Discover the Charms of Thirukkadaiyur and Beyond

Thirukkadaiyur Temple History - A Place of Devotion and Tradition

Welcome to a land of cultural richness and spiritual allure. Explore the enchanting locales and historic treasures near Thirukkadaiyur, creating memories that resonate with the essence of Southern India.

Sri Amirtha Narayana Perumal

Thirukkadaiyur Temple History - A Place of Devotion and Tradition

Sri Amirtha Narayana Perumal Temple is also located 200 feet south of Thirukkadaiyur temple.

Thirumanalmedu Shri Markandeyar Temple

Thirukkadaiyur Temple History - A Place of Devotion and Tradition

About 1 km from here is the Shri Markandayar Temple in the village of Thirumanalmedu. Here, Markandeyar is seen with his mother and father. History says that his parents worshiped the Lord in Thirukkadaiyur.

Thirumeiganam Shri Brahmapureswarar Temple

Thirukkadaiyur Temple History - A Place of Devotion and Tradition

Shri Brahmapureswarar temple is located in a town called Thirumeiganam, 1 km from Thirukkadaiyur. It is also known as Kadavur Mayanam.

Thiruvidaikazhi Sri Balasubramaniaswamy Temple

Thirukkadaiyur Temple History - A Place of Devotion and Tradition

Sri Balasubramaniaswamy Temple is located about 8 kilometers from Thirukkadaiyur in the south-west direction. History says that Lord Muruga took his feet in this temple. There is a Kuravadi tree at that place. Arunagirinathar has sung songs on the Lord here. Devotees from places like Swamimalai, Chikkal, Vaideeswaran koil, and Chidambaram visit Pilgrimage this temple yearly.

Anandhamangalam Shri Rajagobalaswami Temple

Thirukkadaiyur Temple History - A Place of Devotion and Tradition

Ananthamangalam Sri Rajagopala Swamy Temple is located. Legend has it that the town got its name Ananthamangalam because it was here that Anjaneya danced Anandathandavam in his joy after going to Sri Lanka to see Sita. Anjaneya with 10 hands is called as Dasapuja Veera Anjaneya Swami. So visitors to Thirukkadaiyur visit Ananthamangalam which is 4km away from here and visit it is very special. Thousands of devotees come here on the new moon day of the month of to have a special abhishekam.

Tharangambadi

Thirukkadaiyur Temple History - A Place of Devotion and Tradition

Thirukkadaiyur is 8 km south-east of Tharangambadi. It is a coastal area and a tourist spot. There is a Danish fort built by the Dutch. This beach is the second beach in the world where ozone wind can blow. So devotees coming to Thirukkadaiyur can visit here.

Poompuhar

Thirukkadaiyur Temple History - A Place of Devotion and Tradition

Poompuhar is a town situated 17 kilometers north-east from Thirukkadaiyur. It is a beach town and a tourist area. The town where Govalan Kannagi lived. This is where the Cauvery finally flows into the sea as it swells in the Kodagu region of Karnataka and hence the town has another name as Cauverypoompattinam. Hence Thirukkadaiyur is a great place to visit for pilgrims.

Karaikal Shri Ammayar Temple

Thirukkadaiyur Temple History - A Place of Devotion and Tradition

Karikal ammayar temple is one of the 63 nayanmars at a distance of 20 Km from Thirukkadaiyur. Mangani festivel is held here every year.