Thirukadaiyur Abhirami Amman temple
Thirukadaiyur temple timings Since we went during Margazhi the temple opened early - by 4.30 am The usual timings are from 5 am to 12 noon and in the evening between 4.30 pm and 8.30 pm Thirukadaiyur temple some images | photos This board in Tamil states that temple for Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi ( named Sri Amirtha Narayana perumal and Goddess Amirthavalli ) is 10 minutes from Thirukadaiyur. It requests devotees to visit this temple also and get Their Blessings. The photo above is outside Sage Markandeya temple . It is said that he is the son of Sage Mrukanda and Maruthuvathi and was born after a lot of tapas. He did penance here ( Thiru manal medu ) to ward of danger that was to occur at the age of 16. This village is one kilometre from Thirukadaiyur. It is said that a pilgrimage to abode of Goddess Abhirami and Lord Amirthakateswara is complete only if we visit this temple too. Places to stay in Thirukadaiyur There is the Devasthana