History and tradition
- First attested
- 7th century
- Heritage
- Archaeological Survey of India
Hymn
The pathigam number is not yet recorded.
Shaiva temple
Mayiladuthurai
மயிலாடுதுறை
Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Short record from the published sthalam lists. Hymn numbers, puranam, and visit details are not on this page.
Overview
Shiva as Mayuranathaswami
lingam
Shaiva temple
Visit information
=== By road === The town has several significant routes passing through it, including state highways SH-22, SH-23, SH-64, SH-147, SH-149, and SH-150. These highways connect Mayiladuthurai to key neighbouring towns such as Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Kumbakonam, Sirkali, Chidambaram, Poompuhar, Nagapattinam, and Karaikal. In addition to the state highways, Mayiladuthurai is connected to various parts of Tamil Nadu through national highways. National Highway 32 (NH-32), also known as the East Coast Road, which begins in Chennai and terminates at Thoothukudi, provides vital connectivity to the region. Similarly, National Highway 36 (NH-36), extending from Vikravandi to Manamadurai, further enhances the transportation network in the area. Notably, NH-32 and NH-36 are interconnected by National Highway 136B, which passes through Mayiladuthurai, serving as a crucial link between these two highways. As of 2007, Mayiladuthurai municipality contained of roads: of cement roads, of bituminous roads, of water-bound macadam (WBM) roads, and of earthen roads. Additionally, there were of highways in the town. In 2026, the new bus terminus facility began operations, featuring 28 bus bays, 49 shops, and restaurants, frequent shuttle services are provided between the new terminus and the existing bus stands. There are regular bus services to important cities in Tamil Nadu. There are also regular services to other South Indian cities such as Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Bengaluru, and Pondicherry. Mayiladuthurai forms a part of the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation which is headquartered at Kumbakonam. In February 2026, the foundation stone for the Mayiladuthurai bypass road was laid, with an estimated cost of ₹185 crore.
Sources
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