Arulmigu Sri Magudeswarar Temple
அருள்மிகு ஸ்ரீ மகுடேஸ்வரர் திருக்கோயில்
Lord Shiva · Kodumudi, Tamil Nadu
Ancient
About the temple
The 6th Paadal Petra Sthalam of Kongu Nadu; situated right on the banks of the sacred Kaveri River; unique and rare shrine housing the complete Holy Trinity (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva) in a single grand temple compound; home to a 3,000-year-old miraculous Vanni tree that never flowers or bears fruit, but whose leaves possess divine medicinal properties; prime national center for collecting Kaveri holy water for Palani Kavadi pilgrims. Traditional belief: Complete harmony of the Trinity, removal of severe Rahu-Ketu, Shani, and planetary doshas, healing of chronic diseases, and grant of liberation.
Temple information
- Darshan timings
- 06:00 – 20:30
- Established
- 6
- Best time to visit
- Early morning hours on mid-week non-festival days to experience a peaceful darshan atmosphere
Deity
Lord Shiva · ଶିବ (Shiva)Ganesha FamilyLord Murugan
- Deity form
- Ancient Swayambhu Shiva Lingam on granite pitha, reclining stone idol of Veeranarayana Perumal (Ananthasayana), and a three-faced stone relief of Lord Brahma under the ancient Vanni tree
- Religious tradition
- Vedic Agamic Shaiva-Vaishnava Syncretic Tradition & Kaveri Theerthakavadi Heritage
- Sanskrit name
- श्री मकुटेश्वर मन्दिरम्
- Also known as
- Kodumudi Trimurti Temple, Magudeswarar Veeranarayana Perumal Temple, Kaveri Riverbank Trimurti Sthalam
Darshan hours
- Daily
- 06:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 04:00 PM - 08:30 PM
- Break timings
- 12:30 PM - 04:00 PM (Sanctum closed; Kaveri bathing ghats open continuously)
- Special days
- Chithirai Brahmotsavam, Aadi Perukku, Maha Shivaratri: 04:00 AM - 11:30 PM (Continuous Darshan)
- Festival timings
- Open 24 hours continuously during Aadi Perukku and festival peaks
Aarti & rituals
- Morning aarti
- 06:30 AM
- Midday aarti
- 12:00 PM
- Evening aarti
- 06:00 PM
- Night aarti
- 8:15 PM
- Special aarti days
- Every Monday, Pradosham, Saturdays, Aadi Perukku, Maha Shivaratri
- Ritual schedule
- Nitya Arukala Puja to Shiva and Vishnu, Vanni tree Brahma circumambulation, Kaveri Theerthavari, Sandhya Deeparadhana
- Pooja timings
- 06:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 04:30 PM - 08:00 PM
- Abhishek timings
- 06:30 AM - 08:30 AM, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- Special poojas
- Available
- Online pooja booking
- No
History & heritage
- Historical period
- Ancient
- Built by
- Early Pandyas (King Maravarman Sundara Pandya); expanded by Kongu Cholas, Hoysalas, and Vijayanagara Kings
- Architect / builder
- Master traditional Tamil stone sculptors
- Construction materials
- Solid dressed dark granite, brick-lime Rajagopurams, brass flagstaff, massive river bathing ghats
- Historical events
- Saint Sundarar composed his famous Namashivaya Padhigam ("Matru Pattru Enakku Indri...") here; Sage Agastya had his finger imprinted on the Lingam while worshipping
- Renovations
- Protected and renovated under Tamil Nadu HR&CE Department with new granite stone pathways, modern changing rooms, and gold vimana kalashas
- Archaeological importance
- Crucial Paadal Petra Sthalam monument preserving dozens of early Pandya and Chola stone epigraphs
- Legends
- During the cosmic contest between Vayu and Adisesha, the diamond crown (Maguda) of Mount Meru was blown off and fell here on the Kaveri riverbank, forming the Lingam
- Inscriptions
- More than 40 stone inscriptions in Tamil dating from the 8th to 16th century recording grants by Pandya, Chola, and Vijayanagara monarchs
Architecture
- Architectural style
- Dravidian
- Architectural period
- Circa 900 - 1250 CE
- Structure
- Massive walled riverfront temple complex spanning over 8 acres directly on the banks of the Kaveri River, featuring three distinct primary sanctums for Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma
- Floors
- 1
- Gopuram
- Three soaring five-tiered Rajagopurams facing east, dedicated individually to Lord Magudeswarar, Lord Veeranarayana Perumal, and Goddess Soundarambikai
- Mandapa
- Spacious Mukhamandapa and 100-pillared hall supported by carved granite pillars depicting rearing yalis, warriors, and Dashavatara panels
- Sculptural features
- Ancient Swayambhu Shiva Lingam with finger marks; reclining stone idol of Veeranarayana Perumal on serpent Adisesha; three-faced stone Brahma under the Vanni tree
- Artistic elements
- Intricate ceiling medallions, embossed silver sanctum frames, gold-plated kalashas, and sacred flagstaff
- Construction technique
- Interlocking monolithic granite block masonry engineered to resist torrential Kaveri river floods
- Unique features
- The 3,000-year-old miraculous sacred Vanni tree (Prosopis cineraria) under which Lord Brahma is worshipped, and the Trimurti shrines under one single outer wall
Festivals & events
- Festival calendar
- Chithirai month (April/May Brahmotsavam), Aadi 18 (Aadi Perukku), Margashirsha (Arudra & Vaikunta Ekadashi)
- Special celebration days
- Every Monday, Pradosham, Saturdays, New Moon day (Amavasya)
- Cultural events
- Thevaram parayanam, classical Carnatic concerts, and massive Theerthakavadi processions during Chithirai
- Annual events
- Kodumudi Magudeswarar Maha Rathotsavam and Kaveri Theerthavari drawing over 200,000 devotees
- Peak crowd season
- March to May (Panguni/Chithirai festival) and July to August (Aadi month)
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
- 50+ vehicles
- Parking fees
- Approx. 20-50 INR
- Donation counters
- Yes
- Donation methods
- Cash, UPI, Bank Transfer
- Prasadam
- Vibhuti/Kumkum.