About trip

About Temple:Edaganathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Thiruvedagam Village
in Madurai district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The temple is located on the banks of Vaigai
River. The Vaigai River flows in the direction North to South here in Thiruvedagam.

• Moolavar : Yedaga Natheswarar
• Amman / Thayar : Elavar Kuzhali, Sugantha Kundalambikai
• Thala Virutcham : Vilwa
• Theertham : Brahmma Theertha Kulam, Vaigai River
• Old year : 1000-2000 years old
• Historical Name : Tiru Yedagam
• Location : Thiruvedagam, Madurai,Tamil Nadu.

History:

• The temple complex covers five acres and it houses two gateway towers known as gopurams, each facing the Edaganathar and Elavarkuzhali shrine. 
• The temple has a number of shrines, with those of Edaganathar and his consort being the most prominent.
• The original complex is believed to have been built by Pandyan Empire, while the present masonry
  structure was built during the Nayak during the 16th century. 
• In modern times, the temple is
  maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of the
  Government of Tamil Nadu. 
• This temple is erected to commemorate the victory of Saivites over Jains
  and to emphasis that Shiva is the greatest God of all. 
• The temple has six daily rituals at various times
  from 6:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and four yearly festivals on its calendar.
• The Muthu Pandal festival is
  celebrated during the day of the Magam (February – March) is the most prominent festival.
• The presiding deity is revered in the 7th century Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Thevaram, written by
  Tamil saint poets known as the Nayanmars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam. 
• The temple is closely
  linked with the history of Saivite Child Saint Thirugnana Sambandar and is praised in his Thevaram
  hymns. 
• This is the 248th Devara Padal Petra Shiva Sthalam on the banks of river Vaigai and 4th Sthalam
  of Pandya Naadu. Thirupugazh, the work of Arunagirinathar, a 13th-century saint glorifies the temple.
  

Trip Overview

DAY 1 - Madurai Sightseeing

Pick up and then Proceed towards Madurai. Hotel Check in. Then Proceed towards Sri Meenakshi Amman Temple. Aayiram Kaal Mandapam. Gandhi Museum. Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal. Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple. Come back to Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY 2 - Madurai Sightseeing

Morning Breakfast at Hotel. Check out from Hotel. Then Proceed towards Edaganathar Temple, Thiruvedagam. Vandiyur Mariyamman Temple. Yoga Narasimha Perumal Temple. Pandi Muneeswaran Kovil Finally drop at Railway Junction / Airport.