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Ukthavedeeswarar Temple, Kuthalam (Thiruthuruthi)
A Shiva temple in Kuthalam town, about 12 km from Mayiladuthurai on the road to Kumbakonam, and one of the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams praised in the Thevaram. It is the 154th Paadal Petra Sthalam and the 37th on the south bank of the Cauvery, where Shiva is worshipped as a self-manifested (Swayambu) deity. By legend the sage Bharatha performed a yagna here from which Parvathi emerged as a child, tying the site into the Thirumanancheri divine-wedding circuit.
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Ukthavedeeswarar Temple, Kuthalam (Thiruthuruthi)
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Plan Ukthavedeeswarar Temple, Kuthalam (Thiruthuruthi)
Typetemple
Nearest baseKuthalam
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseKuthalam
DistrictMayiladuthurai
Place typetemple
Time neededAbout an hour.
A Shiva temple in Kuthalam town, about 12 km from Mayiladuthurai on the road to Kumbakonam, and one of the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams praised in the Thevaram. It is the 154th Paadal Petra Sthalam and the 37th on the south bank of the Cauvery, where Shiva is worshipped as a self-manifested (Swayambu) deity. By legend the sage Bharatha performed a yagna here from which Parvathi emerged as a child, tying the site into the Thirumanancheri divine-wedding circuit.
Ukthavedeeswarar Temple, Kuthalam (Thiruthuruthi) is planned from Kuthalam, one of the travel bases in Mayiladuthurai district. Use Kuthalam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
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Ukthavedeeswarar Temple, Kuthalam (Thiruthuruthi) — at a glance
TimingsTypically 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Best timeOctober-March
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Ukthavedeeswarar Temple, Kuthalam (Thiruthuruthi)
In Kuthalam town, about 12 km from Mayiladuthurai; nearest railway Mayiladuthurai Jn (~12 km); nearest airport Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~150 km
Anchor of the temple-dense Kuthalam belt and the divine-wedding circuit.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Kuthalam 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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Ukthavedeeswarar Temple, Kuthalam (Thiruthuruthi) — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Ukthavedeeswarar Temple, Kuthalam (Thiruthuruthi)?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Ukthavedeeswarar Temple, Kuthalam (Thiruthuruthi)?
Entry: Free. Timings: Typically 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Ukthavedeeswarar Temple, Kuthalam (Thiruthuruthi)?
Base yourself in Kuthalam 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 Ukthavedeeswarar Temple, Kuthalam (Thiruthuruthi)?
About an hour.
What else is near Ukthavedeeswarar Temple, Kuthalam (Thiruthuruthi)?
Nearby you can pair Airavateswarar Temple, Ethirkolpadi (190 m), Kalyanasundareswarar Temple, Thiruvelvikudi (200 m), Veerateeswarar Temple, Vazhuvur (2.0 km), Thula Kattam Cauvery Bathing Ghat, Mayiladuthurai (5.6 km).
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