Kalyanasundareswarar Temple, Thirumanancheri
also spelt Thirukalyanasundareswarar Temple · Udhvaganathar Temple · Tirumanancheri · திருமணஞ்சேரி
Presiding Deity & Shrines
3 Shrines-
Udhvaganathar Shrine Presiding
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Kokilambal Shrine
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Kalyanasundarar Shrine
Sthala Purana
Tradition holds that Parvati, born on earth as a cow under a curse, regained her form and married Shiva here; the village's name is said to mean the place of the wedding. Devotees hoping to marry offer two garlands, take one home, and come back with their spouse after the wedding.
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History
One of the Paadal Petra Sthalams praised in the Tevaram hymns. The Kalyanasundarar Shrine, rather than the presiding Shrine, is what most Devotees come for.
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Practical details
- Address
- Thirumanancheri, near Kuthalam, Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu
- Nearest airport
- Pondicherry Airport (PNY) · 99 km, straight line
- Nearest railway
- Kuthalam, about 4 km; Mayiladuthurai Junction, about 7 km
- Darshan timings
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06:00 – 13:00 IST
15:30 – 20:30 IST
Last verified 15 Sep 2026
Sevas
1 listed-
Kalyana Parihara Archana (with two garlands)
Daily, 07:00 – 12:00 IST and 16:00 – 19:30 IST · Kalyanasundarar Shrine
₹300
Prices last verified 15 Sep 2026
Known for
1 ConcernSimilar Temples
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Nithya Kalyana Perumal Temple, Thiruvidanthai
Also known for Delayed marriage
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Also known for Delayed marriage
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Also a Temple of Parvati
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Amritaghateswarar-Abirami Temple, Thirukadaiyur
Also a Temple of Parvati
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Apatsahayesvarar Temple, Alangudi
Also a Temple of Parvati
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Ardhanareeswarar Temple, Tiruchengode
Also a Temple of Shiva
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