Kadagambadi Sundareswarar Temple, Thiruvarur

Address

Kadagambadi Sundareswarar Temple, Kadagambadi, Thiruvarur district, Tamilnadu – 609501.

Deity

Sundareswara Amman: Balasundari

Introduction

• Location: Kadagambadi, Thiruvarur District, Tamil Nadu.
• Deity: The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, known as Sundareswarar, who is facing east.
• Goddess: The presiding goddess is Balasundari, who is facing south.
• Shrines: The prakaram (outer courtyard) features shrines for:
  • Ganesha
  • Dakshinamurthy
  • Subramanya
  • Maha Durgai
  • Vishnu Durgai
  • Swarna Akasha Bhairava
  • Navagraha
  • Surya
  • Saneeswara
• Historical Significance: The temple is believed to date back to the time of King Saraboji and is estimated to be around 1000 years old. The area is also referred to as Saraboji Rajapuram.
• Materials: The main deity, goddess, and Durga are made of a very smooth, glittering stone, with Vishnu Durga presumed to be made of emerald.
• Theertham: The temple is associated with the Arasalaru River.
• Sacred Tree (Sthala Vriksham): The sacred tree of the temple is Pavizhamalli (Nyctanthes arbor-tristis).
• Accessibility:
  • Distance from Major Locations:
    • 3 km from Thiruveezhimizhalai
    • 30 km from Kumbakonam
    • 8 km from Poonthottam
    • 27 km from Thiruvarur
    • 123 km from Trichy
  • Transport: The nearest railway station is in Poonthottam, and the nearest airport is in Trichy.

Festivals

The temple celebrates various Shiva-related festivals, with Masi Magam being particularly grand.

Century/Period/Age

1000 Years old

Managed By

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HRCE)

Nearest Bus Station

Kadagambadi

Nearest Railway Station

Poonthottam

Nearest Airport

Trichy

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