Thingalur temple

Thingalur temple – Moon God

The Thingalur Chandran Temple, also called the Kailasanathar Templeor Chandiranaar Temple, is an ancient temple located near Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu, dedicated to the Moon God, Chandran. Thingalur Chandran is a part of the Navagraha Ritual constructed by the Pallavas in the 7th centuryand holds significant religionto devotees who are seeking Chandran for blessings.The temple is also a devoted space for practitioners of astrology and it is also admired for its ancient Dravidian architecture. The temple is an ideal place for worship and reflection because of its calm ambiance and spiritual atmosphere.

Historical Origins : Thingalur Chandran Temple was built during the Cholas dynasty in the 7th century and the present architecture was built during the Nayak in the 16th century.
Architectural Style: This temple hasa classic Dravidian architecture with a three-tiered Rajagopuram surrounded by a single prakaram, closed precincts of the temple
Main Deity: Lord Shiva is worshipped as Kailasanathar in the main sanctum, which is dedicated to Chandran (the Moon).
Spiritual Beliefs: Thingalur Chandran Temple is believed to promote mental peace and harmony within the family by reducing astrological problems associated with the Moon (Chandra dosha).

Key Festival: Mahasivarathri, Thirukartigai, and full moon days every month attract a large number of devotees for special prayers.
Prime Location and Nearby Attractions: Thingalur Chandran Temple is part of the Navagraha ritual in Thanjavur and it's easily accessible from other nearby temples. It is close to several other sacred temples like Alangudi Guru and Apatsahayesvarar Temple.
Ritual Timing: The temple has 4 daily rituals at various times from 6:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and four yearly festivals on its calendar. Each ritual consists of 4 steps: abhisheka (sacred bath), alangaram (decoration), neivethanam (food offering), and deepa aradanai (waving of lamps).