Dhenupureeswarar Temple

Deities

Timings

Address & Contact

Historical Information

Temple Specialty

• Parigaram

  Durgambigai is workshipped by those who wants to achieve great heights in their life. Arulmigu Durgambigai with Ashtabujams is called with numerous names like Vishnu Durgai, Durga Lakshmi, Navasakthi nayagi, Navaratna nayagi, Navagraha nayagi, Navayoga nayagi , Navratri nayagi, Navakodi nayagi. She is adhidevadai for Raghu. Goddess Durga in this temple is very unique from other temples. She is in the form of Santha Sorubini, very Peacefull deity and her feets are about set steps.Goddess Durga stands on mahisham with her mount lion in her Tiripaṅkarupam. Goddess Durga is seen having three eyes , eight hands and with kundalams in her ears. Usually Simha vagana is placed in the right side for kali and Durga , but in this shrine Simha vagana is placed in the left side.This is symbolizes the gentleness of the devi. Along with her Apayakaram she holds conch,chakra, bow arrow,sword and shield. She also holds a parrot in her hand.she was soulfully worshiped by cholas strating from Vijayalayan to Rajendra Chola III. She was placed and worshipped in the northern gate of the later Chola palace. cholas worship this goddess before and after the war to gain victory in the war field. It is told in puranas that raghu worshipped goddess Durga everyday during rahu kalam. It is very significant to workship goddess Durga in rahu kalam instead of worshipping Rahu because she is the adidevadhai for Raghu. Offering saree , Kuṅkumam, lemon and arali garland is the best ways to worship Goddess Durga

• Historical

  When summer season God Child Thirunanasambandar, who came to worship Lord Shiva, Lord Shiva ordered Nandi to stay away to see the ongoing beauty. Devaloga Cow Kamadenu daughter Named Patti Worship this temple Siva. So This Villaged called Patteeswaram.

• Thala Virutcham

  Thalavirutcham - vanni tree DEFINITION Sthala Virucham Vanni tree is located in the bank of the Gnanavavi temple tank. The Nagas under this vanni tree Eliminates the naga dosha, sarpa dosha, kalatra dosha, putra dosha. unmarried Devotees light the lamp and tie yellow threads around the tree in the notion to get married the couples tie cradles to the tree to the showered soon by a blessing in the womb.

• Others

  Daily Golden Chariot departs at 7.00 pm. Devotees can Pay Rs. 2,000/- to draw the chariot.

• Others

  Chola placed and worshipped lord Kala Bhairavar at the southern gate of their palace. Dhasan, Vishnu, bharamathi got Civākñaiyāl ciṣikttu from Bhairavar the form of lord shiva. He has Vedic image Dog as his Vahana. The “Pa Ra Va ” letter from his name symbolizes (Paṭaittal, Rakṣittal, Vataittal) the three functions of Creation, Protection, and Destruction. Kala Bhairavar was worshipped by Chola emperors. During Tēypiṟai aṣṭami also known as Bhairava astami special abhishekam, aradhanai is performed vatai malai, tayir pallayam is offered in the temple regularly. Worships for Bhairavar People who are burdened with debt, in the grip of misery, sickness, and affected by dusta grahas get relived soon from their issues by performing pooja to bhairavar. Speciality To remove of Navagraha dosham: Performing Cevvaraḷi archana for 9 weeks. Blessed with children: Perform Sahasranama Archanai with red flowers for 6 Teypirai Astami. To remove of poverty: Along with Sahasranama Archanai, light 11 vairava lamps. To remove of shani dosham: Perform archanai with red flowers for 9 Saturdays and light 4 vairava lamps. To get married: Perform vibhuthi abhishekam, offer Milaku vadai garland and archanai during rahu kalam on Sunday. To cure incurable diseases: Perform vairava homam and abhishekam, consuming the abhishega water will cure the diseases. To prosper in wealth: During Valarpirai Astami offering swarna pushpam or archanai with 108 coins. These coins can be placed in office or lockers.

• Holly Tank

  Speciality of the Theertham - The well is called Kodi Theertham, It is located in the first praharam. Rama d the well by the tip of his bow and performed abhisegam for the Lord.This is also called Garuda theertham and Rama theertha.

Services

Annadhanam: Annadhanam: Under the honorable chief minister of Tamilnadu innovative scheme Annadhana Thittam has been implemented in this temple since 15.08.2002, through this scheme lunch is provided every day to 100 devotees who visit this temple. The project cost for this is Rs.35/- per beneficiary. The lunch includes Rice, Sambar, Rasam, Kutu, Poriyal, Buttermilk, and Pickles on a Banana Leaf along with purified drinking water. Food is prepared in a very hygienic manner in the kitchen and served to the devotees around 12 noon every day. Devotees who want to donate to Annadhanam can visit the temple office in person, pay in cash and get a receipt. For the convenience of devotees, you can pay the donation online at hrce.tn.gov.in under e-services (TM018013-Arulmigu Dhenupureeswarar Temple). Those who wish to pay by check and in money order can visit (Executive Officer,Arulmigu Dhenupureeswarar Temple, Patteeswaram, Kumbakonam -tk, Thanjavur- dt ) in person or send it by post.

Facilities

• Toilet Facility

  GENTS TOILET - 3, LADIES TOILET -3

• Wheel Chair

  Wheelchair and ramp Facilities available for disabled and Senior Citizens

• Bath Room Facility

  GENTS BATHROOM -1, LADIES BATHROOM - 1

• Toilet Facility

  Differently Abled and Aged Peoples Toilet Facilities Available Here.

• Library Facility

  Inside of the Temple

• Free Footwear Stand

  place for Foot wear Stand

• Drinking Water R.O.

  Purified Reverse Osmosis (RO) Water system is available near durgai sannathi

Tank Information

• Gnanavavi

  Temple tank Detail - This sacred tank is viewed in the inner side of the temple, near to the south Gopuram and also in front of the Agna Ganapathi Sannathhi. It is also called as Gnanapushkarani, Gnanavabi, Gnanasaras. This sacred tank is guarded by Eversilver gates on both sides. Theerthavari is celebrated in this tank during festivals. The speciality of the Temple Tank - Taking a holy bath during the Vaikasipoornima is seen as the most auspicious ritual. Theerthawari takes place during Tirumulaippal and Thiruvadhirai.

• Theppa Kulam

  This Temple Theppakulam is located in front of Rajagopuram.

• Gayathri Kulam

  Speciality of the Temple Tank - Vishwamitra performed penance by reforming his body and the sacred tank as the lamp and glorified the tank by giving meaningful light to it. The Lord became happy with his act and titled him the Bramarishi. Those who take a bath in this sacred tank and worship the Lord will attain purity of enlightenment.

Sculpture Details

Ramar Laxmanar Seetha, Snake Braid, MANGAI NALLAL, Yazhi, RISHABA KUNCHARAM, Both are rolling adventures, MANGAINALLAL WITH PARROT, NEELKUZHLAL, Rotating stone ring, Muthupandal, Thirugnanasampandar

Sacred Verses