Visited on: 25th June, 2016 and 10th April, 2017.
Location
Thirumiyachur Ilamkoil is a part of the Thirumiyachur temple and is situated inside that temple itself.
Thirumiyachur is located at a distance of about 20 kms from Mayiladuthurai on the Mayiladuthurai to Thiruvarur route. From Mayiladuthurai first travel to Peralam (17 kms) and then to Thirumiyachur (3 kms). Nearest railway station is Peralam which is 2 kms away from this temple.
Other Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalams near this temple are – Thirumiyachur, Thilathaipathy, Thiru Anniyur, Thiruppampuram, Serukudi, Thiruveezhimizhalai, Thiru Kottaram, Ambal Maakalam and Ambar Perunthirukkoil.
General Information
- Moolavar
- Sri Sakalabuvaneswarar
- Ambal
- Sri Minnum Megalaiyaal, Sri Vidhyudh Megalambal
- Theertham (Holy water)
- Surya Pushkarini
- Sthala Vriksham (Sacred Tree)
- Vilvam
- Pathigam (Hymn) rendered by
- Saint Thirunavukarasar (Appar)
- This is one of the 276 Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalams and 57 Shiva Sthalam on the Southern bank of the river Cauveri in Chozha Nadu (Thenkarai).
- Lord Shiva in this temple is a Swayambumurthi (self-manifested).
History of the Temple
This “Ilam Koil” (temple within a temple) is situated right within the Thirumiyachur temple.
The shrines of the main deities of the Ilamkoil – Sri Sakalabhuvaneswarar and Goddess Minnum Megalaiyaal are situated in the northern corridor of the main temple.
It is believed that this ancient temple was renovated by King Rajendra Chola and Queen Sembian Maadevi.
There are seven stone inscriptions available in this temple which relate to the periods of Chola and Pandiya kingdoms.
This temple is under the administrative control of the Thiruppukalur Velakurichi Aadheenam.




Legend
This is the place where “Lalitha Sahasranamam” originated and was first introduced to the world.
It is believed that Goddess Mahalakshmi and Goddess Kali have worshipped the lord of this temple.
It is believed that Garuda (the eagle mount of Lord Mahavishnu), Aruna (the charioteer of Suryan), the monkey brothers Vali and Sukreev, Yama (the God of Death) and Saneeswarar (the planet Saturn) were born in this place.
Deities in the temple
The main deities of this temple are Lord Sakalabuvaneswarar and Goddess Minnum Megalaiyaal.
In the “Koshtam” (place surrounding the sanctum sanctorum), idols of lords Dakshinamurthy, Brahma and Mahavishnu can be seen. The unique feature of the idol of Lord Mahavishnu is that his hands are folded.










Salient Features
Since this small temple is located within the Thirumiyachur temple, one can see Lords Shiva (as Lingothbhavar), Vishnu and Brahma simultaneously from the north- west corner of the outer corridor. This is a unique feature of this temple.
Another significance of this temple is that one can get the darshan of the lords of two separate Paadal Petra Sthalams from a single temple complex.
The idol of Chandikeswarar can be seen here with four faces (“Chaturmuka”). Such a form of Chandikeswarar is quite rare.
Greatness of this temple
It is believed that those seeking wedding boon can pray to the lord here.
Important Festivals
Rathasapthami in the Tamil month of Thai is an important festival in this temple.
Apart from this, almost all festivals related to Lord Shiva are celebrated here.
Temple Timings
From 06.00 AM to 12.00 Noon and 04.30 PM to 08.30 PM.
Temple Address
Sri Meganathaswamy / Sri Sakalapuvaneswarar Temple
Thirumiyachur Post,
Nannilam Taluk,
Thiruvarur District
Tamil Nadu – 609 405.
Tele: +91 94448 36526, 94446 98841, 04366 - 239 170.









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