Vairavan Kovil Kalabhairava Temple, Thanjavur

Address

Vairavan Kovil Kalabhairava Temple, Thanjavur

Vairavan Kovil,

Thanjavur – Thiruvaiyaru Road,

Thanjavur District,

Tamilnadu

Moolavar

Kalabhairava

Introduction

Introduction

• Location: Vairavankovil, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India.
• Significance: The temple is dedicated to Kalabhairava, a powerful deity believed to bestow success on devotees.
• Age: The temple is said to be 1000 years old.

Puranic Significance

• Bhairava’s Presence: Bhairava sat southward on the north bank of the Kaveri River at Vairavankovil, by the order of Easan (Lord Shiva).
• Easengudi: The place where Easan consecrated Bhairava is known as Easengudi.
• Special Worship: The temple area also features a cemetery and is considered equally revered as Kasi (Varanasi).
• Legend of the Goddess: The goddess is believed to have worshiped Bhairava at Umayal Puram, Nandi Madha, and Ganga Gangapuram.
• Theiperai Ashtami Puja: On every Theiperai Ashtami (an auspicious day in the Tamil calendar), special Bhairava worship rituals take place, which are known to break barriers and fulfill all desires.

Beliefs

• Theiperai Ashtami Puja: Attending the puja held from 7 pm to midnight is believed to help overcome obstacles and fulfill all the needs of the devotees, ensuring success and the breaking of barriers.

Century/Period

1000 years old.

Nearest Bus Station

Trichy

Nearest Railway Station

Thanjavur Station

Nearest Airport

Trichy

Location on Map

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