The temple is praised by Saints Appar, Sambandar and
Sundarar in their Thevaram hymns. This
is the 59th Lord Shiva temple on the southern bank of Cauvery praised in hymns.
Lord Brahmma, Mother Parvathi, Sage Agasthya, Agni, Daksha,
Indira, Mother Gangadevi, planets Sun and Moon, Sunithan and king Kochenganan
worshipped Lord in this temple.
As divine serpent lost his poison power due to Lord Shiva;s
curse, prayed here and got back the power. Hence, it is believed that people who had lost anything valuable in
their life will get it back by praying to Lord Shiva here. It is said that snakes may be sighted in the
temple on Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays as they would be worshipping the Lord
these days, according to belief. This
temple has the combined reputation of the temples of Tirunageswaram, Nagoor,
Keelperumpallam, Kalahasthi and Kumbakonam. This is a remedial temple Parihara Sthalam for all adverse planetary
aspects, according to puranas.
It is also noteworthy that Rahu and Ketu are not
individually separate from each other as in other temples, but are in one
single body with Lord in their mind. Those worshipping Lord and Mother together as one entity Shivashakti in
this temple are assured of all benefits and peace in life.
When Lord Vinayaka offered His pranams to His father Lord
Shiva, the snake around Shivas neck grew proud that Vinayaka was worshipping
him too. Angry Shiva cursed the whole
snake community that it should lose its power viz their poison power. All the Ashtama serpents eight great
serpents appealed to Lord Shiva that it was not fair on His part to curse the
whole community for the wrong committed by a single one and they also sought
pardon for the snake that grew proud.
Lord Shiva told them that the Ashtama Nagas, Aanandhan,
Vasuki, Dakshakan, Karkodakan, Sangabalan, Kuligan, Padman and Mahapadman and
others headed by the divine snake Adishesha may come to Tirupamburam on Maha
Shivrathri day when they will be pardoned and relieved of the curse. The place has one more history too.
In a tough fight to decide their prowess, Vayu broke
mountains with all his power. But
Adisesha checked Vayu by preventing them from going to pieces. Angry Vayu
stopped supply of oxygen to lives threatening their end. Adishesha gave in to Devas appeal to save
the world and left the contest. He came
to Tirupamburam, worshipped Lord Shiva seeking His pardon.
Lord Shiva is a Swaymabumurthy in the temple. Rahu and Ketu
are not separate but in one body praying to Lord Shiva.
Moolavar : Seshapureeswarar, Pambureswarar
Amman / Thayar: Pramarambikai,
Vanduser Kuzhali
Thala Virutcham: Vanni
Theertham: Adisesha
Theertham
Pathigam: Sambandar
Old year:1000-2000
years old
Historical Name: Seshapuri
This temple is situated at about 8 Kms from Peralam. Peralam
is situated in Mayiladuthurai Thiruvarur road. Thirupamburam can also be
reached from Kumbakonam by travelling on the Kumbakonam Thirunageswaram Karaikal road to reach a place called Karkaththi. From Karkaththi a small road
in the south direction leads to Thiruppamburam (3 kms from Karkaththi).
Lord Shiva in the temple is a swayambumurthy. Planets Rahu
and Ketu unlike separately in other temples, they are here in a single body
having Lord in their mind.
All Festivals of Sivan are celebrated here. Some people may be under Kalasarpa dosha hosroscopes, that
is the serpent planets Rahu and Ketu shall be at two ends between which other
planets would be caught. In some cases, the entire period of 18 yearsRahu main period will run. There are also cases where Rahu or Ketu would
be occupying the second house in the horoscopes. In some cases they will
be in the eight house from the Lagna or ascendant house and running through the
Rahu or Ketu sub period under any main period. There are also horoscopes
with Kalathra dosha (that will affect the longevity of the spouse) combined with
problems in marriage and snakes appearing in dreams. Some would have
killed a snake intentionally or unintentionally. Some may be facing debt
burdens. Those facing any or such problems in life due to the placement
of the snake planets or under their main ruling or sub ruling time, have to come to this temple seeking relief through prescribed prayer
procedures.
Devotees perform abishek and archanas and offer vastras to
Lord.
The temple is open from 7.00 a.m. to
12.30 p.m. and from 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Sri Seshapureeswarar Temple, Tirupamburam-612 203. Tiruvarur
district. Contact Number - +91 435 246 9555, 94439 43665, 94430 47302.
Do:
- Do pray your Ishta Devata before pilgrimage to Temple.
- Do contact Temple Devasthanam information centre for enquiry, temple information and for Pooja details etc.
- Do reserve your travel and accommodation at Temple well in advance.
- Do bath and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do concentrate on God and Goddess inside the temple.
- Do maintain silence and recite Om Namahsivaya or your Istamantram to yourself inside the temple.
- Do observe ancient custom and traditions while in Temple.
- Do respect religious sentiments at Temple.
- Do deposit your offerings in the hundi only.
Don't s:
- Do not come to Temple for any purpose other than worshipping of God and Goddess.
- Do not smoke at Temple.
- Do not consume alcoholic drinks at Temple.
- Do not eat non-vegetarian food in the Kshetram.
- Do not approach mediators for quick Darshanam. It may cause inconvenient to others.
- Do not carry any weapon inside the temple.
- Do not wear any head guards like helmets, caps, turbans and hats inside the temple premises.
- Do not perform Sastanga Pranama inside the Sanctum Sanctorum.
- Do not take much time while performing Sparsa Darshanam to God in Garbhagriha.
- Do not buy spurious prasadams from street vendors.
- Do not encourage beggars at Temple.
- Do not spit or create nuisance in the premises of the temple.