Sri Paraithurainathar Temple – Thirupparaithurai

 

Sri Paraithurainathar Temple is located in Thirupparaithurai town in Karur district of Tamilnadu.

Here Lord Shiva is worshipped as Paraithurainathar and his Consort Goddess Parvati as Pasumpon Mayilambikai.

It is one of the Paadal Petra Sthalam

This temple has a 7-tier Rajagopuram

This temple was built in Dravidian style of architecture

The sanctum is approached through the flag post, pillared halls, Ardhamandapam, and mahamandapam.

Shrines are dedicated to Vishnu Durgai, Mahalakshmi, Murugan with Valli and Deivanai, and Vinayagar. Pictures of Brahma, Lingodhbhavar, and Dakshinamurthy are on the boards around the temple.

 According to regional legend, the Tharuka forest sages considered themselves superior to all beings. They also felt that they need not worship Shiva. The wives of the sages considered themselves to be the chastest of all women. Shiva wanted to teach them a lesson. He appeared in the forest in his form of Bhikshatana, causing all the wives of the sages to become attracted to him. Vishnu appeared in his female form of Mohini, causing the sages to become attracted to her. Shiva and Vishnu appeared in their original forms. The sages realized their folly and repented. Since Shiva had appeared in the Tharuka forest, he came to be known as Paraithurainathar.

 The two most significant temple festivals are Vaikasi Brahmotsavam and Aippasi Thula stanam.

Timings

6.00 am to 11.30 am

4.30 pm to 8.30 pm

How to reach the Temple

59 km from Karur