Patteeswaram · Tamil Nadu · Shaiva · 23rd Thevaram shrine south of the Cauvery
Patteeswaram Dhenupureeswarar Temple – Timings, Darshan & Seva Booking
The shrine of Kamadhenu in the old Chola capital of Pazhayarai. Today’s darshan timings, pooja schedule, seva ticket prices and festival days for Patteeswaram Dhenupureeswarar Temple, Patteeswaram, from the official HR&CE temple portal.
Lord Dhenupureeswarar (Shiva)
- 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- 6 daily poojas
- Sevas from ₹10
Tickets are booked on the government HR&CE portal, which opens in a new tab. If the portal is down, that tab waits and opens it as soon as it’s back.
Right now at the temple
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About Patteeswaram Dhenupureeswarar Temple
Patteeswaram lies about 8 km south-west of Kumbakonam and is the 23rd of the Thevaram shrines on the south bank of the Cauvery. Kamadhenu, the celestial cow, worshipped Shiva here and was granted the power to give whatever is asked — hence the names Dhenupuri and Dhenupureeswarar. The temple has gopurams on all four sides, a seven-tier rajagopuram, and a Nandi that sits moved aside from the line of the sanctum.
The town was part of Pazhayarai, the Chola second capital from the 7th to the 14th century: Kundavai issued a hospital grant from its palace in 1015, and Rajendra I ruled from here as Mudikonda Cholapuram before building Gangaikonda Cholapuram. The goddess is said to have done penance on one leg here, and all nine planets in the Navagraha shrine face the sun. The temple also recalls how Shiva sent a canopy of pearls to shade Thirugnana Sambandar in the summer heat.
- Kamadhenu’s shrine — Dhenupuri
- Part of Pazhayarai, the old Chola second capital
- Navagrahas all facing the sun
- Pearl canopy given to Sambandar; Kodi (Ramar) theertham
Temple Timings
Time at the temple (India)
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- Open for darshan
- Darshan paused
- Pooja
The ring shows the AM (midnight to noon) hours.
Open for darshan
- 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Nadai closed
- 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Darshan runs 6 AM–1 PM and 4 PM–9 PM.
- On Fridays of Aadi the temple stays open from 4 AM to 10 PM.
- The golden chariot (₹2,000) and nine-week archanai can be booked on the portal.
Daily Pooja Schedule
6 poojas are performed every day. Times are India time and change on festival days.
6:00 AM
to 6:30 AM
Ushathkala Pooja
9:00 AM
to 9:30 AM
Kalasandhi Pooja
12:30 PM
to 1:00 PM
Uchikala Pooja
5:30 PM
to 6:00 PM
Sayaratchai Pooja
7:30 PM
to 8:00 PM
Irandamkala Pooja
8:30 PM
to 9:00 PM
Arthajama Pooja
Seva & Darshan Tickets
All sevas on HR&CEFees for booking online on the Tamil Nadu HR&CE portal. Tickets are issued by the temple; Trypdeals does not sell them.
Gopurams & Temple Tanks
Towers drawn to scale by height; shapes are illustrative.
Dress Code & Facilities
Wear
- Men: dhoti or veshti, or trousers with a shirt
- Women: saree, half-saree, or salwar with dupatta
Avoid
- Shorts and sleeveless tops
- Leather items near the sanctum
- Footwear — leave it at the free stands outside
Facilities
- RO drinking waterNear Durgai Sannathi
- ToiletsTemple Inside and near by Compound Wall
- Free footwear standKept Near East Rajagopuram and North Gopuram
- LibraryBehind Durgaiamman Sannathhi
- WheelchairsIt is kept in the East Rajagopuram for easy access for the Devotees
- BathroomsNear by North Side Gopuram
- Wooden temple carTemple Outside
- Golden chariotDurgai sannathi opposite
How to Reach
Sannathi Street, Patteeswaram, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu 612703 Get directions
- KumbakonamBus stand9 km
- Government General HospitalHospital1 km
- SwamimalaiRailway station4 km
History
Through the centuries
16th century
The seven-tier rajagopuram (about 122 ft) and the west, south, north and second gopurams are built.
16th–17th century
Five inscriptions by the second gopuram, recorded in the 1927 epigraphy report (nos. 257–261).
2016
Kumbabhishekam on 29 January 2016.
Further reading
- Patteeswara MahathmiyamSaraswathi Mahal Library, Thanjavur
Temple at a Glance
- Rajagopuram
- About 122 ft, seven tiers
- Gopurams
- Five — on all four sides plus the second gateway
- Sthala tree
- Vanni, on the bank of the Gnanavavi tank
- Holy well
- Kodi Theertham, dug by Rama with the tip of his bow
- Last Kumbabhishekam
- 29 January 2016
Art & Architecture
Halls, sculptures and paintings worth seeking out inside the temple.
- Yali pillarsGnanambigai shrine maha mandapam · Nayak periodMany kinds of yalis, with entwined serpents carved between them.
- Stone curiositiesMaha mandapamA stone ring that turns, a Rishaba-Kunjaram carving and acrobats rolling together.
- Kalasamharar and Aghora VeerabhadraEntrance hallFierce forms of Shiva in the large decorated hall at the gate.
Customs & Rituals
The moved Nandi
Past the second gopuram, devotees take leave of Adhikara Nandi and see the Nandi that sits moved aside from the line of the sanctum.
Vanni tree prayers
The naga stones under the vanni tree are worshipped for relief from naga, sarpa, kalathra and puthra doshas; the unmarried tie yellow threads, and couples tie cradles.
Durgai Amman
Eight-armed Durga, calm in form and standing on the buffalo head, is the presiding deity of Rahu and much visited for success.
Bhairava Ashtami
Special abhishekam to Kala Bhairava — once worshipped at the Chola palace’s south gate — on Theipirai Ashtami.
Online Booking Rules
How seva and darshan booking works on the HR&CE portal — worth reading before you pay.
- 1Book only on the official portalDarshan and seva tickets are sold on the Tamil Nadu HR&CE portal. Many temples offer free darshan slots; paid tickets are priced by each temple.
- 2A government ID for every personEach devotee on the ticket needs a government ID number at booking — Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, ration card or driving licence.
- 3One ID, one booking at a timeThe same ID cannot be used again until a gap set by the temple has passed. If a booking fails, the ID is released and can be used straight away.
- 4Your e-ticketA confirmed booking produces a PDF e-ticket to download; it is also sent to the email and mobile number you give. The portal’s “e-Ticket Verification” page lets you check a booking and download the ticket again.
- 5If a payment is stuckA pending payment usually settles within 10 to 30 minutes — the portal re-checks with the bank on its own. If money was debited but the booking failed, the bank refunds it in 3–5 working days.
- 6Paid bookings are finalPaid tickets cannot be cancelled or refunded, so check the date and slot before paying.
- 7Ticket won’t open?On older Android phones the PDF sometimes won’t display — download it and open it in an up-to-date PDF reader.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Patteeswaram Dhenupureeswarar Temple timings?
Patteeswaram Dhenupureeswarar Temple is open 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM; the nadai is closed 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Timings change on festival days.
What is the daily pooja schedule at Patteeswaram Dhenupureeswarar Temple?
6 poojas are held every day, starting with Ushathkala Pooja at 6:00 AM – 6:30 AM and ending with Arthajama Pooja at 8:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Can I book sevas at Patteeswaram Dhenupureeswarar Temple online?
Yes — 4 sevas, from ₹10, can be booked on the Tamil Nadu HR&CE portal. Each seva above links to its official booking page.
What is the dress code?
Traditional dress is expected: dhoti or pants with a shirt for men, and saree, half-saree or salwar with dupatta for women. Shorts and sleeveless tops are not allowed.
When was the last Kumbabhishekam at Patteeswaram Dhenupureeswarar Temple?
The latest Kumbabhishekam (re-consecration) of Patteeswaram Dhenupureeswarar Temple was held on 29 January 2016.
What ID do I need to book darshan online?
Every person on the ticket needs a government ID number at booking — Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, ration card or driving licence. The same ID can be used again only after a gap set by the temple.
Can I cancel a paid seva or darshan ticket?
No. Paid bookings on the HR&CE portal are final and cannot be cancelled or refunded. If money was debited but the booking failed, the bank refunds it within 3–5 working days.
Timings, pooja schedule, fees and festival days come from the official Tamil Nadu HR&CE Thirukoil portal and are refreshed daily (last update 9 Oct 2026). They change on festival days — please confirm on the official temple page before you travel.