Sri Aatkondanathar Temple Iraniyur | Lord Shiva Temple Iraniyur
Sri Aatkondanathar Temple | Aatkondanathar Temple |
History and Specialities
· In this temple, Lord Aatkondanathar is a
swayambumurthi.
· Lord Muruga and his consorts Valli and Deivanai appear
in their individual peacock vahans in the prakara. This is particularly a
different attribute when compared to the other temples.
· Usually, Lord Muruga and his consorts Valli and
Deivanai appear in the same peacock vahan. Therefore, this seems unique about
this temple.
· This beautiful and graceful appearance of the God
grabs the eyes of the devotees and makes them standstill.
· The Amman / Thayar of this temple is Shivapurandevi
and the Thala virutcham is Vilwa.
· Sri Aatkondanathar temple is 500 years old situated in
Iraniyur, Sivaganga district.
· This temple is one of the Ashta Bhairava Sthalas.
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Festivals Celebrated in This Temple
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During
the months of November – December, Karthikai Champaka Sashti and Thirukarthikai
is celebrated.
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During
the period of December – January, Margazhi Tiruvadhirai is celebrated.
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Last
but not the least Maha Shivrathri is celebrated in the months February – March.
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These
festivals are undoubtedly celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion by the
devotees as a grand occasion.
Prayers and Thanks Giving by the Devotees
People who are short-tempered and who have a very high temperament come
here to pray for betterment and to change themselves. Devotees also visit this
temple for the security of their job, to increase progress in their business
and to expect high yield in their farming and for the wellness of the family.
People offer vastras and perform abishek to the Lord and the mother.
Devotees also offer Vadamala to Lord Bhairava.
Temple Address
Address: Sri Aatkondanathar Temple, Iraniyur, Sivaganga District, Tamil Nadu –
632 212.
How to Reach the Temple:
The devotees must reach Tirupattur/Thiruppathur on the Thanjavur road from Madurai
which is around 60 km. And has to further travel about 12 km to Keelsevalpatti
from where bus facilities are available. From Keelsevalpatti/Kilasevalpatti, Iraniyur is 4 km.
As buses are quite rare there, hiring of autos might be comfortable.
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The
nearest railway station is Karaikudi station.
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The
nearest airport is Madurai airport.
People who would like to stay can choose Karaikudi for accommodation.
Timings of the Temple
The temple generally opens at 06.00 AM in the morning
and closes at 12.00 Noon. And reopens at 05.00 PM and completely closes by 07.30
PM.
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06:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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05:00 PM – 07:30 PM
Contact Numbers
+91 – 4577 – 265 645, 98424 80309
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