Sri Tiruvaneshwar Temple- Poorattadhi Nakshatra

Address

Sri Tiruvaneshwar Temple, Ranganahapuram Post – 613 104, Via Tirukattupalli, Tiruvaiyaru Taluk, Thanjavur district. Phone No: +91 94439 70397, 97150 37810

Diety

Tiruvaneshwar Amman: Kamakshi

Introduction

Presiding Deity: Lord Gajaranyeswarar (Tiruvaneshwar/Karivanathar/Aanaikkara Peruman).
Consort: Goddess Kamakshi.
Associated with Poorattadhi Nakshatra, called the Poorattadhi Star Temple.
Believed to be a Mada temple built by King Kochengata Chola.

Poorattadhi Nakshatra Significance

People born under Poorattadhi are steadfast, physically fit, and understanding.
They value a comfortable life, cherish their spouses, and are friendly.
Worship at this temple enhances mental stability, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

Puranic Significance

Kanchi Sri Maha Periyava meditated here and stayed for a week.
Worshiping here on Poorattadhi star days is believed to:
- Bring wisdom and mental clarity.
- Cleanse sins from past and present lives.
- Enhance noble qualities, like those of Sahadeva from the Mahabharata.
Kala Bhairava is said to have created seven days under the Poorattadhi star and taken them in procession on an elephant.
Vimana: The sanctum sanctorum features the Gaja Kataksha Vimana.
Legend: Airavata (the celestial white elephant) and Indra worship the deity here on Poorattadhi star days.

Beliefs

Devotees pray for problem resolution and proficiency in music and other skills.
Special prayers are believed to instill wisdom, integrity, and stability.

Special Features

Deity Orientation: Lord Tiruvaneshwar faces east; Goddess Kamakshi faces south in a standing posture.
Shrines for Valampuri Vinayaka, Chandikeswara, Lord Subramania with Valli and Deivanai, Gajalakshmi, Durga, Brahma, Navagrahas, and Nandi.