Kailasanathar Temple, Aykudi, Thiruvarur
Kailasanathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord
Shiva located at Aikudi Village in Thiruvarur District of Tamilnadu. Lord
Kailasanathar is the presiding deity of the temple accompanied by Mother Abhirami
Amman / Soundarya Nayaki.
Legends
Even today, there are a number of temples around
Tiruvarur in Chola region. A village was developed here as a central point
for the supply of milk and other necessary materials for the daily pujas in
these temples. This is that village Aikudi. Milk for abishek and oil for
lighting deepas in temples around Arur were supplied from this place – Aikudi
in the past. Those coming in cart to Aikudi to take the supply materials
from this temple also enjoyed a bath in the temple tank and the darshan of Lord
and Mother. They relaxed here for a while, had the prasadas for their food
before carrying the milk and oil to other temples.
Temple
Opening Time
The temple is open from 5.00 a.m. to 8.00 a.m. and from
4.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.
Festivals
Aipasi Annabishekam in October-November and
Tirukarthikai Deepam in November-December are the festivals celebrated in the
temple.
Prayers
People submit their prayers at the feet of Lord and
Mother to realize wishes they have in mind. Devotees offer vastras to Lord and
Mother and light ghee lamps in the shrine.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 3 Kms from Enkan, 8 Kms
from Koradacherry, 16 Kms from Lakshmangudi, 32 Kms from Kumbakonam, 13 Kms
from Thiruvarur, 38 Kms from Nagapattinam and 105 Kms from Trichy. Bus facilities
are available from Thiruvarur, Koradacherry and Lakshmangudi. Nearest Railway
Station is located at Thiruvarur and Nearest Airport is located at Trichy.
