Shiva
Sri Arthanareeswarar Temple
Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu · Arthanareeswarar (Shiva-Parvati combined)
About Sri Arthanareeswarar Temple
One of the very rare temples in India dedicated to Arthanareeswarar — the form of Shiva that is half-male and half-female, representing the union of Shiva and Parvati. Located on a 1000-foot hill. The right half represents Shiva (male) and the left half Parvati (female). A deeply philosophical form of the divine that is rarely enshrined separately.
Darshan Information
🙏 Main Deity
Arthanareeswarar (Shiva-Parvati combined)
🏛️ Spiritual Category
Shiva
🕐 Darshan Timings
6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📅 Best Visit Time
October to February
Getting There
Nearest Railway Station
Tiruchengode (3 km)
Nearest Airport
Coimbatore International Airport (115 km)
Food & Stay
Ideal Base City
Salem
Visitor Tips
Climb 1000 steps to the hilltop shrine; the view over Tiruchengode town and the surrounding plains is sweeping; combine with Salem city visit.
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Quick Info
Darshan Timings
6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
State
Tamil Nadu
Location
Tiruchengode
Ideal Base City
Salem
Senior Friendly
Unknown
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