Mutheswarar Temple

Heritage TempleMadurai18th CenturyShiva Temples

Also known as: Sivan

Deities

Moolavar (Main Deity)

Arulmigu Mutheswarar

Sivan

Ambal (Goddess)

Maragatavalliamman

மரகதவல்லியம்மன்

Timings

Opening Hours

06:00 AM to 12:00 PM04:00 PM to 08:30 PMThe Temple is opened at 6AM and remain opened till 12.00 P.M. to 4.00 P.M. the temple will be kept closed.At 4.00 PM the temple will be opened for dharsan.During festival time the timings of the daily poojas are changable.

Pooja Timings

Kalasandhi pooja
06:30 AM to 07:15 AM IST
Sirukala Shanthi Pooja (Common)
06:30 AM to 07:30 AM IST
Uchikkala Pooja
11:00 AM to 11:45 AM IST
Sayaraksha Pooja (Evening)
04:30 PM to 05:15 PM IST

Address & Contact

Address

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Village: Airavathanallur

Phone

04522344360

Historical Information

Sthala Virutcham

Vilva maram

Vimana Type

Gajamuga Vimanam

Sanctorum Shape

Square Shape

King's Period

Pandiyan

Temple Specialty

Parigaram
There is no separate shrine for Navagrahas here because the Lord Shiva, who removes Navagraha dosha, directs his rays on Lord Shiva and worships him. It is believed that Navagraha doshas will get rid of Muktheeshwarar. Navagraha doshas can be cured by worshiping Muktheeshwar, the source of the temple.
Prayer
It is noteworthy that the rays of sun falls on the presiding Deity Muktheeswarar during the days from 10/11 to 22/23 in the month of March and again between September 18 to 30 and these rays remain for about 20 minutes each day. The Thiruvilayadals (miracle deeds) of Lord Shiva are very beautifully sculpted in the pillars of the temple, besides the scenes of penance of Rishis. There is also an idol of Ekabadramurthy combining the forms of Brahmma, Vishnu and Shiva with only two feet.

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Timings

Opening Hours

Pooja Timings

Kalasandhi pooja
06:30 AM to 07:15 AM IST
Sirukala Shanthi Pooja (Common)
06:30 AM to 07:30 AM IST
Uchikkala Pooja
11:00 AM to 11:45 AM IST
Sayaraksha Pooja (Evening)
04:30 PM to 05:15 PM IST

Temple Specialty

Parigaram

There is no separate shrine for Navagrahas here because the Lord Shiva, who removes Navagraha dosha, directs his rays on Lord Shiva and worships him. It is believed that Navagraha doshas will get rid of Muktheeshwarar. Navagraha doshas can be cured by worshiping Muktheeshwar, the source of the temple.

Prayer

It is noteworthy that the rays of sun falls on the presiding Deity Muktheeswarar during the days from 10/11 to 22/23 in the month of March and again between September 18 to 30 and these rays remain for about 20 minutes each day. The Thiruvilayadals (miracle deeds) of Lord Shiva are very beautifully sculpted in the pillars of the temple, besides the scenes of penance of Rishis. There is also an idol of Ekabadramurthy combining the forms of Brahmma, Vishnu and Shiva with only two feet.