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Pullavaneswaram is the birthplace of Pattinathar. It is
famous for the temple of Soundaryanayaki and Ghoshambikai.
About The Temple
There are fine carvings and sculptural work in the Gopuram of the temple.
A stone construction resembling Indra's car with wheels and spokes can be
seen on the southern side of the temple. There is a small portion on the
right side of the entrance to Lord Shiva's temple where there is the idol
of Sambavati Amman, worshipped even today.
Other idols found in the temple are that of Maruthavanar, son of
Pattinatar, Chendanar, Ghoshambikai, Chandrasekhara, Shiva Sarma, the
priest, Susilai, the wife of the priest, Shivakalai, the wife of
Pattinathar's, Nayadiyar, Pattinathar's disciple, and of Bhadragiri Raja.
The Kumbhabhishekam of this temple was performed in the year 1957.
Reconstruction of the Gopuram has been taken up. The people of Chettinad
maintain the temple.
The Legend
The legend says that Indra brought Sambavati Amman in his car and
worshipped her at this temple. It is also believed that Indra tried to
carry the Linga (also spelt as Lingam) from this temple by tying it to his
car. The Goddess heard the sound ('Ghosham') and got alarmed, so she is
known as "Ghoshambikai". Madhavi and Manimekalai of Tamil
legendary fame are said to have worshipped this deity.
Rail: The nearest railway station is at Shiyali on
the main line of Southern Railway.
Road: Tourists can take buses from Tiruvengadu, which is only two
miles away.
Accommodation is available at the small budgeted hotels at Tiruvengadu.
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