Pasupatheeswarar Temple, Allur, Trichy
Pasupatheeswarar
Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Allur Village in
Trichy District of Tamilnadu. This temple is also called as Nakkan Temple.
Presiding Deity is called as Pasupatheeswarar. Mother is called as Parvathi. Allur
Village has two temples of Lord Shiva. This Temple is the smallest of the two
temples.
The
Temple
This is
a beautiful ancient temple. The surrounding area is planted with Teak trees and
surrounded by Mango grove. Presiding Deity is called as Pasupatheeswarar and is
facing east. Mother is called as Parvathi and is facing south. Temple Tank is
located adjacent to the Temple. Sculptures of Karthikeya, Surya,
Bikshadana and Ayyanar are in north east corner of Artha Mandapam. Sculptures
of Bootha Gana rows, Yalis, Rows of monkeys praying Shiva Lingam and Women in
Sleeping Posture are attractive piece of architecture in this temple. The
Temple is believed to be built by Parantaka Chola. Inscriptions belonging to
Later Cholas period can be found in this temple.
Connectivity
The
Temple is located at about 1.5 Kms from Allur, 1.5 Kms from Allur Bus Stop and 1.5
Kms from Mekkudi Railway Station. Allur is located at about 3 Kms from Jeeyapuram,
7 Kms from Mukkombu Dam, 30 Kms from Gunaseelam, 13 Kms from Vayalur, 10 Kms
from Woraiyur, 12 Kms from Srirangam, 14 Kms from Thiruvanaikoil and 16 Kms
from Trichy.
Chatram
Bus Stand, Trichy (9 Kms) and Trichy Central Bus Stand (13 Kms) are the major
Bus Stands located very near to this Temple. Nearest Railway Station is Mekkudi
Railway Station (250 meters) and Trichy Railway Station (14 Kms). Nearest
Airport is Trichy International Airport (21 Kms).
