Monday, August 22, 2016

Paranjothi Eswarar Temple, Thanjakkur, Sivaganga

Paranjothi Eswarar Temple, Thanjakkur, Sivaganga
Paranjothi Eswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Thanjakkur village in Manamadurai Taluk in Sivaganga District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding deity is called as Paranjothi Eswarar / Rudra Kodeeswarar and Mother is called as Gnanambigai. The Temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns had a mention about this Temple. The place was called as Aadhi Vilwa Vana Kshetram. Thanjakkur was called as Thanjakkur during ancient times. Thanjakkur is the birthplace of noted Tamil Poet Poyya Mozhi Pulavar.

Legends
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The Temple
This is an east facing Temple with newly built five tiered Rajagopuram. Nandi, Balipeedam and Dwajastambam can be found immediately after the entrance facing the sanctum. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Artha Mandapam and Sanctum. Dwarapalakas guards the entrance of the sanctum. Presiding deity is called as Paranjothi Eswarar / Rudra Kodeeswarar and is facing east.

He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Lord Shiva in the temple is a Swayambumurthi. Mother is called as Gnanambigai. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine. Her shrine is situated to the right side of the sanctum. Sthala Vriksham is Vilwa. There are shrines for Navagrahas and Vinayagar in the Temple premises.
Temple Opening Time
The temple remains open from 7.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and from 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Festivals
Margazhi Thiruvadhirai in December-January and Maha Shivrathri in February-March are the festivals celebrated in the temple.
Literary Mention
The Temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns sung by Sundarar had a mention about this Temple. The Temple is mentioned in 7th Thirumurai in 12th Patikam in 9th Song.
தழலும் மேனியன் தையலோர்
பாகம் அமர்ந்தவன்
தொழலுந் தொல்வினை தீர்க்கின்ற
சோதி சோற்றுத்துறை
கழலுங் கோவை உடையவன்
காதலிக் கும்மிடம்
பழனம் பாம்பணி பாம்புரம்
தஞ்சைதஞ் சாக்கையே
Prayers
Those aspiring to achieve scholarship worship in the temple.  Those facing skin problem, bathe in the tank here and worship Lord for relief. Devotees perform abishek to Lord and Mother and offer vastras.
Contact
Paranjothi Eswarar Temple,
Thanjakkur – 630 610,
Sivaganga District
Phone: +91 4574 205 100
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 6 Kms from Thiruppachethi Bus Stop, 6 Kms from Thiruppachethi, 6 Kms from Thiruppachethi Railway Station, 18 Kms from Thirupuvanam, 22 Kms from Manamadurai, 30 Kms from Sivaganga, 39 Kms from Madurai and 46 Kms from Madurai Airport. Thiruppachethi is situated on the Madurai – Manamadurai Bus Route. Thanjakkur is about 6 Kms south of Thiruppachethi. 
Location