Suriyanar koil (Sun God) Temple History, Location, Timing and Contact Details

Suriyanar Koil Temple

Suryanar Kovil is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Hindu Sun-God, located in Suryanar Kovil, a village near the South Indian town of Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu, India. The presiding deity is Suriyanar, the Sun and his consorts Ushadevi and Pratyusha Devi.

History of Suriyanar koil

In modern times, the temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu. The temple is mentioned in the songs of Muthuswami Dikshitar, who has composed a song starting with “Suryamurthe” in Saurashatra ragam. It is stated in one of the inscriptions found in the temple that it was built in the reign of Kulottunga Choladeva (AD 1060-1118) and was called Kulottungachola-Marttandalaya. The current granite shrine is believed to have been built by the Srivijaya King. He is the native of srivijayam it is near by Indonesia.

Architecture of Suriyanar koil

The temple has a rectangular plan with compound walls, pierced by a five-tiered raja gopuram (entrance tower). The central shrine is of Surya, the Sun God, is built on an elevated structure. There are separate shrines for all the other seven planet deities namely Budha (Mercury), Shani (Saturn), Sukran (Venus), Soma (Moon), Angaragan (Mercury), Rahu and Ketu. The hall leading to the central shrine has images of Viswanathar, Visalakshi, Nataraja, Sivakami, Vinayagar and Murugan. The central shrine houses the image of Surya and his consorts Usha and Chhaya. On the axial line in front of the central shrine, there is an image of Guru (Jupiter), one of the planetary deities.

Suriyanar koil (Sun God) Temple Festivals

Amavasai (new moon day), Kiruthigai, pournami (full moon day) and Sathurthi.

Location: To view the location please click here

Address: Thirumangalakudi P.O, Thanjavur D.T, Thiruvidaimaruthur, Tamil Nadu

Landmark: Suriyanar Koil Temple is located near Navagraha Temples

Bus Route 

Temple is 2 km from Aduthurai. 15 km from Kumbakonam, Direct bus to Kumbakonam is available from all aparts of Tamil Nadu.

Glimpse of Suriyanar Koil Temple

Temple Opening Hours

Morning Hours: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Evening Hours: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

For more details please dial +91 435 2472349

Pooja Timings

Pooja Ticket Cost details

Each pooja ticket cost Rs 20/

Suriyanar Koil Temple Photos

Near By Temples: Chakrapani Temple, Sri Valangaiman Mariamman Temple, Thirunageswaram – Uppiliappan Temple , Thirunageswaram Naganathar (Raghu Stalam) Temple

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Near By Places to Visit: Darasuram, Papanasam, Thirubuvanam

Nearest Airport: Trichy International Airport – 102  km

Nearest Railway station: Kumbakonam –  15 km