Prahadisvarar Temple — Thanjavur | AllMandir
Where is Prahadisvarar Temple? Prahadisvarar Temple is a Hindu mandir in Arulananda Nagar, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.
Location: Arulananda Nagar, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Address: Periya Kovil Road, Arulananda Nagar
Postal code: 613001
Visiting this temple
Where is Prahadisvarar Temple? Prahadisvarar Temple is a Hindu mandir in Arulananda Nagar, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. Visiting Prahadisvarar Temple: plan darshan during published temple hours when available. This mandir serves the local Hindu community in Arulananda Nagar, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. Use AllMandir for the map, driving directions, and to compare nearby mandirs before you travel. Published darshan hours are not on file yet for Prahadisvarar Temple. Check the temple’s phone line or social pages before you leave, especially on weekends and festival dates. The mandir sits in Arulananda Nagar near Thanjavur. If you are new to the area, open the directions link for turn-by-turn routing and parking hints from your map app. Nearby mandirs on AllMandir include Vinayagar Temple, Thanjavur Kaliyuga Venkatesh Perumal Temple, Thanjavur Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Thanjavur Vettai Maarka Sanjeevi Anjaneyar Temple. Many families visit a cluster of temples in one trip — compare timings on each listing before you go. For tithi, nakshatra, Rahu Kaal, and festival dates while you are in Thanjavur, open the Thanjavur panchang on AllMandir (/panchang/thanjavur-tamil-nadu-in). Panchang follows your saved city and regional calendar edition in the app. AllMandir is a free directory: temple photos when shared, heritage notes for famous pilgrimage sites, festival calendars, and member sign-in for saved mandir and comments. Report corrections from the temple page so the listing stays accurate for the next visitor.
History & significance
Founded by Rajaraja I. The temple follows the Dravidian style of architecture. Recognised as part of UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Brihadisvara Temple, called Rajarajesvaram by its builder, and known locally as Thanjai Periya Kovil and Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Shaivite Hindu temple built in a Chola architectural style located on the south bank of the Cauvery river in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the largest Hindu temples and an exemplar of Tamil architecture. It is also called Dakshina Meru.
Temple questions
Where is Prahadisvarar Temple?
Prahadisvarar Temple is a Hindu mandir in Arulananda Nagar, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.
What are Prahadisvarar Temple darshan timings?
Check Prahadisvarar Temple darshan timings on AllMandir or contact the temple before visiting. Festival days often have different hours.
How do I reach Prahadisvarar Temple?
Prahadisvarar Temple is in Arulananda Nagar, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu (Periya Kovil Road, Arulananda Nagar). Open the AllMandir temple page for the map and directions.
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