Sankaranar Temple,
Parthibanur, Ramanathapuram
Sankaranar Temple is a Hindu
Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Parthibanur in Ramanathapuram
District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Sankaranar / Sundareswarar
/ Sokkanathar and Mother is called as Meenakshi. The Temple is considered as
Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns had a mention about this Temple. The
place was called as Vedham in ancient period but now called as Parthibanur /
Kanjariyapuram.
Legends
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The Temple
Presiding Deity is called as Sankaranar
/ Sundareswarar / Sokkanathar. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of
Lingam. Lord Shiva is a Swayambhu Murthy in the temple. Lord Sankaranar in the
temples graces the devotees seated on a square platform-peeta in the sanctum
sanctorum. Mother is called as Meenakshi. Mother shrine is at the right of the
Lord gracing the devotees in the form Mother Meenakshi in Madurai. She is
housed in a separate shrine.
There is a shrine for Siddhi
Vinayaka in the Temple premises. Lord Muruga with his consorts Valli and
Deivanai graces in the front mandapam. The idol of Lord Muruga is made with its
frame-Thivatchi. Lord Bala Muruga is just opposite. There are also shrines for
Lord Dakshinamurthy, Chandikeswarar, Lord Bhairava and Nagar.
The Sthala Vriksham (Sacred Tree)
Mavalinga Maram is in the complex. Theertham is Sankaran Kulam (a tank). The
temple is in a bad state now. It is just with a mandap and shrines of Lord and Mother.
As the temple lacks security, all idols are kept in the front Mandapam.
Temple Opening Time
The temple remains open from
9.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Festivals
Tirukarthikai in
November-December; Shivrathri in February-March and Aippasi Annabishekam in
October-November are the festivals celebrated in the temple.
Literary Mention
The Temple is considered as
Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns sung by Appar had a mention about this
Temple. The Temple is mentioned in 6th Thirumurai in 71st
Patikam in 9th Song.
கந்தமா தனங்கயிலை மலை கேதாரங்
காளத்தி கழுக்குன்றங் கண்ணார் அண்ணா
மந்தமாம் பொழிற்சாரல் வடபர்ப் பதம்
மகேந்திரமா மலைநீலம் ஏம கூடம்
விந்தமா மலைவேதஞ் சைய மிக்க
வியன் பொதியின் மலைமேரு வுதய மத்தம்
இந்துசே கரனுறையும் மலைகள் மற்றும்
ஏத்துவோம் இடர்கெடநின் றேத்து வோமே
Prayers
Those with distressed mind
pray to Lord Shiva and those facing delays in wedding and other planetary
problems pray to Mother. Realizing their wishes, devotees arrange special
Alankaras to Lord and Mother, perform abishek and Archanas. They also
contribute for the renovation of the temple.
Contact
Sankaranar Temple,
Parthibanur – 623 608,
Ramanathapuram District
Mobile: +91 94420
47977 / 99767 11487
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about
5 Kms from Sudiyur Railway Station, 13 Kms from Manamadurai Junction Railway
Station, 15 Kms from Manamadurai, 17 Kms from Paramakudi, 28 Kms from Kamuthi,
33 Kms from Muthukulathur, 54 Kms from Ramanathapuram, 61 Kms from Madurai and
68 Kms from Madurai Airport. The Temple is situated on Madurai to
Ramanathapuram Route. The Temple is located opposite to Parthibanur Bus Stand.
Location