Thirukadaimudi

Padal Petra Sthalam, Nagapattinam District

God

Kadaimudi Nadhar, facing east. Other name is Andhisamratchaneswarar

Goddess

Abiramavalli, facing south

Other Deities

Vinayaka, Muruga, Moovar, Natarajar

Thirukadaimudi is a small east facing temple

Holy Water (Theertham) – Karunatheertham

Sacred Tree (Sthala Vriksham) – Kiluvai (Commiphora caudata)

History

Thirugnanasambandar (7th Century CE) has rendered Thevaram Hymns for the Lord here at Thirukadaimudi.

Legend

Brahma and Sage Kanva are believed to have prayed here at Thirukadaimudi to the Lord.

Directions

Thirukadaimudi is about 18 Kilometers on the Mayiladuthurai to Poompuhar Road. At Ponsei take a left to reach this temple after crossing the Cauvery River.

Stay and Food

None locally. Closest is Mayiladuthurai.

Padal Petra Sthalams