photography: No

Prasad: Available

Prasad Details: Vibhuti, Kumkum and temple prasadam are available according to daily pooja arrangements.