Arulmigu Amirthaghateswarar Abirami Temple, Thirukadaiyur
Lord Amirthaghateswarar & Goddess Abirami
Thirukadaiyur, Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu
Temple where Shiva saved young Markandeya from Yama; couples celebrate 60th and 80th birthdays here.
History
Legend says Shiva emerged from the linga to kick Yama and save his devotee Markandeya. Because of this, couples perform Shashtiapthapoorthi (60th) and Sathabishekam (80th) ceremonies here for long life. The poet-saint Abirami Bhattar composed the Abirami Anthathi here.
Festivals
- Karthigai Somavaram
- Abirami Anthathi festival
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Directions to Arulmigu Amirthaghateswarar Abirami Temple
How to reach
- By air
- Tiruchirappalli Airport, about 160 km
- By train
- Mayiladuthurai, about 22 km
- By road
- TNSTC / SETC buses and taxis from the nearest town.
Near the temple
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