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Saint Tirugnana Sambandar had sung the glory of Lord of the temple in his Thevaram hymns. This is the 64th Lord Shiva temple on the southern bank of Cauvery praised in Thevaram hymns.

The temple had worshipful devotees as Lord Brahmma, Mother Umadevi and Lord Muruga. The small Rajagopuram is facing east. The temple also has a flag post-Kodimaram, Nandhi and the Balipeeta. Lord Vinayaka, celebrated four saivite saints, Chola king and his queen are in the prakara. On the outer prakara also there are shrines for Vinayaka, Lord Muruga, Mother Gajalakshmi and Navagrahas the nine planets. There is an ancient idol of Lord Muruga in Shiva shrine.

Though a Shiva Temple, Lord Muruga occupies all dominance in the temple. He is before the sanctum sanctorum as Lord Dandayuthapani showing a Chinmudra, eyes closed in meditation. His ears are long. From the vimana-tower above sanctum sanctorum - Arthanareeswara Dakshinamurthi and Veena Dakshinamurti grace the devotees.

There are two Vinayakas at the entrance of the temple ? Guha Vinayaka and Sakshi Vinayaka. It is said that they came as escorts to Lord Muruga when He came here for penance and chose to stay here itself then.

Lord Brahmma, Creator of the world could not answer a question posed by Lord Muruga ? the meaning of Ohm Pranava Mantra. Mocking at Him, Muruga also put him in jail. Lord Shiva condemned Murugas action. This resulted in the stoppage of creation. Lord Muruga simply said that Brahmma could start His work after learning the meaning of the OHM Pranava Mantra. Lord Shiva demanded Muruga to explain the meaning to Him. Lord Muruga did it perfectly as a Guru and Shiva was an obedient student then. This event took place at Swamimalai.

This supremacy promotion made Lord Muruga proud. To punish Him Lord Shiva made Him dumb. Lord Muruga came to Tirupandhurai, made a Shivalinga and worshipped to regain His skills. Pleased Shiva granted the speaking skill to His divine Son. Hence, Lord is praised as Pranaveswarar ? Lord of Pranava Mantra.

Moolavar: Sivanandeswarar, Pranaveswarar

Urchavar: Peranaweswarar

Amman / Thayar: Mangalambikai, Malaiyarasi Ammai

Thala Virutcham: Vanni

Theertham: Mangala Theertham

Pathigam: Sambandar

Old year: 1000-2000 years old

Historical Name: Thirupenuperundurai

This sivasthalam temple is located at a distance of about 10 Kms from Kumbakonam on the banks of river Arisalaaru. Take the Kumbakonam - Natchiarkovil - Poonthottam road. TiruppenuPerunthurai (now konwn asTiruppandurai) is located at a distance of about 2 Kms. after crossing Natchiarkovil.

Lord of the temple is a swayambumurthy.

The temple celebrates Lord Muruga related festivals as Thai Poosam in (Jauary-February)

Vaikasi Visakam in (May-June)

Aipasi Skanda Sashti in (October-November)

Tirukarthikai in (November-December).

Those unable to speak, suffering from stammering bathe in the Mangala Theertham and perform abishek to Lord Muruga with honey for 48 daysto gain speech skills.

Devotees do the usual abishek and aaradhanas to Lord and Mother and offer vastras.

The temple is open from 8.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.

Sri Sivanandeswaar Temple, Tirupandurai, Nachiarkoil post, Kumbakonam Taluk, Thanjavur district-612 602. Contact Number - +91 4352448138, 94436 50826.

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.