Palaivananathar Temple, Hindu temple in Papanasam, Tamil Nadu, India
The Palaivananathar Temple spans one acre of land and features a five-tiered gopuram gateway leading to two concentric courtyards with stone structures.
The temple walls contain inscriptions from both the Chola Dynasty and Vijayanagara Empire periods, documenting gifts and contributions made to the complex.
The temple honors Shiva as Papanasanathar through daily rituals performed four times by priests, with his consort Parvati represented as Thavalavennayagal.
Located 25 kilometers from Tanjore and 15 kilometers from Kumbakonam, the temple stands at the confluence of three rivers: Kaveri, Thirumalairajan, and Kudamurutti.
The temple contains a 36-foot tall brick granary from the Vijayanagar period that could store 3,000 Kalam of grains, maintained by the State Archaeological Department.
Location: Tamil Nadu
GPS coordinates: 10.93333,79.28333
Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:34
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