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Pashupatishvarar Temple
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Overview
This temple is located about 3 Kilometres to the east from Nannilam on the north bank of Mudikondan river. Thirukondeeswaram Pasupatheeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple located at Thirukondeeswaram in Tiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is committed to Shiva , as the moolavar managing god, in his indication as Pasupatheeswarar. His consort, Parvati, is known as Shanthanayaki. It is one of the hallowed places of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams - Shiva Sthalams celebrated in the early medieval Tevaram lyrics by Tamil Saivite Nayanar Tirunavukkarasar.
Festivals
In the month of Karthikai (November-December) on a Thursday, between 6.00 a.m. to 7.30 a.m. called Emakandam time under the aspect of Lord Yama the God of Death, the Lord offers holy water (theertham) to the deveotees to cleanse them from all sins.
Significance
Lord Shiva in swayambu.
Nearby Places to visit
Ponvaithanaathar Temple
Swarnapureeswarar Temple
Padaleswarar Temple
Satchinathar Temple
Sarguna Nathar Temple
Kaichinneswarar Temple
Accessibility
Airport
The nearest airport is at Trichy.
Railways
The closest railway stations are in Tanjore and Trichy.
Road
Thirukondeeswaram temple is situated 2 kilometres east of Nannilam in Tiruvarur district. Buses running between Nagapattinam and Kumbakonam pass through this place.
Temple Address
Sri Pasupatheeswarar Temple,
Thirukondeeswaram,
Tiruvarur.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
- Purchase of vehicles
- Gain Knowledge
Shlokas
Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree
Meaning -Oh Lord Shiva who is seated on Mount Kailash, where the moon decorates his forehead and the king of serpents crown his head, who is merciful and removes delusion, You alone can protect me. I surrender to thee.
Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey Sugandhim Pusti Vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat
Meaning -We worship the fragrant Lord Shiva, who has 3 eyes and who cultivates all beings. May He free me from death, for immortality, as even a cucumber is separated from its bond with the vine.
Timings
The temple is open from 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.