Sri Hara Saabha Vimocchana Perumal Temple , Thirukkandiyur
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📍 Thirukkandiyur, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
National SignificanceThe 8th Divya Desam, celebrated as one of the Pancha Kamala Kshetras, is the sacred spot where Lord Vishnu and Goddess Mahalakshmi absolved Lord Shiva of the dreaded sin of Brahmahati Dosha.
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Sri Hara Saabha Vimocchana Perumal (Nindra Kolam)
Moolavar: Sri Hara Saabha Vimocchanan (Nindra Kolam / Standing posture facing East with Abhaya Hastha); Utsavar: Kamala Nathan (Kamalavallabhan); Thayar: Kamalavalli Thayar; Vimanam: Kamala Vimanam; Theertham: Kapala Theertham, Padma Theertham, Kudamurutti; Pratyaksham: Lord Shiva (Hara), Sage Agastya.
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Sri Hara Saabha Vimocchana Perumal (Nindra Kolam)
Thiruvaiyaru - Thanjavur Road, Kandiyur, Thiruvaiyaru Taluk, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu 613202, India
Spiritual Highlights
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Bathing in the Kapala Theertham pushkarini and offering white vastrams to the presiding deity.
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About Sri Hara Saabha Vimocchana Perumal Temple , Thirukkandiyur
Sri Hara Saabha Vimocchana Perumal Temple at Thirukkandiyur near Thiruvaiyaru in Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, is the 8th Divya Desam, sung by Thirumangai Alvar in his Siriye Thirumadal. Revered as one of the sacred Pancha Kamala Kshetras (where Lord, Thayar, Vimanam, Pushkarini, and Sthalam all bear the name Kamala), it is celebrated for the divine liberation from the worst spiritual afflictions.
The puranic lore recounts that when Lord Shiva plucked off the fifth head of Lord Brahma in anger, the severed skull (Kapalam) attached itself irreversibly to Shiva's palm as a consequence of Brahmahati Dosha (the sin of harming a creator brahmin). Wandering through all three worlds as a begging mendicant, Shiva received alms from devas and rishis, yet the skull remained unfilled and stuck. Reaching Kandiyur, Lord Vishnu directed His consort Goddess Mahalakshmi to pour sacred alms into the skull. The moment Mahalakshmi filled it with food, the skull detached from Shiva's hand and fell to the ground, washing away His curse. In immense gratitude, Shiva praised Vishnu here as Hara Saabha Vimocchana Perumal (the Liberator of Shiva from His Curse).
The temple is adjacent to the ancient Brahma Sira Kandeeswarar temple (Shiva shrine), providing a profound testimony to the harmonious cosmic synthesis between Vaishnavism and Shaivism in Chola Nadu.
Architecture & Heritage
Dravidian Architecture (Chola dynasty origins; major renovations during Vijayanagara and Thanjavur Nayak rule)
Three-tier Rajagopuram, Kamala Vimanam, shrines for Brahma and Saraswati within the perimeter, and Kapala Theertham tank.
Stone reliefs illustrating Lord Shiva receiving alms from Goddess Lakshmi.
Rituals & Traditions
Four daily worship services; special archana conducted on Pradosham and Ekadashi days.
Panguni Brahmotsavam with honors exchanged with the adjacent Brahma Shirakhandeeswarar Shiva temple.
Puliyodarai, Pongal, Payasam.
Visitor Guidelines
Traditional Hindu attire: Dhoti/Kurta for men; Saree or Salwar with Dupatta for women.
Ground-level temple with smooth granite paving; fully accessible for senior devotees and wheelchair assistance.
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Sri Hara Saabha Vimocchana Perumal (Nindra Kolam)
Kamalavalli Thayar Sannidhi, Lord Shiva (Hara) in reverence, Sage Agastya Sannidhi, Andal Sannidhi, Navaneetha Krishna Sannidhi, Chakrathazhwar Sannidhi, Sri Ramanuja Sannidhi, Nalayira Alvars Sannidhi
Thiruvaiyaru - Thanjavur Road, Kandiyur, Thiruvaiyaru Taluk, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu 613202, India
How to Reach
Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ) (approx 56 km)
Thanjavur Junction (TJ) (approx 10 km)
Thirukkandiyur Bus Stop (approx 0.2 km)
