Sakshinatheswarar
Temple, Thiruppurambiyam,
Thanjavur
Sakshinatheswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Thiruppurambiyam in Kumbakonam Taluk in Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Sakshinatheswarar / Sakshinathar / Punnaivana Nathar and Mother is called as Karumpadu Sollammai / Karumbanna Sollammai / Ishuvaani / Kuraivilla Azhagi / Ekasphavani. The temple is situated on the northern bank of the river Manniyaru and is surrounded by three rivers Manniyaru, Kollidam and the Cauvery. Thiruppurambiyam was the fierce battlefield in the 9th century CE deciding the bright future of Cholas.
This Temple is considered as one of the shrines of the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams glorified in the early medieval Thevaram hymns. This Temple is the 100th Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 46th sthalam on the north side of river Cauvery in Chozha Nadu. This Temple is considered as one of the 44 Paadal Petra Sthalams where the Moovar (Thirugnanasambanthar, Thirunavukkarasar and Sundarar had rendered their Pathigams. Lord Murugan of this temple is praised by Saint Arunagirinathar in his revered Thirupugazh hymns.
Legends
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History
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The Temple
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Temple Opening Time
The temple remains open from 08.00
a.m. to 12.00 noon and 05.00 p.m. to 08.00 p.m.
Pooja Timings
|
Poojas |
Timings |
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1. Kaala Sandhi |
09.00 am |
|
2. Ucchi Kaalam |
12.00 noon |
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3. Sayaratchai |
06.00 pm |
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4. Artha Jamam |
09.00 pm |
Festivals
10 days
Masi Magam festival & Mahashivaratri in Feb-Mar, Makara Sankranti in Jan-Feb,
Vinayakar Chaturthi in Aug-Sep, Navaratri in Sep-Oct, Margazhi Thiruvadhirai in
Dec-Jan and Aipasi Annabishekam in Oct-Nov, Chitirai Brahmotsavam, Karthigai
Deepam in Nov-Dec, Pradosham, Somavaram, and Shivarathri are the festivals
celebrated in the temple.
Literary Mention
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Prayers
Devotees
pray for successful conclusion in marriage talks, child boon and progress in
education. Sooner their prayers are granted, devotees perform abishek with
Vastras to the Lord and Mother. Devotees also worship Sri Pralayam Katha
Vinayakar and offer honey on Vinayaka Chaturthi days for prosperity and wisdom.
Contact
Sakshinatheswarar Temple,
Thiruppurambiyam,
Thiruppurambiyam Post,
Kumbakonam Taluk,
Thanjavur District – 612 303
Phone: +91 435 245 9519 / 245 9715
Mobile: +91 94446 26632
/ 99523 23429
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about
3.5 Kms from Innambur, 6 Kms from Puliancheri, 7 Kms from Swamimalai, 11 Kms
from Kumbakonam, 11 Kms from Kumbakonam Bus Stand, 12 Kms from Kumbakonam
Railway Station, 31 Kms from Thiruvaiyaru, 39 Kms from Thanjavur and 88 Kms
from Trichy Airport. The Temple is situated at about 6 Kms from Puliancheri
towards Kollidam river off the Kumbakonam to Thiruvaiyaru route. Take Bus Nos 6 and 18 from Kumbakonam Bus
Stand to reach Thirupurambiyam.