Palvannanathar Temple, Tirukkazhippalai, Chidambaram, Cuddalore
Palvannanathar Temple, Tirukkazhippalai, Chidambaram, Cuddalore

Palvannanathar Temple, Tirukkazhippalai, Chidambaram, Cuddalore

Date built: –
Deity: Palvannanathar
Architectural style: Dravidian architecture
Major festivals
Locale: Tirukkazhippalai, Chidambaram
District:: Cuddalore
Address: Palvanna Nathar Temple,Tirukazhipalai-608 002,Sivapuri Post, Annamalainagar,
Chidambaram Taluk,Cuddalore district
Phone +91 98426 24580
 Palvannanathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Tirukkazhippalai in Chidambaram Town in Cuddalore District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Palvannanathar and Mother is called as Vedha Nayagi. This temple was originally located 13 Kms southeast of Chidambaram on the north bank of river Kollidam. When the temple was destroyed by floods in the river Kollidam, the presiding deity Paalvanna Nathar was removed from there and kept in a new temple built at Sivapuri (Tirunelvayil) nearby

Temple Opening Time

The Temple is open from 6.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and from 5.00 p.m. to 7.15 p.m.

Festivals

Thai Poosam in January-February, Purattasi Navarathri in September-October, Mondays of Karthikai Tamil month covering November-December, Aipasi Annabishekam in October-November and Margazhi Thiruvadirai in December-January are the festivals celebrated in the temple.

Prayers

It is believed that consuming the milk used for the abishek of Lord Shiva – Linga – will bless the devotee with a child. It also cures diseases caused due to heat in the body. Devotees perform abishek to Lord Vijaya Vinayaka on Sankatahara Chaturthi day seeking success in their endeavors.

Architecture

Legend / Local stories

Palvannanathar:

Sage Kabila during his pilgrimage to Shiva temples, saw this place dense with Vilwa trees and desired to stay and perform pujas to Lord. The sand in the place was white as cows voluntarily poured their milk in the place. He collected the sand and made a Linga for his puja. While a king was coming there on his horse, the Linga got split by the hit of its leg. Sage Kabila was very sad. When the sage tried to prepare another Linga for his worship, Lord Shiva appeared before him with Mother Parvathi and advised him to install that Linga itself though damaged as the milk was brought there by the Divine Cow Kamadenu. It is believed that those worshipping this Paalvanna Nathar Linga would be blessed with all prosperity in life. It is believed that consuming the milk used for the abishek of Lord Shiva – Linga – will bless the devotee with a child. It also cures diseases caused due to heat in the body.

Lord Shiva darshan to Sage Agasthya:

This is one of the places where Lord Shiva granted darshan to Sage Agasthya in wedding form.

Sage Valmiki worshipped Lord Shiva here:

Sage Valmiki worshipped Lord Shiva here, according to scriptures.

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How to Reach:

The Temple is located at about 500 meters from Sivapuri, 5 Kms from Chidambaram, 4 Kms from Chidambaram Bus Stand, 5 Kms from Chidambaram Railway Station, 5 Kms from Kavarapattu, 46 Kms from Neyveli, 30 Kms from Kattumannarkoil, 64 Kms from Cuddalore, 67 Kms from Puducherry and 175 Kms from Trichy. Nearest Railway Station is located at Chidambaram. Nearest Airport is located at Trichy and Puducherry.

Contact Details

Palvanna Nathar Temple,
Tirukazhipalai-608 002,
Sivapuri Post, Annamalainagar,
Chidambaram Taluk,
Cuddalore district
Mobile: +91 98426 24580

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