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Saturday, September 19, 2020

Nandhi Natha Perumal Temple, Nandhivanam, Thanjavur

Nandhi Natha Perumal Temple, Nandhivanam, Thanjavur

Nandhi Natha Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Nandhivanam Village near Marudhanallur in Kumbakonam Taluk in Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu. The Temple is believed to be 1800 years old.


Legends

Nandhi Natha Perumal:

Nandi, the bull vehicle of Lord Shiva had a curse and to get rid of the curse, Nandi worshipped Lord Vishnu of this Temple. Hence, he came to be called as Nandhi Natha Perumal.

Sage Agastya worshipped Lord Vishnu of this Temple:

It is also believed that Sage Agastya along with his consort Lopamudra worshipped Nandhi Natha Perumal here.

Kalamegha Pulavar worshipped Lord Vishnu of this Temple:

It is believed that Kalamegha Pulavar worshipped Lord Vishnu of this Temple.

Goddess Lakshmi performed penance here:

Goddess Lakshmi performed penance at this place to marry Lord Vishnu.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east with an entrance arch. Presiding Deity is called as Nandhi Natha Perumal and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in standing posture facing west. He is gracing the devotees along with Sridevi and Bhoodevi. Mother is called as Shenbaga Valli Thayar. She is housed in a separate east facing shrine. There are shrines for Thumbikai Azhwar, Gajalakshmi, Baktha Anjaneya, Garudazhwar and Vishwakasena in the temple premises.


Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 08.00 AM to 10.00 AM and 05.00 PM to 07.00 PM.

Vishnupathi Punya Kalam

Vishnupathi Punya Kalam is considered to be an auspicious period for performing Vishnu Puja. This time occurs four times in a year and once every three months that is defined by the transitory motion of Sun into ‘fixed’ sign of Taurus, Aquarius, Scorpio and Leo. According to the legends, Vishnupathi is a time when Lord Vishnu executes miraculous deeds for the welfare of this Universe. It is believed that offering prayers to Lord Vishnu and Garuda on this day bestows prosperity in one’s life. The period of Vishnupathi Punya Kalam is therefore a great opportunity for an individual to improve their finances, social status and refine their consciousness for an optimistic approach to life. It is one of the Temple where Vishnupathi Pooja is conducted.

Prayers

People pray here for well being of the cattle and for wellbeing of the agriculture.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 500 meters from Marudhanallur, 3 Kms from Sakkottai Bus Stop, 4 Kms from Nandipura Vinnagaram, 5 Kms from Kumbakonam Bus Stand, 5 Kms from Kumbakonam Railway Station, 7 Kms from Kumbakonam, 7 Kms from Patteeswaram, 8 Kms from Udaiyalur, 41 Kms from Thanjavur and 102 Kms from Trichy Airport. The Temple is situated on Patteeswaram to Marudhanallur Route.

Location