| Kuzhagar Temple | |
|---|---|
 Image of the Kodikkarai temple gopuram | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Nagapatnam |
| Deity | Kuzhagar(Shiva) |
| Location | |
| Location | Kodikkarai |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
  Location in Tamil Nadu | |
| Geographic coordinates | 10°18′13″N 79°49′43″E / 10.30361°N 79.82861°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Dravidian architecture |
Kuzhagar Temple or Kodi Kuzhagar Temple (கோடிக் குழகர் கோயில்)[1] (also called Amrithakadeswarar Temple) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, located in the town of Kodikkarai in Tamil Nadu, India. Kuzhagar is revered in the 7th century Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Tevaram, written by Tamil saint poets known as the nayanars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam.
Kuzhagar temple is originally believed to have been built by the Cholas and it has several inscriptions dating back to the Chola period. The temple has six daily rituals at various times from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., and three yearly festivals on its calendar. The annual Brahmotsavam (prime festival) is attended by thousands of devotees from far and near. The temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of the Government of Tamil Nadu.