Thiruvazhmarban Temple, Thiruvanparisaram – History
The
exact history of the temple could not be ascertained from the inscriptions. The
oldest inscription is dated from 1139 AD, when a person by name Natesan Chetti
from Rajendra Cholapattinam offering donations to the temple. Two other
inscriptions from the temple are dated 1613 and 1785 indicating record of
offerings to the temple. A local historic account states that famous Nayak king Thirumalai
Nayak (1623-59 CE) visited the
place and constructed the stepped temple tank.
The
inscriptions in the temple refer the place is Thiruvanparisaram. Renovation of this
temple were carried out by King Kulasekhara and Thirumalai
Nayak. This temple is maintained by the
Government of Tamilnadu through the Devaswom Board. A few years ago,
renovation and Kumbabishekam (ritual consecration) was carried out by the
Devaswom Board.
Kulasekara Azhvaar’s contribution:
Kulasekara
Azhvaar is said to have renovated the temple and built walls and provided
Vahanam for the Lord for his procession on special festive occasions.