Thiruppanaiyur Soundareswarar Temple

🛕 Lord Shiva | 📍 Thiruppanaiyur, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu

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

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⏰ Darshan

Morning: 07:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Evening: 04:30 PM – 08:00 PM

📅 Best Time to Visit

October to March is generally comfortable for pilgrimage.

📸 Photography

Not Allowed

🔱 Temple Significance

Thiruppanaiyur Soundareswarar Temple is an ancient Shiva temple and one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams praised in the Tamil Saivaite Tevaram hymns. The presiding deity is Lord Soundareswarar, also known as Azhagiya Nathar and Thalavaneswarar. The temple is associated with Tirugnanasambandar and Sundarar and is the 73rd Shiva temple among the Paadal Petra Sthalams located on the southern bank of the River Cauvery. The sacred temple tree is the palmyra tree.

🏛 Temple History

According to the Tamil Nadu HR&CE temple history, worship at this site is associated with the ancient Tamil tradition of establishing shrines beneath sacred trees and within groves. A Shiva temple existed at Thiruppanaiyur by the 7th century, when Tirugnanasambandar and Appar visited and sang hymns here. The present stone structure was subsequently developed during the Chola period, with inscriptions referring to the place as Rajendra Chola Panaiyur. HR&CE places the major stone renovation/construction in the early 11th century. The temple is associated with Sage Parashara, Karikala Chola, Muchukunda Chakravartin and Mahalakshmi. The sacred tree is the palmyra tree, and the temple has sacred water bodies including Parashara Theertham and Mahalakshmi Theertham.

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Daily Poojas

Regular temple worship schedule

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No daily poojas available.

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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.

🧭 Pilgrim Travel Tips

Visit during the morning hours for a convenient darshan.
Check the temple's opening time before travelling because published timings vary.
The temple may have limited opening hours compared with larger temples.
Carry pooja materials with you, as shops immediately around the temple may be limited.
Wear modest traditional clothing.
Follow temple instructions regarding photography and restricted areas.
Visit the shrine of Thunai Irundha Vinayagar associated with the temple's Karikala Chola legend.
Spend some time viewing the ancient stone architecture and inscriptions.
The sacred palmyra tree is an important feature of the temple.
Devotees interested in Tevaram temples can combine this visit with nearby Paadal Petra Sthalams around Nannilam and Nagapattinam.