Banapureeswarar (Vyasa Lingam) Temple : Banapureeswarar (Vyasa Lingam) Temple Details | Banapureeswarar (Vyasa Lingam)- Panathurai, Kumbakonam | Tamilnadu Temple

Sri Banapureeswarar (Vyasa Lingam) temple

Moolavar	:	Banapureeswarar
Urchavar	:	-
Amman / Thayar	:	Soma Kalambal
Thala Virutcham	:	-
Theertham	:	-
Agamam / Pooja	:	-
Old year	:	1000-2000 years old
Historical Name	:	-
City	:	Panathurai, Kumbakonam
District	:	Thanjavur
State	:	Tamil Nadu


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	Festival:

	All festivals related to Lord Shiva and Mother Ambica are celebrated in the temple. Mahashivrathri in February-March is grandly observed. Monthly pradosha pujas are regularly followed.

	Temple's Speciality:

	It is believed that rays of Sun falls on the temple sometimes. This is the place where

	Opening Time:

	The temple is open from 7.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. and from 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.

	Address:

	Sri Banapureeswarar Temple, Panathurai, Kumbakonam.

	Phone:

	+91

	General Information:

	Sage Vyasa once had to face a curse from Nandideva, vehicle of Lord Shiva. As advised by Lord Vishnu, he prayed to Lord Shiva and got relieved of the curse. He also installed a Shivalinga in the temple known as Vyasa Linga. King of Vangadesa – now Bengal – worshipped Lord Shiva here for curing his wife Gandhimathi suffering from a prolonged illness, as advised by Sage Soodha. He also did some renovations in the temple. He was blessed with children too. Laziness will vanish from those praying to Mother Somakalambal who also blesses devotees with an attractive appearance.

	Prayers

	Devotees pray to Mother for relief from laziness and to become active in life.

	Thanks giving:

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	Greatness Of Temple:

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	Temple History:

	The nectar pot placed by Lord Brahmma was floating in the disastrous flood destroying the world. Lord Shiva came to this place as a hunter, shot an arrow and broke the pot. The place came to be known as Panathurai named after this story. The nectar in the pot overflowed wide and deep and made the Mahamaha tank. Those praying to Lord in this place would be blessed with longevity and fame in life. They derive the benefit of drinking the very nectar itself.

	Special Features:

	Miracle Based: This is the place where Lord Shiva broke the nectar pot floating on the destructive floods – Pralaya.

Location :
The temple is at the border of Kumbakonam in Panathurai.

Near By Railway Station :
Kumbakonam

Near By Airport :
Tiruchi

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