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Kandiyur Brahma Sirakandeeswarar Temple
An ancient Shiva temple near Thiruvaiyaru linked to the legend of Shiva plucking off one of Brahma's five heads, giving the temple its name. It is counted among the Saptha Sthanam, the seven sacred sites of the Thiruvaiyaru festival. The temple is sung in the Tevaram and has a long Chola pedigree.
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Kandiyur Brahma Sirakandeeswarar Temple
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Typetemple
Nearest baseThiruvaiyaru
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseThiruvaiyaru
DistrictThanjavur
Place typetemple
Time neededAbout an hour.
An ancient Shiva temple near Thiruvaiyaru linked to the legend of Shiva plucking off one of Brahma's five heads, giving the temple its name. It is counted among the Saptha Sthanam, the seven sacred sites of the Thiruvaiyaru festival. The temple is sung in the Tevaram and has a long Chola pedigree.
Kandiyur Brahma Sirakandeeswarar Temple is planned from Thiruvaiyaru, one of the travel bases in Thanjavur district. Use Thiruvaiyaru for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
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Kandiyur Brahma Sirakandeeswarar Temple — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Best timeOctober to March (cooler and drier)
Entry: Free
Getting there: Kandiyur, near Thiruvaiyaru, ~13 km from Thanjavur; Tiruchirappalli airport ~65 km
One of the Saptha Sthanam temples visited during the Thiruvaiyaru festival.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Thiruvaiyaru or nearby in Thanjavur, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Distance by road
- Tiruchirappalli (Trichy)58 km
- Madurai190 km
- Puducherry170 km
- Coimbatore215 km
- Chennai350 km
Road km to Thanjavur; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
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Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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When is the best time to visit Kandiyur Brahma Sirakandeeswarar Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kandiyur Brahma Sirakandeeswarar Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Kandiyur Brahma Sirakandeeswarar Temple?
Base yourself in Thiruvaiyaru or nearby in Thanjavur, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Kandiyur Brahma Sirakandeeswarar Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Kandiyur Brahma Sirakandeeswarar Temple?
Nearby you can pair Aiyarappar Temple, Thiruvaiyaru (1.3 km), Thyagaraja Aradhana Samadhi (1.5 km), Thirupazhanam Apathsahayeswarar Temple (2.5 km), Chandranar Temple (5.6 km).
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