Kailasanathar Temple : Kailasanathar Temple Details | Kailasanathar- Ilankarkudi | Tamilnadu Temple

Sri Kailasanathar temple

Moolavar	:	Kailasanathar
Urchavar	:	Shanmuganathar with Mother Valli and Deivanai
Amman / Thayar	:	Periyanayaki Amman
Thala Virutcham	:	Vilwa
Theertham	:	Surya Theertham (a well)
Agamam / Pooja	:	Kamika Agama
Old year	:	500-1000 years old
Historical Name	:
City	:	Ilankarkudi
District	:	Tiruvarur
State	:	Tamil Nadu


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	Festival:

	Fortnighly Pradosha pujas, Tiruvadhirai-Arudra Darshan in December-January, Masi Magam and Maha Shivrathri in February-March and Panguni Uthiram in March-April are the festivals celebrated in the temple.

	Temple's Speciality:

	This is one of the 108 Shiva temples built by Chola kings.

	Opening Time:

	From 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m and from 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.

	Address:

	Sri Kaailasanathar Temple, IlankarKudi, Koradacherry post. Kudavasal taluk, Tiruvarur-613 703.

	Phone:

	+91 89036 63144

	General Information:

	Lords Vinayaka, Muruga and the presiding deity are facing east. Navagrahas in a shrine with a Vimana are in the outer prakara. Kala Bhairava is facing south and Mother Perianayaki Amman the south. The space of the Mandap is spacious enough for 200 devotees. Renovation works are underway at the back place. There are six Kalasas in the temple.

	Prayers

	People pray here for relief from burden of debts, for prosperity and peace in life.

	Thanks giving:

	Devotees partake in the Annabhisheakam event. Women join the Deepa Pujas.

	Greatness Of Temple:

	This is one of the 108 Shiva temples built by Chola kings. Odhuvars – well versed in Thevaram-Tiruvasagam hymns- are brought to the place with residential facilities etc. Vedas were taught to temple priests in the year 1890. Keeping Kailasanathar temple as a centre, other temples were also built here.

	Temple History:

	With its reputation as described above, the added importance is that Pandavas worshipped in this temple. As the temple was subjected to damages due to negligence, the family of one Muthiah Gurukkal took care of it, collected donations, renovated and restored the glory of the temple.

	Special Features:

	Miracle Based: This is one of the 108 Shiva temples built by Cholas.

Location :
Place: Koradacherri is 20 km far on the Tiruvarur Thanjavur route. The temple is again 4 km farom Koradacherry.

Near By Railway Station :
Tiruvarur

Near By Airport :
Tiruchi

Accomodation :
Tiruvarur:

Selvi’s: +91-4366-222 080; 320 625
Royal park: +91-4366-251 020 to 023
Thailammai Inn: +91-4366-221 113, 4 and 5
Green Royal: +91-4366-221 114, 221 115
Presidency: +91-4366 222 538
Meenakshi: +91- 94433 03020.