About trip

About Temple:This is one of the 276 Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalams and 2nd Shiva Sthalam in Nadu Naadu.Lord Shiva in this temple is a Swayambumurthi (self-manifested).This temple has two corridors and its main tower (Rajagopuram) has 5-tiers.
The vimanam (roof tower) of the sanctum sanctorum has been constructed according to the Gaja Brishtam style of architecture.

• Moolavar :Pralayakaleswarar – Sudar Kozhundu Nathar
• Amman / Thayar :Azhagia Kadhali, Amodnambal Kadanthai Nayak
• Thala Virutcham : Shenbagam
• Theertham : Kayilai Theertham, Indira theertham Mukkulam, Vellaru
• Old year : 1000-2000 years old
• Historical Name : Pannagadam
• Location : Pennadam,Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu.

History:

• This is the birth place of Saint Kalikkamba Nayanar - one of the 63 Nayanmars and Saint Meikandar - the first of the four “Santhana Kuravars”. He is considered a pioneer of Saiva philosophy.
• Saint Marai Ganasambanthar, the third “Santhana Kuravars” is also believed to have lived here.
• The last consecration ceremony took place on 10.05.1989. Before that, the consecration ceremonies were held on 18.03.1981 and 13.07.1973.
• It is believed that this temple was built in the early Chola period. The historical names of this place are - Soundarya Chola Puram, Thiru Kadanthai, Parvathi Puram, Pushpavanam and Dhayarasapathi. The lord of this temple is praised as Sri Sudarkozhunthu Nathar and Sri Kaivazhangeesar. 
  
• Shrines and idols of Lords Vinai Theertha Vinayakar, Murugan with his consorts, Natarajar and Sivakami, Kasi Viswanathar, Dakshinamurthy, Nalvar, Navagraham, Goddess Mahalakshmi and Saptha Madakkal can be seen in the corridors.
• There are separate shrines for Saint Kalikkamba Nayanar, Saint Meikkanda Devar and Lord Soundaraeswarar in the corridors.
• There is a saying about this temple - “you will be blessed once for each time you circumambulate this temple”.
• This is also a parihara sthalam for those who born during the periods of the constellation Kettai (Jyeshta nakshatram). Devotees whose birth star is Kettai visit this temple for special poojas.
• Those suffering from any kind of body pain can visit this temple and worship the lord here to seek relief.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Cuddalore Sightseeing

Pick up from Theni/Dindigul. Proceeding towards Cuddalore. Hotel Check in. Then proceed to visit Singirikudi Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swami Temple. Bhuvaraha Swami Temple. Padaleeswarar Temple. Come back to Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 2 - Cuddalore Sightseeing

After Refreshment and Breakfast at Hotel. Check out from Hotel. Then proceed to visit Sri Deyva Nayaga Perumal Temple. Sri Pralayakaleswarar Temple at Pennadam (Pennagadam) Then Starting Our Journey Towards Theni/Dindigul.