About trip

About Temple: This is one of the 276 Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalams and 57 Shiva Sthalam on the Southern bank of the river Cauveri in Chozha Nadu (Thenkarai). 
Lord Shiva in this temple is a Swayambumurthi (self-manifested).

• Moolavar:Sri Sakalabuvaneswarar
• Ambal:Sri Minnum Megalaiyaal, Sri Vidhyudh Megalambal
• Theertham (Holy water):Surya Pushkarini
• Sthala Vriksham (Sacred Tree):Vilvam
• Pathigam (Hymn) rendered by:Saint Thirunavukarasar (Appar).
• Location:Thirumiyachur , Ilangkovil, Thiruvarur,Tamil Nadu.

History:

• This “Ilam Koil” (temple within a temple) is situated right within the Thirumiyachur temple.
• The shrines of the main deities of the Ilamkoil – Sri Sakalabhuvaneswarar and Goddess Minnum Megalaiyaal are situated in the northern corridor of the main temple.
• It is believed that this ancient temple was renovated by King Rajendra Chola and Queen Sembian Maadevi.
• There are seven stone inscriptions available in this temple which relate to the periods of Chola and Pandiya kingdoms.
• The main deities of this temple are Lord Sakalabuvaneswarar and Goddess Minnum Megalaiyaal.  
• In the “Koshtam” (place surrounding the sanctum sanctorum), idols of lords Dakshinamurthy, Brahma and Mahavishnu can be seen.  
• The unique feature of the idol of Lord Mahavishnu is that his hands are folded.
• It is believed that those seeking wedding boon can pray to the lord here. 
  

Itinerary

Day 1 - Thiruvarur Sightseeing

Pick up from Theni/Dindigul. Proceeding towards Thiruvarur Hotel Check in. Then proceed to visit Veerataneswarar Temple, Thiruvirkudi, Arulmigu Abathsahyeswarar Temple. Arulmigu Saraswathi Temple. Come back to Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 2 - Thiruvarur Sightseeing

After Refreshment and Breakfast at Hotel. Check out from Hotel. Then proceed to visit Sri Sakalabuvaneswarar Temple at Thirumiyachur Ilangkovil. Sri Agnieeswarar Temple sri Seshapureeswarar Temple. Then Starting Our Journey Towards Theni/Dindigul.