Balukandanathar Temple is a delightful shrine situated at Tiruaappadi just 1.5 km from
Thiruppanandal, in
Thanjavur District of
Tamil Nadu. The temple enshrines Lord Shiva in the form of Balukandanathar. The deity is seen along with his consort Goddess Periyanayagi. It is believed that Sambandar has praised the deity in his pathigams.
Kumbakonam Railway Station is the nearest major railhead.