27/08/2026
The Fifth Temple of the Sapthasthanam Chitrai Festival? The Temple Where a Wedding Tradition Still Arrives with Kattu Choru!?
திருக்கண்டியூர்… சப்தஸ்தானத்தின் வரலாற்றுப் புதிர்!
When the Sapthasthanam Kannadi Pallakku reaches Thirukkandiyur, a remarkable local tradition is observed: Kattu Choru — packed food offerings — are ceremonially offered before the procession continues. History, ritual, and living tradition meet here.
📍 Location: Thirukkandiyur, near Thiruvaiyaru, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu
Highlights Not to Miss:
✦ An Ashta Veerattam
One of the eight sacred temples associated with Shiva’s heroic forms.
✦ Fifth in the Sapthasthanam circuit
A key stop in the Thiruvaiyaru Sapthasthanam Chitrai celebration.
✦ A temple with a deep epigraphic record
Inscriptions range from the Pallava ruler Nripatunga to multiple Chola rulers, including Rajaraja I and Rajendra I.
✦ A solar alignment
For three evenings in Maasi, the setting sun’s rays traditionally fall on the presiding deity.
✦ Brahma and Saraswati together
According to the sacred tradition, Brahma worshipped Shiva here after his arrogance was humbled. A separate shrine for Brahma and Saraswati stands within the temple.
Don’t just visit Thirukkandiyur for darshan—Walk with us to experience its history. Travel with us to see beyond the obvious.
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📅 25–27 September 2026
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