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Thirukandiyur

Thirukandiyur
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Historical & Heritage | Pilgrimage
4 / 5
  • Timings : 7:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM
  • Entry Fee : NA
  • My Holiday HappinessDistance from near by city 9.9 KMs from Thanjavur
  • My Holiday HappinessTrip duration (including travel in hours)1 - 2 Hours
  • My Holiday HappinessTransportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • My Holiday HappinessTravel Tips NA

Thirukandiyur is a small town in Tamil Nadu. This place is very holy, and you can see various temples and sacred places to visit in Thanjavur. According to people, Kandiyur Sivanthi Adithan founded this town. 

When the Chola dynasty was ruling, this place was assumed to be a great trade center. Majority of business was done from this place only.

Best time to visit 

Thirukandiyur is a place located in Tamilnadu. Tamil Nadu experiences extreme temperatures during the summer. Hence, you should avoid visiting this place in the summer. Monsoon time will also not be a good idea to travel because during this time, weighty rainfall happens. 

Wintertime will be an ideal time to travel to this place. During winter, the temperature of Thirukandiyur will be around 20-degree celsius to 30-degree celsius. 

Places to visit in Thirukandiyur 

1. Thirumeeyachur temple 

Thirumeeyachur temple is a very famous temple present in Thirukandiyur.

This temple is dedicated to lord Shiva. This temple has gorgeous architecture and style. You can visit the temple anytime from 6:00 am to 12:00 pm and again in the evening from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. You should add this place to your TANJAVUR TOUR PACKAGE.

2. Amirthakadeshwarar temple 

Amirthakadeshwarar temple is also a very famous temple. This temple is dedicated to lord Shiva. During January or February of the year, a ten day festival happens here. 

3. Swetharanyeswarar temple 

Swetharanyeswarar temple is a very famous temple which is located near Sirkazhi. For the incarnation of Shiva, this temple is so famous. 

The temple consists of 3 pools. It is believed that whoever takes a bath in the pool will be free from all the problems.

4. Abhirami Amman Udanurai Amirthagadeswarar Temple

This temple is also a very holy temple. The main Shiva Linga Shrine is named as the Amirthagadeswarar. Here, a separate shrine is present for goddess Abhirami. A very big pond is also present inside the temple. You will find the architecture of the temple really amazing.

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