Kulashekharanatha Mahalingam Temple, Pathai, Hindu temple in Pathai, Tamil Nadu, India
The Kulashekharanatha Mahalingam Temple stands on the foothills of Western Ghats, near the banks of Pachaiyar river, featuring traditional Tamil architectural elements.
The temple bears inscriptions and architectural influences from three major South Indian dynasties: the Cheras, Cholas, and Pandyas, who ruled the region.
Devotees gather at the temple to perform offerings to Lord Shiva, represented by a five-faced Mahalingam, and his consort Devi Sugandha Kuntalambika.
The temple maintains daily worship sessions conducted by a priest from a neighboring area, with operating hours from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Two distinct Shivalingas exist within the temple complex: the main deity Kulasekhara Nathar and a secondary one known as Pallathu Udayar.
Location: Tamil Nadu
GPS coordinates: 8.53353,77.54756
Latest update: March 6, 2025 10:11
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