Thirukameswarar Temple, Villianur, Puducherry

Thirukameswarar Temple, Villianur, Puducherry

Thirukameswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Villianur Town in Union Territory of Puducherry, India. It is popularly known as the Villianur Temple. Presiding Deity is called as Kameswarar / Mirameeswarar / Narasinganathar / Naduvazhinathar / Vaidyanathar / Vilwasenar. Mother is called as Kokilambikai / Kuyilammai / Muthammai. This Chola temple was constructed in the 12^th century CE. The historical name of the temple is Vilwanallur, meaning the good city of Vilwa trees (Bel).

Thirukameswarar Temple is mentioned in the hymns of the Tamil scripture called Thevaram. Hence it is considered as Thevara Vaipu Sthalam. Since Pondicherry is ruled by French, one can clearly witness the French influence over the temple through their varied traditions. Since 2014, the temple is undergoing a renovation without archeological supervision which raises question about eventual loss of historical data. The renovation work is supposed to end in 2017 however the temple remains open.

Legends

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The Temple

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Temple Opening Time

This temple remains open from 6.00 AM to 12.00 PM in the morning and 4.00 PM to 9.00 PM in the evenings.

Pooja Details

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Festivals

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Prayers

Those suffering from Leprosy pray to the Lord in the temple. Devotees perform abishek with new Vastras (clothing) to Lord and Mother. The specialty of this temple is, devotees offer prayers to the Lord for curing leprosy and perform abishek to the lord and goddess by offering new clothes. The devotees believe that their wishes are to be will be fulfilled if they pull the chariot. Devotees offer curd, sandal and buttermilk as the offering to the god. 

Contact

Sri Kokilambikai Samedha Thirukameswarar Devastanam,

Villianur, Puducherry

Phone: +91 413 2666396

Email: info@pudhuvaithirukamisvarartemple.in

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 250 meters from Villianur Bus Stop, 9 Kms from Puducherry Main Bus Stand, 9 Kms from Puducherry Railway Station, 750 meters from Villianur Railway Station, 32 Kms from Villupuram and 159 Kms from Chennai. The temple is located on the Puducherry-Villupuram road. Bus facilities are available from both ends. Buses are available for every 10 minutes from Puducherry Main Bus Stand and Villupuram Bus Stand. Nearest Railway Station is located at Villianur and Puducherry. Nearest Airport is located at Puducherry and Chennai.
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