Panchavateeswarar Temple,
Anandha Thandava Puram, Mayiladuthurai
Panchavateeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Anandha Thandava Puram Village near Mayiladuthurai Town in Mayiladuthurai Taluk in Mayiladuthurai District of Tamil Nadu. The Temple is also called as Anandha Thandavareswarar Temple. Presiding Deity is called as Panchavateeswarar / Kalyana Sundareswarar / Anandha Thandaveswarar / Parijathavaneswarar. There are two shrines for goddess Parvathy namely Kalyana Sundari and Brihannayagi in this temple. The Temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns had a mention about this temple.
Legends
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History
The Temple might have been in existence from 6th century CE as it finds mention in Thevaram hymns of Appar. The Temple was reconstructed by Cholas in 12th century CE. Anandha Thandava Puram was called as Kancharur in ancient times. Kancharur is considered as the birthplace of Manakanchara Nayanar, one of the 63 Nayanmars.
The great carnatic composer and lyricist Sri Gopala Krishna Bharathi lived in this village for most of his life. His music Guru, Sri Govinda Yati is also lived here. A music festival in memory of Gopala Krishna Bharathi is conducted in this village annually. This festival will be attended by renowned musicians from all over the country.
The Temple
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Temple Opening Time
The temple remains open from 08.00 AM to 10.00 AM and 05.00
PM to 08.00 PM.
Festivals
Thai Poosam (Jan-Feb) and Margazhi Thiruvadhirai
(Dec-Jan) are the famous festivals celebrated here. Monthly Pradosham is also
observed here.
Literary Mention
The Temple is considered as Thevara
Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns sung by Appar had a mention about
this Temple. The Temple is mentioned in 6th Thirumurai in 70th
Patikam in 8th Song.
உஞ்சேனை மாகாளம் ஊறல் ஓத்தூர்
உருத்திர கோடி மறைக்காட் டுள்ளும்
மஞ்சார் பொதியின்மலை தஞ்சை வழுவூர்
வீரட்டம் மாதானங் கேதா ரத்தும்
வெஞ்சமாக் கூடல்மீ யச்சூர் வைகா
வேதிச்சுரம் விவீச்சுரம் வொற்றி யூருங்
கஞ்சனூர் கஞ்சாறு பஞ்சாக் கையுங்
கயிலாய நாதனையே காண லாமே.
Prayers
Devotees worship Lord Shiva here for total salvation,
for removal of confusions in family life and for mental peace. Devotees take
bath in Amrita Bindu Theertham for child boon, relief from leprosy and any
other skin diseases. Devotees pray to Periya Nayagi for relief from family
disputes and pray to Kalyana Sundari for wedding boon.
Contact
Panchavateeswarar Temple,
Anandha Thandava Puram,
Mayiladuthurai Taluk,
Mayiladuthurai District – 609 103.
Phone: +91 4364 242 127
Mobile: +91 94860 32325 /
94420 58137
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 500 metres from Anandha
Thandava Puram Railway Station, 6 Kms from Mayiladuthurai Bus Stand, 8 Kms from
Mayiladuthurai Junction Railway Station, 8 Kms from Mayiladuthurai, 12 Kms from
Vaitheeswaran Kovil, 20 Kms from Sirkazhi, 40 Kms from Chidambaram and 129 Kms
from Trichy Airport. Anandha Thandava Puram Railway Station is situated on Mayiladuthurai
to Chidambaram train route. Town Buses are available from Mayiladuthurai to
reach this temple.