Sivalokanathar Temple, Tirupunkur, Nagapattinam
Sivalokanathar
Temple is a Hindu temple in the Indian
state of Tamilnadu. It is dedicated to the god Shiva. The temple is situated in the village of Tirupunkur or
Thirupunkur which lies about 3 miles west of Vaitheeswaran Koil. The temple is associated with the legend of the Saivite saint Nanthanar who was one of
the 63 Nayanmars. While being a Dalit, Nanthanar was not allowed inside the temple, the idol
of Nandi within the temple precincts moved a few inches at the
command of Shiva so as not to obstruct Nandanar's view from the gate of the
shrine.
The name
of the place Tirupunkur comes from the name of the sacred tree of the temple
Punga Maram. This is an ancient temple. Renovations of the temple were
carried out during the period of Rajendra Chola. The Shiva lingam is a
Swayambhu (Self manifested) lingam, the Nandi here is also a Swayambhu. The
presiding deity at this temple is Sivaloganathar and his consort
is Soundaryanayaki. The temple is praised in the Devaram hymns by
three Saints; Appar, Thirugnanasambanthar and Sundarar. This is the 20th
Shiva temple on the northern bank of river Cauvery praised in Devaram hymns.
Legends
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The
Temple
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Temple
Opening Time
The
temple is open from 6.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and from 4.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Festivals
10 day
Vaikasi Visakam Brahmotsavam with Lord’s procession each day is the most
important festival of the temple. The devotee crowd in the temple on the
monthly Pradosham days is usually huge. Special pujas and Aaradhanas are
performed in the temple on Deepavali day in October-November, Pongal falling
almost on January 14 except in Leap Years and Tamil and English New Year days
are grandly celebrated in the temple.
Literary
Mention
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Prayers
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Contact
Sri
Shivaloka Nathar Temple,
Tirupunkur-609
112,
Nagapattinam
District
Mobile: +91 –
9486717634
Connectivity
Tirupunkur
is 15 kms far from Mayiladuthurai, 3 kms from Vaitheeswaran koil, 11 kms from
Sirkazhi and 60 km from Nagapattinam. Bus facility is available from
Mayiladuthurai and Sirkali. Nearest Railway Station is located at Mayiladuthurai
and Nearest Airport is located at Tiruchi.
