Arulmigu Abhaya Varadeeswarar Temple
அருள்மிகு அபய வரதீஸ்வரர் திருக்கோயில்
Lord Shiva · Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Ancient★ 4.6420 reviews
About the temple
Ancient seaside temple associated with coastal legends Seeking refuge (Abhayam) and divine blessings
Temple information
- Darshan timings
- 06:30 – 20:00
- Best time to visit
- Early morning hours on mid-week non-festival days to experience a peaceful darshan atmosphere
Deity
Lord Shiva · ଶିବ (Shiva)Lord GaneshaLord Murugan
- Deity form
- Shiva Lingam
- Religious tradition
- Tamil Shaiva Agama
- Sanskrit name
- अभयवरदेश्वर मन्दिरम्
- Also known as
- Adirampattinam Shiva Temple
Darshan hours
- Daily
- 06:30-12:00, 16:30-20:00
- Break timings
- 12:00-16:30
- Special days
- Extended during festivities
- Festival timings
- Traditional, modest clothing recommended.
Aarti & rituals
- Morning aarti
- 08:00 AM
- Midday aarti
- 12:00 PM
- Evening aarti
- 06:30 PM
- Night aarti
- 07:45 PM
- Special aarti days
- Pradosham, Pournami.
- Ritual schedule
- Four systematic daily ritual sessions executed strictly under traditional Shaiva Agamic metrics
- Pooja timings
- Available at counter
- Abhishek timings
- Morning
- Special poojas
- Available
- Online pooja booking
- Via portal
History & heritage
- Historical period
- Ancient
- Built by
- Ancient Chola patronage
- Architect / builder
- Traditional Sthapathis
- Construction materials
- Stone and brick
- Historical events
- Trade and pilgrimage port
- Renovations
- Periodic HR&CE restoration
- Archaeological importance
- State heritage
- Legends
- Divine refuge provided by Shiva
- Inscriptions
- present
Architecture
- Architectural style
- Dravidian
- Architectural period
- Medieval
- Structure
- Complex
- Floors
- 1
- Gopuram
- Main entrance tower
- Mandapa
- Mahamandapam
- Sculptural features
- Shiva Lingam
- Artistic elements
- Stucco icons
- Construction technique
- Traditional masonry
- Unique features
- Coastal Shiva worship site
Festivals & events
- Festival calendar
- Pradosham
- Special celebration days
- Religious discourses
- Cultural events
- Arudra Darshan, Maha Shivaratri, Panguni Uthiram, Navaratri.
- Annual events
- Pradosham and major Shiva festivals.
- Peak crowd season
- Open extended hours during festive periods.
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
- approx. 20 INR
- Donation counters
- Yes
- Donation methods
- Cash, UPI, Bank Transfer
- Prasadam
- Vibhuti/Kumkum.