Sri Chandran Sthalam Thingalur

Sri Chandran Sthalam From Thingalur

  • Temple History
The temple, Chandran Sthalam, helps those born under Kadaga Rasi by worshipping Kailasanathar and the Moon God, Chandran, whose legend involves exposing a demon during the ocean’s churning, leading to Raaghu and Kedhu, while Shiva’s blessing allows Chandran to wax and wane, marking the Full Moon and New Moon.
  • Greatness of Tample
 

This thousand-year-old Navagraha Temple, known as Sri Chandran Sthalam, features Dravidian architecture and is dedicated to the planetary deities, with Lord Shiva (Kailasanathar) as the presiding deity and separate shrines for Lord Muruga, Goddess Gajalakshmi, Lord Vinayagar, and others.

  • Temple Speciality

The temple draws thousands of devotees year-round to worship Chandran, the Moon God, particularly during Puratasi and Panguni when the moon’s rays illuminate the deity. It holds historical significance, linked to Appoothi Adikal and Thirunavukkarasar, with white offerings like White Arali flowers and rice mixed with jaggery.

  • Temple Festivals

Margazhi Thiruvadhirai Festival – December / January, MahaShivarathri – February / March, Pournami Festival – March / April , Panguni Uthiram Festival – March / April, Thirukarthigai Festival – November  / December

  • Timings
  • Opening time:7 A.M. to 1P.M, 4.00 P.M. to 9.00 P.M, Closing time:1 PM to 04.00 PM
  • Travel
  • You can reach Thingalur Chandranar Koil by travelling a distance of 34km from Kumbakonam. The temple is very near to Tanjore at a distance of 14 km. From Swamimalai, the temple is at 26kms.
  • The nearest railway station is at Tanjore. Also, you can prefer to travel by road from either Tanjore or Ariyalur railheads.
  • The nearest airport is at Tiruchirapalli. From there, you can reach the temple in less than two hours.