God
Sri Magudeswarar is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. Here deity is installed by Sage Agasthiyar.
Interesting Facts
- This is the 264th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 6 th Shiva Sthalam in Kongu Naadu.
- This is a famous Sthalam for performing rituals to satiate one’s ancestors. This is also a Parihara Sthalam for Naga Dosham.
- The river Cauvery which flows Southward from Karnataka, turns 90 degrees in front of the temple and flows Eastward.
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 |
|---|---|---|
 Velayuthampalayam Bus Stop |
14.3 KM | 1800-419-4287 |
 Kodumudi Railway Station |
350 MTRS | 139 |
 Salem Airport |
111 KM | 08927633032 |
Architecture
The east facing temple is 640 feet in length and 484 feet in breadth. The temple houses the shrines for Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma, hence the name Trimurthy Kovil. This vast temple has 3 entrances on the east side. To the north of the central gate lies the entrance for the shrine of the presiding deity Lord Shiva known as Kodumudi Nathar and Makuteswarar. To the south of the central gate lies the entrance for the shrine of female deity his consort mother Parvathy known as Panmozhi Nayaki and Soundarambika. Lord Vishnu is called as Veeranarayana Perumal . Kunchitapaada Natarajar has both his feet on the ground, in contrast to the raised left foot. The Stala Vriksham is Vanni tree and the Theertham is river Kaveri.
Theerthams : Theerthams associated with this Temple are Deva Theertham, Brahmma Theertham, Bharadhwaja Theertham and Cauvery River. The river Cauvery which flows Southward from Karnataka, turns 90 degrees in front of the temple and flows Eastward.
Inscriptions : The Temple has lot of inscriptions from Pandya Kings. Pandiya kings have patronized the temple regularly and because of the connection of Pandiya kings, this Shivasthalam is called as Thiruppandi Kodumudi. Malayathvuja Pandian, Maravarman Sundarapandyan and Pandiya Kesari Varman are some of the kings who have donated land, Jewellery etc. to this temple.
Religious Significance
Magudeswarar : According to the legend there was a competition between Adhiseshan (the serpent on whom Mahavishnu rests) and Vayu (Lord of the Winds) to determine who is stronger. Lord Indiran prescribed certain rules to conduct the competition. They put Mount Meru at the centre and it was held tightly by Adhiseshan, Vayu blew the wind with all his might to push Adhiseshan. In the ensuing struggle, Meru’s peak (Magudam) split into 5 pieces and fell in five different places. It is believed that the pieces came down as 5 different gem stones – Red Corel at Thiruvannamalai, Ruby (Manickam) at Rathinagiri (Thiruvatpokki), Emerald (Maragatham) at Engoimalai, Sapphire (Neelam) at Pothigaimalai and Diamond at Kodumudi. As per legend the Diamond that feel at Kodumudi became the Swayambulinga (self-manifested lingam) and the rest of the stones became hills. Since the origin of the lingam is from the Meru, the lord is called Magudeswarar.
Kaviri Kanda Vinayagar : This is the place where river Cauvery was relieved of the curse of Sage Agasthiar (he had captured her in a Kamandalam). Vinayagar, at the behest of Lord Shiva, took the form of a white crow and dropped down the Kamandalam here liberating the Cauvery to continue her flow. Surprisingly, in support of this legend, the river Cauvery which flows southwards till here takes an exact 90-degree East turn here. The Vinayagar here in the inner pariharam of Shiva shrine is named as Kaviri Kanda Vinayagar. It seems there is a rock in the middle of the river here that has the rock cut image of this legend.
Hand Prints on Lingam : The legend of this temple is connected to the sage Agastya. Once the sage noticed that the idol was disappearing. he caught the idol in his hand and the part in his hand remained to be seen. Also, Agasthiar got the marriage Dharshan of Lord Shiva here.
Pandikkodumudi : It is also said that one of the Pandya Prince’s fingers were not growing enough. The King prayed to this Lord after taking a dip in the river and soon his son’s fingers grew to normal size. To show his gratitude, the King constructed the three main towers (Gopurams) and renovated this temple. Because of the association with Pandya kingdom, this place is also called Pandikkodumudi.
History
This temple was 2000-3000 years old.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings | |
|---|---|---|
| All Days | 06:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM |
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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