About Edaganathar Temple
Edaganathar Temple in Thiruvedagam near Madurai is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This five-acre temple complex is located on the banks of the Vaigai River. Here Lord Shiva is known as Edaganathar and Mata Parvati is known as Visalakshi. Besides this main temple, there are a number of smaller shrines within the complex. There are two Gopurams facing each shrine. This temple has been mentioned by 7th century CE Tamil Tevaram written by the Nayanars.
Lord Shiva was worshipped by Garuda, Adiseshan, and Lord Vishnu
It is said that Lord Shiva appeared as a Swayambhu Murti known as Edaganathar and was worshipped by Garuda, Lord Vishnu’s mount. Sheshnag and Lord Vishnu Himself.
Edaganathar Temple Timings
06:30 AM to 12 Noon
04:30 PM to 08:00 PM
Temple Pujas and Aartis
Edaganathar Temple Puja Timing | Edaganathar Temple Rituals |
06:00 AM | Kalasanthi |
09:00 AM | Irandam Kalam |
12 Noon | Uchikalam |
06:00 PM | Sayarakshai |
07:30 PM | Irandam Kalam |
09:00 PM | Arthajaman |
(Each puja has the four steps of Abhishekam, Alangaram, Naivedyam, and Deep Aradhana)
Nearby places to visit
Meenakshi Amman Temple
Jain Caves
Kodaikanal
Palani
Distances from Thiruvedagam
- Madurai – 21 km
- Kodaikanal – 98 km
- Tiruchirapalli – 157 km
- Rameshwaram – 192 km
- Kumbakonam – 237 km
- Chidambaram – 319 km
How to reach Thiruvedagam
Madurai Railway Station is 18 km from the temple.
Madurai Airport is 31 km from the temple
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