Amarapaneeswarar Temple is a
Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Pariyur Village near
Gobichettipalayam in Erode District of
Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Amarapaneeswarar / Amara Vidanga
Peruman and Mother is called as Soundaranayaki. The Temple is considered as
Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns had a mention about this Temple. It is
noteworthy that the famous Kondathu Kaliamman Temple is situated near to this
temple. The place was also called as Thavapalli / Thadapalli during ancient
times.
Legends
Amarapaneeswarar:
Three powerful demons,
Tharaka, Kamalakshan and Vidyunmali played all atrocities against the Devas who
could not resist their powers. They sought the help from Lord Shiva for
protection. Lord advised them to perform penance on him. They installed a Linga
and followed Lord’s advice. Lord waged a war against the three demons and saved
the Devas. As he served the cause of the Amara (Devas), He is praised as Amara
Pani Easwara – Amara-Devas, Pani-service and Easwara-God.
Pazham Perum Pathi:
Another name for Pariyur was
Pazham Perum Pathi (ancient place) owing to the presence of ancient
temples.
The
Temple
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Temple
Opening Time
The temple remains open from
7.00 a.m. and 1.00 p.m. and from 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Festivals
Chithirai Brahmotsavam in
April-May, Maha Shivaratri, Aani Thirumanjanam in June-July, Monthly Pradoshams
and Aipasi Annabishekam in October-November are the festivals celebrated in the
temple.
Religious
Significance
Like Konarak in Orissa, this
temple is known for Sun worship. The temple is open only after sunrise as it is
believed that Sun God and Devas worship the Lord early in morning. As Lord
Shiva is pleased with those worshipping his devotees, people pray to Sun God
first. This is a temple that emphasizes the importance of Sun worship. It is
believed that all adverse planetary effects would disappear if one worships Sun
first and go to Lord Shiva next. Sun is facing East in the Navagraha shrine.
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 1st Song.
பொருப்பள்ளி வரைவில்லாப் புரமூன் றெய்து
புலந்தழிய சலந்தரனைப் பிளந்தான் பொற்சக்
கரப்பள்ளி திருக்காட்டுப் பள்ளி கள்ளார்
கமழ்கொல்லி யறைப்பள்ளி கலவஞ் சாரற்
சிரப்பள்ளி சிவப்பள்ளி செம்பொன் பள்ளி
செழுநனி பள்ளிதவப் பள்ளி சீரார்
பரப்பள்ளி யென்றென்று பகர்வோ ரெல்லாம்
பரலோகத் தினிதாகப் பாலிப் பாரே
Prayers
Devotees pray to Lord and
Mother offering vastras to conquer enemies. It is the faith of the devotees
that worshipping in Somaskanda temples as this one would wipe off Doshas on
wedding efforts and on children. Based on this principle, many remedial pujas
are performed in this temple. Fathers and sons worship here for good
relationship. Devotees perform abishek offering vastras to Lord and Mother.
Contact
Amarapaneeswarar Temple,
Pariyur – 638 476,
Erode District.
Phone: +91 4285 222
010 / 222 080
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about
200 meters from Pariyur Kondathu Kaliamman Temple, 250 meters from Pariyur Bus
Stop, 4 Kms from Gobichettipalayam Bus Stand, 5 Kms from Gobichettipalayam, 21
Kms from Anthiyur, 30 Kms from Bhavani, 31 Kms from Sathyamangalam, 39 Kms from
Erode Junction Railway Station, 79 Kms from Coimbatore Airport and 88 Kms from Coimbatore.
Pariyur is situated on a major highway connecting Gobichettipalayam
and Anthiyur via Savandapur.
Bus services are available frequently from Gobichettipalayam.
Location