Apathsahayar Temple, Thirupazhanam
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  Apathsahayar Temple Location in Tamil Nadu | |
| Name | |
| Proper name | Apathsahayar Temple |
| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 10°53′34″N 79°8′19″E / 10.89278°N 79.13861°ECoordinates: 10°53′34″N 79°8′19″E / 10.89278°N 79.13861°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Thanjavur |
| Locale | Thirupazhanam |
| Culture | |
| Primary deity | Apathsahayar(Shiva) |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural styles | Dravidian architecture |
Apathsahayar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Thirupazhanam near Tiruvaiyaru, Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is incarnated by the hymns of Appar[1] and is classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam.
Legend
The temple is revered by the hymns of 7th century Tamil saint poet, Appar[2]
Saptha Stanam
The sapthasthanam festival is conducted at Tiruvaiyaru during April[3] every year. Hundreds of people witness the convergence of seven glass palanquins carrying principal deities of respective temples from seven places at Tiruvaiyaru. The palanquins are paraded near the car stand, the crowd witnessed the Poochorithal(flower festival) in which a doll offers flowers to the principal deities in the palanquins. After the Poochorithal, the palanquins left for their respective places.[4] The seven temples are
| Temple | Place | District |
| Aiyarappar temple | Thiruvaiyaru | Thanjavur |
| Apathsahayar Temple | Tirupazhanam | Thanjavur |
| Odhanavaneswarar Temple | Tiruchotruthurai | Thanjavur |
| Vedapuriswarar Temple | Thiruvedhikudi | Thanjavur |
| Kandeeswarar Temple | Thirukkandiyur | Thanjavur |
| Puvananathar Temple | Thirupanturuthi | Thanjavur |
| Neyyadiappar Temple | Tiruneithaanam | Thanjavur |
Location
The temple is located 3 km east of Tiruvaiyaru.
References
- ↑ Mysticism and metaphysics in Saiva Siddhanta: a study of the concept of self in the Śivajñānabodham of Meykaṇḍa Deva in relation to the mystical experience of Appar.P.22.J. X. Muthupackiam
- ↑ http://www.projectmadurai.org/pm_etexts/pdf/pm0181.pdf.P.21.Project Madurai.
- ↑ Tourist Guide to Tamil Nadu.
- ↑ http://www.hindu.com/2011/04/22/stories/2011042255521400.htm.The Hindu
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