Panangateeswarar Temple, Thirupankottore, Kanchipuram
Panangateeswarar
Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Thirupankottore in Kanchipuram
District of Tamilnadu. It is located at a distance of about 10 Kms from
Kanchipuram. It is one of 275 sacred Shiva temples glorified by the Thevara
hymns. Main deity is Swayambu linga known as Panangateeswarar and Mother is
known as Amirtha valli Ammai. The place was full of panai (palm) trees and
hence the name Panangattore.
When
Sundarar visited this place Shiva appeared before him in the form of an old man
and offered food. Sundarar laughed at him and said when there is no water what
is the use of food. The old man scratched the land under his leg and water
started flowing. The old man disappeared and Sundarar was surprised and sighted
out the temple and visited it. He sang hymns on Siva of this place.
The
Temple
There
are two deities one worshipped by Sage Agasthiar and the other by Saint
Pulasthiar known as Thalapureeswarar and Krupadeeswarar with Ambal
Krupagambikai. The temple is constructed in Gajabrushta form (elephant back).
Theertham
is Jada Gangai and Sundara Theertham. People say that the level at Sundara
theertham is just 3 feet even today. Sthala vruksha is Panai tree.
Connectivity
It is located
at a distance of about 10 Kms from Kanchipuram. Nearest Railway Station is
located at Kanchipuram and Nearest Airport is located at Chennai.
