Prananadeswarar
Temple, Tirumangalakudi,
Thanjavur
Prananadeswarar Temple is a
Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Tirumangalakudi Village near
Aduthurai Town in Thiruvidaimarudur Taluk in Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu.
Presiding Deity is called as Prananadeswarar / Pranavaratheswarar and Mother is
called as Mangala Nayaki.
The Temple is considered as one
of the Saptha Sthana Temples of Kanjanur. This Temple is the 92nd Devaram
Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 38th Sthalam
on north side of Cauvery River in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnana Sambandar
and Appar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
Legends
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History
The temple was extensively renovated
during 11th century by Kulothunga Chola. There are about 6
inscriptions dated to Kulothunga, Rajaraja and Kadava chieftain Kopperuchinga.
This temple is currently under the administrative control of Thiruvavaduthurai
Aadheenam.
The Temple
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Temple Opening Time
The temple remains open from
6.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 4.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Festivals
10-day Panguni Uthiram
Brahmotsavam (Mar-Apr) is the most famous festival celebrated here. During
Brahmotsavam, on the seventh day, the wedding festival is celebrated at night
time. This is opposed to the traditional way of celebrating it during the day. Aani
Thirumanjanam (June-July), Vinayakar Chaturthi (Aug-Sept), Navaratri (Sept-Oct)
and Margazhi Thiruvadhirai (Dec-Jan) are the other festivals celebrated here.
Monthly Sankatahara Chathurthi,
Krithikai, Pradoshams, Deepavali, Makara Sankranti, Tamil and English New Year
days are observed with special abishekams and Poojas. Special poojas are offered
to Lord Bairavar on Ashtami days. Special poojas are performed to the idol of
river Cauvery during Aadi Perukku (18th day of Tamil month Aadi
(Jul-Aug)).
Religious Significance
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Literary Mention
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Prayers
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Contact
Prananadeswarar Temple,
Tirumangalakudi, Thiruvidaimaruthur
Taluk
Thanjavur District – 612102
Phone: +91 435 247
0480
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about
350 meters from Tirumangalakudi Bus Stop, 1 Km from Suriyanar Koil, 2 Kms from Aduthurai
Bus Stand, 3 Kms from Aduthurai, 3 Kms from Aduthurai Railway Station, 4 Kms
from Kanjanur, 9 Kms from Kathiramangalam, 14 Kms from Kumbakonam, 14 Kms from Kumbakonam
Railway Station, 24 Kms from Mayiladuthurai, 53 Kms from Thanjavur and 113 Kms
from Trichy Airport. It is situated on the road between Kumbakonam and
Kathiramangalam. Bus facilities are available from Mayiladuthurai, Aduthurai,
Anakarai and Thiruppanandal. The devotees should get down at Tirumangalakudi Bus
Stop.