The Tiruchengattankudi Uthirapathiswaraswamy Temple (also known as Uthirapasupatheeswarar / Ganapatheeswarar Temple) is an ancient and spiritually significant Shiva temple located in Tamil Nadu. The temple known for blessings related to childbirth and family welfare through Ambika worship traditions.
Tiruchengattankudi Uthirapathiswaraswamy Temple History and Architecture
❀ Temple Built during the Chola period, showcasing classic South Indian stone architecture.
❀ Temple's main diety is bhagwan Shiva as Uthirapathiswaraswamy / Uthirapasupatheeswarar and devi Vaaitha Tirukuzhal Umai Nayaki (Parvati).
❀ The temple complex includes Main Shiva sanctum, Separate Ambika shrine, Multiple sub-shrines and mandapas.
❀ This temple is one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams (sacred Shiva temples praised in Tevaram hymns by Nayanmars).
❀ As per bhaktibharat it has deep connections with Shaivite saints like Tirugnanasambandar and Tirunavukkarasar.
❀ The place was historically called Ganapatheesaram, meaning “Lord of Ganesha.” The temple is famous for a unique form of Lord Ganesha with a human head instead of the usual elephant head. This is extremely rare and attracts devotees and researchers alike.
❀ The famous Vatapi Ganapati idol is believed (traditionally) to have been brought from Vatapi (Badami) after a Pallava victory.
❀ According to legend, Lord Ganesha defeated demon Gajamukhasura and then worshipped Lord Shiva here.
Visit Nearest temple Chidambaram Nataraja Temple.
Tiruchengattankudi Uthirapathiswaraswamy Temple Darshan Timing
Temple is open for the whole week and the darshan timing is 6:45 AM to 8 PM.
Prime festivals at Tiruchengattankudi Uthirapathiswaraswamy Temple
Maha Shivaratri, Aipasi Annabishekam, Margazhi & Karthigai festivals are the prime festivals at Tiruchengattankudi Uthirapathiswaraswamy Temple.
How to reach Tiruchengattankudi Uthirapathiswaraswamy Temple
❀ Reaching this sacred temple in Tamil Nadu is quite convenient if you plan via nearby major towns.
❀ Temple located Tiruchengattankudi near Tiruvarur and Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu. The place is very well connected with roadways.
❀ Nearest Railway Station is Tiruvarur Junction.
❀ Nearest Airport is Tiruchirappalli International Airport.
6:45 AM - 8 PM
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