Karunellinathar temple, Hindu temple in Thiruthangal, Tamil Nadu, India.
The temple stands on a 30-meter hillock and contains multiple shrines dedicated to Shiva as Karunellinathar and Parvati as Chokki Amman.
The temple dates back to 1233 CE when Gurukalathirayan constructed it during the Pandyan dynasty, as evidenced by inscriptions within its walls.
The temple maintains daily rituals performed by Shaivaite priests, incorporating traditional music and readings from sacred texts throughout the ceremonies.
The temple operates from 6:00 AM to 8:30 PM with four scheduled daily rituals, managed by the Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of Tamil Nadu.
A shrine dedicated to Palaniandavar exists in the temple, built by a devotee who received divine assistance in the form of gold coins.
Location: Virudhunagar district
GPS coordinates: 9.48083,77.81083
Latest update: March 12, 2025 08:36
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