Paranjothi
Eswarar Temple, Thanjakkur,
Sivaganga
Paranjothi Eswarar Temple is a
Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Thanjakkur village in Manamadurai
Taluk in Sivaganga District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding
deity is called as Paranjothi Eswarar / Rudra Kodeeswarar and Mother is called
as Gnanambigai. The Temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as
Devaram hymns had a mention about this Temple. The place was called as Aadhi
Vilwa Vana Kshetram. Thanjakkur was called as Thanjakkur during ancient
times. Thanjakkur is the birthplace of noted Tamil Poet Poyya Mozhi Pulavar.
Legends
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The
Temple
This is an east facing Temple
with newly built five tiered Rajagopuram. Nandi, Balipeedam and Dwajastambam
can be found immediately after the entrance facing the sanctum. The Sanctum
Sanctorum consists of Artha Mandapam and Sanctum. Dwarapalakas guards the
entrance of the sanctum. Presiding deity is called as Paranjothi Eswarar /
Rudra Kodeeswarar and is facing east.
He is housed in the sanctum in
the form of Lingam. Lord Shiva in the temple is a Swayambumurthi. Mother is
called as Gnanambigai. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine. Her
shrine is situated to the right side of the sanctum. Sthala Vriksham is Vilwa. There
are shrines for Navagrahas and Vinayagar in the Temple premises.
Temple
Opening Time
The temple remains open from
7.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and from 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Festivals
Margazhi Thiruvadhirai in
December-January and Maha Shivrathri in February-March are the festivals
celebrated in the temple.
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 12th
Patikam in 9th Song.
தழலும் மேனியன் தையலோர்
பாகம் அமர்ந்தவன்
தொழலுந் தொல்வினை தீர்க்கின்ற
சோதி சோற்றுத்துறை
கழலுங் கோவை உடையவன்
காதலிக் கும்மிடம்
பழனம் பாம்பணி பாம்புரம்
தஞ்சைதஞ் சாக்கையே
Prayers
Those aspiring to achieve
scholarship worship in the temple. Those facing skin problem, bathe in
the tank here and worship Lord for relief. Devotees perform abishek to
Lord and Mother and offer vastras.
Contact
Paranjothi Eswarar Temple,
Thanjakkur – 630 610,
Sivaganga District
Phone: +91 4574 205 100
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 6
Kms from Thiruppachethi Bus Stop, 6 Kms from Thiruppachethi, 6 Kms from Thiruppachethi
Railway Station, 18 Kms from Thirupuvanam, 22 Kms from Manamadurai, 30 Kms from
Sivaganga, 39 Kms from Madurai and 46 Kms from Madurai Airport. Thiruppachethi
is situated on the Madurai – Manamadurai Bus Route. Thanjakkur is about 6 Kms south
of Thiruppachethi.
Location
