Sivalaya ottam 9- Thiruvidaikkodu Sadaiappar Temple, Kanyakumari

Address

Sivalaya ottam 9- Thiruvidaikkodu Sadaiappar Temple, Thiruvidaikkodu, Kanyakumari district, Tamilnadu 629801

Diety

Sadaiappar

Introduction

Sadaiappar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Thiruvidaikkodu in Kanyakumari District of Tamilnadu. The temple is a part of the famed Shivalaya Ottam conducted during Shivaratri. It is the ninth temple in the run sequence. Here the presiding deity is called as Sadaiappar. The Temple is believed to be 1000 years old. The Temple is located at about 28 Kms from Vilavancode and 65 Kms from Thiruvananthapuram. Nearest Railway Station is located at Eraniel and Nearest Airport is located at Thiruvananthapuram.

Puranic Significance

Sage Vyakarapadhar visited this place and worshipped Lord Shiva here. This temple could have got some association with the Siddhar Idaikkadar. Presiding Deity is called as Sadaiappar / Mahadevar. Theertham associated with this Temple is Idaikkadar Kulam. There is a temple of Lord Vishnu to the south of this temple. This temple is by the side of a stream that runs in a bridge above the road. The Lord is with matted hair. Hence, he is called Sadaiappar. The Lord is Swayambu Lingam. The Deity was discovered by a Muslim.