Pasupatheeswarar Temple, Thiruvamur, Cuddalore
Pasupatheeswarar Temple is a
Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Thiruvamur Village near Panruti
in Cuddalore District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as
Pasupatheeswarar and Mother is called as Thirupurasundari. The Temple is
situated on the northern banks of Kedilam River. The Temple has been mentioned
in the hymns of Appar. Hence this temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu
Sthalam. Thiruvamur is the Avathara Sthalam of Thirunavukkarasar (Appar). Saint
Arunagirinathar had sung his Thirupugazh Hymns on Lord Murugan of this Temple.
History
The Temple is believed to be
around 2000 years old. The Temple has been renovated by Kulothunga Chola
III.
The
Temple
This is an east facing temple built
in the birthplace of Appar (Thirunavukkarasar). Presiding Deity is called as
Pasupatheeswarar. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam facing east.
Lord is a Swayambu Moorthy. Statue of Thirunavukkarasar can be found opposite
to the sanctum in standing posture worshipping the Lord. There are shrines for
his sister Thilagavathy, his father Pugazhanar and his Mother Mathini in the
Temple premises.
Mother is called as
Thirupurasundari and she is facing south. There are shrines for Mahalakshmi, Sidhi
Vinayakar, Chandra, Surya, Appar, Dakshinamurthy, Lakshminarayana Perumal,
Brahma, Chandikeswarar, Durga Navagrahas, Srivelamuktheeswarar. Sthala Vriksham
is Kondrai. Theertham associated with this Temple is Kedilam. Birthplace of
Thirunavukkarasar is situated to the south west of this Temple. His house is
still available in the form of a Temple.
Temple
Opening Time
The Temple remains open from
06.00 AM to 12.00 Noon and 04.00 PM to 09.00 PM.
Festivals
Appar Guru Pooja on Chithirai
Sadayam and Avathara day on Panguni Chithirai are the festivals celebrated here
with much fanfare.
Singers
The Temple did not have
separate Devara Pathigams but his “Pasupathi Thiruvirutham” hymns was sung on
this Lord only. Hence this Temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam. The
glory of this Temple has been mentioned in Periya Puranam written by Sekkizhar.
Saint Arunagirinathar had sung his Thirupugazh Hymns on Lord Murugan of this
Temple.
Prayers
Devotees pray to Lord for
solving problems, to get rid of marriage obstacles, to get Child boon, to get
rid of deadly diseases and for success in business. Those who pray to Appar
will get mental peace and will achieve success in educations.
Contact
Pasupatheeswarar Temple,
Thiruvamur, Thirukovilur via,
Panruti, Cuddalore District –
607 106
Phone: +91 41442 247
707 / 239 6333
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about
1 Km from Thiruvamur Bus Stop, 11 Kms from Panruti, 10 Kms from Panruti Bus
Stand, 10 Kms from Panruti Railway Station, 10 Kms from Thirunavalur, 14 Kms
from Arasur, 29 Kms from Villupuram, 13 Kms from Thiruthuraiyur, 36 Kms from Cuddalore,
36 Kms from Neyveli, 60 Kms from Puducherry Airport and 177 Kms from Chennai
Airport. The Temple is situated on Panruti to Thirukovilur Route.