Thiruvidaimarudur Sri Mahalinga Swamy Temple History, Pooja Timings and Contact Details

Sri Mahalinga Swamy Temple

Mahalingeswaraswamy Temple, Thiruvidaimarudur is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located in Tiruvidaimaruthur, a village in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is significant to the Hindu sect of Saivism as one of the seven major Shiva temples. Shiva is worshiped as Mahalingeswaraswamy, and is represented by the lingam, with his idol referred to as Jothimayalingam. His consort Parvati is depicted as Pirguchuntarakujambigai. The lingam of the temple is believed to be the focal point for the seven consorts of Shiva.

History of Sri Mahalinga Swamy Temple

Thiruvidaimarudur Mahalinga Swamy Temple is one of the Panchakrosha Sthalas. Also Pattinathar and Karuvoor Thevar Sung Psalms about the Deity. The Ammbal Shrine is one of the Sakthi Bheetas. Chakkara Maha Meru is installed here. Uma, Vinayaka Muruga, Thirumal, Lakshimi, Saraswati, (Deities), Vashista, Agasthya, Pattinathar, Badragiriyar, Romarishi, Kapila, Markandiya rishi, (Saints). The below saints Appar, Sundarar, Manikkavasakar and Sambandar were visited and praised the lord. Sivavakiya (Siddhar) Varagunadeva, Sukeerthi, Veerasena, Chitrakeerthi, Uvanasuvan, Maandada, Vasuman., Anjatthuvasan (Kings), Nandagan (Brahmin), Vedas, Airawatha (Elephant vehicle of Indra) and others are bestowed with grace by the Lord.

Sri Mahalinga Swamy Temple Festivals 

Thaipoosam, is celebrated for ten days during the Tamilmonth of Thai. The festival deity of Mahalingeswarar and his consort circumambulate the temple and the streets in the village in different vehicles. The festival ends with Theerthavari on the last day. During the Tamil month of Vaikasi, Tirukalyanam (sacred marriage), Ambal Tapasu (penance of Ambal), Ambal Thannai thaane festivals are celebrated

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Location: To view the location please click here

Nearest Airport: Trichy International Airport – 98 km

Nearest Railway station: Kumbakonam – 9 km

Address: SH 64, Thiruvidaimaruthur, Tamil Nadu

Landmark: Sri Mahalinga Swamy Temple is located near Yanai Thiyagu Thiruvidaimarudur, Kumbakonam – Mayiladuturai Highway

Sri Mahalinga Swamy Temple Official Website: Not available

Bus Timings

Sri Mahalinga Swamy Temple located in Thiruvidaimarudur, near Kumbakonam city. Frequent bus facility available It is located 9 km from Kumbakonam Bus Terminal.

Pooja Timings

Pooja	Time
Ushathkala	6: 00 am
Kalasanthi	8: 00 am
Uchikalam	12: 00 pm
Sayarakshai	6: 00 pm
Irandamkalam	8: 00 pm
Ardha Jamam	9: 00 pm

Temple Opening Hours

Morning Hours: 6:00 AM – 11 AM

Evening Hours: 5:00 PM – 8 PM

For more details please dial 0435 2460660

Sri Mahalinga Swamy Temple Photos

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

Near by Restaurants: Veg Hotel – Balaji Bhavan, Sree Murari, Sri Mangalambika Vilas, Non-Veg hotel – Aathurar Briyani, Pandyan Hotel, Raya’s Restaurant

Near By Places to Visit: Darasuram, Papanasam, Thirubuvanam, Patteeswaram