God
Veerattaaneswarar is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. Here deity is in form of Lingam and Swayambumurthy.
Interesting Facts
- This is one of the 276 Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalams and 41st Shiva Sthalam on the Southern bank of the river Cauvery in Chozha Nadu (Thenkarai).
- This is one of the “Atta (eight) Veeratta Sthalam” and this temple is the fourth one.
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 |
|---|---|---|
 Mayiladuthurai Bus Station |
12.8 KM | 18004194287 |
 Mayiladuturai Junction |
14.7 KM | 139 |
 Neyveli Airport |
84.5 KM | 0413-2255506 |
Architecture
Keelaparasalur Veerateswarar Temple with a single prakaram. The temple is facing west and the Rajagopuram was built recently. Moolavar is Suyambu on a square Aavudaiyar. Artha jaamam pooja is conducted only for Bairavar. Inscriptions from the period of Jatavarman Sundara Pandya and Krishnadevaraya are found here. Sengazhuneer Ganesa is also present in this Temple. This is one of the Atta Veeratta sthalam, there is a Pudai Sirpam in moolasthanam wall near Koshta Ganapathy, where Thakkan worshiping Lord Shiva. There are Tamil inscriptions of Sundara Pandiyan Period found on the Karuvarai wall, but painted during the recent Thirupani. The Yanthra behind the idol is very special. It is a small temple with a single praharam.
The Ambal Balambikai (Ilankombanaiyaal) is a 16 year old here and is graceful. The Dakshahattheshwarar (Veerabhadra) is next to the Ambal between the Shivan Sannidhi and Ambal both are facing north. Shrines of Lords Vinayaka,Viswanatha, Bhairava and Sun are in the prakara. Mother Durga, Brahmma, Lingodhbava, Dakshinamurthi and Nardana Vinayaka are goshta murthis. Lord Subramania appears standing with one leg on his peacock vahana. Ambika shrine is in the front mandapa facing south. There is an iron tent at the entrance of the temple. Lord Vinayaka temple is opposite of the street. There is no flag post-Kodimaram but only Nandhi and Bali Peeta. In the place of Flag Post, Vinayaka occupies the place. Sanctum Sanctorum is quite visible from this point. Of the Attaveerattana Sthalas of Lord Shiva, this is the fourth temple. It is believed that due to the punishment by Veerabadrar, Suryan, the Sun God lost a tooth. He has a separate shine in this temple and he is thought to be worshipping Lord Shiva every day for the wrong that he has committed. There is no Navagraham in this temple.
Religious Significance
The legend of this temple revolves around Dakshan, also known as “Dakshaprajapathi”, the son of Lord Brahma. His daughter Dhaakshayani was married to Lord Shiva. Dakshan was a staunch devotee of Lord Shiva and gained lot of boons. He became over pride and arrogance and intentionally not invited Lord Shiva to his yagam, which he was organized in a grand manner. In spite of this, he intentionally failed to invite Lord Shiva for this grand Yagna that he performed in Thiru Pariyal Veerattam. But he invited other Devas. Goddess Dhaakshayani decided to visit the Yagna against the wishes of her husband. Instead of participating in the yagna, she intent to go there and ask her father to correct his mistake. But clouded by arrogance and pride, Dakshan not only humiliated her, he also disrespected Lord Shiva. Furious Dhaakshayani cursed her father that his Yagna would not be successful. She came back to Lord Shiva and requested him to disrupt the Yagna.
It is believed that Lord Shiva created Veerabadrar and Badrakali and sent them to destroy Dakshan and the yagna. Veerabadrar beheaded Dakshan and put his head in the fire. Veerabadrar also punished the guests by making them handicapped for accepting Dakshan’s invitation knowing that he had erred in ignoring Lord Shiva. The guests who wre punished included lords Vishnu, Brahma, Indiran, Suryan and Chandran. Dakshan pleaded to Lord Shiva for his life. Thereafter Lord Shiva appeared at the yagna, pardoned the guests and reverted all the punishment meted out by Veerabadrar. He also pardoned Dakshan and saved his life by placing a goat’s head in place of his original head. Dakshan realised his mistake and started praying to Lord Shiva. He also composed a long poem. Since Dakshan’s head had been replaced with that of a goat, his prayer sounded like the bleating of a goat. These prayers are called “Chamakam” and each line ends with syllable “may”. Pleased with his prayers, Lord Shiva told him that his prayer poem will be added to the “Rudram” and will be recited together in future.
History
Keelaparasalur Veerateswara Tempe was built in 13th 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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