God
The main deity of this temple is Veerasekara Swamy, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva and He is swayambhu.
Goddess
Goddess Umayambigai is consort of Veerasekara Swamy.
Interesting Facts
- The temple was constructed in stages like a mada temple.
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 |
|---|---|---|
 Pudhuvayal Bus Stand |
600 MTRS | 1800-419-4287 |
 Karaikkudi Junction |
12 KM | 139 |
 Tiruchirappalli International Airport |
83.5 KM | 07373774163 |
Architecture
The temple faces East direction and built in Dravidian style of architecture, whcih has a 7-tier Raja gopuram. There is no inscription on the Moolavar sanctum but available in the front mandapam, which is of latter period. For the recent period inscription it was the Kumbhabhishekam was conducted during 1887 and from other inscriptions, the temple might have constructed during 15th to 16th century. There are about 4 statues of Nagarathars sculptured on the pillars. There is a central Maha mandapam and one prakaram. On the inner side, to the North of the prakaram is the Vahana mandapam which houses processional vahanams for the deities with exquisite workmanship. There is a temple tank named as Chola theertham.
Religious Significance
Shiva curing leprosy of a King - A hunter who wandered here once, dug a place to pick the Valli roots under the ground, but was shocked to find a linga bleeding from there. He immediately informed the king. Sooner the king heard the news, he was cured of the leprosy he was suffering from. In expression of his gratitude, the king built this temple.
Miracle of Veerai Tree changing to Jack Tree - A Pandya king who visited the temples doubted the miracles performed by lord. When he went round the lord first, the Veerai tree changed into a Jack tree. Shocked king sought the pardon of the lord. God told him that his illness would be cured if he consumed the fruits of the tree. After his doing so the tree became Veerai tree a ain It is belie ed that after orshi in the lord if the orshi the Metraleeswar Temple. So, the tree became Veerai tree again. It is believed that after worshipping the lord, if they worship the tree, their wishes would become a reality.
Boiled Rice as Nivedhana - Saint Manickavasagar, during his services for the Pandya king, was on his way to buy Horses for the king. As he had no raw rice for lord’s nivedhana, he used the boiled rice he had with him for the purpose. From that day onwards, the boiled rice nivedhana has come into vogue in the temple.
Lord punishing Cheaters - A childless Shiva devotee donated some of his Cows to a Brahmin and sold the rest to another man. The donated Cows went in search of the sold Cows and joined them. When the Brahmin demanded his Cows, the other man refused to part with them and claimed that the Cows belonged to them. The case went to the king. The king asked both parties to have a dip in the sacred spring. The lord renders cheater lost his eyes. He handed over the Brahmin’s Cows and sought lord’s pardon. The lord renders justice to the affected and punishes those who aspire for the wealth of others, is the lesson drawn from the story.
History
The temple was built in 15th century A.D. The temple is maintained by 130 pulli Devakottai Nagarathars through former Chief justice A.R. Lakshmanan and his family.
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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