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Mahalingeswarar Temple, Thiruvidaimarudur

0 (0) , Est. 9th century

About the temple

Mahalingeswarar Temple in Thiruvidaimarudur is one of the seven major Shiva temples revered in Saivism, where the deity is worshipped as Mahalingeswaraswamy represented by the Jyothirmayalingam. The temple holds significance as a Paadal Petra Sthalam, praised in the 7th-century Tamil Saiva canonical work Tevaram. The shrine draws devotees through the day for darshan and aarti, with the atmosphere reaching its peak during the evening rituals and on festival days when special pujas are performed.

Shiva templePaadal Petra SthalamChola dynastySaivismKumbakonam region
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Daily rituals
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Major festivals

How to reach

By road
Well connected to city centre, ~20 min by taxi or auto.
On foot
Footwear stands and cloak rooms available near the main entrance.
Nearby stay
Dharamshalas and hotels within walking distance of the temple.
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