Arulmigu Mayuranathaswamy Temple
அருள்மிகு மாயூரநாதசுவாமி திருக்கோயில், மயிலாடுதுறை
Lord Shiva · Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu
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About the temple
High (Associated with the Peacock legend; Paadal Petra Sthalam) Removal of sins, success in artistic endeavors, and spiritual purification.
Temple information
- Darshan timings
- 06:00 – 21:00
- Best time to visit
- Early morning hours on mid-week non-festival days to experience a peaceful darshan atmosphere
Deity
Lord Shiva · ଶିବ (Shiva)Dakshinamurthy
- Deity form
- Swayambhu Lingam (Shiva as Peacock/Mayura)
- Religious tradition
- Tamil Shaiva Agama
- Sanskrit name
- मयूरनाथस्वामी मन्दिरम्
- Also known as
- Mayuranathar Temple, Mayuram Koil
Darshan hours
- Daily
- 06:00-12:30, 16:30-21:00
- Break timings
- 12:30-16:30
- Special days
- Extended hours for festivals like Aippasi Masam Thula Snanam.
- Festival timings
- Temple remains open for extended hours during the Thula Snanam month to accommodate pilgrims.
Aarti & rituals
- Morning aarti
- 08:30 AM
- Midday aarti
- 12:00 PM
- Evening aarti
- 06:00 PM
- Night aarti
- 08:30 PM
- Special aarti days
- Pradosham, Pournami.
- Ritual schedule
- Standard 6-time Pooja (Kaala Pooja).
- Pooja timings
- Available at temple counter.
- Abhishek timings
- Early morning sessions.
- Special poojas
- Archana, Abhishekam.
- Online pooja booking
- Via portal
History & heritage
- Historical period
- Ancient
- Built by
- Chola Dynasty contributions.
- Architect / builder
- Ancient temple architects.
- Construction materials
- Granite, stone masonry, stucco.
- Historical events
- The legend of Goddess Parvati worshipping Shiva in the form of a peacock (Mayura).
- Renovations
- Periodic maintenance by HR&CE.
- Archaeological importance
- Protected Monument under TN HR&CE.
- Legends
- Legend of Goddess Parvati's penance in peacock form to reunite with Lord Shiva.
- Inscriptions
- Chola-era inscriptions on temple walls.
Architecture
- Architectural style
- Dravidian
- Architectural period
- 10th–14th Century developments.
- Structure
- Large Temple Complex.
- Floors
- 1
- Gopuram
- Imposing Rajagopuram at the entrance.
- Mandapa
- Spacious pillared mandapams for rituals.
- Sculptural features
- Detailed stone reliefs, peacock iconography.
- Artistic elements
- Traditional decorative work.
- Construction technique
- Stone stacking and mortar.
- Unique features
- Strong association with the Cauvery river bank and Mayura legend.
Festivals & events
- Festival calendar
- Adheres to Tamil lunar calendar.
- Special celebration days
- Monthly Pradoshams.
- Cultural events
- Music and devotional dance programs.
- Annual events
- Aippasi Thula Snanam, Mayura Festival, Panguni Uthiram, and Vaikasi Visakam.
- Peak crowd season
- During the month of Aippasi (October/November) for the holy Cauvery bath (Thula Snanam).
Visitor information
- ✓ Parking
- ✓ Wheelchair accessible
- ✓ Restrooms
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Shoe keeping
- ✓ Prasadam counter
- ✓ Annadanam
- Dress code
- Traditional
- Best time to visit
- Early morning hours on mid-week non-festival days to experience a peaceful darshan atmosphere
- Parking capacity
- 20-30 vehicles
- Parking fees
- approx. 20 INR
- Donation counters
- Yes
- Donation methods
- Cash, UPI, Bank Transfer
- Prasadam
- Vibhuti/Kumkum.