Tiruvaalkoliputrur is a delightful shrine, located 16 km from
Mayiladuthurai, in
Tamil Nadu. The presiding deity is
Lord Shiva, known here as Manikka Vannar. There is a separate shrine dedicated to
Goddess Durga.
It is believed that Pandavas and Draupadi worshipped Shiva here.
The temple covers an area of about 1.25 acres and has 3 prakarams. The entrance of the inner prakaram is decorated by a magnificent Rajagopuram. There is a
Utsava Murti of Vasuki.
The annual festival, celebrated during the month of Vaikasi (May-June), is a major draw. Other festivals celebrated with great religious fervour include Karthigai Deepam, Arudra Darisanam, Pankuni Utram, Aadi Pooram, Navratri, Vinayaka Chaturthi.
