Thursday, February 6, 2020

Marudhanandheeswar Temple, Pennakonam, Perambalur

Marudhanandheeswar Temple, Pennakonam, Perambalur
Marudhanandheeswar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Pennakonam Village in Kunnam Taluk in Perambalur District of Tamil Nadu. The Temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns had a mention about this Temple. The Temple is situated on the southern banks of the Vellar River.  


Literary Mention
The Temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns sung by Thirugnana Sambandar had a mention about this Temple. The Temple is mentioned in 2nd Thirumurai in 39th Patikam in 2nd Song.
அண்ணாமலை ஈங்கோயும் அத்தி முத்தாறு
அகலா முதுகுன்றம் கொடுங்குன்றமும்
கண் ஆர் கழுக்குன்றம் கயிலை கோணம்
பயில் கற்குடி காளத்தி வாட்போக்கியும்
பண் ஆர் மொழி மங்கை ஓர் பங்கு உடையான்
பரங்குன்றம் பருப்பதம் பேணி நின்றே
எண்ணாய் இரவும் பகலும்
இடும்பைக்கடல் நீந்தலாம் காரணமே.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 4 Kms from Thirumandurai, 5 Kms from Tholudur Toll Plaza Bus Stop, 6 Kms from Tholudur, 13 Kms from Thittagudi, 28 Kms from Pennadam Railway Station, 28 Kms from Sendurai Railway Station, 30 Kms from Perambalur and 91 Kms from Trichy Airport. The Temple is situated at about 5 Kms eastward diversion from the National Highway at Tholudur.
Location