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Sri Banapureeswarar (Vyasa Lingam) temple |
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Moolavar | : |
Banapureeswarar |
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Urchavar | : |
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Amman / Thayar | : |
Soma Kalambal |
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Thala Virutcham | : |
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Theertham | : |
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Agamam / Pooja | : |
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Old year | : |
1000-2000 years old |
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City | : |
Panathurai, Kumbakonam |
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District | : |
Thanjavur
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State | : |
Tamil Nadu |
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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.
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It is believed that rays of Sun falls on the temple sometimes. This is the place where |
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Temple History: |  |
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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. |
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Miracle Based:
This is the place where Lord Shiva broke the nectar pot floating on the destructive floods – Pralaya.
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