Swarnapureeswarar Temple, Nallathur,
Cuddalore
Swarnapureeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to
Lord Shiva located at Nallathur Village in Cuddalore District of Tamilnadu. The
Temple is located very close to Pondicherry. The Temple is also called as Ponnambalanathar
Temple. Presiding Deity is called as Swarnapureeswarar / Ponnambalanathar and
Mother is called as Thiripurasundari. The Temple is considered to 185th
Devara Vaippu Sthalam sung by Thirunavukkarasar.
Legends
During the British rule, Pakoda daughter of the
Cuddalore district collector prayed to Lord Shiva for restoration of her eye
sight. As Lord granted her prayer, she offered a big bell to the temple the
sound of which is audible even at a long distance.
The
Temple
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Temple
Opening Time
The temple remains open from 07.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.
and 06.00 p.m. to 08.30 p.m.
Festivals
Maha Shivarathri in February-March, Tiruvadhirai in
December-January and Aipasi Annabishekam in October-November are the festivals
celebrated in the temple.
Singers
It is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam. The temple
is praised in the hymns of Saint Thirunavukkarasar.
Prayers
Those suffering from impaired vision pray in this
temple. Realizing their wishes, devotees perform abishek to Lord and Mother and
offer vastras. Those aspiring higher education and educational skills worship
Mother Karna Vidayini. Those aspiring longevity perform pujas here. Maha
Mryutyanja Homa (a ritual to beat Lord Yama) is performed in the temple on
Tiruvadhirai day in December-January. Those having pimples or scars in face
worship Sundara Vinayaka applying sandal paste.
Those suffering from breathing and stomach troubles pray
to Sun on the first day of Adi falling in July and on the first day of Thai
falling mostly on January 14, offering orange coloured clothes and wheat
preparations as Dhana. This is a suitable place for performing tarpan and
ceremonies for ancestors also. One-minute prayer in the temple gives the
benefit of 100 years of worship in 100 temples.
Contact
Swarnapureeswarar Temple (Ponnambalanathar Temple),
Nallathur, Cuddalore District – 605 106
Phone: +91 413 264 5838
/ 269 9422
Mobile: +91 94427 86351
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 600 meters from Nallathur
Arch Bus Stop, 1 Km from Nallathur Bus Stop, 1 Km from Embalam Market Bus Stop,
1.5 Kms from Manakuppam Bus Stop, 10 Kms from Villianur, 15 Kms from Ariyankuppam,
10 Kms from Singirikudi, 11 Kms from Thavalakuppam, 18 Kms from Puducherry Main
Bus Stand, 20 Kms from Puducherry Railway Station, 22 Kms from Puducherry
Airport, 10 Kms from Villianur Railway Station, 29 Kms from Villupuram, 28 Kms
from Villupuram Railway Station, 19 Kms from Cuddalore, 23 Kms from Cuddalore
Port Railway Junction, 160 Kms from Chennai Airport and 178 Kms from Chennai.
Dear Sir/Madam,
ReplyDeleteWe are planning to visit this temple. Is there any govt. bus available from Puducherry bus stand and which route bus should we board?
Thanks
Vignesh
From Pondicherry, take PRTC bus no 20 A (Bus Timings: 06.32 AM, 10.40 AM, 02.25 PM, 06.05 PM & 09.22 PM) going to Madukarai via Embalam. Devotees can get down at Embalam Market Bus Stop. The Temple is located at a walkable distance.
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