Shiva
Mayiladuthurai Mayuranathaswamy Temple
Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu · Mayuranathaswamy (Shiva)
About Mayiladuthurai Mayuranathaswamy Temple
A Paadal Petra Sthalams where Shiva is said to have danced as a peacock (mayura) to worship Parvati — giving the town its name Mayiladuthurai (City of the Peacock). The Masi Magam festival on the riverbank draws lakhs of pilgrims annually.
Darshan Information
🙏 Main Deity
Mayuranathaswamy (Shiva)
🙏 Secondary Deity
Abhayambika (Parvati)
🏛️ Spiritual Category
Shiva
📅 Best Visit Time
October to March
Getting There
Nearest Railway Station
Mayiladuthurai Junction (1 km)
Nearest Airport
Tiruchirappalli International Airport (105 km)
Food & Stay
Ideal Base City
Mayiladuthurai
Visitor Tips
The Masi Magam festival (Feb/March) is the highlight; the Ponneri river bathing ghat is sacred.
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Quick Info
State
Tamil Nadu
Location
Mayiladuthurai
Ideal Base City
Mayiladuthurai
Senior Friendly
Unknown
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