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Sri Soundarya Nathar Temple
- Tiruppanaiyur,Tamil Nadu
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Overview
Tiruppanaiyur is located in the vicinity of Nannilam and Tiruvisalur. Tiruppugalur is located at a distance of 5 km from here. It is considered to be the 73rd in the series of Tevara Stalams in the Chola kingdom located south of the river Kaveri. Of the 275 Shivastalams six shrines are associated with Panai maram (Palm Tree). They are Panaiyur, Panankattur , Puravaar Panankattur, Cheyyar, Tirumazhapadi and Tiruppanantaal .
About The Temple
The Soundarya Nathar temple has two prakarams. The Tunaiyirunda Vinayakar shrine within the temple is of great importance. The patikams of the Nayanmars describe the splendour of this rather modest village during their times. There are 7 Sivalingams in the inner prakaram signifying the deities at Tiruppugalur, Tiruppayatrankudi, Virkudi, Tiruvaanjiyam, Nannilam, Tirukkandeeswaram and Ambar Maakaalam worshipped by the Saptarishis. There is also a small shrine to Taalavaneswarar. There is an image of Paraasara Muni, who is said to have dropped a small portion of the celestial nectar Amritam into the Temple tank, Amrita Pushkarini here. Three worship services are offered here each day.
About The deity
The main deity is Soundarya Nathar he's also called Azhagiya nathar.
Legend and Stories
Paraasarar is said to have worshipped here. Shiva is said to have blessed Sundaramoorthy Nayanar with a vision of the cosmic dance here. Karikal Valava Cholan is said to have resided for 8 years in this temple, where he was protected from the scheming courtiers who plotted to assume the reins of his kingdom. Legend also has it that Mahalakshmi and the saptarishis worshipped Shiva here. The presiding deity is also referred to as Taalavaneswarar.
Accessibility
Airport
There are no regular flights from other major cities of the country to Thiruvarur. Nearest airport is Civil Airport.
Railways
Thiruvarur is well connected to other major cities of the country via regular trains through the Thiruvarur Junction (TVR).
Road
One can easily get regular buses to Thiruvarur from other major cities of the country.
Temple Address
Thirupanaiyur, Tiruvarur district,
Tamil Nadu state
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
- Purchase of vehicles
- Gain Knowledge
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.