History and tradition
- Architecture
- Dravidian architecture
- First attested
- 7th century
Hymn
The pathigam number is not yet recorded.
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Shaiva temple
Thirupirambiyam
திருப்புறம்பியம்
Thirupirambiyam, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India
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Overview
Shiva as Sakshinatheswarar
lingam
Shaiva temple
As per Hindu legend, Shiva descended to give evidence (Sakshi in Tamil) for a Chettiar lady and hence the presiding deity came to be known as Sakshinathar. Vannimaram, a tree also gave evidence in the same case. The legend is documented both in Thiruvilaiyadal Puranam and the legend of the temple. As per another legend, the place was not affected by the great deluge (puram) and remained beyond it (puram), which is locally called Thirupurambiyam. Once, Shiva appeared as Dakshinamurthy when a farmer carrying log of wood worshipped Shiva in this place. The shrine of Dakshinamurthy outside the gateway tower is believed to be the place where Shiva appeared. As per another legend, there was a king named Ariduvssan who was cursed by sage Durvasa. He worshipped Shiva at this place to relieve himself off the curse.
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