Sri Sivalokanathar Temple, Tirupunkur — Tamil Nadu
Where is Sri Sivalokanathar Temple, Tirupunkur? Sri Sivalokanathar Temple, Tirupunkur is a Hindu mandir in Karuvi, Tamil Nadu.
Location: Karuvi, Tamil Nadu
Address: East Coast Road, Karuvi
Postal code: 609107
Visiting this temple
Where is Sri Sivalokanathar Temple, Tirupunkur? Sri Sivalokanathar Temple, Tirupunkur is a Hindu mandir in Karuvi, Tamil Nadu. Visiting Sri Sivalokanathar Temple, Tirupunkur: plan darshan during published temple hours when available. This mandir serves the local Hindu community in Karuvi, 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 Sri Sivalokanathar Temple, Tirupunkur. Check the temple’s phone line or social pages before you leave, especially on weekends and festival dates. The mandir sits in Karuvi near Tamil Nadu. 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 Sayavaneswarar Temple, Sayavanam Chayavaneswarar Temple, Valampurinathar Temple, Aakkoor Thanthondreeswarar Temple. Many families visit a cluster of temples in one trip — compare timings on each listing before you go. Open the Panchang tab on AllMandir and choose Tamil Nadu to see today’s tithi, Rahu Kaal, and upcoming vrata dates for that area. 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
The temple follows the Dravidian style of architecture.
Sivalokanathar Temple is a Hindu temple in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is dedicated to the god Shiva. The temple is situated in the village of Tirupunkur or Thirupunkur which lies about 3 miles west of Vaitheeswaran Koil. The temple is associated with the legend of the Saivite saint Nandanar who was one of the 63 Nayanmars. While being a Dalit, Nandanar was not allowed inside the temple, the idol of Nandi within the temple precincts moved a few inches at the command of Shiva so as not to obstruct Nandanar's view from the gate of the shrine.
Temple questions
Where is Sri Sivalokanathar Temple, Tirupunkur?
Sri Sivalokanathar Temple, Tirupunkur is a Hindu mandir in Karuvi, Tamil Nadu.
What are Sri Sivalokanathar Temple, Tirupunkur darshan timings?
Check Sri Sivalokanathar Temple, Tirupunkur darshan timings on AllMandir or contact the temple before visiting. Festival days often have different hours.
How do I reach Sri Sivalokanathar Temple, Tirupunkur?
Sri Sivalokanathar Temple, Tirupunkur is in Karuvi, Tamil Nadu (East Coast Road, Karuvi). Open the AllMandir temple page for the map and directions.
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- Sayavanam Chayavaneswarar Temple — Tamil Nadu
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- Punjai Siva Temple — Tamil Nadu
