Kailasanathar Temple, Thingalur
Also known as: கைலாசநாதர் கோயில் (திங்களூர்) · తింగళూరు కైలాసనాథర్ ఆలయం · कैलासनाथर मंदिर, तिंगलूर (चंद्र)
Tamil Nadu Navagraha
The Moon temple among the nine Navagraha temples, near Thiruvaiyaru. Moonlight falls on the deity in two Tamil months.
- Deity
- Kailasanathar (Shiva), Chandran (Moon)
- Tradition
- Navagraha
- Place
- Thingalur (near Thiruvaiyaru), Thanjavur
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Era
- The first temple is believed to be Chola. The present stone structure is from the Nayak period (16th century).
Sthala Puranam
Chandra (the Moon) married 28 daughters of Dakshan but loved only the last one. Dakshan cursed him to lose his powers.
Chandra regained his powers by worshipping Kailasanathar at this place.
Appoodi Adigal, a merchant and Nayanar of Thingalur, once gave a grand feast to the saint Appar. His son died of a snake bite during the visit. Appar is said to have brought the boy back to life.
Speciality
- One of the nine Navagraha temples of Tamil Nadu. It holds the Moon (Thingal) image.
- Moonlight falls directly on the main deity in the Tamil months of Purattasi and Panguni.
- Known for the first rice-feeding (Annaprasanam) of infants.
- Pilgrims come for relief from mental distress and family problems.
- The birthplace of Appoodi Adigal, one of the 63 Nayanmars.
Festivals
- Maha Shivaratri
- Margazhi Thiruvadirai
- Panguni Uthiram
- Thirukartigai
How to reach
Location is approximate.
Before you go
- Dress modestly. Leave footwear outside the temple.
- Timings, ticket rules and dress codes change. Check the temple's own notice or website before you travel.
- Book darshan, rooms and special poojas only at the official counter or website, not through agents.
- Monday is the Moon's day and a popular day to visit.
Prayers for this temple
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