Arulmigu Bhava Oushadeeswarar Temple
அருள்மிகு பவௌஷதீஸ்வரர் திருக்கோயில்
Lord Shiva · Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu
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About the temple
Known for healing properties (Oushadam means medicine) Curing chronic illnesses and seeking good health
Temple information
- Darshan timings
- 06:00 – 20:30
- Best time to visit
- Early morning hours on mid-week non-festival days to experience a peaceful darshan atmosphere
Deity
Lord Shiva · ଶିବ (Shiva)Lord GaneshaLord MuruganLord Dakshinamurthy
- Deity form
- Shiva Lingam (Healer of ailments)
- Religious tradition
- Tamil Shaiva Agama
- Sanskrit name
- भवौषधीश्वर मन्दिरम्
- Also known as
- Oushadeeswarar Temple, Arulmigu Piravimarundheeswarar Temple
Darshan hours
- Daily
- 06:00-12:30, 16:30-20:30
- Break timings
- 12:30PM -04:00PM
- Special days
- Extended during festivities
- Festival timings
- Traditional attire recommended.
Aarti & rituals
- Morning aarti
- 07:00 AM
- Midday aarti
- 12:00 PM
- Evening aarti
- 06:30 PM
- Night aarti
- 8:00 PM
- Special aarti days
- Pradosham, Pournami
- Ritual schedule
- 4-time Pooja (Kaala Pooja)
- Pooja timings
- Available at counter
- Abhishek timings
- Morning
- Special poojas
- Available upon request
- Online pooja booking
- Via portal
History & heritage
- Historical period
- Medieval
- Built by
- Chola Dynasty
- Architect / builder
- Traditional Sthapathis
- Construction materials
- Granite
- Historical events
- Patronized by local chieftains
- Renovations
- Periodical HR&CE maintenance
- Archaeological importance
- State heritage site
- Legends
- Healing deity for local villagers
- Inscriptions
- Present
Architecture
- Architectural style
- Dravidian
- Architectural period
- Medieval
- Structure
- Complex
- Floors
- 1
- Gopuram
- Main entrance tower
- Mandapa
- Ardha Mandapam, Maha Mandapam
- Sculptural features
- Lingothbhavar, Dakshinamurthy
- Artistic elements
- Stucco iconography
- Construction technique
- Traditional stone work
- Unique features
- Known for healing energy
Festivals & events
- Festival calendar
- Pradosham
- Special celebration days
- Devotional discourses
- Cultural events
- Maha Shivaratri, Chitra Pournami, Panguni Uthiram, Navaratri.
- Annual events
- Maha Shivaratri and Pradosham days.
- Peak crowd season
- Extended hours during Maha Shivaratri celebrations.
Visitor information
- ✓ Parking
- ✓ Restrooms
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Shoe keeping
- ✓ Prasadam counter
- Dress code
- Traditional
- Best time to visit
- Early morning hours on mid-week non-festival days to experience a peaceful darshan atmosphere
- Parking capacity
- 5-10 Bikes
- Parking fees
- Free
- Donation counters
- Yes
- Donation methods
- Cash, UPI, Bank Transfer
- Prasadam
- Vibhuti/Kumkum.