Thirukadaiyur temple

Thirukadaiyur temple History, Timings, Shasti Poorthi Details

Thirukadaiyur temple History

As per the Legend, Lord Siva blessed long life for Markandeya as this place. Markandeya was relieved from the death rope of Yama. One can see the marks of the death rope on Siva Linga during Nijaroopa Darshan.

Another interesting folklore associated with this temple, Abirami Bhattar an ardent of Goddess Parvati while in deep meditation answered wrongly to the King Sarfoji as full moon day while it is No moon day. The King who got angered with irrelevant answer and order to behead Abirami Bhattar if Moon doesn’t appear in the sky on the same day. Abirami Bhattar was placed on a cradle with fire camp on the below and started cutting one thread (balancing cradle) each time when he finishes the hymn on Goddess Abirami. At the end of the 79th hymn, Goddess appeared before him and brought the moonlight by throwing her earring. The King pleaded Bhattar for his ignorance and honoured him. The main deity is called by Amruthakadeswarar and the Goddess Parvati here called by Abirami.

The deity here was self-manifested. As per the folklore, Devas started consuming Amruth without offering prayers to Vinayaka. Lord Vinayaka decided to teach a lesson for Devas, for which he kept the pot in secret place. Devas realised their mistake and offered prayers to Vinayaka. The pleased Vinayaka then returned the pot. Devas who then placed the pot in Thirudayur and offered prayers for Lord Siva. Devas opened the pot to consume the nectar at the end and noticed the Siva Linga emerged out of the Nectar Pot. Hence the deity called by Amrita Kadeswarar.

This temple was built during the reign of Cholas in 11th Century.

Temple is known for Shasti Poorthi at the ages of 60 and 80 years.

Thirukadaiyur temple Timings

Morning Hours: 6:00 am – 12:00 pm

Evening Hours: 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm / 9:30 pm

How to reach Thirukadaiyur temple?

By Air

  1. Temple is 145 km from Tiruchirapalli Airport.

By Train

  1. Devotees can get down at Mayiladuthurai station if they are travelling Via Trichy.
  2. The devotee can get down at Nagore as well.

By Road

  1. Temple is 15 km from Karaikal, which can be reached by bus.

Thirukadaiyur temple Images

Reference Link: History

45 comments

  1. TEMPLE TIMINGS AND CONTACT NUMBER FOR 60TH BIRTHDAY

  2. What is the cost to perform Ayush Homan in Thirukadaiyur Temple.

  3. Hi,
    I need to perform the 80th bday of my father on the 25tg of Jan 2018.
    We r coming from Bangalore and we needed all arrangements to be made by the temple itself.
    Pl can u let me know the procedure.

  4. HI SIR/MADAME,

    WE WANT TO PERFORM 60TH BIRTHDAY FOR FATHER IN LAW,CAN YOU SEND ME CONTACT NOS OF
    VADHYARS TO PERFORM THE SAME AT CHEAP & BEST @ THIRUKADAIYUR.

  5. Hello sir

    We just want to. Know cost for 60 th marriage and contact details

  6. Im planning to perform 1008 sanga ahbishekam in this temple…Can provide detail pls?

  7. We want to came this temple for normal archna on 15th is there special darshan ticket and is heavy crowd on that day because of Shani amavsya

  8. I looking for package details for 60th marriage. Please send me a quote and contact details.

    • Dear sir/Madam,
      we are here to help you please call at 9393939150 and tell the detailed requirement
      Thank you

  9. Sir can u give the phone number i am lokking for the details of 60 weding anniversary

    • Dear Sir,
      Sure, 60 years wedding function can be celebrated here. Pre-booking required for making the arrangement. Please call @ +91 93 93 93 9150 for more details
      Thanks,

  10. Sir my father completed 60 years , need to Pooja, this Saturday is possible ah.

    • Dear Sir/Madam,
      please do mention the pooja name sir. if you want to celebrate 60 years marriage, for pre booking please call 9393939150
      Thank you.

  11. I want to celebrate my shastipurti on 2_9_18 .Myself and myself will come . I want to perform under the guidance of temple management only. Kindly send me the lowest estimate for performing,situation I can make arrangements.I am a Brahmin.

    • Dear Sir/Madam,
      please call at 9393939150 for pre booking of 60 years marriage celebrations.
      Thank you.

  12. Vidhya Shanmugam

    Hi sir.
    My father’s age is not 63. Shall we do 60th marriage celebration at this age? Or what else can be done at this stage?

    • Dear Sir/Madam,
      you mentioned as age not 63, so what is your father age ? please call 9393939150 for detailed information
      Thank you.

  13. Vijay kumar naidu

    Looking to perform puja on 18 th August for completing 59 years , 60 th bday please provide details like timings , cost and

    • Dear Sir/Madam,
      please do contact 9393939150 for 60th birthday arrangements and cost.
      Thank you.

    • Dear Sir/Madam,
      please do contact 9393939150 for 60th birthday arrangements and cost. we are here to help you
      Thank you.

  14. Respected Sir,
    We would like to know some information.
    Can Pooja be performed after completion of 74 years and entering 75th year or is it after completion of 75 years?
    Is there any Pooja for childless couple?
    Kindly reply as soon as possible
    Thank you

    • Dear Sir/Madam,
      it should be performed at the age of 60 and age of 80 and you can perform nava graha homam and it cost you Rs 2500- 3500 .
      Thank you.

  15. looking ayush homum pooja for my mother on 29th Aug’18. please contact 9841227241.

  16. KRISHNAN GANAPATHY

    WANT TO DO ABHISHEKAM & ARCHANAI TO ESWARAN & AMBHIKA FOR MY HEALTH AND MY WIFE.HOW MUCH IT WILL WILL COST; NOT ABLE TO BE PRESENT PERSONALLY; CAN THEY SEND PRASADAM BY POST. I NEED GURUKKAL’S TELEPHONE NUMBER AND ADDRESS. CROSS CHEQUE ACCEPTABLE?

  17. I am planning to perform my 60 years kalyanam with my son daughter and grand son and grand daughters on 29th September 2018. I want to perform Kalyanam at Nandhi me daily side. Ready to pay the cost for the pooja. Please inform me about my ambition.

    • Dear Sir,
      please let me know the month that you are planning?
      We will mail you the complete, please check and revert on that
      Thanks,

  18. My father had born 1950 when we have to do the shasthi Poona please conform in which year to do the pooja

  19. When to do 70th year Pooja to my father and mother

  20. My parents are completing their 25th year of marriage life as their kid I’m planning to marriage them is it possible?

  21. My husband is completing 60 years this July 2019. We want to perform Sashtiyaptha poorthi. It is only me and my husband as my son is overseas and will not be able to make it.
    Please let me know the procedure for booking the pooja, cost associated with it. Is there any facility to book online?

  22. Hi my father is completing 60 years by july 1st. Astrologer said we should go one month before completion of 60. Which date is special to perform poojas?