Kailasanathar Temple,Thingalur
Kailasanathar Temple is considered as one of the Navagraha temples dedicated to Moon God.It is located in Thingalur, 18 kilometres from Kumbakonam. The main deity in this temple is Lord Shiva as “Kailasanathar”.However, the presiding deity is Soma(Moon).
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Kailasanathar Temple,Thingalur
- One of the Devara Padal Petra Sthalams.
- Thingal means moon.Monday is special day for worship. The main deities here are Kailasanadhar (Lord Shiva) and Periyanayagi (Goddess Parvati). it is here that Chandran prayed to Lord Siva and got his blessings. Chandran(Moon) is the Lord of Kadaga Rasi and he faces the South-East direction.
- Thingalur Kailasanathar temple is noted for Anna Prasanam where the infant is fed rice for first time.
- The special feature of the temple is that during the Tamil month of Puratasi (September – October) and Panguni (March-April), the moon rays fall directly on the presiding deity.
Pooja Details
Pooja details in Kailasanathar Temple
- Anna Prasanam function is celebrated by people on Ashwini, Mrigasheersha, Uthiram, Swati, Tiruvonam, Sadayam and Revathi star days during the Chandra Hora time ( Horas are specific times each day showing good and bad times – Chandra Hora is one of the best time in the day). Before feeding the child with rice (Annaprasana) the child is shown the moon and a cow, thus bringing the blessings of Jaladevadha (water God) and Oushadhi Devadha (God of medicines). It is believed that Jaladevadha would protect the child from cold, fever etc. and even if it so happens it would be cured by the Oushadhi Devatha.
- The special offerings offered to moon god are Oleander flowers, cloths of white color, and raw rice mixed with jaggery and paddy.
Other Temples covered in this trip
- Mahalingeshwarar Temple at Thiruvaiyaru.
- Vedapureeswarar Temple at Thiruvedhikudi.
- Kandeeswarar Temple at Kandiyur.
- Pickup and Drop point is Kumbakonam or Thanjavur. The trip would be customised based on requirements and all complete details would be provided before booking.
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- Package does not include food and hotel stay.
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- 15% of package cost will be charged as penalty on canceling, 31 or more days before departure.
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