About trip

About Temple :Pasupatheeswarar Temple, Avoor or Avoor Pasupatheeswaram is a Hindu temple dedicated to Hindu god Shiva, located in the village Avoor, located 12 km south of South Indian town, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu. The temple is one of the 70 madakoil built by 2nd century Chola king, Kochengat Chola.

• Moolavar:Sri Pasupatheeswarar, Sri Asvaththanathar, Sri Avoor Udaiyar, Sri Pasupathi Nathar
• Ambal:Sri Mangalambikai, Sri Pangajavalli
• Theertham (Holy water):Brahma Theertham, Kamadhenu Theertham, Chandra Theertham, Agni Theertham
• Sthala Vriksham (Sacred Tree):Arasu (peepal tree)
• Pathigam (Hymn) rendered by :Saint Thirugnanasambanthar-1.
• Location:Avoor ,Pasupatheecharam, Thanjavur,Tamil Nadu.

History:

• This is one of the 276 Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalams and 21st 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 temple is called "Then Kayilayam” and it is considered to be as auspicious as Mount Kailash.
• This temple is counted as one of the Maadak Koils built by King Kochengat Cholan.
• This temple is famous for its five Bairavas and is known as "Pancha Bairava Sthalam”.
• This east facing temple has two corridors and its main tower (Rajagopuram) has 5-tiers.
• This village is called Aavoor and this temple is called Pasupathecharam.
• As per Hindu mythology, Adisheshan (the serpent on whom Sri Mahavishnu rests) and Vayu (lord of the winds) fought among themselves frequently to test their superiority.
• During one such struggle, because of Vayu’s severe wind, Adhiseshan failed to hold on to the Mount Meru.  In this process, two rocks from the mountain were dislocated and fell onto the earth - one at this place (Aavoor) and the other at Nalloor, a nearby village.
• It is believed that during the 2nd century, this place was under the rule of Chola kings and this temple was their fort.
• The historical names of this place are Manikoodam and Asvatha Vanam. 
• Worshiping the five Bairavars here on Ashtami days is considered to be very auspicious. Devotees can get relief from the fear of death and the fear of tantricism (black magic).
• It is also believed that by worshiping the lord here, strained relationships among family members can be mended.
  
  

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 Pasupatheeswarar Temple at Avoor Pasupatheecharam. Then proceed towards Theni. Finally drop at Theni.