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Thirumanancheri, temple or land of marriage (thirumanam in Tamil means marriage), is a holy village in Kumbakonam district of Tamil Nadu. The village is known to the outer world due to a temple dedicated to Lord Siva and his wife Uma (Parvati). The Hindu mythology relates the existence of the Thirumanancheri with the story of Uma and Siva. Sri Umamangai Devi meditated and started fasting in Kailash Himalayas praying Lord Siva to remarry her in the earth. Lord Siva blessed her and offered her to remarry in the next Brahma Karpam. She was unhappy with the long waiting required and she behaved indifferently to Lord Siva. Lord Siva cursed her to live on Earth as a cow. She repented later for her action and prayed for absolving her from the curse. Then Lord Shiva blessed her by sending three people Tirumagal, Kalaimagal & Indirani as cows to Earth to accompany her. Uma Devi showered her milk everyday to a Sivalingam at this place as an offering to Lord Shiva. Pleased with the devotion Uma had, Lord Siva remarried her at Thirumanancheri.

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Category : Pilgrim

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 609801

STD Code: 4373

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Best Time to Visit:  Oct – Mar

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‘Thirumanancheri’ (Thiru Manam Cheri) is a village located near Cauvery River in Nagapattinam district. The village name comes from the God Shiva. Thiru Manam mean marriage; cheri denote the village or hamlet. Almighty married Parvathi at this place so the village is called marriage village (Thiru Mamam Cheri). Thirumanancheri is one among the popular temples of Lord Shiva, where He is devotedly worshiped as Kalyanasundareswarar and His consort, mother Parvati as Kokilaambal.This village is believed to be very auspicious to have marriage ceremony for a long married life. Devotees from all over India throng to this temple to perform marriage rituals. Nearby destinations to Thirumanancheri include Nagarjunakonda, Kammam, Viper Island, Ross Island, Neil Island, Cinque Island, Chatham Island and Barren Island.

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By Air : Nearest airport to Thirumanancheri is at Trichi. Domestic flights operate from this airport. Nearest major airport to Thirumanancheri is Chennai International Airport located at about 263 km distance. Taxi services are available from airport to Thirumanancheri city for a fare of about Rs 3,300. Chennai is well connected to all major cities by air.

By Train : Mayiladuthurai railhead is the nearest railway station to Thirumanancheri. Mayiladuthurai is one of the major rail junctions in Southern railway network. It is well connected to other major cities by rail.

By Bus : Thirumanancheri is directly connected to all neighboring cities through Tamil Nadu State Road Transport Buses. Private deluxe buses are available from Chennai, Bangalore and Mysore every day.

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