If you’re planning a temple trip around Kumbakonam and Thanjavur, there’s one place to mark in your bucket list i.e) Kailasanathar temple, Thingalur. This is one among the 9 navagraha temples dedicated to Chandran.
If you visit on the weekend there won’t be much crowd. But Monday is dedicated to Chandran you can expect large crowd.
So plan your trip accordingly.
Travel Distance from Famous Temples and Airports
33 to 35 kms from Kumbakonam and 13 kms from Thanjavur. Most travelers visit this temple after visiting Brihadeeswara Temple in Thanjavur.
- Brihadeeswara Temple in Thanjavur: 13 km
- Airavatesvara Temple in Kumbakonam : 34 km
- Suriyan Temple – Sun Temple: 46 km
- Sri Rangam Temple: 54 km
- Punnainallur Mariamman Kovil: 21 km
- Chennai International Airport: 290 km
- Bangalore International Airport: 450 km
- Trichy Airport: 79 km
Thingalur Temple Timings
Opening Timings on Saturday, Sunday, Monday
- Morning: 06:00 AM – 01:00 PM
- Evening: 04:00 PM – 09:00 PM
Opening Timings on Tuesday to Friday
- Morning: 07:00 AM – 01:00 PM
- Evening: 04:00 PM – 09:00 PM
Come early in the morning and avoid heat, crowds, and rush.
Best time to visit Thingalur for Chandran worship (Hora timings)
| Day | Morning Hora | Afternoon Hora | Night Hora |
|---|---|---|---|
Sunday |
09:00 – 10:00 AM |
04:00 – 05:00 PM |
11:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Monday |
06:00 – 07:00 AM |
01:00 – 02:00 PM |
08:00 – 09:00 PM |
Tuesday |
10:00 – 11:00 AM |
05:00 – 06:00 PM |
12:00 – 01:00 AM |
Wednesday |
07:00 – 08:00 AM |
02:00 – 03:00 PM |
09:00 – 10:00 PM |
Thursday |
11:00 – 12:00 PM |
06:00 – 07:00 PM |
01:00 – 02:00 AM |
Friday |
08:00 – 09:00 AM |
03:00 – 04:00 PM |
10:00 – 11:00 PM |
Saturday |
12:00 – 01:00 PM |
07:00 – 08:00 PM |
02:00 – 03:00 AM |
Why People Actually Come Here?
Individuals dealing with constant overthinking, where the mind refuses to switch off. Others come when they feel stuck — not failing, but not clear either. Some arrive because emotions are all over the place, while families bring students who struggle to focus.
There are also those dealing with strained relationships, where small issues keep building up. If you strip away the religious layer, it all comes down to one thing — people looking for some form of mental balance.
The temple isn’t going to fix your problems overnight, it will give hope to overcome your issue. But it does something useful. It gives you a pause — and that pause is often what people are missing.
What Makes This Temple Different
Lord Shiva is worshipped here as Kailasanathar and he is the main deity, while Chandran has a separate shrine within the temple. That’s the traditional structure followed in other 8 Navagraha temples, only in Suriyanar Koil, Suriyanar(Sun) is the main deity.
The Story Behind the Temple
Chandran was once cursed and began losing his brightness. To recover, he came here and prayed to Lord Shiva. Instead of removing the curse entirely, Shiva allowed him to regain strength in cycles — which is why the Moon goes through phases.
Simple rituals followed by devotees
Milk abhishekam, white rice or white cloth offerings, and prefer visiting on Mondays or full moon days. Some families bring infants for their first rice-feeding ceremony.
How to Plan Thingalur Temple Tour Properly
Usually Thingalur temple is covered within Navagraha temples tour package. You can also combine it with a visit to Thanjavur Brihadeeswarar Temple or Kumbakonam temples if your plan allows.
If Your Mind Feels Stuck, Start Here
Thingalur Chandra Bhagavan Temple is the must visit place if you are dealing with mental related stress. Each navagraha temple is connected with some traditional visit. Instead of visiting one temple if you plan the entire tour around the temples you will feel more positive.