Palvannanathar Temple is a
Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Tirukkazhippalai in Chidambaram
Town in Cuddalore District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Palvannanathar
and Mother is called as Vedha Nayagi. This
temple was originally located 13 Kms southeast of Chidambaram on the north bank
of river Kollidam. When the temple was destroyed by floods in the river
Kollidam, the presiding deity Paalvanna Nathar was removed from there and kept
in a new temple built at Sivapuri (Tirunelvayil) nearby.
Sthala Vriksham is Vilwa
and Theertham is River Kollidam (Coloroon). It is one of the shrines of the
275 Paadal
Petra Sthalams - Shiva
Sthalams glorified in the
early medieval Thevaram poems by Tamil
Saivite Nayanmars Tirugnanasambandar, Appar and Sundarar. This is the 58th
Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 4th Sthalam on the north side
of River Cauvery in Chozha Nadu.
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
5.00 p.m. to 7.15 p.m.
Festivals
Thai Poosam in January-February, Purattasi Navarathri in
September-October, Mondays of Karthikai Tamil month covering November-December,
Aipasi Annabishekam in October-November and Margazhi Thiruvadirai in
December-January are the festivals celebrated in the temple.
Literary
Mention
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Prayers
It is believed that consuming the milk used for the
abishek of Lord Shiva – Linga – will bless the devotee with a child. It
also cures diseases caused due to heat in the body. Devotees perform abishek to
Lord Vijaya Vinayaka on Sankatahara Chaturthi day seeking success in their endeavors.
Contact
Palvanna Nathar Temple,
Tirukazhipalai-608 002,
Sivapuri Post, Annamalainagar,
Chidambaram Taluk,
Cuddalore district
Mobile: +91 98426 24580
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 500 meters from Sivapuri,
5 Kms from Chidambaram, 4 Kms from Chidambaram Bus Stand, 5 Kms from
Chidambaram Railway Station, 5 Kms from Kavarapattu, 46 Kms from Neyveli, 30
Kms from Kattumannarkoil, 64 Kms from Cuddalore, 67 Kms from Puducherry and 175
Kms from Trichy. Nearest Railway Station is located at Chidambaram. Nearest
Airport is located at Trichy and Puducherry.
Location
Location