Sakthivanesvara Temple
Sakthivanesvara Temple is a temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Tthe presiding deity Sakthivanesvara is a form of the Hindu god Shiva, in which his usual worship symbol the Lingam is hugged by his consort Parvati, hence he is also known as Sivakozhundeesvara and Sakthi Mutham. It is believed that when one prays to Sakthivanesvara with faith, one is blessed with the life partner of one’s choice. This is one of the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams
History of Sakthivanesvara Temple
It is believed that when one prays to Sakthivanesvara with faith, one is blessed with the life partner of one’s choice. Pujas on monday by married couple will bring joy in their life and the separated husband and wife will rejoin in their family life by doing temple cleanliness, milk anointing and vastharm to the Lord. God wanted to test her further eventhough he satisfied atlast appeared before her in the form of big flame (Jyothiswarubam). Upon knowing the Lord Parvathi embraced him. Hence the Lord is called as Sivakkozhundeeswarar and the place is called as Siva Sakthi mutram. Once Goddess Parvathi made penance towards the lord from here , God tested her prayer and delayed the dharshan, on knowing this parvathi devi stood in one leg and started her penance.
Sakthivanesvara Temple Festivals
Muthuppandal Vizha, Rathasapthami Shasti, Thiruvathirai, Shivarathri are the major festivals celebrated in this temple.
Pooja Timings
| Pooja | Timings |
| Kalai Sandhi | 09:00am |
| Utchi Kaalam | 11:30 to 12:00 noon |
| Sayaratchai | 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm |
| Artha Jamam | 8:00 pm to 8:30 pm |
Location: To view the location please click here
Nearest Airport: Trichy International Airport – 95 km
Nearest Railway station: Kumbakonam – 8.9 km
Address: Patteeswaram, Kumbakonam, Tanjore District, Tamil Nadu
Parking Facilities: Free parking available
Sakthivanesvara Temple Official Website: Not available
Bus Route
Sakthivanesvara Temple is located 4 kms from Avoor and 8 kms before Kumbakonam. Easy to locate by google maps, Location is just one turn away from the Patteeswaram main temple – Durga/ Dhenupureeswarar temple, hardly half a kilometre away. Frequent bus facility available town Buses 8, 11, 25, 35, 61, 62 and 67 available from Kumbaonam
Temple Opening Hours
Morning Hours: 6:00 AM – 12 Noon
Evening Hours: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
For more details please dial 0435 2445237, 9443678575
Sakthivanesvara Temple Photos
Hotels to stay in Kumbakonam
1. Hotel Green Park
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New Railway Road, Kumbakonam,
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Near By Temples: Chakrapani Temple, Sri Valangaiman Mariamman Temple , Adi Kumbeswarar Temple, Airavatesvara Temple Darasuram, Sri Thenupureeswarar Temple Patteswaram
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
