Pasupatiswarar Temple

🛕 Lord Shiva | 📍 Pandanallur, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

Temple Tags: Ancient Temple Chola Temple Famous Temple Nayanmar Temple Paadal Petra Sthalam South India Temple Tevaram Temple

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⏰ Darshan

Morning: 06:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Evening: 04:00 PM – 08:00 PM

📅 Best Time to Visit

October to March is generally comfortable for pilgrimage. Weekday mornings are preferable for a quieter darshan. Masi Magam and Panguni Uthiram are important festival periods, but expect larger crowds during these occasions.

📸 Photography

Not Allowed

🔱 Temple Significance

Pasupatiswarar Temple is an ancient Shiva temple at Pandanallur in Thiruvidaimarudur Taluk, Thanjavur district. Shiva is worshipped as Pasupatheeswarar and Goddess Parvati as Mangalambika. The temple is a Paadal Petra Sthalam, praised in the Tevaram by Saint Thirugnana Sambandar. It is also associated with the traditional legend of Kamadhenu worshipping Shiva.

🏛 Temple History

The present masonry structure has major Chola-period origins, with the oldest portions dating to the 11th century. Numerous inscriptions from Chola rulers including Rajaraja I, Vikrama Chola, Rajadhiraja II, Kulothunga III and Rajaraja III record donations and other contributions. Later additions and donations are also associated with the Vijayanagara period.

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Daily Poojas

Regular temple worship schedule

Kalasandhi

08:00 AM

Uchikalam

10:00 AM

Sayarakshai

05:00 PM

Ardha Jamam

08:00 PM

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Special Rituals

Sacred offerings and temple rituals

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No special rituals available currently.

🎉 Temple Festivals

No festivals available.

🔔 Darshan Timings & Rules

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Dress Code

Modest and traditional clothing is recommended.

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Photography

Not allowed

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Prasad

Available

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Prasad Details

Temple prasadam availability should be confirmed locally.

🧭 Pilgrim Travel Tips

Start the visit with darshan of Pasupatheeswarar and Mangalambika.
This is a Paadal Petra Sthalam, so it is an important stop for devotees following the Thevaram tradition.
Learn about the traditional Kamadhenu legend associated with the temple.
Observe the special Lingam with the traditional cow-hoof mark mentioned in the temple legend.
The presiding Lingam is traditionally described as white in colour, and the usual ablution is not performed on it.
Visit Kamadhenu Theertham, the principal temple tank located outside the main entrance.
Spend time exploring the three prakarams, mandapams and granite temple walls.
The temple has prominent shrines for Pasupatheeswarar, Mangalambika and Adikesava Perumal.
The temple is traditionally associated with Bharatanatyam dance traditions, making it interesting for devotees and visitors interested in Tamil cultural heritage.
Panguni Uthiram and Masi Magam are among the major annual festivals and may attract larger crowds.
Wear comfortable traditional clothing and remove footwear before entering the temple.
Morning or evening visits are preferable, especially during hot weather.
Senior citizens and families should allow sufficient time to walk through the three temple precincts.
Follow local rules regarding photography and restricted areas.
The temple can be combined with other important Thiruvidaimarudur–Kumbakonam–Thiruppanandal Shiva temples for a full-day pilgrimage.