Kodaganallur Kailasanathar Temple is one of the Nava
Kailasam Temples and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located near Nadukallur
village in Tirunelveli Distrct, Tamil Nadu. This temple is associated with Sevvai,
or Mars (chevvai or Mangal), among the Navgrahas. The shrine is around 15 km
from Tirunelveli town on the way to Cheranmahadevi.
Shiva is worshipped here in the form of Kailasanathar.
Mother Goddess Shakti is worshipped as Sri Sivakami Amman.
Subsidiary deities worshipped in the shrine are Anantha
Gowri, Ganesha, Nataraja form Shiva etc.
Legend has it that serpent Karkodaka got relief from a curse
after offering prayers. Hence the name Kodaganallur.
Unique Offering To Nandi
Unique Offering To Nandi
A unique offering here is making a garland using yellow thread
and 58 turmeric pieces and offering it to Nandi in the shrine. This is
performed for early marriage. The garland is tied on Nandi by both men and women.
The Temple
The Temple
This is a small shrine and does not boast of any great
architecture. The walls of the shrine are adorned with paintings of Hindu gods
and goddesses and of stories from Puranas.
Kodaganallur Kailasanathar Temple Timings
Morning Pooja and Darshan Time: 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Evening Pooja and Darshan Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
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