Explore the History and the story of Swamimalai Swaminathaswamy Temple, the Latest Swamimalai Swaminathaswamy Temple Opening and Closing Time, and nearby places to visit
Swaminathaswamy temple in Swamimalai is yet another of the six abodes of Lord Murugan. This ancient pilgrimage is situated on the top of an artificial hill. It was first built in the Tamil Sangam period (2nd century BCE). Lord Murugan got the name ‘Swaminatha Swamy’ after He explained the meaning of ‘AUM’ to Lord Shiva.
At the base of the hill is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Parvati Mata who is known as Sundereswara and Meenakshi here. Sixty steps lead up to the Swaminathaswamy temple and they represent the sixty months of the ancient Tamil calendar. Lord Murugan as Swaminathaswamy can be seen adorned with golden armor and a crown.
Festivals Thaipusam festival in January, Pankuni Uttiram festival in March, Skanda Sashti festival in October, and Thiru Karthigai Festival in November/December.
Swamimalai Swaminathaswamy Temple Temple Darshan Timings
05:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
04:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Pujas and Aartis in the temple
The tradition of six Kalams is followed in this temple.
06:00 AM Usha Kalam
09:00 AM Kalasandhi
12:00 Noon Uchikala Pooja
05:30 PM Sayaratchai
08:00 PM Rendam kalam
10:00 PM Arthajama pooja
Swamimalai Swaminathaswamy Temple Nearby Places to visit
- Kumbakonam, which is about 8 km from Swamimalai has a number of temples and interesting places to visit. These include Sarangapani Vishnu Temple, Airavatesvara Temple, Adi kumbeswarar Temple, and Nageswaran Temple.
- Thanjavur is about 35 km from Swamimalai.
- Pondicherry is about 135 km from Swamimalai.
- Tiruchirappalli is about 96 km from Swamimalai.
How to reach Kumbakonam (Swamimalai)
The nearest railway station is the Kumbakonam railway station which is about 10 km from the temple.
The nearest airport is Trichy Airport which is 87 km from the temple.
Madurai Airport is about 222 km from the temple.
Buses are available from most major cities in Tamil Nadu.
Distances from Swamimalai
Thanjavur – 35 km
Puducherry – 135 km
Madurai – 213 km
Kanchipuram – 245 km
Rameshwaram – 263 km
Coimbatore – 286 km
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