Swaminatha Swamy

Arulmihu Swaminatha Swamy Temple, Swamimalai

Temple Details

Presiding Deity Lord Murugan as Sri Swaminatha Swamy (Swaminathar)
Goddess Consorts: Sri Valli and Sri Deivanai
Temple Type Arupadai Veedu (Fourth of the Six Sacred Abodes of Lord Murugan)
Location Swamimalai, Kumbakonam Taluk, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu – 612302.

Historical Significance

  • The temple is believed to have ancient origins, with the present structure receiving major contributions from the Medieval Cholas and later expansions by the Nayak rulers.
  • The temple stands atop an artificial hill of 60 steps, representing the 60 Tamil years in the traditional calendar.
  • Swamimalai is the sacred place where Lord Murugan explained the meaning of the Pranava Mantra “Om” to Lord Shiva, earning the name Swaminatha (the Guru of the Lord).

Religious Importance

  • One of the Six Abodes (Arupadai Veedu) of Lord Murugan, making it among the holiest Murugan temples in India.
  • Devotees believe worship at this temple bestows wisdom, knowledge, success in education, and spiritual enlightenment.
  • At the foothill are the shrines of Lord Sundareswarar (Shiva) and Goddess Meenakshi, symbolizing the divine event where the son became the Guru of the father.

Temple Timings

Morning 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Evening 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Contact

Phone :0435-2454421