What is the story of Pillaiyarpatti Pillaiyaar?
The image of Pillaiyarpatti Pillaiyar and that of a Siva Lingam were carved out of a stone by a sculptor named Ekkattur Koon Peruparanan who put his signature on a stone inscription, in Tamil Language used between the 2nd and 5th century, found even today in the sanctum.
Which is the nearest city to Pillaiyarpatti?
The nearest major city to Pillaiyarpatti is Madurai at a distance of 70 kilometres (by road). Karaikudi, another heritage town, is only 15 kilometres away. The state capital, Chennai is 420 kilometres while Coimbatore is 240 kilometres from Pillaiyarpatti.
Where is the temple of Pillayarpatti?
Pillayarpatti is situated at a distance of 71kms from Madurai and 12 kms from Karaikudi on Thirupathur – Karaikudi State Highway. The village gets its name from the temple.
Who built Pillaiyarpatti Karpaga Vinayagar Temple?
Pillaiyarpatti Karpaga Vinayagar temple was built by early Pandyas. Karpaga Vinayagar is carved out in a cave of Pillaiyarpatti Hillocks. Lord Thiruveesar (Shiva) is also carved in the rock of this cave. The age of the cave temple may be 2500 years or more. There are 14 stone Sculptures in the cave (dated from 500 BC to 1284 AD).
Where is the Pilliyarpatti temple located?
Pilliyarpatti is located 12 kilometers far, easterly to Tiruppathur, 3 kilometers far, westerly to Kundrakudi Murugan temple and 16km far, westerly to Karaikudi, and 47km far, north-easterly to Sivaganga town, the district head-quarters. The presiding deity of the temple is Karpaka Vinayakar.
Why is Shiva called Pillaiyar in Tamil Nadu?
He has thus occupied more places in Tamil Nadu, than any other God, in any other State. He is lovingly called, ‘Pillaiyar’, in typical endearing Tamil word, ‘Pilly’ means Son, and ‘yar’ is an additive of respect. Siva and Parvathy as the parents of the Universe, have him as the first son. ‘Kumara’, also means Son.
