What is Thingalur visited for?

Traditionally visited for Moon (Chandra).

Which pooja is done at Thingalur?

The sources name no rite specific to this place; the related pooja is Chandra-shanti / Soma-yaga.

What is the traditional day to visit Thingalur?

Rites for Moon (Chandra) are traditionally done on a Monday.

What are the darshan timings at Thingalur?

Timings change with the season and festivals, so this guide does not list them. Check the temple's official website before you go.

Where else in India can I go?

Other options: Navagraha Mandir, Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) and Navagraha Mandir, Guwahati (Assam).

Thingalur Chandra Temple - Poojas, Best Days & Other Temples

Why people go here

Tamil Nadu's temple endowments department (HR&CE) records it as the Chandran parihara sthalam - the Moon's remedy shrine in the Navagraha circuit.

The deity and the place

Presiding deity: Shiva, as Kailasanathar
Location: Thingalur, Tamil Nadu

Poojas traditionally offered

The sources name no rite specific to this place.

Related pooja: Chandra-shanti / Soma-yaga

Traditional days

Rites for Moon (Chandra) are traditionally done on Monday.

Next good days

Mon, 2 Nov 2026
Mon, 9 Nov 2026
Mon, 16 Nov 2026

Other options across India

Listed across regions so you can choose one within reach - there is no single right place.

For Moon (Chandra)

Part of a yatra

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Before it: Alangudi (Jupiter)

Before you go

Timings, dress rules and any bookings are set by the temple - check its official page before you go.
Photography rules differ from temple to temple; follow the signs and the staff inside.

Official website

Timings, dress rules, bookings and any fees are set by the temple and change - its official site has the current details.

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Common questions

What is Thingalur visited for?: Traditionally visited for Moon (Chandra).
Which pooja is done at Thingalur?: The sources name no rite specific to this place; the related pooja is Chandra-shanti / Soma-yaga.
What is the traditional day to visit Thingalur?: Rites for Moon (Chandra) are traditionally done on a Monday.
What are the darshan timings at Thingalur?: Timings change with the season and festivals, so this guide does not list them. Check the temple's official website before you go.
Where else in India can I go?: Other options: Navagraha Mandir, Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) and Navagraha Mandir, Guwahati (Assam).

Facts checked on 1 Nov 2026 against temple-trust, state endowments and tourism department pages.

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