About trip

About Temple:The Sivagurunathaswamy temple one of the Padal Petra Stalam, Hindu God, Shiva temples revered by 7th Century poets mentioned in the  Tevaram. It is located in Sivapuram near Kumbakonam. 

• Moolavar :Sivagurunathaswami, Sivapureeswarar,Brahmmapureeswarar, Sivapuranathar
• Amman / Thayar : Aryambal, Singaravalli, Perianayaki
  
• Thala Virutcham : Shenbagam (not existing now)
• Theertham :Chandrapushkarini, Sundaratheerthaopposite to the other
• Old year : 1000-2000 years old
  
• Historical Name :Kuberapuram, Bhookailas,Shenbagaranyam are other names
• Location : Sivapuram,Thanjavur,Tamil Nadu.

History:

• This is one of the 276 Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalams and 67th Shiva Sthalam on the Southern bank of the river Cauveri in Chozha Nadu (Thenkarai).

• Lord Shiva in this temple is a Swayambumurthi (self-manifested).

• This is the only Shiva temple where devotees perform “Angapradakshinam”.

• This east facing temple has two corridors and its main tower (Rajagopuram) has 5-tiers.

• There is no flag post (dwajasthambam) here.

• Saint Manickavasakar has also rendered pathigam praising the lord here.

• The significance of this place is that its name – “Sivapuram” itself contains the name of Lord Shiva.

• The historical names of this place are Kuberapuram, Bhookailayam and Sanbakaaranyam.

• Other than the shrines of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathy, shrines and idols of Vinayakar, Murugan with his consorts, Gajalakshmi, Theyu Lingam, Vayu Lingam, Pruthvi Lingam, Balamurugan, Bairavar (2), Chandran (2), Suryan, Saneeswarar, Mahavishnu ,Chandikeswarar and procession idols of other deities can be seen in the main hall and the corridors.

• Agni, Indrani, Indran and Kuberan are placed here in the form of lingam.

• In the “koshtam” (place surrounding the sanctum sanctorum), idols of Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Vishnu Durgai can be seen.

• Idols of Nalvar can also be seen here. Sundarar can be seen along with his wife Paravai Natchiyar.

• There is a separate south-facing shrine for Kala Bairavar in the outer corridor.
• Worshiping the lord here on Deepavali during Kubera Pooja is believed to bring prosperity to devotees.

• “Angaprathatchanam” is famous in this temple and devotees believe that by doing this, they will be relieved from illnesses and their legal battles will be resolved in their favour.

• Devotees worship Lord Kala Bairavar here to seek his help in overcoming their difficulties.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Thanjavur Sightseeing

Morning pick up from Theni. Proceed towards Thanjavur. Hotel Check in. Brahadeshwara Temple. Gangaikonda Cholapuram. Siva Ganga Garden. Vijayanagar Fort. Come back to Hotel. Overnight stay at Thanjavur.

Day 2 - Thanjavur Sightseeing

Morning Breakfast at Hotel. Bangaru Kamakshi Temple. Schwartz church. Swami Malai temple. Come back to Hotel. Overnight stay at Thanjavur.

Day 3 - Thanjavur Sightseeing

Morning Breakfast at Hotel. Check out from Hotel. To visit Sarasvati Mahal. Thanjavur Maratha Palace. Sri Sivagurunathaswamy Temple at Thiru Sivapuram. Then proceed towards Theni. Finally drop at Theni.