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PUTRIDANKONDEESWARAR TEMPLE

Othakalmandapam, Tamilnadu, India

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God

Putridankondeeswarar is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarntion of Lord Shiva. Here deity is facing East direction and is in Lingam form.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit this temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to March.

Weather

Highest - April to June ( 38°C during day and 26°C during night)Average - May (37 °C during the day and 21 °C during night)Lowest - October to February ( 30 °C during day and 18 °C during night)Monsoon season - August to September

Dress Code

  • For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
  • For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
  • These rules are applicable for foreigners also. Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
  • Pilgrims/visitors will not be allowed inside the temple if dress code is not followed.

Do's & Dont's

  • Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
  • Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
  • Smo​king is strictly prohibited inside the temple premises.

transport connections

Name Distance Contact Number
Othakalmandapam Bus Stand
400 MTRS 1800-419-4287
Madukarai Railway Station
11.4 KM 139
Cochin International Airport
153 KM 08927633032

Architecture

Putridankondeeswarar Othakalmandapam is a medium sized, east facing temple with the typical slender tall vimaanas. The temple has a 5 tiered Rajagopuram at the east and two Prakarams. The inner prakaram has both the god and goddess shrines and is completely covered. In the outer prakaram are Ganesha and Muruga. The Muruga idol is about 5 feet tall in the Sanctum.

History

This temple was 800 years old.

Temple Timings

Day Timings
All Days 06:00 AM - 12:00 PM 04:00 AM - 08:00 PM

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Airports

Airport Name Distance
Shamshabad 40 KM
Lorem Ipsum 12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name Distance
Secunderabad 10 KM
Nampally 12 KM
Begumpet 6 KM
Lingampally 20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name Distance
MGBS 35 KM
CBS 28 KM
kukatpally 20 KM
Lingampally 30 KM
Uppal 35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name Distance Contact Number
Private Transport 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757

Local Transports

Transport Name Distance Contact Number
Local Transport 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757

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First institution to house exhibits related to forestry

Distance:1.9 KM
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Spread over an area of 300 hectares

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Distance:11 KM
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The water from the fall is famous for its sweetness

Distance:35.5 KM
Outdoor BLACK THUNDER THEME PARK
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Covers 75 acres of land and has an array of themed rides

Distance:39.4 KM
Boating ALIYAR DAM BOATING
  Aliyar, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India

Charming location surrounded by Annamali Hills

Distance:66 KM
Dam ALIYAR DAM
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Built across Aliyar River between 1959 and 1969

Distance:66 KM

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PUTRIDANKONDEESWARAR TEMPLE

Othakalmandapam, Tamilnadu, India

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