Papanasam Shiva Temple in Tirunelveli is a famous temple situated on the banks of Thamiraparni River in Tamil Nadu, India. The presiding deity here is Papanasa Swamy or Papavinaseswarar, the redeemer of sins. Parvati Devi is worshiped as Goddess Ulagammai. The temple around 1000 to 2000 years old is believed to the place where Lord Indra got relived for the Brahmmahati dosha for killing Dwashta, the Guru of Devas and son of Sukracharya.
Significance
Papanasam literally means the place where one can destroy his/her sins. Here Shiva blesses his devotees as Papanasanathar and destroys all sins. Taking bath in the Thambirabarani river in front of the temple is equivalent to taking bath in Kasi. The Shivalinga here is known as Mukkila Lingam and Lord Shiva graces his devotees as Rudraksha in the sanctum sanctorum and also under the Mukkila tree in the corridor-prakara. Lord Nataraja is enshrined in Ananda Thandava form in a separate shrine adjacent to Rajagopuram.
Festivals
Maha Shivaratri is the main festival celebrated here in February – March. The Chitrai Vishu Brahmmotsavam festival celebrated in the month of April and Adi Ammavasai Festival celebrated in the month of July attracts thousands of devotees from Tamilnadu and Kerala. Agasthya wedding darshan festival of Shiva as Kalyanasundarar is celebrated on (April-May). Thaipoosam festival falls on January - February.
Darshan Timings
The temple morning pooja timings are from 6.30 AM - 1.00 PM. Evening temple timings are from 4.30 PM - 8.00 PM.
How to Reach
Papanasanathar Temple is around 50 km from Tirunelveli and can be easily accessed via road. Those coming by train should reach Tirunelveli Railway Station and then hire a car or take bus to reach the shrine. Madurai Airport is the near flight point.
Contact Address
Arulmigu Papanathaswamy Temple
Papanasam
Thirunelveli - 627425
Significance
Papanasam literally means the place where one can destroy his/her sins. Here Shiva blesses his devotees as Papanasanathar and destroys all sins. Taking bath in the Thambirabarani river in front of the temple is equivalent to taking bath in Kasi. The Shivalinga here is known as Mukkila Lingam and Lord Shiva graces his devotees as Rudraksha in the sanctum sanctorum and also under the Mukkila tree in the corridor-prakara. Lord Nataraja is enshrined in Ananda Thandava form in a separate shrine adjacent to Rajagopuram.
Festivals
Maha Shivaratri is the main festival celebrated here in February – March. The Chitrai Vishu Brahmmotsavam festival celebrated in the month of April and Adi Ammavasai Festival celebrated in the month of July attracts thousands of devotees from Tamilnadu and Kerala. Agasthya wedding darshan festival of Shiva as Kalyanasundarar is celebrated on (April-May). Thaipoosam festival falls on January - February.
Darshan Timings
The temple morning pooja timings are from 6.30 AM - 1.00 PM. Evening temple timings are from 4.30 PM - 8.00 PM.
How to Reach
Papanasanathar Temple is around 50 km from Tirunelveli and can be easily accessed via road. Those coming by train should reach Tirunelveli Railway Station and then hire a car or take bus to reach the shrine. Madurai Airport is the near flight point.
Contact Address
Arulmigu Papanathaswamy Temple
Papanasam
Thirunelveli - 627425
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