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Morning6:00/7:00 AM–1:00 PM
Evening4:00 PM–9:00 PM

The source records a 6:00 AM opening on some days and 7:00 AM on others. Confirm locally.

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Chandra / Soma (Moon) Sthalam

Kailasanathar Temple, Thingalur

Thingalur, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu, India

A Shiva temple associated with Chandra in the Tamil Navagraha circuit, with a separate Chandra shrine within the complex.

Physical Temple
Arulmigu Kailasanathaswamy Temple, Thingalur
The source-backed physical identity used throughout this page.
Primary Presiding Deity
Kailasanathar (Shiva), with Periyanayaki Amman
Kept distinct from the planetary association.
Graha Association
Chandra / Soma (Moon)
Tamil Navagraha pilgrimage context.
Best Planning Approach
Earlier non-festival hours
No queue or access condition is guaranteed.

Source timing note: 6:00/7:00 AM–1:00 PM and 4:00 PM–9:00 PM. The source records a 6:00 AM opening on some days and 7:00 AM on others. Confirm locally.

Source: DM-NG-002-A_TN.docx. Time-sensitive details require local confirmation.

Physical identity preserved
Primary deity identified
Chandra / Soma (Moon)
Practical visit guide
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Overview

Physical temple and planetary context

A Shiva temple associated with Chandra in the Tamil Navagraha circuit, with a separate Chandra shrine within the complex.

The physical temple remains Kailasanathar Temple: Shiva as Kailasanathar is the presiding deity and Periyanayaki Amman is the goddess. Chandra is the graha association, not a replacement temple identity.

  • Physical TempleArulmigu Kailasanathaswamy Temple, Thingalur
  • Primary DeityKailasanathar (Shiva), with Periyanayaki Amman
  • GrahaChandra / Soma (Moon)
  • SourceDM-NG-002-A_TN.docx

Quick Visit Decision

What to know before setting out

Choose a quieter window

Earlier non-festival hours may be easier to plan, but crowd levels and queues are not guaranteed.

Confirm the schedule

The source records a 6:00 AM opening on some days and 7:00 AM on others. Confirm locally.

Respect the physical identity

Kailasanathar (Shiva), with Periyanayaki Amman is the primary presiding identity; Chandra / Soma (Moon) is shown separately.

Temple Identity, History and Architecture

Source-backed distinctions

Temple identity

The physical temple remains Kailasanathar Temple: Shiva as Kailasanathar is the presiding deity and Periyanayaki Amman is the goddess. Chandra is the graha association, not a replacement temple identity.

Architecture

Dravidian architecture with a three-tier Rajagopuram, two prakarams and an east-facing central shrine. The source records a south entrance and a separate Chandra shrine.

Historical context

The source describes early Pallava tradition, Chola-period continuity and later Nayaka renovation.

Suggested Visit Sequence

A practical source-led sequence; follow current temple directions

1

Enter through the current visitor route

Follow the posted footwear, security and queue instructions.

2

Visit Kailasanathar

Take darshan of the presiding Shiva linga before moving through the inner circuit.

3

Visit Periyanayaki Amman

Proceed respectfully to the goddess shrine as access permits.

4

Continue to Chandra

Visit the separate Chandra shrine and leave by the directed circulation route.

This is a suggested visitor sequence, not a compulsory ritual order or a promised remedy.

How to Reach

Source-recorded transport guidance

By Rail

Thanjavur Junction, approximately 16 km.

By Air

Tiruchirappalli International Airport, approximately 60 km.

By Road

Road access via the Kumbakonam–Thiruvaiyaru route and Thanjavur.

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Timings and Visit Planning

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Morning

6:00/7:00 AM–1:00 PM

Evening

4:00 PM–9:00 PM

Confirmation note

The source records a 6:00 AM opening on some days and 7:00 AM on others. Confirm locally.

Public Mantra

Roman transliteration for the English page

Chandra / Soma (Moon)

Om Chandraya Namah.

A public salutation to Chandra, also honoured as Soma.

No repetition count or devotional result is guaranteed. Specialised ritual procedures are not published here.

Worship & Knowledge

Continue to the public Navagraha hub

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Festivals and Observances

Dates and arrangements can change

Pournami observances

Source-recorded observance. Confirm the current date, access and programme with the temple.

Maha Shivaratri

Source-recorded observance. Confirm the current date, access and programme with the temple.

Monday worship

Source-recorded observance. Confirm the current date, access and programme with the temple.

The source also records temple-specific weekly and monthly worship. Confirm current dates and programmes locally.

Visitor Information and Safety

Before you enter

  • DressWear modest clothing appropriate for an active place of worship.
  • FootwearFollow current temple instructions for removal and storage.
  • PhotographyAsk before photographing any shrine or worship area.
  • OfferingsUse only current authorised counters and directed offering points.
  • ClaimsDo not rely on guaranteed access, cures, dosha removal or promised devotional outcomes.
  • ChangesReconfirm hours, transport, rituals and festival arrangements before travel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Arulmigu Kailasanathaswamy Temple, Thingalur is the physical temple presented on this page. Its primary presiding identity is Kailasanathar (Shiva), with Periyanayaki Amman; its separate graha association is Chandra / Soma (Moon).

Chandra / Soma (Moon) is the Navagraha association recorded in the approved source document.

The source records morning hours of 6:00/7:00 AM–1:00 PM and evening hours of 4:00 PM–9:00 PM. The source records a 6:00 AM opening on some days and 7:00 AM on others. Confirm locally.

No. The Roman mantra is presented as a simple public devotional salutation. No result, cure, access benefit or dosha removal is guaranteed.

Yes. Opening hours, rituals, transport, access rules and festival arrangements can change. Confirm current details locally before travel.

Source Information

Approved Batch-01 temple document

DM-NG-002-A_TN.docx

Primary source for identity, location, coordinates, architecture, timings, travel, traditions, festivals and public mantra context on this page.

Canonical master mapping

Slug and record identity: DM-NVG-002-TN / chandra-dev-thingalur-chandran.

Visitor note

Time-sensitive information is presented as source-recorded guidance and should be reconfirmed locally.

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