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Friday, February 12, 2016

Abhaya Varadeeswarar Temple, Adirampattinam, Thanjavur

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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The 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.