Thiruppaamburam

Padal Petra Sthalams, Thiruvarur District

God

Pambureswarar (also Paambeesar, Seshapureeswarar, Paamburanadhar), facing east

Goddess

Bramarambigai (also Vandaar Kuzhali), facing south

Other Deities

Thirumalai Easwarar, Rajaraja Vinayaka, Vanneeswarar, Bhairava, Surya, Mahavishnu, Brahma, Naalvar, Aadhiseshan, Saneeswara, Nataraja, Muruga with Consorts

Thiruppaamburam is a large temple with an elevated floor housing Thirumalai Easwarar. The entrance is through a large 3 tier Rajagopuram. There is a temple tank opposite the Rajagopuram.

Holy Water (Theertham) – Aadhisesha Theertham

Sacred Tree (Sthala Vriksham) – Vanni (Prosopis cineraria)

History

Thirugnanasambandar (7th Century CE) has rendered Thevaram hymns here.

Mythology

The serpent king Aadhisesha is believed to have worshiped here. Eight major snake gods Aanandan, Vasuki, Dakshan, Karkodagan, Sangabalan, Kuligan, Padman and Mahapadman are also said to have worshiped here.

Directions

Thiruppaamburam is about 7 kilometers west of Peralam.

Stay and Food

None locally. Closest for food would be Peralam.

Padal Petra Sthalams