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The temple is praised in the Thevaram hymns of saints Gnanasamabandar and Tirunavukkarasar and Sundarar. This is the 44thShiva temple on the southern bank of Cauvery praised in Thevaram hymns.

Lord Vallabha Vinayaka opposite the Mada temple tank blesses the devotees. There are some epigraphic details about the temple in this part of the temple.

When Lord Vishnu took up a penance on Lord Shiva, He left His consort Mahalakshmi as the companion of Ambica. He got a club and the discus as reward for His penance. He also worshipped Ambica and received the conch and Padma Lotus, according to the Sthala Purana history of the land. Sage Heranda, after a dip in Cauvery, circumambulated the shrine Walking clockwise. Hence the place is named Valampuram. Valam Varudhal circumambulating.

Lord Shiva granted darshan to Saint Tirunavukkarasar in this place during his pilgrimage along with saint Tirugnanasambandar. There are two hollows on the Shivalinga. Only perfumed oil and punugu a perfumed paste are applied on the Lord. During abishek a funnel Kuvalai is placed on the Linga.

Danajayan, king of Magadha instructed his son that his Asthi ashes should be immersed at a place where it turns into a flower. To fulfill his father?s wish, after his death, the son wandered to sacred places. The ashes turned into a flower when he reached this place. He dissolved the ashes here. Hence, the placed is considered as holy as Kasi.

Daksha and his wife performed penance here to have Dakshayani as their daughter. Lord Bikshadana in the temple is very handsome and is praised as Arthanareeswara Bikshadana.

A king of Kasi wanted to test the fidelity of his queen. While camping in forests for hunting, he asked his minister to inform his wife that he was killed by a tiger during hunting. Hearing the news, the queen instantly fell dead. For causing the death of a chaste wife by false information, the king was possessed by evil dosha Brahmmahati dosha.

The king consulted many pundits for relief. He was advised to feed 1000 Brahmins each day at this place Tiruvalampuram. One day, a voice said that the king would be relieved of the sin when the bell of the temple rang that never rang before. Feeding continued.

One day, Pattinathar came to this temple and asked the people in the kitchen to give him food which they refused. Pattinathar, took the Kanji (the extra water flowing out while boiling the rice) with his two hands and drank it. The bell began to ring. Everyone was surprised to hear the bell ringing even before the feeding began. They saw Pattinathar smiling there. The spirit on the king left immediately. This event is celebrated as a festival even now.

Moolavar             :               Valampura Nathar

Urchavar              :               Chandrasekharar

Amman / Thayar              :               Vadu Vagir Kanni (Procession deity ? Padmanayaki)

Thala Virutcham               :               Male Palm tree (Aan Panai in Tamil)

Theertham         :               Brhamma, Lakshmi and Sivaganga theerthams

Agamam / Pooja              :               Sivagama

Pathigam: Thirunavukarasar, Sambandar, Sundarar

Old year               :               1000-2000 years old

Historical Name                :               Tiruvalampuram

To reach this temple, one has to travel on the Mayiladuthurai Taragambadi road and has to turn into the road which branches off from the main road to Poompuhar. The temple is 2 Kms from this road junction. This sivasthalam is at a distance of about 16 Kms from Sirkazhi and about 20 Kms from Mayiladuthurai.

Significance: Lord is a swayambumurthy in the temple.

Bikshadanar festival on Bharani star day in Thai (January-February)

Panguni Uthiram in (March-April)

Karthikai Mondays in (November-December)

Vinayaka Chaturthi

Aadi Pooram in (July-August)

New Moon Days in Thai (January-February)

Aadi (July-August)

Mahalaya in Purattasi (September-October)

Margazhi Tiruvadhirai in (December-January) are the festivals celebrated in the temple.

Those seeking child boon, facing skin problems, doshas caused by women, obstacles in wedding proposals and adverse aspects of serpent planets pray in the temple for relief.

Realizing their wishes, devotees ring the temple bell and feed the poor.

The temple is open from 6.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and from 6.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.

Sri Valampurinathar Temple, Melaperumpallam, Thiruvalampuram, Nagapattinam Dist. Contact Number - +914364 200 890, 200 685.

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.