The Presiding Deity of this Temple is Mayuranathaswamy who is an incarnation Lord Shiva. The Presiding Deity is a Swayambu Lingam or self manifested Lingam. His Consort Parvathi is called as Abhayambikai here. This is one of the oldest Temple in Tamil Nadu. This Temple was built during Mediveal Cholas era. Kulothunga Chola had a big hand in building this Temple. This Temple complex is built on a whopping 35,200 Square Meters of land. This Temple is one of the 6 Shivan Temple that is located on the banks of River Cauvery. Tamil Poets namely Gnanasambandhar, Thirunavukkarasar and Arunagirinathar praised this Temple in their hymns. The Vimanam above the Sanctum Sanctorum is called as Tridala Vimanam. Lord Ganesha is known as Agastiya Vinayakar.  There are Sub Shrines for Lords Muruga, Nataraja. Libation or Anointing the lingam with Sandal, Milk, Curd, Turmeric etc are special features of this Temple. This Temple has a 9 tiered Rajagopuram. There are 3  Sacred Tanks Viz. Brahma Theertham, Rishaba Theertham and Agasthiya Theertham in this Temple and Devotees are allowed to take a holy dip.  The Sthala Viruksham of this Temple is Mango Tree.

Temple Phone Number: 094444 93388

Temple Timing:- 6 AM to 12:30 PM and 4 PM to 9 PM

Distance From Chennai to Mayiladuthurai 261 Kms