Abhaya
Varadeeswarar Temple, Adirampattinam,
Thanjavur
Abhaya Varadeeswarar Temple is a
Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Adirampattinam in Pattukottai
Taluk in Thanjavur District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Abhaya
Varadeeswarar and Mother is called as Sundaranayaki / Kadal Partha Nayaki. The
Temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns had a mention
about this Temple. The temple is associated with
Thiruvadhirai birth star. The Temple is believed to be around 1500 years old.
Legends
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Temple
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Temple
Opening Time
The temple remains open from
6.30 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and from 4.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Festivals
Panguni Uthiram is the important
festival in the temple in the month of March-April. Other festivals are
Tirukarthikai in November-December, Aipasi Annabishekam in October-November,
Maha Shivrathri in February-March and Arudhra Abishekam in December-January.
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 31st
Patikam in 6th Song.
திங்களூர் திருவா
திரையான் பட்டினமூர்
நங்களூர் நறையூர்
நனிநா லிசைநாலூர்
தங்களூர் தமிழான்
என்றுபா விக்கவல்ல
எங்களூர் எய்தமான்
இடையா றிடைமருதே
Prayers
The temple is associated with
Thiruvadhirai birth star. Those people born in the nakshatra facing troubles
will get relief after offering prayers at Abhaya Varadeeswarar Temple. Those
whose horoscopes are adversely affected by Rahu and Ketu will be get relief
after offering prayers in the temple. People suffering from incurable
diseases and any obstacle in the way of marriage talks would surely disappear
if the parties concerned sincerely pray in this temple. Devotees perform
abishek and offer vastras to Lord and Mother. Another specialty of the temple
is that Mrutyunjaya Homa and Ayush Homa are offered here for longevity of life
and to alleviate fear of death similar to Thirukadaiyur Temple.
Contact
Abhaya Varadeeswarar Temple,
Adirampattinam – 614 701,
Pattukkottai Taluk, Thanjavur District
Mobile: +91 99440 82313
/ 94435 86451
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about
250 meters from Adirampattinam Bus Stop, 1 Km from Adirampattinam Railway
Station, 14 Kms from Pattukkottai, 14 Kms from Muthupet, 40 Kms from Thiruthuraipoondi,
64 Kms from Thanjavur and 108 Kms from Trichy Airport. This town is well
connected via road and rail with major towns and cities in Tamil Nadu.
The East Coast Road (ECR) from Chennai to Kanyakumari connects
this town as well. Frequent bus services are available from Pattukkottai.