This temple is on the outskirts of the village Thingalur, where
Jain’s monument is also available.
Moolavar : Sri Chandramouleeswarar
Consort : Sri Periya Nayagi.
The important features of this temple are...
The temple faces west with balipeedam and Rishabam on
the roadside. The Garuda thoon is on the other side of the road. There is no
Rajagopuram or arch.
In Prakaram sannadhi for Jyeshta Devi, Valli Devasena
Subramaniar, Naagars. In the mandapam sannidhi for Saptamatrikas,
Vinayagar, Naagars and Navagrahas. Ambal Sri Periya nayagi is in a separate
sannadhi / temple facing west.
ARCHITECTURE
When we enter through the gate the sanctum sanctorum is with
Ardha mandapam and Maha mandapam. The pillars and Pothyals are without much carvings.
The compound walls are without Shiva Gana and Rishabam, only
plain walls.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS
It is believed that the temple may belong to the 10th to 11th Century, Kongu Sundara Pandya period. The temple received contributions from
Vijayanagara Nayakas.
Inscriptions
on the Pillar
Inscriptions
on the sanctum wall were whitewashed for many years
LEGENDS
As per Gurukkal, the temple has 4 yugas. The temple was
constructed by Veera Narasimha Varman and there are many inscriptions which has
the information of gifts to the temples.
It is believed that Chandran worshiped Lord Shiva of this
temple. Hence this place obtained the name of Thingalur.
When Devas & Asuras churned the Thiruparkadal first came to this Devi hence she is called Mootha Devi also called Jyeshta Devi, elder
sister to Lakshmi. She is the wife of Sani Bhagavan On her right, is her
Son 'Manthan' with a buffalo's head holding 'Thandam', and on the left her mother is her daughter Manthi.
Jyeshta Devi with Manthan & Manthi
Saptamatrikas
TEMPLE TIMINGS :
The temple is kept open between 07.30 Hrs to 09.00 Hrs and 17.30
Hrs to 18.30 Hrs and full-time on No-moon days.
CONTACT DETAILS :
Mr Shanmuga Gurukkal mobile no 9865207074 may be
contacted for further details since their family takes care of
Thingalur Sri Chandramouleeswarar temple and Arul Malai Sri Kirubakara
Subramaniya Swamy temple.
HOW TO REACH :
The temple is at Thingalur on the way from Perundurai
to Gobichettipalayam via Seenapuram and Siruvalur.
Town buses are available from Perundurai and Gobichettipalayam.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
Bairavar
Dwarfs
in Valapi
Dwarfs
in Valapi
Half buried Sri Vinayagar at the entrance of the muka
mandapam
Mandapam
Pillars 
Stala
Viruksham Bilva Tree
Balipeedam with Rishabam
Vilakkuthoon
Reliefs
under Vilakkuthoon
Reliefs
under Vilakkuthoon
Reliefs under Vilakkuthoon 
A Arikandam/Navakandan Hero
Stone 
May be a Nadukal
--- OM
SHIVAYA NAMA ---
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