Sathyanatheswarar Temple (also known as Karaivananathar Temple or Thirukalimedu Temple) is a Shiva-dedicated Hindu temple in the town of Thirukalimedu, near Indira Theertham Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu, India. Shiva is revered as Sathyanatheswarar, and his consort Parvathi as Pramarambikai. Sathyanatheswarar is worshiped in the Tevaram, a 7th-century CE Tamil Saiva canonical text composed by Tamil saint poets known as the nayanars and classed as Paadal Petra Sthalam, one of the 275 temples venerated in the canon.
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- History/Legend of the Temple Indiran and Budhan are believed to worship Lord Shiva at this shrine. One of the legends revolves around planets. According to the narrative, Chandra (the moon) fell in love with Guru's (Jupiter) wife, Dhara. Chandra held a Yagna for Maha Vishnu in which Guru and his wife Dhara took part. Chandra made Dhara stay with him. Budhan (Mercury) was born to them. Budhan felt ashamed of his birth when he learnt this. So he travelled to Kanchipuram to worship Lord Shiva. Satisfied with his devotion, Lord Shiva bestowed upon him the status of Navagraha as a boon. In another legend, Indra, who can take different forms, fell in love with Ahalya, the wife of Sage Gautama. Indra came to the ashram and gave the morning call in the form of a rooster, and Gautama Maharishi went to the river to take a bath. In the meantime, Indra assumed the form of Gautama Maharishi and attained Ahalya. After taking a bath, Sage Gautama detected Indra's misbehaviour. Indra disguised himself as a cat and fled the Ashram as he entered it. Sage Gautama cursed Ahalya, turned him to stone, and made Indra look all over his body. To break the curse, Indra travelled to Kanchipuram and worshipped Lord Shiva, Sri Sathyanatheswarar of this temple.
- Name of the Deities Sri Sathyanathar ( Shiva ) & Sri Bramarambika ( Parvathy )
- Nearby Cities and Distance Chennai ( Tambaram ) 50.6 km. Vandavasi 41.8 km. Arakkonam 31.1 km. Vellore 71.1 km.
- Mode of Transport(from the nearest city) Car. Train. Bus. Bike.
- Duration (from the nearest city) Chennai (Tambaram )1 hr 10 min
- Estimated cost of the travel (from the nearest city) car,auto,bus... Car Rs.2000 - 2500. Bus Rs.100 - 150. Train Rs.50 - 100.
- Temple Instructions Men wear dhoti, a traditional long bottom garment, or pyjama (two-piece garment) with top fabric or formal shirts and trousers.Women should wear sarees or half-sarees with blouses, or churidar's (light loose trousers) with an upper cloth.Children must wear fully covered dresses. You can photograph the exteriors. Photography is permitted within the temples, with the exception of the main sanctum.
- Special Days and Special Happenings Many celebrations are held at the temple. They include the Margazhi Tiruvathirai (December - January), the Aippasi Annabishekam (October - November), and the Maha Shivaratri (February - March).
- Rituals Available This temple is a Parihara Sthala for ailments related to Mercury or Budha.
- Offerings On Wednesdays, devotees present green pulses to Budha (Mercury) as a sacred gift. Devotees present Vastra's to the Lord with Abishek, Archana's, and Naive Dhanam. As part of their daily rituals, temple priests make a food offering known as Naive Dhanam.
- Prasadham Every day, the temple will provide any meal as prasadham, and on Wednesday, devotees will present green pulses to God, which will also be returned to the people as prasadham.
- Benefits of Visiting This temple is also a Parihara Sthala for Budha or Mercury afflictions. On Wednesdays, after taking a holy dip in the Theertham or temple tank outside the temple, devotees worship planet Budha with green pulses or green-colored clothes, which is believed to appease the planet, which is worshipped as Gnana Karaka or the Wisdom-giver. People worship Budha for intelligence, eloquence, good language skills, and excellence in education.
- Is this temple a Paadal Petra Sthalam? yes
- Who Sang | Song and its Meaning | Year Thirugnanam Samandar | Tevaram | 7th-century
- Other things to do / places of interest Kanchi Kudil (3.2 km). Shri Chitragupta Swamy Temple (2.3 km). Shakunthala Jagannathan Museum of Folk Art (3.3 km).
- Nearby Temples Ekambareswarar Temple. Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple. Kanchi Kamakshi Amman Temple. Varadaraja Perumal Temple. Adi Kumbeshwarar Temple.
- Nearby Eateries Upashana Hotel. Hotel Saravana Bhavan. Murugan Idly Shop. Hotel Sri Maha Ganapathy. Sangeetha Vegetarian Restaurant. Kanchipuram is also famous for its South Indian cuisine, which includes Rasam, Sweet Pongal, Payasam, Sambhar, Idly, Vada, and Dosa.
- Hotels / Home stays: Selva Homestay. Royal stay Kanchipuram. Linga Homestay. Gayathri Stay. Sai Homestay.
- Standard Weather Kanchipuram has a tropical, wet and dry climate.
- For the best experience / Must know Devotees bathe in the temple tank and offer prayers. They have received numerous benefits.
- Not to miss The centre shrine, which faces east, has a granite lingam of Sathyanatheswarar, a form of Lord Shiva. Lingams are thought to manifest themselves.Images of Dakshinamurthy, Durga, and Chandikeswarar adorn the walls surrounding the shrine. On Wednesdays, devotees take a holy swim in the temple's tank outdoors. They also provide Budha (Mercury) with green pulses. The temple commemorates three significant festivals: Margazhi Tiruvathirai, Aippasi Annabishekam, and Mahashivarathri.
- Note for Travelers The temple is located on Thirukkali Medu, a branch road from the Railway Road that runs opposite the Head Post Office. Town buses are only accessible up to the head post office, which is a kilometre away. The temple is located 2.2 kilometres from Kanchipuram bus station, 2.0 kilometres from Kanchipuram railway station, 34 kilometres from Arakkonam, and 70 kilometres from Chennai. Kanchipuram is the nearest railway station, and Arakkonam is a railway junction.
Opening Hours
Monday:
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sunday:
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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FAQ's
What are the festivals held at Satyanatheshwarar Temple?
The temple hosts several festivities. They include Margazhi Tiruvathirai (December-January), Aippasi Annabishekam (October-November), and Maha Shivaratri (February-March).
What is the speciality in satyanatheshwarar temple ?
This temple is known for its large Shri Maha Ganapathy statues.
