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Thingalur Kailasanathar (Chandran) Temple, History, Timings and Contact Details

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


Location: To view the location please click here

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

Hotels to stay in Kumbakonam

1. Hotel Green Park

No. 10, Lakshmi Vilas Street,

Kumbakonam, South India – 612001.

Ph :(0435) – 2402853 / 2403914

 

2. Quality Inn VIHA

New Railway Road, Kumbakonam,

Tanjore, Tamil Nadu 612001

Ph:0435 255 5555


 

3. Lee Garden

Naal Road Junction, Srinagar Colony, Kumbakonam

Tanjore, Tamil Nadu 612001

Ph:0435 240 2526

 

4. Rayas Grand

23-25, Holy Mahamaham Tank West Bank,

Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu

Ph:0435 242 3170


 

Near By Temples: Chakrapani TempleSri Valangaiman Mariamman TempleAdi Kumbeswarar TempleThirunageswaram – Uppiliappan Temple

Near By Places to Visit: Darasuram, Papanasam, ThirubuvanamPatteeswaram

Near By Restaurants To Eat: 

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