History and tradition
- Architecture
- Dravidian architecture
- First attested
- 7th century
Hymn
The pathigam number is not yet recorded.
Theertham
- Brahma Theertham · Temple tank
Shaiva temple
Patteswaram
பட்டீச்சரம்
Patteswaram, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India
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Overview
Shiva as Thenupuriswarar
lingam
Shaiva temple
250px|thumb|left|The main entrance of the temple Tirugnana Sambandar came to Thirusattimutram with Adiyars(saints) to worship at the Shiva temple. Then he started towards Patteeswaram. Since the Solar movement was towards the Mituna star causing oppressive heat waves, the child Sambandar could not manage. The Lord sent his bhoodaganas(servants) to decorate the streets with beautiful Muthu pandal(ceiling made of Pearl). The bhoodaganas prepared the pandal (ceiling) without Sambandar's knowledge. Sambandar was astonished by the reverence of God and enjoyed the shade offered. In order that Sambandar has a view of the sanctum sanctorum from outside, Shiva ordered Nandi to shift position. Shiva is revered by the hymns of Sambandar. The name Patteeswaram was derived from the daughter of the divine cow Kamadhenu - Patti, who worshipped the lord here. Rama is believed to have been relieved of Sayagathi dosha for killing Vali. Parvati herself performed penance here, while sage Vishwamitra was admitted in the company of Brahmarishis with the backing of Gayatri mantra in this place. Sage Markandeya worshipped here and all the Navagrahas here face the Sun-god Surya and are positioned as per the Agama tradition.
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