Palaivananathar Temple
Palaivananathar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Papanasam, Tamil Nadu, India. It is a Paadal Petra Sthalam and is considered to be the 19th in the series of Thevara Stalams in the Chola kingdom located south of the river Kaveri. The Thirupalaithurai temple with 2 prakarams (outer courtyard) occupies an area of 3 acres, and its entrance is crowned with a 5 tiered Rajagopuram. Inscriptions from the Chola and Vijayanagara Empire periods are seen in this temple. Here Lord Shiva is also known as Paalaivananathar.
History of Palaivananathar Temple
In practice Pilgrims and devotees worshipping 108 Shivalayam also visit and worship Palaivananathar temple. It was believed that worshipping the Lord Palaivananathar and the Vanni tree on the Tamil month of Puratasi relives one’s sin during this birth and the previous births. Lord Rama also placed his Bow and Arrow on the base of Vanni Tree on a Vijaya Dshami day and performed Shiva pooja and prayed for gaining victory.
Granary in Palaivananathar Temple
Mention must be made of those from the period of Kulothunga Chola I and Kulothunga Chola III speaking of gifts made to the temple during the Chola period. State Archaeological Department declared it as a monument. There is also a world-famous granary (Store House of paddy) Breadth: 86 feet (26 m), Height: 36 feet (11 m) capacity of 3,000 Kalam (measure) constructed by Nayaks in 1600 – 1634.
Palaivananathar Temple Festivals
Mahashivrathiri in February-March, Margazhi Tiruvadhirai in December-January, Aipasi Annabishekam in October-November are the festivals in the temple
Location: To view the location please click here
Landmark: Palaivananathar Temple is located near Thiruppalathurai Shiva Temple
Nearest Airport: Trichy International Airport – 92 km
Nearest Railway station: Kumbakonam – 15 km, Papanasam – 2 km
Temple Opening Hours
Morning Hours: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Evening Hours: 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
For more details please dial 9443524410
Bus Route
Papanasam is on the Kumbakonam-Thanjaur highway on the banks of kudamurutti river. Bus stop is at the entrance of the temple. On the rail route, the devotee can down at Papanasam station and reach the temple 1 km northeast.
Hotels to stay in Kumbakonam
1. Hotel Green Park
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Kumbakonam, South India – 612001.
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New Railway Road, Kumbakonam,
Tanjore, Tamil Nadu 612001
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Naal Road Junction, Srinagar Colony, Kumbakonam
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Near By Temples: Chakrapani Temple, Sri Valangaiman Mariamman Temple , Adi Kumbeswarar Temple, Srinivasa Perumal Temple Papanasam, Airavatesvara Temple Darasuram
Near by Restaurants: Sumathy Hotel, Anees Cafe, Sri Muniyandi Vilas
Near By Places to Visit: Darasuram, Papanasam, Thirubuvanam, Patteeswaram
