Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Sakshinatheswarar Temple, Thiruppurambiyam, Thanjavur

Sakshinatheswarar Temple, Thiruppurambiyam, Thanjavur

Sakshinatheswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Thiruppurambiyam in Kumbakonam Taluk in Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Sakshinatheswarar / Sakshinathar / Punnaivana Nathar and Mother is called as Karumpadu Sollammai / Karumbanna Sollammai / Ishuvaani / Kuraivilla Azhagi / Ekasphavani. The temple is situated on the northern bank of the river Manniyaru and is surrounded by three rivers Manniyaru, Kollidam and the Cauvery. Thiruppurambiyam was the fierce battlefield in the 9th century CE deciding the bright future of Cholas. 





This Temple is considered as one of the shrines of the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams glorified in the early medieval Thevaram hymns. This Temple is the 100th Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 46th sthalam on the north side of river Cauvery in Chozha Nadu. This Temple is considered as one of the 44 Paadal Petra Sthalams where the Moovar (Thirugnanasambanthar, Thirunavukkarasar and Sundarar had rendered their Pathigams. Lord Murugan of this temple is praised by Saint Arunagirinathar in his revered Thirupugazh hymns. 





Legends

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History

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The Temple

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Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 08.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon and 05.00 p.m. to 08.00 p.m.

Pooja Timings

Poojas

Timings

1. Kaala Sandhi

      09.00 am

2. Ucchi Kaalam

      12.00 noon

3. Sayaratchai

      06.00 pm

4. Artha Jamam

      09.00 pm

Festivals

10 days Masi Magam festival & Mahashivaratri in Feb-Mar, Makara Sankranti in Jan-Feb, Vinayakar Chaturthi in Aug-Sep, Navaratri in Sep-Oct, Margazhi Thiruvadhirai in Dec-Jan and Aipasi Annabishekam in Oct-Nov, Chitirai Brahmotsavam, Karthigai Deepam in Nov-Dec, Pradosham, Somavaram, and Shivarathri are the festivals celebrated in the temple.

Literary Mention

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Prayers

Devotees pray for successful conclusion in marriage talks, child boon and progress in education. Sooner their prayers are granted, devotees perform abishek with Vastras to the Lord and Mother. Devotees also worship Sri Pralayam Katha Vinayakar and offer honey on Vinayaka Chaturthi days for prosperity and wisdom. 

Contact

Sakshinatheswarar Temple,

Thiruppurambiyam, Thiruppurambiyam Post,

Kumbakonam Taluk,

Thanjavur District – 612 303

Phone: +91 435 245 9519 / 245 9715

Mobile: +91 94446 26632 / 99523 23429

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 3.5 Kms from Innambur, 6 Kms from Puliancheri, 7 Kms from Swamimalai, 11 Kms from Kumbakonam, 11 Kms from Kumbakonam Bus Stand, 12 Kms from Kumbakonam Railway Station, 31 Kms from Thiruvaiyaru, 39 Kms from Thanjavur and 88 Kms from Trichy Airport. The Temple is situated at about 6 Kms from Puliancheri towards Kollidam river off the Kumbakonam to Thiruvaiyaru route. Take Bus Nos 6 and 18 from Kumbakonam Bus Stand to reach Thirupurambiyam.

Location