God
Sri Kalahastheeswarar Temple - The main deity of this temple is Kalahastheeswarar, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva along with Gnanambikai.
Abirami Amman Temple - The main deity of this temple is Abhirami Ambikai, who is an incarnation of Goddess Parvathi along with Lord Shiva.
Goddess
Sri Kalahastheeswarar Temple - Goddess Gnanambikai is consort of Kalahastheeswarar.
Abirami Amman Temple - Lord Shiva is consort of Abhirami Ambikai.
Interesting Facts
Sri Kalahastheeswarar Temple - The temple has two presiding deities in two separate sanctum sanctorums.
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 |
|---|---|---|
 Dindigul Bus Stand |
4 KM | 1800-419-4287 |
 Dindigul Junction |
2.2 KM | 0451-2322045 |
 Madurai International Airport |
72 KM | 0452-2690717 |
Architecture
Abirami Amman Temple :
Origin of the Name - There was no shrine for Ambica in the beginning. Mother Kali came here to destroy a demon named Analan and was very furious. Lord Shiva softened her fury and married her. She looked very alluring then and therefore, was named Abhirami Ambica. Lord Brahmma performed penance in this place on Lord Shiva for relief from an evil effect dosha he was suffering then. Lord gave him darshan from a Lotus Padma tank. Hence, Lord Shiva is praised as Padmagiriswarar.
The temple was built in Dravidian style of architecture. A decorated huge carved gopuram with stories of legends stands as an entrance to this temple. The tallest gopuram has 11 stories and is 151 Feet high.
Religious Significance
Sri Kalahastheeswarar Temple - Lord Brahmma performed penance in this place on Lord Shiva for relief from an evil effect dosha he was suffering then. Lord gave him darshan from a Lotus Padma tank. Hence, Lord Shiva is praised as Padmagiriswara. He marched on a demon Dindimasura. At the very sight of lord, the demon became good and surrendered at his feet. As requested by him, lord agreed to make the place known after his name as Dindeeswaram. Later, the demon invaded Devas who fell at the feet of lord of Padmagiri. As a token of their gratitude to lord, the Devas installed a Shiva devotee Dharmabala as the king of Dindeeswaram and left the place. He built a temple to Lord Padmagiriswara on the hill top. During the rule of the Moghuls, people brought down Lord and Ambica to the ground temple as procession deities in the present Kalahastheeswara temple. They showed equal respect and importance to both Shivas and Ambicas. Dindeeswaram later came to be known as Dindigul.
History
Abirami Amman Temple - The temple was built 1000 years ago by Chera kings and renovated by Cholas, Pandyas, kings of Vijaya Nagar and Naickers of Madurai. A Tamil devotee scholar Pala Pattadai Chocknatha Pulavar had sung the glory of the lords of this temple.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings | |
|---|---|---|
| All Days | 05:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM |
Sevas
Tours
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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