Tirukkadaiyur is a small town located 40 km northeast of Kumbakonam, between Mayuram and Tranquebar. It is a railway station on the Mayavaram - Tranquebar branch of the Southern Railways.
The town is famous for Amritaghateshwara Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. This beautiful temple has some intricately carved sculptures which are a great source of tourist attraction.
