Pallivaramangalam Kailasanathar Shiva temple, Thiruvarur

Address

Pallivaramangalam Kailasanathar Shiva temple, Thiruvarur

Pallivaramangalam, Thiruvarur circle,

Thiruvarur District,

Tamil Nadu 610001

Moolavar

Kailasanathar

Amman

Kamatshi

Introduction

Pallivaramangalam Kailasanathar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in the Pallivaramangalam village, Thiruvarur circle, Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu.  This place is situated on the west bank of Vettaar and the place where the song of Triupalli was given is also nearby. It is a beautiful small town and this Shiva temple is located on the east side of the town. This temple, which was in disrepair for many years, has been renovated a few years ago.

Puranic Significance 

Here the presiding deity is called as Lord – Kailasanathar and Mother is called as Kamatshi Amman.

The Lord is facing towards the East and Mother is facing towards the South side. There is a large hall at the front and many legends have been carved on its walls. Outside this mandapam there is Vinayaka on the left side and Balamurugan on the right side, Nandimandapam is the upper part of the temple which is not yet fully painted. Lord Nandi is waiting for help. Around Prakaram, Tenmukan Lingothava and Brahma Durga are displayed as small idols in Karuvarai kothams. Iyanar is on a single floor in the sanctum sanctorum area. Navagraha is a single lingam and is present in separate sanctuaries. Plants have sprouted in airfields without adequate maintenance. The Temple is believed to be more than 1000 years old.

“With the kind permission of Sri Kadambur K. Vijayan, these are extracted from his posts”.

Century/Period

1000 Years old

Nearest Bus Station

Pallivaramangalam

Nearest Railway Station

Thiruvarur

Nearest Airport

Trichy

Location on Map

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