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Airavateswarar Temple, Ethirkolpadi
A Shiva temple that forms one stage of the divine-wedding legend of Shiva and Parvathi, its name meaning the place where the groom was formally received. By tradition Shiva was welcomed here as a bridegroom by his father-in-law, the sage Bharatha, before the wedding at Thiruvelvikudi and the darshan at Thirumanancheri. The deity is worshipped as Airavateswarar, linked to worship by Airavata, the white elephant of Indra.
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Airavateswarar Temple, Ethirkolpadi
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Plan Airavateswarar Temple, Ethirkolpadi
Typetemple
Nearest baseEthirkolpadi
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseEthirkolpadi
DistrictMayiladuthurai
Place typetemple
Time neededAbout an hour.
A Shiva temple that forms one stage of the divine-wedding legend of Shiva and Parvathi, its name meaning the place where the groom was formally received. By tradition Shiva was welcomed here as a bridegroom by his father-in-law, the sage Bharatha, before the wedding at Thiruvelvikudi and the darshan at Thirumanancheri. The deity is worshipped as Airavateswarar, linked to worship by Airavata, the white elephant of Indra.
Airavateswarar Temple, Ethirkolpadi is planned from Ethirkolpadi, one of the travel bases in Mayiladuthurai district. Use Ethirkolpadi for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
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Airavateswarar Temple, Ethirkolpadi — at a glance
TimingsTypically 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Best timeOctober-March
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Airavateswarar Temple, Ethirkolpadi
Near Kuthalam, about 13 km from Mayiladuthurai; nearest railway Mayiladuthurai Jn (~13 km); nearest airport Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~150 km
Part of the Shiva-Parvathi divine-wedding circuit with Thiruvelvikudi and Thirumanancheri.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Ethirkolpadi or nearby in Mayiladuthurai, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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When is the best time to visit Airavateswarar Temple, Ethirkolpadi?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Airavateswarar Temple, Ethirkolpadi?
Entry: Free. Timings: Typically 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Airavateswarar Temple, Ethirkolpadi?
Base yourself in Ethirkolpadi or nearby in Mayiladuthurai, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Airavateswarar Temple, Ethirkolpadi?
About an hour.
What else is near Airavateswarar Temple, Ethirkolpadi?
Nearby you can pair Ukthavedeeswarar Temple, Kuthalam (Thiruthuruthi) (190 m), Kalyanasundareswarar Temple, Thiruvelvikudi (390 m), Veerateeswarar Temple, Vazhuvur (1.9 km), Thula Kattam Cauvery Bathing Ghat, Mayiladuthurai (5.7 km).
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