Pirai Soodiya Peruman Temple, Poraiyur, Puducherry

Pirai Soodiya Peruman Temple, Poraiyur, Puducherry

Pirai Soodiya Peruman Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Poraiyur near Osudu Lake in Villianur Commune in Union Territory of Puducherry, India. Presiding Deity is called as Pirai Soodiya Peruman / Pirai Soodiya Nadhar / Chandrasekarar and Mother is called as Vembarasi Nayagi.

Legends

As per legend, it is believed that Lord Chandran (Pirai) worshipped Lord Shiva here. Hence, Lord Shiva came to be called as Pirai Soodiya Peruman / Pirai Soodiya Nadhar / Chandrasekarar. The place came to be called as Piraiyur and later got corrupted to Poraiyur.

History

The temple is believed to be built by Cholas and later renovated by Pandyas. The temple had been destroyed completely and a temple was built recently to house the Lingam.

The Temple

The Temple is facing towards east. The older temple was destroyed completely, and newly built shed type sanctum exists now. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found facing the sanctum. Presiding Deity is called as Pirai Soodiya Peruman / Pirai Soodiya Nadhar / Chandrasekarar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Mother is called as Vembarasi Nayagi. She is also housed in the sanctum and is facing east. Utsava Idols are also situated in the sanctum. A big Naga Idol can be seen adjacent to the temple.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about at about 1.5 Kms from Osudu Eri Stop, 10 Kms from Puducherry Main Bus Stand, 11 Kms from Puducherry Railway Station, 11 Kms from Puducherry Airport and 147 Kms from Chennai Airport. The Temple is situated on Pondicherry Bus Stand to Vazhudavur Bus Route. Devotees can get down at Osudu Bus Stop. The Temple is located at about 1.5 Kms from this Bus Stop.

PRTC Bus 18 A and 12 A is plying between Pondicherry Bus Stand to Thirukanur and Pathukannu will stop at Osudu Eri Bus Stop. All the other private buses running in this route also stops here. Taxis and Autos are also available to reach this Temple from any part of Puducherry. Nearest Railway Station is located at Puducherry. Nearest Airport is located at Puducherry and Chennai.

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