Sakthivanesvara Temple, Thirusakthimutram – Religious Significance

Sakthivanesvara Temple, Thirusakthimutram – Religious Significance

Paadal Petra Sthalams:

The presiding deity is revered in the 7th century Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Devaram, written by Tamil saint poets known as the Nayanmars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam. This Temple is the 139^th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 22^nd Sthalam on south side of Cauvery River in Chozha Nadu. Appar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. 

Thirupugazh Sthalam:

Saint Arunagirinathar has sang songs in praise of Lord Murugan of this temple in his revered Thirupugazh. Hence, the temple is considered as Thirupugazh Sthalam.

Worshipping in five temples around this temple in a single day:

It is said that worshipping in five temples around this temple in a single day on the Dakshinayana Punyakala day is considered as beneficial to the devotees. Lot of people offer prayers here for their ancestors on the New Moon Day (Amavasya) in the Tamil month of Aadi (July-Aug). 

The five temples are;

1.    Kalyanasundaresar Temple, Nallur, Thanjavur

2.    Sakthivanesvara Temple, Thirusakthimutram, Thanjavur

3.    Pasupatheeswarar Temple, Aavoor, Thanjavur

4.    Thenupuriswarar Temple, Patteeswaram, Thanjavur

5.    Valanchuzhinathar Temple, Tiruvalanchuzhi, Thanjavur