Thimbileshwarar Temple, Ponmanai, Kanyakumari
Date built: | – |
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Deity: | Thimbileshwarar |
Architectural style: | Dravidian architecture |
Major festivals | – |
Locale: | Ponmanai |
District:: | Kanyakumari |
Address: | – |
Phone | – |
Architecture
Legend / Local stories
Swayambu Lingam:
It is said that a shepherd by name Theembil Adhipan when cutting grass for the calf’s, was shocked to note the outpouring blood from a stone. When he removed the covering bushes, he saw a self-appeared lingam (Swayambu). He started worshipping the Lingam. Hence, the lord is called as Thimbileshwarar. Later the temple was built up the Chozha and Pandiya kings.
Sage Vyakarapadhar worshipped Lord Shiva here:
Sage Vyakarapadhar visited this place and worshipped Lord Shiva here.
The Temple is situated on the banks of river Thamiraparani facing east. The temple of Thimbileshwarar is a very ancient one as seen by the architecture here. The temple has a Kodimaram and a tiered granite lamp in the front. The stone pillars, corridors, mandapams, tiled roofs all point to the architectural style of the bygone eras.
Presiding Deity is called as Thimbileshwarar. The Sanctum is round in shape. The nine planets are carved nicely on the roof of the Nandhi Mandapam. Theertham associated with this temple is Thamirabarani River. The temple is believed to have undergone renovations during the period of Chola and Pandiya kings.
Temple Opening Time
The Temple remains open from 5.00 AM to 11.00 AM and 5.00 PM to 8.00 PM.
Festivals
- Shivalaya Ottam
- Shivaratri
- Thiruvadirai
- Chittirai kodiyetram Peruvizha
Photo Gallery
How to Reach:
The Temple is located at about 19 Kms from Kumaracoil, 26 Kms from Vilavancode, 20 Kms from Marthandam, 24 Kms from Kuzhithurai, 12 Kms from Thiruvattaru, 20 Kms from Nattalam, 16 Kms from Thuckalay, 27 Kms from Colachel, 30 Kms from Nagercoil, 20 Kms from Eraniel, 53 Kms from Kanyakumari and 62 Kms from Thiruvananthapuram. Nearest Railway Station is located at Eraniel and Nearest Airport is located at Thiruvananthapuram.
Contact Details
Official Address