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The temple is praised in the hymns of Ganasambandar. Adored with sacred ashes, holds velWearing the sacred thread, cares for meResides in Pattrurai blooming with Madhavi flowersHe is the Lord for me. Gnanasambandar This is the 19th Shiva temple praised in Thevaram hymns on the southern bank of Cauveri.

There are 11 epigraphic details in the temple belonging to Kulothunga I, Vikrama Cholan, Rajarajan II, Rajarajan III and Kulothungan III. The Lord of the temple is mentioned as Tirupalaithurai Mahadevar. There is huge paddy storage built in bricks in a conical shape with a capacity of 12 Kalams, a measuring form followed those days. It is not in use now.

The Lord and Mother grace the devotees in their wedding robe and garlands. Vinayaka, Oordhvathandava (a form of Lord Shiva dancing ferociously), Dakshinamurthy, Brahmma, Durga and Chandeswara or in the corridor (prakara). The place is called Palathurai as it has the Palm tree as the holy tree of the temple on the banks of Kudamurutti river.

The temple has Shivalingas worshipped by Vinayaka, Subramania, Somaskandar and Sage Vasishta. The 63 Nayanmar (celebrated Shiva devotees) are in a line. Nataraja Sabha, Bhairava, Sun, Moon shrines add beauty to temple. Lord Vishnu, Brahmma and the Chiefs of the eight directions (astathik Palakas Indira, Agni, Yama, Niruthi, Varuna, Vayu, Kubera, Eesanyamurthy) worshipped in this temple.

A temple nearby Papanasam having 108 Lingas is praised as Keezhai Rameswaram.

Some wicked sages in Tharukavanam performed a Yagna with evil mantras targeting Lord Shiva and created a tiger to kill him. Lord Shiva killed the man-eater and used its skin for his dress. The event happened in this place. The place is called by many names as Brahmmavanam, Palaivanam, Arasavanam, Punnahavanam etc. This is one of the Sapthasthanas around Tirunallur.

During the forest life of the Pandavas, as advised by Sage Dhoumya, Arjuna came to this temple, worshipped Lord Shiva and learnt all the techniques of archery. He also went down the world below the earth and married Uloopi.

Lord Sri Rama worshipped Lord Shiva here to get Himself cleansed of the sin of killing Ravana. Since his sins were cleared of, the place is known as Papanasam (Papa sin, Nasam cleared).

There are many Shivalingas serially installed in the Mandap with Avudayars a platform on which Shivalingas are placed.

Moolavar: Palaivaneswarar

Amman / Thayar: Thavalavennagaiyal (devotees endearingly call Her Thavalambigai and Thavalambal

Thala Virutcham: Palm tree and Palai; Palai is not in existence now

Theertham: Vasishta theertham, Indira theertham and Yama theertham. In books only Cauvery is mentioned.

Old year: 1000-2000 years old

Historical Name: Tirupalaithurai

This temple is sitauted 2 Kms from Papanasam on the Thanjavur Kumbakonam road.

Lord Shiva is a swayambumurthy in this temple. Lord Sri Rama installed 108 Shivalingas and worshipped here.

Mahasivarathri in Masi (February-March)

Margazhi Tiruvadhirai in (December-January)

Aipasi Annabishekam in (October-November) are the festivals celebrated in the temple.

People pray for removal of obstacles in marriage talks, for child boon, progress in education etc.

Devotees perform abishek with vastras to the Lord on realizing their ambitions.

The temple is open from 6.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.

Sri Palaivaneswarar Temple, Tirupalaithurai, Papanasam Taluk and Post ? 614 205, Thanjavur district. Contact Number - +91 94435 24410.

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.