God
The main deity of this temple is Lord Periyannayaki, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva is a swayambumurthi.
Goddess
Goddess Parvathi is consort of Lord Shiva.
Interesting Facts
- The hill temple is at a height of 500 feet with 365 steps representing the days of the year and with the prayer that each day should be auspicious for the people.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit this temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are October to Febuary.
Weather
Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 26°C during night)Average - May (37 °C during the day and 25 °C during night)Lowest - October to February (30 °C during day and 21°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 |
|---|---|---|
 Padagam Bus Stand |
16 KM | 1800-221-250 |
 Polur Railway Station |
16.4 KM | 139 |
 Vellore Airport |
62.8 KM | 09500575043 |
Architecture
The temple has a three tier Raja gopuram was built in Vijayanagar style of architecture. On the outer walls, there are several carvings, a separate line for Horse, Bull and Pig all around the wall. The images of the Pigs might have been intended to create sentimental feelings among Muslim invaders and to avoid their destroying the temples. The temple has more than 10000 statues and 60 stone inscriptions. There is a 36-pillared front mandapam beyond the Bali Peedam, Kodimaram and Nadhi. This mandapam is an encyclopedia of Sculptures because 432 sculpture describes the puranams of Siva, Vishnu and Devi. To the South of this mandapam is the Vinayagar Sannidhi and to the North of it, the Sannidhi of Sri Arumugar. Crossing this mandapam, and the entrance of a three tiered pagoda, one has to reach the next prakaram. The Sannidhi of Sri Kasi Viswanathar, Sri Pillaiyar and the Navarathir mandapam are found in this prakaram. The utsava vigrahams of Sri Vinayagar, Natarajar and Samaskandhar are found in the maha mandapam. Next to the maha mandapam is the inner prakaram of the temple.
Religious Significance
Sage Brungi on a visit to Mount Kailash simply worshipped Lord Shiva alone though Mother Parvthi was by his side. Feeling the neglect, mother asked the lord to part with her a part of his body. Lord suggested that she go to Kancheepuram and do penance on him in the name of Kamakshi and that he would marry her there. Then he would offer a part of his body to her at Tiruvannamalai. Kamakshi wedded Lord Ekambaranathar at Kanchi. On her way to Tiruvannamalai, she performed penance on Lord Kanaka Giriswarar for a mandalam-covering 48 days at Devikapuram. Hence, the name of the place Devikapuram. Mother became part of lord at Tiruvannamalai according to sthala puranas.
History
The temple with sculptures of high skills is believed to built during the Vijayanagara days in 14th century A.D.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings | |
|---|---|---|
| All Days | 05:00 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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