Shiva
Thiruvavaduthurai Kailasanathar Temple
Thiruvavaduthurai, Tamil Nadu · Kailasanathar (Shiva)
About Thiruvavaduthurai Kailasanathar Temple
An important Paadal Petra Sthalams on the banks of the Cauvery river. Famous as the seat of Thiruvavaduthurai Adheenam, one of the oldest and most respected Shaiva mutts (monasteries) in Tamil Nadu. The mutt has been a center of Tamil Shaiva learning for over 400 years and holds an extensive manuscript library.
Darshan Information
🙏 Main Deity
Kailasanathar (Shiva)
🙏 Secondary Deity
Vadivambika (Parvati)
🏛️ Spiritual Category
Shiva
🕐 Darshan Timings
6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📅 Best Visit Time
October to March
Getting There
Nearest Railway Station
Mayiladuthurai (20 km)
Nearest Airport
Tiruchirappalli International Airport (110 km)
Food & Stay
Ideal Base City
Kumbakonam
Visitor Tips
The Adheenam (Shaiva mutt) adjacent to the temple has an important manuscript library; river bathing ghat is used on auspicious days.
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Quick Info
Darshan Timings
6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
State
Tamil Nadu
Location
Thiruvavaduthurai
Ideal Base City
Kumbakonam
Senior Friendly
Unknown
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