Lalgudi is an important Town in Tiruchirappalli District. The full name of the Temple is Sri Perunduraiperatiyar Samedha Sri Sabdharisheeswarar Temple. This Temple is believed to be around 1250 years old. Lalgudi in earlier days was known as Thiruvathurai. Malik Gafoor when he came conquering to Tamil Nadu saw the Red Colour in many places of Lalgudi and on seeing the Temple five tiered Rajagopuram called this place as Lal (Red) Gudi (Temple) which name is still being called by all of us. It is said that the the Seven Stars or Saptharishis had worshipped the Presiding Deity after which He was known as Sri Saptharishishwarar. The Seven Stars represent the Saven Rishis and they are as follows: Athiri, Brihu, Pulasthiyar, Vashista, Gauthama, Angreesa and Marichi.

The Temple has a five tiered East facing Rajagopuram. This Rajagopuram was built during the period of Vijayanagara period. The Temple has a Dwajasthambam or Kodi Maram, a Neivedhya Peedam or Bali Peedam and a Nandhi Vaahanam facing the Moolasthanam. Just before the Moolasthanam are two huge Dwara Baalaka Idols who seem to stand guard. The Presiding Deity of Sri Saptharishisheeswarar is seen in the Sanctum Sanctorum as a Swayambhu Shiva Lingam. This Swayambhu Shiva LIngam of Sri Saptharishisheeswarar is seen mounted on a cirucular Avudai. He is said to be Omnipotent and those desirous of getting married or those without any kids visit this Temple and are soon Blessed. There are Idols of Sri Dhakshinamoorthy, Sri Arthanareeswarar and Pichadanar in the Koshtam. Sri Dhakshinamoorthy is unique here since He is seen playing a Veena. The Consort of this Temple is Sri Perunduraiperatiyar or Sri Periyanayagi who is seen in a sitting posture in Her East facing Shrine.

The Sub Shrine of this Temple are those of Sri Mahalakshmi, Sri Natarajar with Sri Sivagami Ambal, Sri Saraswathi, Sri Gajalakshmi, Sri Saptha Vinayagar, Sri Valli Devasena Samedha Sri Subramaniyar, Sri Kapaleeswarar, Sri Sapthamathas, Sri Naalvar, 63 Naayanmaars, Sri Santhana Kuravars. The Navagraha Sannadhi is also seen. The Sub Shrine of Sri Natarajar looks fascinating in a multi pillared Mandapam and close to this is a Kannadi Mandapam. The Sacred Pushkarani or Theertham is known as Thamarai Poigai. Shivarathri, Margazhi Thiruvadirai, Panguni Ther Thiruvizha, Pradosham, Shasti, Vinayagar Chathurthi are some of the festivals that are celebrated with great fanfare. 

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Temple Timing: 7 AM to 12 Noon and 4 PM to 8 PM

Distance from Trichy or Tiruchirappalli to Lalgudi is 24 Kms

Distance from Thanjavur to Lalgudi is 47 Kms

Distance from Ootathur to Lalgudi is 33 Kms

Distance from Ariyalur to Lalgudi is 51 Kms

Distance from Thirunageswaram to Lalgudi is 86 Kms

Distance from Kumbakonam to Lalgudi is 83 Kms

Distance from Mayiladuthurai or Mayavaram to Lalgudi is 129 Kms

Distance from Sirkazhi or Sirkali to Lalgudi is 144 Kms

Distance from Thiruppungur to Lalgudi is 126 Kms

Distance from Thilatharpanapuri or Seethalapathy to Lalgudi is 117 Kms

Distance from Srivanchiyam or Srivanjiyam to Lalgudi is 109 Kms

Distance from Nannilam to Lalgudi is 105 Kms

Distance from Kulithalai to Lalgudi is 52 Kms

Distance from Ayyarmalai to Lalgudi is 58 Kms

Distance from Karur to Lalgudi is 93 Kms

Distance from Namakkal to Lalgudi is 91 Kms

Distance from Salem to Lalgudi is 147 Kms

Distance from Rasipuram to Lalgudi is 120 Kms

Distance from Belur near Salem to Lalgudi is 144 Kms

Distance from Mecheri to Lalgudi is 173 Kms

Distance from Thiruchengode to Lalgudi is 127 Kms

Distance from Pattukkottai to Lalgudi is 99 Kms

Distance from Pudukkottai to Lalgudi is 74 Kms

Distance from Dindigul to Lalgudi is 123 Kms

Distance from Chennai to Lalgudi is 332 Kms

Nearest Railway Station is Lalgudi R.S.

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