Pushpavananathar Temple, Tiruppoonturutti

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Pushpavananathar Temple, Tiruppoonturutti

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Pushpavananathar Temple, Tiruppoonturutti, Hindu temple in Tiruppoonturutti, Tamil Nadu, India.

The temple features a five-tiered gateway tower and contains multiple shrines within three precincts, including the main sanctuary dedicated to Pushpavananathar and Soundaranayagi.

The temple's foundation dates to the 9th century during the Chola dynasty, with subsequent additions from the Thanjavur Nayaks and Maratha kingdoms through the 16th century.

Four daily rituals and twelve annual festivals mark the temple calendar, with priests performing ceremonies involving decorations, food offerings, and lamp ceremonies.

The temple welcomes visitors from 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM and stands 3 kilometers from Kandiyur, accessible by bus or auto-rickshaw from Thanjavur district.

According to temple records, the Nandi statue moved independently to provide saint Sambandar an unobstructed view of the main sanctuary.

Location: Thanjavur district

GPS coordinates: 10.86056,79.07944

Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:47

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