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Apatsahayesvarar Temple, Alangudi

also spelt Alangudi Guru Temple · Guru Sthalam · Thiruirumpoolai · ஆலங்குடி ஆபத்சகாயேசுவரர் கோயில்

Presiding Deity & Shrines

3 Shrines
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Sthala Purana

Tradition holds that Shiva swallowed the poison that rose when the ocean was churned, saving the gods; the name Apatsahayesvarar means the lord who helps in danger. Dakshinamurthy is worshipped here as Guru, the teacher.

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History

One of the Paadal Petra Sthalams praised in the Tevaram hymns, where it is called Thiruirumpoolai, and the Guru (Jupiter) temple of the nine Navagraha temples.

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Practical details

Address
Alangudi, Valangaiman taluk, Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu

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Nearest airport
Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ) · 75 km, straight line
Nearest railway
Needamangalam Junction, about 5 km
Darshan timings

06:00 – 13:00 IST

16:00 – 20:30 IST

Last verified 15 Sep 2026

Sevas

1 listed

Prices last verified 15 Sep 2026

Known for

2 Concerns

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