About trip

About Temple:Dayanidheeswarar Temple is Hindu temple located at Vadakurangaduthurai in the Thanjavur
district of Tamil Nadu, India. The Lord of this place graces us as Swayambu Lingam.

• Moolavar : Dhayaneetheeswarar
• Urchavar : Kulai Vanangi Naathar
• Amman / Thayar : Jataamakuta Naayaki
• Thala Virutcham : Coconut
• Old year : 1000-2000 years old
• Historical Name : Thiruvadakurankaduthurai
• Location: Vadakurangaduthurai,Thanjavur,Tamil Nadu

History:

• The east facing temple has a five-tier tower. It occupies large area with two prakarams (corridors). The
  main shrine is divided into three parts - sanctum sanctorum, Ardha Mandapa and a long Maha Mandapa.
  A slightly larger Shiva Linga named as Dayanidheeswarar adorns the sanctum. The bas-relief image
  of Vaali worshiping Shiva is also found here.
• The big statues of Dwarapalakas at the entrance of Ardha Mandapa are very attractive. A small idol of
  Ganesha is also found adjacent to Dwarapalakas. The entrance of Maha Mandapa is adorned with
  Ganesha, Subramanya and very tiny idols of Sastha with his two consorts.
• The niche images, Ganesha, Dakshinamurti, another Ganesha, Lingodbhava, Ardha Nareeswarar,
  Brahma and Durga on the external wall of the main shrine are mind blowing. Especially the image
  of Ardha Nareeswarar is inexplicably beautiful. The nice image of Vishnu Durga graces us with eight
  arms. It is believed that the milk which is poured (during Abhisheka) on this deity turns blue in color.
• Usually the bronze images of Nataraja are found in all Shiva temples in South India. However, in this
  temple there is a sub shrine where the large stone images of Nataraja and Sivakami are found. It is
  another highlight of this temple.
• The sub-shrines of Ganesha, Subramanya-Valli-Devasena, Chandikeshwarar and Maha Lakshmi are
  located in the inner prakara. The idols of twin Bhairavas, Surya, the pregnant woman, Naga and Nalvar
  are also found in this temple.
• There is a huge open area found between the tower and the main temple structure. Nandi and Bali peetham are located there facing the direction towards the main shrine. In this open area, the shrine of the Goddess Jadamukhuteswari is found facing the southern direction.
• Pregnant women considerably visit this temple. It is usually said that the pregnant women should not go to the temples. Since Lord Siva had graced a pregnant woman, the belief is that visiting this temple would result in safe delivery. The place is consecrated by Tirugnanasambandar and ArunagiriNaathar. A person’s wealth gets increased, by worshipping Mahalakshmi of this place during Navarathri

Itinerary

Day 1 - Thanjavur Sightseeing

Morning pick up from Theni. Proceed towards Thanjavur. Hotel Check in. Brahadeshwara Temple. Gangaikonda Cholapuram. Siva Ganga Garden. Vijayanagar Fort. Come back to Hotel. Overnight stay at Thanjavur.

Day 2 - Thanjavur Sightseeing

Morning Breakfast at Hotel. Bangaru Kamakshi Temple. Schwartz church. Swami Malai temple. Come back to Hotel. Overnight stay at Thanjavur.

Day 3 - Thanjavur Sightseeing

Morning Breakfast at Hotel. Check out from Hotel. To visit Sarasvati Mahal. Thanjavur Maratha Palace. Sri Dayanidheeswarar Shiva Temple . Then proceed towards Theni. Finally drop at Theni.