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Sri Aabathasagayanathar Temple
- Tirupazhanam,Tamil Nadu
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Overview
Apathsahayar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is situated in Thirupazhanam, near Tiruvaiyaru, Tamil Nadu. The temple is deified by hymns of Appar and is classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam.
About the Temple
The temple has been praised in the Thevaram hymns of Tirunavukkarasar and Gnanasambandar. This is the 50th temple that is found to be on the northern bank of Cauvery. Lord Shiva is a swayambumurthy here. The moon's rays fall on the Lord on Poornima days and for two days before and after in the month of Panguni (March-April) and Purattasi (September-October). The main tower is ancient and has three tiers. There is no flag post in the temple. It has a Balipeeta and Nandhi. There are shrines for Lord Vinayaka and Muruga. The vahanas (the vehicle idols of Gods) are stored in the right of the front hall. After worshipping Vinayaka and proceeding further on the left, there are shrines of Sapthamadhas (seven virgins), Vinayaka, Venugopala and Shivalingas in different names, Nataraja Sabha, Bhairava and Navagrahas the nine planets.The place is known as Kathalivanam meaning place of plantain trees. Moon worshipped here. Kubera the authority for wealth, Lord Vishnu, Mahalakshmi and a Brahmin named Darmasharma worshipped here. This is the second of the Sapthasthana sthalams – holy places.
About the Deity
The deity is Lord Shiva, and the idol is a swayambumurthy.
Legend and Stories
The place is named Tirupazhanam as it has a green environment and fertile fields. Legend goes that a young Brahmin boy, was being chased by Yama, the God of Death. He ran in panic and surrendered at the feet of the idol in the temple. The Lord appeared before him and saved him from the clutches of death. As the Lord saved the boy from the danger of death, He is praised as Abath Sahayeswarar – (Abathu-danger, Sahayam-help).
Festivals
Ezhur Sapthasthana festival, Shivarathri in February-March, Margazhi Tiruvadhirai in December-January and Aipasi Annabhishekam in October-November are the festivals celebrated in the temple.
Significance
People approach the temple with prayers for marriage, children and education. Devotees perform abishek and vastras to the Lord as their humble offer.
Nearby Place To Visit
Andalakkum Aiyan
Padikasu Nathar
Gajendra Varadhan
Hara Shaba Vimochana Perumal
Adhivaraha Perumal
Appakudathan
Accessibility
This temple is near Tiruvaiyaru on the Kumbakonam-Tiruvaiyaru road. The closest railway station is in Thanjavur, and the closest airport is in Trichy.
Temple Address
Sri Abadhsahayeswarar Temple,
Tirupazhanam Post,
Tiruvaiyaru,
Thanjavurdistrict.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Marriage
- Child
- Education
Shlokas
Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree
Meaning -Oh Lord Shiva who is seated on Mount Kailash, where the moon decorates his forehead and the king of serpents crown his head, who is merciful and removes delusion, You alone can protect me. I surrender to thee.
Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey Sugandhim Pusti Vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat
Meaning -We worship the fragrant Lord Shiva, who has 3 eyes and who cultivates all beings. May He free me from death, for immortality, as even a cucumber is separated from its bond with the vine.
Timings
6 a.m. to 11 a.m.4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.