About trip

About Temple: This is one of the 276 Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalams and 75th Shiva Sthalam on the Southern bank of the river Cauveri in Chozha Nadu (Thenkarai).
Lord Shiva in this temple is a Swayambumurthi (self-manifested).

• Moolavar:Sri Agneeswarar, Sri Konappiraan,Sri Saranyapureeswarar, Sri Punnagavana Nathar
• Ambal:Sri Karuntharkuzhali, Sri Choolikambal
• Theertham (Holy water):Agni Theertham, Bana Theertham
• Sthala Vriksham (Sacred Tree):Punnai tree
• Pathigam (Hymn) rendered by :Saint Thirugnanasambanthar-2,Saint Thirunavukarasar (Appar)-5,Saint Sundaramurthy (Sundarar)-1.
• Location: Thiru Pugalur, Nagapattinam,Tamil Nadu.

History:

• This is one of the 44 Paadal petra sthalams where the “Moovar” (the three saints - Saint Thirugnanasambanthar, Saint Thirunavukarasar (Appar) and Saint Sundaramurthy (Sundarar) had rendered their Pathigams.
• This is the birthplace of Saint Muruga Nayanar, one of the 63 Nayanmars.
• This east facing temple has 2 corridors and its main tower (Rajagopuram) has 5-tiers.
• Visiting this temple is considered auspicious for those born under the influence of “Sadhayam” nakshatram (star).
• This temple is famous for performing “Vastu” pooja.
• The last consecration ceremony (Maha Kumbabishekam) took place on 27.03.2003.
• There are two Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalams in the same complex - Thirupukalur and Thiru Pukalur Vardhamaneecharam.
• The historical names of this place are Punnagavanam, Saranyapuram and Rakthaaranyam.
• There are 67 stone inscriptions in this temple which date back to the periods of various Chola kings like Raja Rajan, Rajendran, Kulothungan-I and Kulothungan-III. It is believed that this temple was originally built by Raja Raja Cholan-1.
• This is a “parihara sthalam” for those born under the influence of the “Sadhayam” nakshatram (star).
• Devotees whose birth star is Sadhayam can visit this temple for special poojas.
• Devotees believe that worshiping the lord here will lead to removal of the sins that they might have accrued in their previous births.
• This temple is famous for performing “Vastu” pooja.

Trip Overview

DAY 1 - Nagapattinam Sightseeing

Proceed towards Nagapattinam. Then transfer to Hotel. Hotel Check In. Then proceed to visit Dutch Fort. Kayarohanaswamy Temple. Sikkal Singaravelar Temple. Come back to Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY 2 - Nagapattinam Sightseeing

Morning Breakfast at Hotel. Check out from Hotel. Then Proceed towards Sri Saranyapureeswarar (Agneeswarar Temple) at Thiru Pugalur. Soundaryaraja Perumal Temple. Nellukadai Mariamman Temple. Finally drop at Railway Junction / Airport.