Ponsei Natrunaiyappar Temple, Thirunanipalli,
Nagapattinam
Natrunaiyappar
Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord
Shiva, located in the village
of Ponsei or Thirunanipalli(Chola
Nadu - South of Kaveri), Nagapattinam district, East-Central Tamilnadu, South
India. Cauvery
River, though flows eastward
turns here westward. This is called Basvamangini. This is the 43rd sthalam on
the southern side of river Cauvery. Moovar has sung hymns in praise of Lord
Shiva of this temple. This is birth place of sambandhar’s mother.
Legends
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History
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The
Temple
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Temple
Opening Time
The
temple is open from 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and from 5.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Festivals
Pujas to
Sun-Surya are performed from Chithirai 7-13 in April-May. Pradosha pujas (13th
day of both full moon and new moon fortnights) and all Shiva related pujas are
celebrated in the temple. Every year from the date of 7 April to 13 April where
celebrating a Chithirai Thiruvizha.
Literary
Mention
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Prayers
People
pray to Lord Kalyana Sundareswara for wedding boon and Lord Natrinai Appar for
excellence in education and prosperity. Devotees perform abishek to Lord and
Mother and offer vastras.
Contact
Sri
Nattrunai Appar Temple,
Punjai
(Tiru Nanipalli),
Kidarankondan
Post,
Mayiladuthurai
Taluk,
Nagapattinam
District - 609 304
Phone: +91 – 4364 – 283 188
Connectivity
The
temple is located in the village of Punjai at a distance of 6 Kms from Semponarkoil and 13 Kms from
Mayiladuthurai. This Temple is located near to Poompuhar tourist place. Nearest
Railway Station is located at Mayiladuthurai and Nearest Airport is located at
Trichy.
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