Monday Oct 14, 2024

Kattalaicherry Chidambaraswarar Shiva Temple, Mayiladuthurai

Address

Kattalaicherry Chidambaraswarar Shiva Temple Kattalaicherry, Kuthalam Circle, Mayiladuthurai District

Diety

Chidambaraswarar

Introduction

Kuthalam – Kattalaicherry is located at a distance of 1 km across the Vickrama Chola River which flows east of Thirumangalam on the crossroads. The village has a Shiva temple and a Vaishnava temple. There is a half an acre Shiva temple facing east. Instead of the eastern gate being permanently closed, the southern gate is the only way to go. Lord – Chidambaraswarar The name of Goddess is not known. The Lord is facing east and the Goddess is facing south. There is a Ganesha shrine in Prakaram. The priest of the temple comes from Murugamangalam which is five to six km away No one knows when it will come Puja only once or twice a week. It is our duty to go to the village shrine to raise awareness and give self-confidence to the local people. # “With the kind permission of Sri Kadambur K. Vijayan, these are extracted from his posts”.

Century/Period/Age

1000-2000 years old

Nearest Bus Station

Kattalaicherry

Nearest Railway Station

Mayiladuthurai

Nearest Airport

Trichy

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