Temples on Chennai GST Road

Friday 24 October 2014

Arulmigu Karpaga Vinayagar Temple, Pillayarpatti, Sivaganga Dt




Arulmigu Karpaga Vinayagar Temple, Pillayarpatti, Sivaganga Dt



Temple Specialty

This is a big cave temple dedicated to Lord Karpaga Vinayaka (Lord Ganesh) - the prime god for all; Devotees pray here for removal of Viknam (obstacles) in marriage proposals, for child boon and for good education. Ayyappa devotees from South visit this temple first before heading to Sabarimala

Lord Vinayaga appears with two hands and without Angusa pasam in the form of "Artha Padma" Asanam as Valamburi Vinayagar facing towards north.

The Kozhukattai nivedhana is made from 18 measures of rice on the Vinayaka Chaturthi festival day.

Worshipping Kathyayini amman at this temple women get relived from sevvai dosham which prevent them from getting married

How to Go



Sri Karpaga Vinayakar Temple, Pillayarpatti is on the Tiruputhur-Karaikudi road in Sivaganga district. It is 9 km far from Tiruputhur and 18 km from Karaikudi on the Madurai road.

Near By Railway Station :
Karaikudi (12 kms)
Rameswaram Express from Chennai
Starting time 05:00 PM - Reaching karaikudi 12:30 AM
Starting time 07:55 PM - Reaching karaikudi 04:05 AM

Near By Airport :  
Madurai (71 Kms)

History
This is an ancient cave temple built during Mahendra Pallava period 1600 years ago.  Presently, the temple is under the administration of Nagarathar community

Temple Timings
The temple is open from 6.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and from 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Sabari malai, Thaipoosam seasons (November to January 20) 06.00 A.M - 08-30 P.M

Temple Contact Details
Address :  The Executive Officer / Asst Commissioner, Sri Vinayakar Temple, Pillayarpatti-630 207, Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu
Phone Number : +91-4577-264260, 264240, 264241

Accomodation :
Around 47 cottages ( including A/C cottages & western toilet facilities ) are maintained by the trust for the benefit of pilgrims. Cottages can be booked well in advance through phone : 04577-264240, 264241,264182,264797

Booking Time 7.00 AM To 9.00 PM.

Other Hotels in and around Karaikudi:
Malar Hotel: +91-4565-239 604
Udhayam Lodge: +91-4565-237 440
Subhalakshmi Lodge: +91-4565-235 202
Sukham International: +91-4565-237 051
Golden Singar Lodge: +91-4565-235 521
Welcome Tourist Lodge: +91-4565-237 810


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