Sri Pallavaneswar Temple, Poompuhar

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Sri Pallavaneswar Temple is a Lord Shiva temple in Poompuhar in Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu. This is a padal petra sthalam and is the 10th in the series.

The temple is the place of Pattinathar and he is venerated here with a grand festival every year. The temple is near the excavation site of Poompuhar. It is near the beach. The lingam here is also a swayambu murthy.

Popularity Rating

★★★★★

Parking Difficulty : Easy

Walking Needed : Less than 100 meters inside the temple

Time Needed : 20-30 minutes

Open Timings : 5.00 AM to 12:00 Noon and from 4.00 PM to 8.00 PM

Still Photography : Not Allowed inside the Inner Sanctum

Video Photography : Not Allowed inside the Inner Sanctum

Moolavar : Thirumeninaathar / Sornamalai

Sthala Vruksham : Arasu /Punnai

Theertham : Bhagaveri River (Gundaaru)

Traditional Name: Thiruchuzhi

Padal : Sundarar

Tropical Climate for most part of the year. Wear Cotton (March-November)

Wear Traditional Dress. Cover yourself decently

Avoid Shoes

Nearest Railway Station : Kodai Road Railway Station

Nearest Airport : Madurai Airport

Nearest National Highway : NH32

Nearest Landmark : Kodai Market

How long does it take to complete the visit ?

It will take atleast 20 minutes

Is it a must visit temple ?

Yes. It is a padal petra sthalam and Lord Shiva here was worshipped by Pattinathar and Thirugnasambandar.

What are the other attractions ?

The temple is near the beach. and there is also Poompuhar Museum. Besides, a few kms away is another padal petra sthalam, Chayavaneswar Temple

How to reach here ?

The temple is on the highway from Thittai via Seergazhi to Poompuhar. It is near the beach.

What are the temple timings ?

The temple is open from morning 6.00 AM to 12.00 pm and from 4.30 pm to evening 7.30 PM

How to contact this temple ?

0-94437 19193

Padal Petra Sthalam

This is one of the 276 temples mentioned in Devaram which are collections of songs of these temples by Thirunavukkarasar, Thirugnasambandar, Sundarar and Manickavasagar. These collection of songs composed by the great saints describe many of these temples, deities, history, legends, sthala vruksha, temple ponds and other details about the god and temple.

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