Bhimeshwarar Temple, Paramathi Velur, Namakkal
Bhimeshwarar
Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Paramathi Velur in Namakkal District.
This Temple is one of the five temples worshipped Pancha Pandava Bhima. This
temple is located on the banks of Manimuthar River. The Lord Shiva, here faces
East.
Presiding
Deity is called as Bhimeshwarar and Mother is called as Vedhanayagi. This Temple
was built during Pandya Reign. This was proved with the presence of their
symbol, Fish on the ceiling. It was further renovated during the reign of Tipu
Sultan. The compound wall of this Temple is incomplete to this date.
The Speciality
of this place is that, apart from Kasi (Varanasi/Benares), this is the only
place where a Shiva Temple, a river and a cremation ground are present
together. Some communities cremate in the river itself and some in the shed
beside the river. The River Manimutharu which originates from Shervaroyan
(Shevaroy) Hills of Yercaud travels through Salem, Namakkal, Paramathi and
merges with the Cauvery River near Velur.
Paramathi
Velur is located at distance of 28 Kms from Karur, 18 Kms from Namakkal and 30
Kms from Thiruchengodu.
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