| Description:This
Shivastalam is located 13 km southwest of Saliyamangalam the nearest railhead, and is on
the roadway between Thanjavur &
Pattukkottai. This shrine is regarded as the 101st in the series
of Tevara Stalams in the Chola Region south of the river Kaveri. Legends: Markandeyar is said to have been blessed here on
the day of Margazhi Tiruvadirai. There are legends associated with King Sibi discovering
this shrine by accident.
This temple with 2 prakarams covers an area of about an acre. The
Sun's rays fall on the sanctum on the 19th day of the month of Panguni (Pisces), hence the
name Paridiniyamam. However, Shiva is also referred to as Paruthiappar.
This east facing temple has a 5 tiered Rajagopuram. The Ambal shrine
is in tthe outermost prakaram. There is an image of Surya engaged in
worship of Shiva.
Festivals: Four worship services are offered each day here. Kartikai
Deepam, Arudra Darisanam, Tai Poosam, Masi Magam, Pankuni Uthiram, Chitra Pournami, Aadi
Pooram, Aavani Moolam, Navaratri & Deepavali are celebrated here. |
