Panchavarna Swamy temple
The Panchavarnaswamy Temple is a Tamil temple dedicated to Shiva, located in the Woraiyur neighborhood of Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu. The presiding deity, Panchavarnaswamy, is named for the belief that Shiva portrays five different colors. The temple is historically significant as it is revered in the 7th-century Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Tevaram, authored by the saint poets Sambandar, Tirunavukkarasar, and Sundarar. It is classified as a Paadal Petra Sthalam.
मुख्य विवरण · Temple details
- प्रमुख देवता / Deity: Shiva (शिव)
- स्थान / Location: Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu Central
- निर्माण / Built: ancient
- वास्तुकला शैली / Architecture: Dravidian architecture
शास्त्रीय संदर्भ · Scriptural references
- Tevaram
महत्व · Significance
The temple is revered as a Paadal Petra Sthalam, a site sanctified by the hymns of the Tamil saint poets in the 7th century.
संबंधित कथाएँ · Legends
Shiva is believed to portray five different colours, giving the name of the presiding deity, Panchavarnaswamy.
सामान्य प्रश्न · FAQ
Which deity is worshipped at Panchavarna Swamy temple?
Panchavarna Swamy temple is dedicated to Shiva (शिव).
Where is Panchavarna Swamy temple located?
Panchavarna Swamy temple is located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu Central, India, at coordinates 10.8292, 78.6749.