Pathanchali Nathar Temple, Kanattampuliyur, Cuddalore
Pathanchali Nathar Temple is a
Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Kanattampuliyur Village near
Kattumannarkoil in Cuddalore District of Tamilnadu. The historical
name of the place is Tirukanattumullur. Presiding Deity is called as
Pathanchali Nathar. Mother is called as Kaanar Kuzhali / Ambujakshi / Kolavalaikkaiyal.
This is a Shivastalam located near Thiru
Omaampuliyur - worshipped by Vyagrapada
and is on the Northern banks of the Kollidam river.
It is one of the shrines of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams - Shiva Sthalams glorified in the
early medieval Thevaram poems by Tamil Saivite Nayanar Sundarar. This is the 86th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva
Sthalam and 32nd Sthalam on the north side of river Cauvery in
Chozha Nadu. It is noteworthy that three Shiva temples in Chidambaram,
Kanattampuliyur and Omampuliyur are in a row.
Legends
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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 7.00 p.m.
Festivals
Four worship services are offered each day. Shivarathri
in February-March, Tirukarthikai in November-December, Aipasi Annabishekam in
October-November and Tiruvadhirai in December-January are the festivals
celebrated in the temple. Vaikasi Visakam and Arudra Dharisanam are the other
noted festivals celebrated here.
Literary
Mention
Sundarar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this
temple. Saivite saint Sundarar had sung the glory of Lord Patanjaleeswarar
as One whose head and foot could not be viewed even by Lord Vishnu and Lord
Brahmma, one whose philosophy could not be fully understood even by the
learned, one after whom all virgins run seeking his grace, whose temple is adorned
with Kuvalai flowers on the bank of Kollidam in Kanattumullur. I worship
that great Lord. This is the 86th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam
and 32nd Sthalam on the north side of river Cauvery in Chozha Nadu.
Sundarar describes the feature of the deity as:
அருமணியை முத்தினை ஆன்அஞ்சும் ஆடும் அமரர்கள்தம் பெருமானை அருமறையின் பொருளைத்
திருமணியைத் தீங்கரும்பின் ஊறலிருந் தேனைத் தெரிவரிய மாமணியைத் திகழ்தரு செம்பொன்னைக்
குருமணிகள் கொழித்திழிந்து சுழிந்திழியுந் திரைவாய்க் கோல்வளையார் குடைந்தாடும் கொள்ளிடத்தின் கரைமேல்
கருமணிகள் போல்நீலம் மலர்கின்ற கழனிக் கானாட்டு முள்ளூரிற் கண்டு தொழுதேனே.
குருமணிகள் கொழித்திழிந்து சுழிந்திழியுந் திரைவாய்க் கோல்வளையார் குடைந்தாடும் கொள்ளிடத்தின் கரைமேல்
கருமணிகள் போல்நீலம் மலர்கின்ற கழனிக் கானாட்டு முள்ளூரிற் கண்டு தொழுதேனே.
Prayers
Those seeking promotions in jobs and transfers, those
pained to see their hard work not recognized, pray here for
benefits. Devotees perform abishek and vastras to Lord. Women offer sari and
bangles to Ambica seeking child boon. Those seeking promotions in jobs and
transfers, those pained to see their hard work not recognized, pray here for
benefits. Those seeking relief from adverse effects of serpent planets pray to
Sage Patanjali for relief.
Contact
Pathanchali Nathar Temple,
Kanattampuliyur, Muttam Post,
Via Ayankudi, Kattumannarkudi Taluk,
Cuddalore District – 608306
Phone: +91 4144 208 508 / 208091
Mobile: +91 93457 78863 /
9790333377
Connectivity
The temple is situated on the northern bank of river
Kollidam at Kanattampuliyur near Muttam village. The Temple is located at about
2 Kms from Muttam, 4 Kms from Thiru Omampuliyur, 12 Kms from Melakadambur, 10
Kms from Kattumannarkoil, 10 Kms from Thirunaraiyur, 28 Kms from Sirkazhi, 20
Kms from Vaitheeswarankovil, 29 Kms from Chidambaram, 92 Kms from Puducherry and
128 Kms from Trichy. Town bus services to Muttam village are available from
Chidambaram and Kattumannarkudi. The Temple is about 2 Kms from Muttam village
bus stop. Nearest Railway Station is located at Chidambaram. Nearest Airport is
located at Puducherry and Trichy.