Panangudi Sri Parvatheeswar Temple, Thiruvarur

Address

Panangudi Sri Parvatheeswar Temple, Panangudi, Channanallur (Road), Nannilam taluka, Thiruvarur District Phone: +91 4366 230241

Deity

Sri Parvatheeswar Amman: Parvatheeswari

Introduction

• Location: Panangudi village, Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu, South India.
• Dedication: The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
• Geographical Setting:
  • Situated on the banks of the Cauvery River.
  • Originally accessible via a bamboo bridge, which has now been replaced by a stone bridge.
• Orientation: The temple faces the east side of the village.
• Age: Approximately 1000 years old.
• Principal Deity: Sri Parvatheeswar (Lord Shiva), who is believed to have resurrected as Umapati, the husband of Parvatheeswarar.

Puranic Significance

• Temple Sanctum:
  • The temple complex includes sanctums for Ganesha, Dakshinamoorthy, Subramanian, and Kailasanathar.
  • Ambika Parvatheeswari has a separate sanctum facing the south.
• Historical Anecdote:
  • The great Kamakoti visited the temple and spoke highly of the celibate Agni Dixit.
  • Sundarar, a notable saint, passed through Panangudi on his way to Tiruppukalur. When asked to sing a song for the temple, he declined, stating that his voice was insignificant compared to the Vedic recitations occurring there.
• Healing Tradition:
  • The village was once known for its healing practices, particularly in treating snake bites, earning it the nickname Panangudi Vaithiyam. The locals believed that even deadly snake bites could be treated here.
  • However, many of the medical families have since left, and the village has become somewhat deserted, although the temple remains a central focus for the community.

Beliefs

• Worship and Offerings:
  • Devotees come to pray for the fulfillment of various requests.
  • Lord Shiva and Goddess are anointed and adorned with new clothes during worship.

Festivals

• Maha Shivaratri:
  • This is one of the most significant festivals celebrated at the temple, drawing many devotees for prayers and rituals.

Century/Period/Age

1000 Years old

Managed By

Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HRCE)

Nearest Bus Station

Panangudi

Nearest Railway Station

Thiruvarur Station

Nearest Airport

Trichy

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