Apatsahayesvarar Temple in Alangudi History, Pooja Timings and Contact Details -

Apatsahayesvarar Temple

Apatsahayesvarar Temple, Alangudi or Guru Sthalam or Tiru Irum Poolai is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in the village of Alangudi in the Valangaiman taluk of Tiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu, India. Shiva is worshipped as Apathsahyesvarar, and is represented by the lingam.

Alangudi Apatsahayesvarar Temple History

As per local legends, Shiva, the overlord of the nine planetary deities, allowed them to freely grant wishes based on devotion of the devotees. 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 Guru (Jupiter). The planets are believed to influence the horoscope computed based on time of one’s birth and subsequently influence the course of life. As in other Navagraha temples, the common worship practises of the devotees include offering of cloth, grains, flowers and jewels specific to the planet deity. Each of the planets are believed to move from a star to another during a predefined period and thus sway over an individual’s fortunes. The Navagrahas, as per Hindu customs, are believed to provide both good and bad effects for any individual and the bad effects are mitigated by prayers. Lighting a set of lamps is also commonly followed in the temple. As per contemporary Saivite belief, the energies distributed cyclically by Navagrahas can be channeled based on remedial measures.

Alangudi Apatsahayesvarar Temple Architecture

The temple has a 5-tier rajagopuram surrounded by two prakarams

Alangudi Apatsahayesvarar Temple Festivals

Monthly festivals – Amavasai(new moon day), kiruthigai, pournami (full moon day) and sathurthi. Other festivals include Vinayaka Chaturthi, Aadi Pooram, Navaratri, Aippasi Pournami, Skanda Sashti, Kartikai Deepam, Arudra Darisanam, Thaipusam, Maasi Magam, Panguni Uththiram and Vaikasi Visakam.

Major festival – Brahmotsavam celebrated during the Tamil month of Chittirai (April–June), when special worship practises are followed and the festival image of the deity is taken around the streets of Alangudi.

Glimpse of Alangudi Apatsahayesvarar Temple

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Nearest Airport: Trichy International Airport – 98 km

Nearest Railway station: Kumbakonam – 16 km, and Needamangalam – 7 km

Landmark: Apatsahayesvara Temple is located on Mannargudi – Kumbakonam highway

Address: Alangudi, Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu

Apatsahayesvarar Temple Official Website: http://www.alangudigurubaghavantemple.tnhrce.in/

Bus Route

Apatsahayesvarar Temple located in Alangudi near Kumbakonam. Frequent bus facility available It is located 18 km from Kumbakonam Bus Terminal.

Temple Opening Hours

Morning Hours: 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Evening Hours: 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM

For more details please dial 04374 269 407

Pooja Timings

Pooja Details	Timing
Kaala Santhi	08.00AM to 08.30AM
Uchikalam	12.30PM to 01.00PM
Saayaratchi	05.00PM to 06.00PM
Arthasaamam	08.30PM to 09.00PM

Arulmigu Moolavar Guru Abishegam

Pooja Details	Timing
Arulmigu Moolavar Guru Abishegam (Daily)	Morning 06.00 AM to 07.00 AM

Arulmigu Uchavar Guru Abishegam

Pooja Details	Timing
Arulmigu Uchavar Guru Abishegam (Daily)	From 08.00 AM to 08.30 AM
Arulmigu Uchavar Guru Abishegam (Daily)	From 12.00 PM to 12.30 PM
Arulmigu Uchavar Guru Abishegam (Daily)	From 05.00 PM to 05.30 PM

Pooja Fees

Name of the Kattalais	Inland Rs.	Foreign Rs.
Monthly Kattalai Archanai (for one year)	500	1000
Each Thursday Archanai (for one year)	1500	3000
Abishekam charges (for one) (Moolavar)	1500	–
Abishekam charges (for one) (Urchavar)	750	–
Sahasranamam (for one)	400	–
Permanent Kattalai charges	10000	20000
Sankata Hara Chathurthi charges (for one year)	500	1000
Nithiya Pooja Kattalai	10000	–
Prathosham (for one year)	1000	2000
Annathana Kattalai (free midday meals for 100 devotes for one day)	2000	–