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Sri Dakshinamurthi temple

Moolavar	:	Prajna Dakshinamurthi
Urchavar	:	-
Amman / Thayar	:	-
Thala Virutcham	:	-
Theertham	:	-
Agamam / Pooja	:	-
Old year	:	500 years old
Historical Name	:	-
City	:	Vedapuri
District	:	Theni
State	:	Tamil Nadu


	Singers:

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	Festival:

	The temple follows a five time puja system a day, beginning from the Vishwarupa darshan at 5.00 a.m. followed by abishek to Dakshinamurthi at 8.00 a.m., Kalasandhi puja at 8.30 a.m.Kaleeswara puja at 11.00 a.m., and Uchikala puja at 11.30. The temple is closed for the first half of the day then at 12.00 a.m. The temple opens again at 5.00 p.m. Kaleeswara puja is performed at 6.00 p.m. followed by Maha Deeparadhana at 6.30 p.m. Arthajama puja is performed at 8.00 p.m. The temple closes for the day with Tirukappu at 8.30 p.m. Besides the above routine, special pujas are dedicated to Lord Dakshinamurthi on Thursdays with 16 hospitalities-Upacharas in the evening-Sayaraksha puja with Sahasranama chanting. During the Pradosha days – 13th day of new moon or full moon days – special pujas are dedicated to Lord Shiva and Nandhi from 4.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. with special abishek and aradhanas.

	Temple's Speciality:

	9 feet tall presiding deity Lord Dakshinamurthi is facing south

	Opening Time:

	The temple is open from 5.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and from 5.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.

	Address:

	Sri Dakshinamurthi Temple, Vedapuri, Theni district.

	Phone:

	+91- 4546- 253 908.

	General Information:

	Maha Mandapam of the temple measures 108 feet in length and 54 feet in width. The construction is such that the devotee can comfortably worship the Lord from any point in the mandap. They can worship the presiding deity and the Vimana simultaneously.

	Prayers

	Besides usual prayers for wedding and child boon, people pray to Lord for good education and wisdom.

	Thanks giving:

	Devotees perform abishek to Lord offering vastras.

	Greatness Of Temple:

	This is a temple dedicated to Wisdom God-Gnanamurthi-Dakshinamurthi in Vedapuri. Presiding Lord is 9 feet tall facing south. The Moola Mantras by the devotees are placed under the foundation as per norms. Indicating the significance of the five letter Mantra – Na Ma Shi Va Ya, there are five Kalasas on the Vimana the tower above the sanctum sanctorum. Coconut breaking is allowed only during puja time. Also the Kadalai malai –garland is not allowed in the temple, it should be submitted only in packets. Only Vilwa garlands are allowed. No camphor aarati is allowed in the temple.

	Temple History:

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	Special Features:

	Miracle Based: 9 feet tall presiding deity Lord Dakshinamurthi is facing south.

Location :
The devotee should get down at the Aranmanaipudur Vilakku bus stop 1 km far from Theni on the Madurai road. The temple is further 2 km from Vayalpatti village from this bus stop. Lodging facilities are available but booking should be made in advance.

Near By Railway Station :
Theni.

Near By Airport :
Madurai

Accomodation :
Theni:

Western Ghats: +91-4546-251 475
Theni International: +91-4546-250 656
Puppys: +91-4546-265 268
Raj Bhavan: +91-4546-252 607
Vasantham: +91-4546-255 682