Sirkazhi Thoniappar Temple
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Sirkazhi Thoniappar Temple

Sirkazhi (Sirkali), Tamil Nadu · Thoniappar (Shiva)

Best Visit Time: November to March

About Sirkazhi Thoniappar Temple

Birthplace of Saint Thirugnana Sambandar, greatest of the 63 Nayanmars. The temple enshrines Brahmapureeswarar and is one of the most celebrated Paadal Petra Sthalams. The deity is said to have given the saint divine knowledge (gnana) as a child.

Darshan Information

🙏 Main Deity

Thoniappar (Shiva)

🙏 Secondary Deity

Thirunilayanar

🏛️ Spiritual Category

Shiva

📅 Best Visit Time

November to March

Getting There

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Nearest Railway Station

Sirkazhi Railway Station (1 km)

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Nearest Airport

Tiruchirappalli International Airport (150 km)

Food & Stay

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Ideal Base City

Chidambaram

Visitor Tips

Visit the birthplace shrine of Sambandar within the temple complex.

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Quick Info

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State

Tamil Nadu

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Location

Sirkazhi (Sirkali)

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Ideal Base City

Chidambaram

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Senior Friendly

Unknown

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