Arulmigu Karkodeswarar Temple
அருள்மிகு கற்கோடேஸ்வரர் திருக்கோயில்
Lord Shiva · Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu
Ancient★ 4.650 reviews
About the temple
Famous Parihara Sthalam for Naga Dosha Relief from Naga Dosha and Rahu-Ketu related issues
Temple information
- Darshan timings
- 07:00 – 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 (Swayambhu)
- Religious tradition
- Tamil Shaiva Agama
- Sanskrit name
- कर्कोटेश्वर मन्दिरम्
- Also known as
- Kodavasal Shiva Temple
Darshan hours
- Daily
- 07:00-12:00, 16:30-20:00
- Break timings
- 12:00-16:30
- Special days
- Extended during Naga Panchami
- Festival timings
- Traditional attire 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
- Rahu Kaalam, Pournami
- Ritual schedule
- 4-time Pooja
- Special poojas
- Available
- Online pooja booking
- Via portal
History & heritage
- Historical period
- Medieval
- Built by
- Chola Dynasty
- Architect / builder
- Traditional Sthapathis
- Construction materials
- Stone and brick
- Historical events
- Legend of the Serpent King Karkodaka
- Renovations
- Periodical HR&CE maintenance
- Archaeological importance
- State heritage
- Legends
- Karkodaka Naga's worship of Shiva
- Inscriptions
- Present
Architecture
- Architectural style
- Dravidian
- Architectural period
- Medieval
- Structure
- Complex
- Floors
- 1
- Gopuram
- Entrance tower
- Mandapa
- Mahamandapam
- Sculptural features
- Naga idols
- Artistic elements
- Stucco icons
- Construction technique
- Traditional stone stacking
- Unique features
- Naga Dosha Parihara Sthalam
Festivals & events
- Festival calendar
- Rahu Kaalam, Pournami
- Special celebration days
- Religious discourses
- Cultural events
- Naga Panchami, Maha Shivaratri, Panguni Uthiram.
- Annual events
- Naga Panchami and Rahu/Ketu transit periods.
- Peak crowd season
- Open until midnight during major festivals.
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
- 20-30 vehicles
- Parking fees
- approx. 20 INR
- Donation counters
- Yes
- Donation methods
- Cash, UPI, Bank Transfer
- Prasadam
- Vibhuti/Kumkum.