Kailasanathar Temple
Kailasanathar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Chandra (Moon), located in Thingalur, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. On the Navagraha circuit it is the shrine of Chandra (Moon), one of the classic nine-planet pilgrimage circuit in the Kaveri delta around Kumbakonam.
Thingalur is the Moon (Chandra) shrine of the Navagraha circuit, tied to the legend of the child-saint Appothi Adigal. Full-moon evenings here are especially auspicious.
Quick facts
| Deity | Chandra (Moon) |
| Town | Thingalur |
| District | Thanjavur district |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Sacred lists | Navagraha Temples |
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Visiting
Most temples in Tamil Nadu open early morning and again in the evening, closing through the midday hours — plan darshan before noon or after 4pm and confirm timings locally, since festival days change everything. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered), leave footwear at the stands provided, and note that some sanctums admit Hindus only while towers and outer courtyards welcome everyone. Photography rules vary; ask before shooting inside.
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