Vaimoornathar Temple, Tiruvaimur, Thiruvarur
Vaimoornathar Temple is a Hindu
temple dedicated to
Lord Shiva located in Tiruvaimur in Tiruvarur district of Tamilnadu. The presiding deity is called as Vaimoornathar. Mother is called as Paalinum Nanmozhi Ammai / Ksheeropavachani. This
shrine is regarded as the 241st Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and
124th Sthalam on the south side of river Cauvery in Chozha Nadu. Appar and
Tirugnanasambandar have sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. This
Temple is one of the Saptha Vidangam (seven forms of dance of Siva)
temples. The temple is famous for the dance pose Kamala Natanam – Dance like
lotus that moves in a breeze- Nallavidangar.
Legends
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The
Temple
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Temple
Opening Time
The temple remains open from 6.00 am to 11.00 am and
from 4.00 to 8.30 pm.
Festivals
Sivarathiri, Aippasi Annabishekam, Margali Thiruvathirai,
and Vaikasi Brahmotsavam are the festivals celebrated in this temple with much
fanfare. Pooja is offered to Lord Bhairavar in Ashtami. On the first day of the
Aippasi month special abishekam is performed for Lord Thyagarajar. The 18 day Vasanthotsavam
in the month of Vaikasi is of great significance here.
Processional
Dance
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Singers
This is the 241st Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva
Sthalam and 124th Sthalam on the south side of river Cauvery in Chozha
nadu. Tirugnanasambandar and Appar have sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of
this temple.
Prayers
The devotees pray to the Lord of this place to steer
clear of the impediments for marriage, to be excellent in studies and to boost
up wealth conditions. On fulfillment of prayers the devotees perform abishekam
and offer new clothes to both the Lord and Ambal.
Contact
Vaaimoor Nathar Temple,
Tiruvaimur P.O.
Thirukkuvalai – 610 204,
Tiruvarur District
Mobile: +91 – 97862 44876
Connectivity
This temple is located at about 3 Kms from Ettukudi, 5
Kms from Thirukkuvalai, 20 Kms from Thirukollikadu, 16 Kms from Tirukaravasal,
10 Kms from Thalaignayiru, 30 Kms from Thiruvarur, 137 Kms from Trichy, 85 Kms
from Thanjavur. This temple is located on the Thiruvarur – Thalaignayiru – Vedaranyam
road. Thiruvarur to Vedaranyam bus passes through this village. Nearest Railway
Station is located at Thiruvarur. Nearest Airport is located at Trichy.
