God
The main deity of this temple is Sugavaneswarar Swamy, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva and He is swayambhu.
Goddess
Goddess Swarnambika is consort of Sugavaneswarar Swamy.
Interesting Facts
- The principal linga is slightly slanting on a side with a scar caused by a Hunter.
- The stage or platform of the linga called Avudayar is of two parts connected with Vishyu and Somasundara part joined together. This is a strange aspect of the temple not found in other places.
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 |
|---|---|---|
 Salem New Bus Stand |
700 MTRS | 1800-419-4287 |
 Salem Railway Station |
500 MTRS | 139 |
 Salem Airport |
22.3 KM | 04290-220060 |
Architecture
The temple is facing East direction and the entrance way of the temple is South side. Temple is built in Dravidian style of architecture, which has a 3-tiers Raja gopuram with single praharam. This temple has approximately ten types of inscriptions. Those inscriptions’s copies are kept in Government records (i.e) South Indian inscriptions the year was 1888 and the number of that inscriptions is from 42 to 51. The front mandapam and the Thiru Nanthi mandapam is located opposite the entrance of the temple. There is a koneru named as Amandukam.
Religious Significance
Creator Brahmma was telling about the mystery of his creations being different from one another. Sage Sukha, noted Shiva devotee, hearing the secret conversation, informed the same to Saraswathi, Goddess of wisdom. Angry Brahmma cursed Sukha to become a Parrot and said that he would be relieved of the curse. If he prays to Lord Shiva in the Papanasam region (present temple area). Sage Sukha turning a Parrot, came here with a huge number of Parrots and began praying to Lord Shiva. A Hunter came to the spot and wanted to drive away the Parrots which hid themselves in an Ant-hill. The hunter cut the Ant-hill when Parrot Sukha spread his wing to protect the Sivalinga in. Parrot Sukha ws also attacked causing profuse bleeding and death. Blood also oozed out from the linga. Realizing the truth, the hunter killed himself. Sage Sukha getting his own form, prayed to the lord to be here in the name of Sukhavaneswara which the lord oblige.
History
The temple was built in 13th century A.D. by Mamannan Sundara Pandiyan and contributed by rulers of Cheras, Cholas and Pandiyas.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings | |
|---|---|---|
| All Days | 05:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM |
Darshanam Details
| Darshanam | Price | Estimated Time | Entrance From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Darshan | 10.00 |
Sevas
Pooja
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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