About Amirtha Kadeswarar (Abirami) Temple
Sri Amirtha Kadeswarar Temple is located at Thirukadaiyur. Thirukadaiyur is a place located near bay of bengal and cauvery river. This temple in Thirukadaiyur is very famous for celebrations of 60/70/80 birthdays in the forms of marriages. Every day hundreds of such marriages are celebrated and people from all over Tamilnadu come for celebrating their important day of life, This function is performed to father or grand-father by son, daughter, grandson, relations
History of Amirtha Kadeswarar (Abirami) Temple
The present structure was built during the Chola dynasty in the 9th century, while later expansions are attributed to Thanjavur Nayaks. This holy place Thirukadaiyur, Where God kicked Yama to death and blessed Markandeya with the Boon of ever remaining a youth of sixteen.This holy place is called by other names as “Vilvavanam, Pinchilavanam and Kadavur”. The history of the Thirukadaiyur 60th marriage is based on Hindu astrology. Nine Planets symbolize astrological signs.
Poojas Name and Details
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Shastiapthapoorthi it’s a Hindu ceremony and its celebrating the 60th birthday of a male, akin to the renewal of marital vows
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Sadhabishegam After reaching 80 Years the celebration is called as Sadabishegam, akin to the renewal of marital vows
- Kanakabishegam After reaching 90 Years the celebration is called as Kanakabishegam, akin to the renewal of marital vows
- Poornabishegam After reaching 100 Years the celebration is called as Kanakabishegam, akin to the renewal of marital vows
- Ayush Homam is one such, performed on the completion of first year of birth Nakshatra
Amirtha Kadeswarar (Abirami) Temple Festivals
The annual Brahmotsavam is celebrated in the month of Chithirai (April–May) here. The Shankha-abhisheka, a festival of the Divine Mother celebrated in the month of Kartikai (November–December), is also of great importance here.
Location: To view the location please click here
Address: Sannathi St, Thirukadaiyur, Nagapatinam district, Tamil Nadu
Parking Facilities: Ample car parking around the temple and is enough to accommodate a lot of vehicles
Nearest Airport: Trichy International Airport – 149 km
Nearest Railway station: Mayiladuthurai – 23 km
Amirtha Kadeswarar(Abirami) Temple Opening Hours
Morning Hours: 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Evening Hours: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Amirtha Kadeswarar Temple Pooja Timings
| Pooja Name | Time |
| Usha Kaalam | 5:30 am |
| Kala Santhi Pooja | 8:00 am |
| Uchikalam Pooja | 10:00 pm |
| Sayarakshai Pooja | 6:00 pm |
| Irandaam Kaalam | 8:00 pm |
| Ardha Jamam Pooja | 10:00 pm |
For more details please dial 04364287429
Amirtha Kadeswarar Temple official website: Not available
Bus Route
Amirtha Kadeswarar Temple in Thirukadaiyur is 26 km from Mayiladuthurai and 15 km from Karaikal. Frequent bus facility available. From Sirkali it is 30 km.
Hotels to stay in Thirukadaiyur
1. Hotel Sadhabishegam
Sannathi Street, Thirukadaiyur,
Nagapattinam Dist, Tamil Nadu
Ph : 04364287413
2. Hotel Pams Residency (17 Km)
9 & 10, Pattamangala Street, Kamarajar Salai,
Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu
Ph: +91 4364228777
3. RR Residency (17 km)
Moiden Palli street, Karaikal, Tamil Nadu
Ph: 04368 226 554
Near By Temples: Vaitheeswaran Koil (Sevaai) Temple, Saneeswaran Temple , Thirubuvanam Kampaheswarar Temple, Swetharanyeswarar (Budhan) Temple
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Near By Places to Visit: Darasuram, Papanasam, Thirubuvanam, Patteeswaram
