Sri Ramalingaswami Temple
Papanasam (Sri Ramalingeswarar Temple/ 108 Shiva Linga Temple) – In Tamil literally it means “Destruction of Sins” It is believed that worshipping Lord Shiva in this temple would remove all sins. This temple was build by Lord Rama and the 108 Shiva lingas were installed by him.Lord Ramalingaswami is in the main shrine. On a hall (Mandap) there are 106 Shiva Lingas in 3 rows.other significance of the temple is that Kamadenu the divine cow has an equal place with Nandhi the bull vehicle of Lord Shriva before His shrine.
History of Sri Ramalingaswami 108 Shiva Temple
The Lord installed 107 Shivalingas and asked Sri Anjaneya to bring one from Kasi thus making the total 108. Lord Rama, after rescuing Sita, performed Shiva Puja in Rameswaram to cleanse Himself of sins that befell on Him in the war killings. While returning to Ayodhya from there, Lord Rama felt that the sins of killing Kara and Dooshana in Janasthanam were following Him. The main Linga was named Ramalingaswami and the one brought by Sri Anjaneya was named Hanumantha Linga.A shrine was built for Mother Parvadhavardhini later.
Sri Ramalingaswami 108 Shiva Temple Abhishekam Details
Sri Ramalingaswami 108 Shiva Temple Festivals
Shivrathiri in February-March, Navarathri in September-October, Aipasi Annabishekam in October-November, and Margazhi Tiruvadhirai in December-January are the festivals in the temple
Location: To view the location please click here
Landmark: Sri Ramalingaswami Temple is located near Selva Maha Kaliamma Temple
Nearest Airport: Trichy International Airport – 90 km
Nearest Railway station: Kumbakonam – 16 km, Papanasam – 4 km
Temple Opening Hours
Morning Hours: 6:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Evening Hours: 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
For more details please dial 9790116514
Bus Route
Papanasam is on the Kumbakonam-Thanjaur highway on the banks of kudamurutti river. The place is 15 km from Kumbakonam. The temple is very near the bustand. Transportation is also not a problem at all in the place. One could easily get the auto rickshaws or private cars for their travel.
Sri Ramalingaswami 108 Shiva Temple Photos
Hotels to stay in Kumbakonam
1. Hotel Green Park
No. 10, Lakshmi Vilas Street,
Kumbakonam, South India – 612001.
Ph :(0435) – 2402853 / 2403914
2. Quality Inn VIHA
New Railway Road, Kumbakonam,
Tanjore, Tamil Nadu 612001
Ph:0435 255 5555
3. Lee Garden
Naal Road Junction, Srinagar Colony, Kumbakonam
Tanjore, Tamil Nadu 612001
Ph:0435 240 2526
4. Rayas Grand
23-25, Holy Mahamaham Tank West Bank,
Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
Ph:0435 242 3170
Near By Temples: Chakrapani Temple, Sri Valangaiman Mariamman Temple , Adi Kumbeswarar Temple, Srinivasa Perumal Temple Papanasam, Airavatesvara Temple Darasuram
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Near By Places to Visit: Darasuram, Papanasam, Thirubuvanam, Patteeswaram
