The Kailasanathar Temple at Thingalur is one of the nine sacred Navagraha temples of Tamil Nadu, dedicated to Chandran (the Moon God). Located about 16 km from Thanjavur and 33 km from Kumbakonam on the Kumbakonam–Thiruvaiyaru road, this ancient shrine is also known as the Chandiranaar Temple [citation:1]. The presiding deity is Kailasanathar (Shiva), with the Moon God Soma worshipped in a separate shrine within the temple complex [citation:1][citation:11].
The temple is the birthplace of Appoodi Adigal, one of the 63 Nayanmars (Saivite saints) and an ardent devotee of Saint Thirunavukkarasar (Appar). The place finds mention in the 7th-century Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Tevaram, and is classified as a Vaippu Sthalam [citation:1]. The present structure reflects Dravidian architecture, with a recently built three-tiered rajagopuram and single prakaram (enclosed precinct) [citation:1].
The Legend of Appoodi Adigal: A merchant named Appoodi Adigal lived in Thingalur and was a devoted follower of Saint Appar. He named all his charitable institutions after the saint. When Appar visited Thingalur, Appoodi Adigal hosted a grand feast. During the event, his son was bitten by a venomous snake while gathering plantain leaves. The devoted merchant continued to serve the saint without revealing the tragedy. Moved by his extraordinary devotion, Appar sang the "Ondru Kolam" Thevaram and miraculously restored the boy to life [citation:1][citation:4].
The Legend of Chandran's Curse: According to Hindu mythology, King Dakshan gave his 27 daughters (representing the 27 stars) in marriage to Chandran. Chandran showed excessive preference to Rohini, angering the other wives. They complained to their father, who cursed Chandran to lose his beauty and brightness gradually. A worried Chandran performed penance at this very place on Lord Shiva. Pleased with his devotion, Shiva restored his powers and adorned the crescent moon on his own forehead, becoming known as Chandrasekaran. This blessing explains the waxing and waning of the moon [citation:1][citation:4][citation:11].
Unique Features: During the Tamil months of Purattasi (September–October) and Panguni (March–April), moonlight falls directly on the Shiva Lingam in the sanctum [citation:1][citation:11]. The temple is also famous for the first feeding of rice (Annaprasana) to infant children, a ritual many families perform here [citation:1][citation:7].
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