Apathsahayar Temple, Thirupazhanam, Hindu temple in Thirupazhanam, Tamil Nadu
The temple complex contains four gateway towers, multiple shrines, and a five-tiered rajagopuram facing east with Apathshayar and Periyanayagi as principal deities.
The earliest sections of the temple structure date to the Chola dynasty in the 9th century, with additions by the Thanjavur Nayaks in the 16th century.
The temple conducts five daily ceremonies and twelve annual festivals, including the Sapthasthanam celebration where Nandikeswara's wedding festival occurs in April.
The temple stands 31 kilometers from Kumbakonam on the Kumbakonam-Tiruvaiyaru-Tanjore road, with visiting hours from 5:30 AM to 10:00 PM.
During specific lunar phases, moonlight directly illuminates the self-manifested form of the deity through precise architectural alignment.
Location: Thanjavur district
GPS coordinates: 10.89278,79.13861
Latest update: March 6, 2025 23:02
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