Panchavarnaswamy Temple, Woraiyur, Trichy
Panchavarnaswamy
Temple (usually Panjavarnaswamy Temple) is a Hindu
temple dedicated to Shiva, located in Woraiyur, a suburb in the town of Tiruchirappalli in Tamilnadu, India. Shiva is believed to portray five different colours,
giving the name of the presiding deity, Panchavarnaswamy. Panchavarnaswamy is
revered in the 7th century Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Thevaram,
written by Tamil saint poets known as the Nayanmars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam.
Uraiyur
was the ancient capital of the early Cholas and the ancient city is believed to
have been destroyed by a sand storm. Pugazh Chola Nayanar and Kochengata Cholan
were born here, as was Tirupanazhwar. Also known as Mukkeeswaram this
shrine is considered to be the 5th in the series of Thevara Sthalams
in the Chola kingdom located south of the River Cauvery. It has several
inscriptions dating back to the Chola period.
The
temple has six daily rituals at various times from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.,
and three yearly festivals on its calendar. The annual Srivari Brahmotsavam (prime festival)
is attended by hundreds of thousands of devotees from far and near. The temple
is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of
the Government of Tamilnadu.
Legends
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The
Temple
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Temple
Opening Time
The
temple is open from 5.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 4.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Worship
Practices & Festivals
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Literary
Mention
Saint Thirugnana
Sambandar had praised the Lord of the temple in his Thevaram hymns. This is the 122nd Devaram Paadal Petra Sthalam and 5th Sthalam on the south side of River Cauvery of Chozha Naadu.
Prayers
As
serpent Karkodan and his arch rival Sri Garuda Bhagwan had worshipped in this
temple, it is the staunch faith of the devotees that they would be freed from
any adverse effects falling on them. Also, as the Lord of Creation
Brahmma had worshipped here, success is certain any endeavor taken by the
devotee. Devotees perform abishek to Lord and Mother and offer pudding-Pongal
as Nivedhana.
Contact
Sri
Panchavarneswarar Temple,
Woraiyur
– 620 003,
Trichy
District
Phone: +91 – 431 – 276 8546
Mobile: +91 – 94439 19091 / 97918 06457
Connectivity
Woraiyur
is located at about 7 Kms from Trichy Center, 3 kms from Trichy Railway
junction, 2 Kms from Chathram Bus Stand, 5 Kms from Trichy Central Bus Stand
and 10 Kms from Trichy Airport. Plenty of town buses are available from
Chathram bus stand or the central bus stand. Auto rickshaws charge around Rs 50
to Rs 100 (max). If you drive your car, it is easily accessible. Nearest
Railway Station and Airport are located at Trichy.