Pasupatiswarar Temple, Hindu temple in Pandanallur, Tamil Nadu, India
Pasupatiswarar Temple is a Hindu place of worship featuring a three-tiered gateway tower and multiple shrines spread across about two acres of land. Besides the main shrine of Pasupatheeswarar, there are also shrines dedicated to Mangalambiga and Adikesava Perumal on the grounds.
The shrine originated during the Chola dynasty in the 11th century, as evidenced by inscriptions from rulers such as Rajaraja I and Vikrama Chola. These early structures form the core of the temple that has been worshipped at this site ever since.
The temple is maintained by a Shaiva community that performs daily traditional rituals here, using ancient chants and prayers passed down through generations. The priests conduct four services from morning to evening, with each one marking a different moment in the rhythm of worship.
The site is located in the Thiruvidaimarudur administrative area of Thanjavur district and is accessible during opening hours. A well-maintained road leads to the temple, and the flat terrain makes movement across the grounds easy.
The temple name comes from a legend where Parvati was cursed to become a cow and had to worship Shiva at this location to break the spell. This story remains rooted in local belief and is still told by worshippers today.
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