Sri Devanathaswamy Temple is located in Thiruvahindrapuram or Thiruvanthipuram in Cuddalore Town. This Temple is situated on the Banks of River Kedilam. The Temple has a five tiered Rajagopuram. Facing the Moolasthanam is a Dwajasthamabam or Kodi Maram, a Neivedhya Peedam or Bali Peedam and a Garudalwar Sannadhi. The Presiding Deity of this Temple is Sri Devanatha Perumal and He is an incarnation of Sri Maha Vishnu. He Blesses His Devotees along with His Consort Goddess Hemabujavalli. In the East facing Sanctum Sanctorum Sri Devanatha Perumal is seen in a standing posture flanked by His Consorts Sri Devi and Bhoo Devi. The Temple has Sub Shrines for Sri Ramar and Sri Vedantha Desigar. It is said that Sri Vedantha Desigar had lived here and did Seva for this Temple for around 40 years. Though the Presiding Deity of this Temple is Sri Devanatha Swamy, Sri Hayagrivar is also considered as equally important. The Shrine of Sri Hayagreevar is located on an opposite hill. This is the only Temple in South India to have a Shrine for Sri Hayagreevar. The Urchavamoorthy is called as Moovarahiya Oruvan which implies to Brahmma, Maha Vishnu and Shivan. The other important aspect of this Temple is that Indran is said to have obtained the Vajrayudham from Maha Vishnu at this place in order to fight the Demons and vanquish them. This Temple is one of the 108 Divya Desam that is dedicated to Maha Vishnu. It is believed that this Temple was built by Chola Kings and was later developed by Pandyas, Hoysala and Vijayanagara Kings. This Temple follows Vadakalai style of Tradition. Chittarai Brahmmotsavom Masi Mahotsavam are celebrated in a grand manner. This is the Prathana Sthalam for Goog Higher Education. Even students of IITs and Medical Colleges across the Country come to this Temple to seek the Blessings of Sri Devanatha Swamy and Sri Hayagreevar.
Contact Details: 04142 287575 and 94434 44778
Temple Timing: 6.30 AM to 12 Noon and 4 PM to 9 PM
Distance from Cuddalore to Thiruvahindrapuram is 9 Kms
Distance from Chidambaram to Thiruvahindrapuram is 45 Kms
Distance from Neyveli to Thiruvahindrapuram is 46 Kms
Distance from Srimushnam to Thiruvahindrapuram is 73 Kms
Distance from Sirkali to Thiruvahindrapuram is 69 Kms
Distance from Mannargudi to Thiruvahindrapuram is 154 Kms
Distance from Kumbakonam to Thiruvahindrapuram is 117 Kms
Distance from Thirunageswaram to Thiruvahindrapuram is 120 Kms
Distance from Thanjavur to Thiruvanthipuram is 155 Kms
Distance from Nagapattinam to Thiruvanthipuram is 132 Kms
Distance from Moratandi to Thiruvanthipuram is 42 Kms
Distance from Pondicherry or Puducherry to Thiruvanthipuram is 30 Kms
Distance from Pappanchavady or Panchavatee to Thiruvanthipuram is 26 Kms
Distance from Peramandur to Thiruvanthipuram is 79 Kms
Distance from Pon Viliantha Kalathur to Thiruvanthipuram is 132 Kms
Distance from Maduranthakam to Thiruvanthipuram is 124 Kms
Distance from Singaperumal Koil to Thiruvanthipuram is 141 Kms
Distance from Chettipunyam to Thiruvanthipuram is 142 Kms
Distance from Vandavasi to Thiruvanthipuram is 116 Kms
Distance from Polur to Thiruvanthipuram is 136 Kms
Distance from Thirukovilur to Thiruvanthipuram is 66 Kms
Distance from Aadhi Thiruvarangam or Adhi Thiruvarangam to Thiruvanthipuram is 88 Kms
Distance from Chennai to Thiruvanthipuram is 194 Kms
Nearest Railway Station is Cuddalore R.S.
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