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ஶ்ரீ ஞானம்பிகை சமேத ஶ்ரீ காளஹஸ்தீஸ்வரர் திருக்கோயில்

Sri Gnanambikai Sametha Sri Kalahastheeswarar Temple in Pazhavoor, Tamil Nadu, is a Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Kalahastheeswarar and the goddess Gnanambikai.

॥ ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥

Ancient Bells,
Living Faith

Nestled in the village of Pazhavoor in Tamil Nadu, Sri Gnanambikai Sametha Sri Kalahastheeswarar Temple stands as a sacred space within the region's Hindu devotional landscape. The temple honors two divine presences: Sri Kalahastheeswarar, the presiding male deity, and Sri Gnanambikai, the goddess worshipped alongside him—a pairing that reflects the complementary masculine and feminine principles central to Hindu theology.

॥ वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम् ॥

Light a Lamp,
Offer a Prayer

Like many village temples across Tamil Nadu, this sanctuary serves as both a spiritual anchor and a gathering place for the surrounding community. The temple's naming convention, which places both deities in its title, suggests their joint importance in the faith of local worshippers. While modest in scale compared to larger metropolitan shrines, village temples such as this one preserve continuity with centuries of Hindu practice and maintain the rhythms of religious life at the grassroots level. The presence of this temple in Pazhavoor contributes to the area's rich fabric of sacred geography.

Welcome to the Sanctum

ஶ்ரீ ஞானம்பிகை சமேத ஶ்ரீ காளஹஸ்தீஸ்வரர் திருக்கோயில்

Sri Gnanambikai Sametha Sri Kalahastheeswarar Temple in Pazhavoor, Tamil Nadu, is a Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Kalahastheeswarar and the goddess Gnanambikai.

Nestled in the village of Pazhavoor in Tamil Nadu, Sri Gnanambikai Sametha Sri Kalahastheeswarar Temple stands as a sacred space within the region's Hindu devotional landscape. The temple honors two divine presences: Sri Kalahastheeswarar, the presiding male deity, and Sri Gnanambikai, the goddess worshipped alongside him—a pairing that reflects the complementary masculine and feminine principles central to Hindu theology.

108Sacred Lamps
6Daily Aartis
Blessings

Sacred Offerings

Sevas & Pujas

Offerings performed by ordained priests under the guidance of vedic tradition — for every milestone of life.

Mahabhishekam

Ceremonial bathing of the deity with milk, honey, sandalwood and sacred herbs accompanied by Vedic chants.

Archana

Recitation of the deity's names and mantras with flower offerings, performed in your name and gotra.

गं

Ganapati Homam

Sacred fire ritual to invoke Lord Ganesha — performed before new beginnings and important journeys.

Daily Worship

Aarti & Darshan Hours

Open every day of the week. Each hour carries its own fragrance, its own prayer.

  • 04:30 AMSuprabhatamAwakening of the Lord with vedic hymns
  • 07:00 AMTomala SevaOffering of fresh tulsi & flower garlands
  • 11:30 AMRajbhog AartiMidday bhog and naivedyam
  • 04:00 PMUtthapan DarshanReawakening after the afternoon rest
  • 07:00 PMSandhya AartiTwilight worship with conch and bell
  • 09:00 PMShayan AartiFinal blessing — sanctum closes for the night

Plan Your Visit

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Address: Tamil Nadu, India

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