This is one of the 14 Shiva temples praised in Thevaram hymns. Sages Agasthya, Markandeya and divine cow Kamadenu had worshipped Lord of this temple. Lord Muruga in the temple is praised in the Tirupugazh hymns of saint Arunagirinathar.
Devotees pray to Lord Adhi Ratneswarar for relief from the evil effects of past deeds. Special Sukhra (Venus planet) Homas are performed on Mother for child boon. Those under planet Shukra’s main or sub-periods are advised to pray to Mother in this temple.
Those consulting Nadi astrology in Tiruvannamalai and Vaitheeswaran Koil come to this temple to perform the remedial pujas.
Speciality of Sri Adhi Ratneswarar Temple, Thiruvadanai
This is one of the Shiva temples offering pujas to Sun God. Sun worshipped Lord Shiva placing Him on a stage – Avudayar – made of sapphire gems, hence the name of the Lord, Adhi Ratneswarar. When abishek is performed during midday, Lord appears blue.
Opening Timings
The temple is open from 6.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. and from 4.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Festivals at Sri Adhi Ratneswarar Temple, Thiruvadanai
10 day Vaikasi Visaka Vasanth Utsav (summer festival) in May-June, 15 day Aadi Pooram in July-August, Navarathri in September-October, Pradoshas – 13th day of both full moon and new moon fortnights in all months, Karthikai in November-December and Chaturthi in Avani-August-September are the festivals celebrated in the temple. Address & Contact Details of Sri Adhi Ratneswarar Temple, Thiruvadanai
Sri Adhi Ratneswarar Temple, Thiruvadanai-623 407, Ramanathapuram district.
This is one of the 14 Shiva temples praised in Thevaram hymns. Sages Agasthya, Markandeya and divine cow Kamadenu had worshipped Lord of this temple. Lord Muruga in the temple is praised in the Tirupugazh hymns of saint Arunagirinathar.
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Those consulting Nadi astrology in Tiruvannamalai and Vaitheeswaran Koil come to this temple to perform the remedial pujas.
Speciality of Sri Adhi Ratneswarar Temple, Thiruvadanai
This is one of the Shiva temples offering pujas to Sun God. Sun worshipped Lord Shiva placing Him on a stage – Avudayar – made of sapphire gems, hence the name of the Lord, Adhi Ratneswarar. When abishek is performed during midday, Lord appears blue.
Opening Timings
The temple is open from 6.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. and from 4.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Festivals at Sri Adhi Ratneswarar Temple, Thiruvadanai
10 day Vaikasi Visaka Vasanth Utsav (summer festival) in May-June, 15 day Aadi Pooram in July-August, Navarathri in September-October, Pradoshas – 13th day of both full moon and new moon fortnights in all months, Karthikai in November-December and Chaturthi in Avani-August-September are the festivals celebrated in the temple.
Address & Contact Details of Sri Adhi Ratneswarar Temple, Thiruvadanai
Sri Adhi Ratneswarar Temple, Thiruvadanai-623 407, Ramanathapuram district.
Phone Number: +91- 4561 – 254 533.