89. SRI THUVAINATHAR TEMPLE ARURPARAVAIUMANDALI (TIRUVARUR)

Devara Paadal Petra Sthalam	206th Shiva Sthalams(One of the Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam)
Region	Chola Naadu - South
Chola Naadu - South	89th Shiva Sthalam
Pathigam	Saint Sundaramurthy (Sundarar)

HISTORY:

Thoovanayanar Thoovainathar Temple is a Hindu temple located at Tiruvarur East Street in Tiruvarur of Tiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu, India. Historical name of this place is Arurparavaiyunmandazhi. The temple is dedicated to Shiva, as the moolavar presiding deity, in his manifestation as Thoovainathar. His consort, Parvati, is known as Panchin Mennadiyal.

This temple is located in the vicinity of the Chariot base (TherNilai) of the grand Tyagarajar Temple at Tiruvarur. Aarurparavayumantal;i is regarded as the 89th in the series of Tevara Stalams in Chola Nadu south of the river Kaveri.

Durvasa muni is believed to have worshipped here, and his image is seen near that of Vinayakar. Legends associated with this temple state that Shiva   swallowed the mighty deluge sent by Varunan the rain God. Sundaramoorthy Nayanar, closely associated with Tiruvarur is said to have recovered his eyesight in this temple's tank.

SALIENT FEATURE:

·        The Shivalingam glistens in the light of the camphor lamps waved during worship services.

TEMPLE INFORMATION:

Moolavar	Sri Toovai Nayanar
Ambal	Sri Panjin Melladiammai
Theertham	Akasha Theertham
Sthala Vriksham	Jack tree

BELIEF:

Those with impaired vision bathe in the tank of the temple.

Pray to lord offering red flowers Sevvarali garlands, perform archanas to gain clear eye sight.

TEMPLE FESTIVAL:

Tamil Month	English Month	Festival Name
Markazhi	Dec-Jan	Thiruvadhirai
Maasi	Feb-Mar	Maha Shivrathri

HOW TO REACH:

This sivasthalam temple is located in East Car Street in Tiruvarur.

TEMPLE ADDRESS:

Sri Thuvainathar Temple,

Arurparavaiumandali ,

Tiruvarur,

Tamil Nadu.

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