Shiva
Thiruvidaimaruthur Maha Lingeswarar Temple
Thiruvidaimaruthur (Middle Aranyam), Tamil Nadu · Maha Lingeswarar (Shiva)
About Thiruvidaimaruthur Maha Lingeswarar Temple
One of the most important Paadal Petra Sthalams near Kumbakonam. Called the Middle Aranyam (forest), it is the middle one of three sacred aranyams (Thiruvarur - South, Thiruvidaimaruthur - Middle, Sirkazhi - North). The Shiva linga here is very large and powerful. An important sacred spot for the Karthigai Deepam festival.
Darshan Information
🙏 Main Deity
Maha Lingeswarar (Shiva)
🙏 Secondary Deity
Brahmavidya Ambika (Parvati)
🏛️ Spiritual Category
Shiva
🕐 Darshan Timings
6:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📅 Best Visit Time
October to March
Getting There
Nearest Railway Station
Thiruvidaimaruthur (1 km) or Kumbakonam (12 km)
Nearest Airport
Tiruchirappalli International Airport (85 km)
Food & Stay
Ideal Base City
Kumbakonam
Visitor Tips
Part of the Kumbakonam circuit; the Karthigai Deepam festival here is very significant; combine with Kumbakonam, Dharasuram on the same day.
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Quick Info
Darshan Timings
6:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
State
Tamil Nadu
Location
Thiruvidaimaruthur (Middle Aranyam)
Ideal Base City
Kumbakonam
Senior Friendly
Unknown
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