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)
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)
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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