Kailasanathar (Chandran) Temple
The Chandiranaar Temple is a Hindu temple in the village of Thingalur,The presiding deity is Soma (moon). However, the main idol in the temple is that of “Kailasanathar” or Shiva. The temple is considered one of the nine Navagraha temples in Tamil Nadu. The temple is one of the nine Navagraha temples of Tamil Nadu and is a part of the popular Navagraha pilgrimage in the state – it houses the image of Chandra (Moon). Kailasanathar Swamy temple is one of the nine Navagraha sthalas located in the Cauvery Delta region dedicated to planet Moon, called Thingal in Tamil language. There is a separate shrine for Lord Moon
Thingalur Kailasanathar (Chandran) Temple History
Temple gopuram is of storied, beleived to be constructed by Chola Kings during 10th and 12th century A.D
Thingalur Kailasanathar (Chandran) Temple Architecture
The place is revered by the verses of Appar, but since there is no mention about the deity, it is not classified as Padal petra stalam. The temple has a five-tier rajagopuram surrounded by two prakaram, closed precincts of the temple. The image of Chandra is located in the second precinct and houses the image made of black granite and usually clad with white cloth.
Thingalur Kailasanathar (Chandran) Temple Festivals
Amavasai (new moon day), kiruthigai, pournami (full moon day) and sathurthi. Mahasivarathri, Margazhi Thiruvadirai, Panguni Uthiram and Thirukartigai are the major festivals celebrated in the temple
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Nearest Airport: Trichy International Airport – 57 km
Nearest Railway station: Kumbakonam – 34 km, and Tanjore – 22 km
Landmark: Kailasanathar (Chandran) Temple is located near Moonkil Amarnthaval Sapthamaatha Temple
Address: Thingaloor, Tamil Nadu 612204
Kailasanathar (Chandran) Temple Official Website: Not available
Bus Route
Kailasanathar (Chandran) Temple located in a small village Thingalur between Thiruvaiyaru – Kumbakonam. Frequent bus facility available It is located 36 km from Kumbakonam Bus Terminal. Temple is located 16km from Thanjaur.
Opening Hours
Morning Hours: 6:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Evening Hours: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Pooja Cost & Timing
| Pooja | Time |
| Ushathkalam | 5:30 am |
| Kalasanthi | 8:00 am |
| Uchikalam | 10:00 am |
| Sayarakshai | 6:00 pm |
| Irandamkalam | 8:00 pm |
| Ardha Jamam | 10:00 pm |
Abhishekam details
Abhishekam will be performed thrice a day 8:30AM, 10:30AM, 12:30PM and it cost 1000 per family.
Glimpse of Thingalur Kailasanathar (Chandran) Temple
For more details please dial 04362262499, 9344589244, 9443586453
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