Karkadeswarar Temple (Ayilyam Star)
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📍 Thirunandudevankudi, Tamil Nadu
⭐ Featured Regional SignificanceAyilyam (Ashlesha) nakshatra temple at Thirunandudevankudi near Kumbakonam. Lord Karkadeswarar (crab-form legend) is the star remedy shrine.
🕒 Practical Information
🕉️ Spiritual Details
Lord Karkadeswarar (Shiva)
Star Temple
Karkadeswarar, Nandaangovil, Ayilyam Star Temple
🕉️ Divine Snapshot
Lord Karkadeswarar (Shiva)
Star Temple
Thirunandudevankudi, Tamil Nadu
Karkadeswarar Temple, Thirunandudevankudi, near Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu, India
✨ Spiritual Highlights
Health, speech clarity, protection from subtle fears and doshas.
📖 About Karkadeswarar Temple (Ayilyam Star)
Sri Karkadeswarar Temple at Thirunandudevankudi, about 11 km from Kumbakonam, is the traditional Ayilyam / Ashlesha star temple. Legend tells of a crab that worshipped Shiva here.
🏛️ Architecture & Heritage
Dravidian Architecture (Ancient)
🎉 Festivals & Celebrations
👕 Visitor Guidelines
Traditional modest attire; remove footwear before entering.
🕉️ Divine Snapshot
Lord Karkadeswarar (Shiva)
Star Temple
Thirunandudevankudi, Tamil Nadu
Karkadeswarar Temple, Thirunandudevankudi, near Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu, India