Peralam Suyambunadhar Temple, Thiruvarur

Address

Peralam Suyambunadhar Temple, Peralam, Thiruvarur District, Tamil Nadu 609405

Deity

Suyambunadhar / Peralanathar Amman: Bhavani Amman.

Introduction

• Location: Peralam, Thiruvarur District, Tamil Nadu.
• Deity: The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, referred to as Suyambunadhar or Peralanathar.
• Goddess: The presiding goddess is Bhavani Amman.
• Nature of Deity: Lord Shiva is worshipped as a Swayambu Moorthy (self-manifested deity).
• Historical Significance: The temple is believed to be around 1000 years old and serves as the main temple in the Peralam Town Panchayat.
• Accessibility:
  • Distance from Peralam Railway Station: Approximately 700 meters.
  • Distance from Peralam Bus Stop: Approximately 250 meters.
  • Distance from Mayiladuthurai: About 17 Kms.
  • Distance from Trichy: About 123 Kms.
  • Nearest Railway Station: Peralam
  • Nearest Airport: Trichy

Puranic Significance

• Sage Worship: It is believed that Sage Peralar worshipped this Shiva.
• Additional Shrines: The temple features smaller shrines for:
  • Bhavani Amman
  • Vinayagar
  • Murugan
  • Shani
  • Surya
  • Chandra
  • Durga
  • Bhairava
  • Guru
• Management: The temple is managed by the Dharmapuram Adheenam Devastanam.
• Sacred Tanks: The temple is associated with the Surya Tirtta and Chandra Tirtta.
• Other Devotees: Notable sages, including Perala Munivar, Yagyavalkiyar, Shukracharya, Markandeya, and Vishvamitra, have worshipped the deity of this temple.
• Architectural Features: The temple complex includes a Rajagopura (tower), Dhwaja Stambha (flagpole), Nandhi (bull), and shrines for both the presiding deity and the goddess.

Festivals

• All Shiva-related festivals are celebrated here, with particular fanfare for Masi Magam.

Century/Period/Age

1000 Years old

Managed By

Dharmapuram Adheenam Devastanam.

Nearest Bus Station

Peralam

Nearest Railway Station

Peralam/ Mayiladuthurai

Nearest Airport

Trichy

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