Tharuka Vaneswarar Temple, Thirupparaithurai, Trichy
Tharuka
Vaneswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Thirupparaithurai
in Trichy District of Tamilnadu. The site is also called as Tharukavanam in
Sanskrit language. During the period of Raja Raja Chola II, it was called as
Rajagambiranallur. It is believed that the temple was built during the reign of
Parantaka Chola I in 10th century AD (however, the temple was
present in a different form (probably as a brick temple) at least from the 7th
century AD). It is located on the banks of the river Akanda Kaveri (the widest
point in the course of the river Cauvery).
Presiding
Deity is called as Tharuka Vaneswarar / Paraithurai Nathar and Mother is called
as Hemavarnaambal / Pasumponmyilambal. The sun's rays illuminate the sanctum on
the 18th day of the Tamil month of Purattasi. Meditating under the Parai tree
here is considered very special. The temple is praised in the hymns of Saints
Gnanasambandhar, Thirunavukkarasar and Arunagiriar. This is the 120th
Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 3rd Sthalam on south side of
river Cauvery of Chozha Naadu.
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Temple
Opening Time
The
temple is open from 6.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. and from 4.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Festivals
Vaikasi
Brahmmotsavam in May-June and the First Aipasi Thula Snana in October-November
are the festivals celebrated in the temple. Every year in the first day of
Aippasi month devotees take a holy dip in the Kaveri River. Doing the first
“Muzhukku” (dip) here on the first day of Aippasi and taking the last Muzhukku
on the last day of Aippasi in the Cauvery river of Mayiladuthurai is considered
to be very auspicious. Kadai Muzhukku, a bath in Cauvery at Mayiladuthurai
on the last date of Aipasi (October-November) is taken by devotees while the
first on the first Aipasi takes place in Paraithurai. It is the firm
belief of the devotees that this bathing would cleanse them of their
sins.
Singers
The
temple is praised in the hymns of Saints Gnanasambandhar, Thirunavukkarasar and
Arunagiriar. This is the 120th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva
Sthalam on south side of river Cauvery and 3rd Sthalam of Chozha
Naadu.
Prayers
Lord
Paraithurainathar gracefully offers all remedies to all diseases including skin
and cancer. Stammering in children is cured. Those facing problems in
wedding proposals pray to Mother. Devotees perform abishek to Lord and Mother
offering vastras. Those seeking wedding matches worship Varahi, one among the
Saptha Kannikas offering abishek and lighting lamps.
Contact
Paraithurai
Nathar Temple,
Thirupparaithurai,
Trichy –
639 115
Mobile: +91 – 99408 43571
Connectivity
The
Temple is located at about 1.5 Kms from Elamanur, 24 Kms from Trichy, 20 Kms
from Trichy Central Bus Stand, 16 Kms from Chatiram Bus Station, 22 Kms from Trichy
Railway Station, 28 Kms from Trichy Airport, 12 Kms from Vayalur, 17 Kms from Uyyakondan
Thirumalai, 17 Kms from Woraiyur, 20 Kms from Srirangam, 19 Kms from Thiruvanaikaval
and 31 Kms from Samayapuram. Thirupparaithurai is located on Trichy to Karur
road. The temple is very near to Thirupparaithurai bus stop. Nearest
Railway Station is located at Elamanur and Trichy. Nearest Airport is located
at Trichy.