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Sri Sakshinathar Temple

Overview


Sri Satchinathar temple is located in the city of Avalivanallur, Tiruvarur, Tamil Nadu and is about 1000-2000 years old. This sivasthalam temple is arranged 3 Kms toward the west of another paadal petra sthalam at Tiruaradai Perumpaazhi (Haridwara Mangalam). Town transport administration from Kumbakonam to Ammapettai goes by means of this sivasthalam. In like manner the town transport administration from Thanjavur to Haridwara Mangalam additionally goes by means of this sivasthalam. Avalivanallur is arranged 13 Kilometres west of Alangudi.   Thiruavalivanallur/Pancharanya Kshetram is one of the 275 Thevara Shivasthalam of Lord Shiva located in Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. In this temple Lord Shiva worshipped in the form of a self-manifested Linga.The Pancharanya Kshetrams are the five prominent temples Thirukkarukavur/Mullaivanam, Thiruavalivanallur/Pathirivanam, Thiruarathaiperumpazhi/Haridhwaramangalam/Vannivanam, Thiruirumpunai/Alangudi/Punnai Vanam and Thirukkolamputhur/Vilvavanam are located on the southern side of river Cauvery.  The worship of Lord Shiva at the above mentioned temples during the hours of Brahmamuhurtham/ morning/afternoon/evening and in the night provides abundance of devoutness.


About the Temple


Sannidhis – Lord Ganesha, Lord Nandikeshwara,  Nalvar, Sage Kanva, Veerabhadra, Sapthakanykas, 63 Nayanmars, Lord Nataraja & Goddess Sivakami, Kumaralingam, Kasi Vishwanathar & Goddess Sri Visalakshi, Navagrahas, Chandeswarar, Kalabhairava, Lord Surya,  Idols of Somaskandhar, Lord Subramanya, Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi, Goddess Sri Sivakami, Goshtamurtham – Lord Brahma, Lord Dakshinamurthi, Lingodhbavar, Sage Agastya, Goddess Sri Durga


Legend/Story


The legend has that a Brahmin who was lived in this town of Nallur was an energetic devotee of Lord Shiva. He had two little girls and the senior girl one was hitched, in a matter of seconds she was send back to her parental home as her spouse was leaving for Kashi Yatra. Before long, she was burdened with exceptionally irresistible viral infection causes changeless harm, in the end she lost her visual perception and it inadequately influenced her own appearance. Later, the second little girl who was hitched additionally returned to stay with her dad. Right now, the senior little girl's spouse returned home following quite a long while finishing his Kashi Yatra. He was damaged to see his wife and mixed up the second little girl as his wife. The old Brahmin was hopeless; he made a few endeavors to persuade his child in-law about the occurrences happened in his nonappearance. The contention between them proceeded with no productive determination. The old Brahmin sincerely appealed to Lord to discover an exit from this basic issue. Master Shiva showed up before them and instructed that 'Aval Ival' to demonstrate the announcement of his enthusiastic aficionado. Hence this spot must name Avalivanallur. In the long run, the senior little girl took a dunk in the Chandra Pushkarani situated in this temple and recovered her vision and delightful appearance at the end of the day. Subsequently, this couple rejoined and drove an euphoric wedded existence with the finesse of Lord.


Accessibility


This sivasthalam temple is situated 3.5 Kms to the west of another paadal petra sthalam at Tiruaradai Perumpaazhi (Haridwara Mangalam). Town bus service from Kumbakonam to Ammapettai goes via this sivasthalam. Likewise the town bus service from Thanjavur to Haridwara Mangalam also goes via this sivasthalam. Avalivanallur is situated 13 Kms west of Alangudi.


Address


Sri Sakshinathar Temple
Avalivanallur, Kumbakonam,
Thanjavur,
Tamil Nadu

Significance

Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-

  • Salvation
  • Wealth
  • Relief from diseases
  • Purchase of vehicles
  • Gain Knowledge
Shlokas

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.

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.

Timings

8.30 A.M to 9.00 P.M

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