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Sri Nenkula nathar is located in thirunedunkulam village of trichy district.The primary deity are lord siva and his consort Mangala Nayaki.

Devotees know that Lord Shiva is praised as Artha Nareeswara as he had parted His left part with Mother Parvathi.  While Lord Shiva is seen occupying the central space in the sanctum sanctorum in temples, he is on a siding to the right leaving the left for Mother Ambica. 

Though the sanctum has only a Shiva Linga, it is the belief that Mother too is in ? formless.  Tiru Nedungalam in Tamil means a vast place in plains.  Mother Parvathi performed penance here.  Lord, in appreciation of Her worship came in disguise and took Her hands.

Temple Festivals:


Monthly Pradoshas were celebrated devotionally here. Special pujas are dedicated to four Saivite Saints, Ganasambandar, Turunavukkarasar, Sundarar and Manicka Vasagar (praised as Naalvar-Four) on their respective birth star days. On Aadi Fridays in July-August special pujas are performed.

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.




Lord Shiva in the temple is a swayambumurthi. The rays of Sun fall on the presiding deity from Aadi 7th to 12th in the month of July-August.The temple is facing west with its two prakaras.  The tank is before the temple.  There is no tower at the front entrance.

Mother Parvathi graces in the temple formless in the sanctum sanctorum, hence there are two towers above.  This is the only temple in this form next to Kasi-Varanasi in India.  It is noteworthy that procession deity Lord Somaskanda does not have his right thumb. It is said that an angry king cut it when he deposed as a witness in disguise to protect a devotee, according to puranas.

The antiquity of the temple dates back to 1500 years.  Four Saivite Saints and Saint Arunagirinathar had sung the glory of the Lord of the temples in their hymns. It is noteworthy that Surya Puja is devotionally performed in the temple in aadi month.

Shrine of Lord Muruga with His consorts Valli and Deivanai is in the west prakara. The Shrine of Lord Varadaraja Perumal with His Upa Nachiars is on the southern side and that of Sage Agasthya is in the north. 

The Agasthya Theertham is ever perennial.  Shrine for Mother Ambica is in the northeast corner of the outer prakara with a Wedding Hall ? Tiru Kalyana Mandapam.Devotees pray for wedding and child boon and for excellence in education.

Do's:

  • Do pray Your Ishta Devata before Pilgrimage to temple
  • Do Contact Temple Devasthanam information center for inquiry ,temple information and for pooja details etc.
  • Do reserve your travel and accommodation at temple well in advance.
  • Do bath and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple
  • Do concentrate on God and Goddess inside the temple.
  • Do maintain silence and recite your Istamantram to yourself inside the temple.
  • Do observe ancient custom and traditions while in Temple.
  • Do deposit your offerings in the hundi only

Don't s:


  • Do not come to Temple for any Purpose other than worshiping of God and Goddess
  • Do not smoke at Temple.
  • Do not consume alcoholic drinks at Temple
  • Do not eat Non Vegetarian food in the Kshetram
  • Do not approach mediators for quick Dharshanam. It may cause inconvenient to others
  • Do not carry any weapon inside the temple
  • Do not wear any head guards like helmets ,caps ,turbans and hats inside the temple premises