Papanasam
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Papanasam (Tamil: பாபநாசம், literally "Destruction of Sins") is a panchayat town in Thanjavur district
in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. In otherwords it is a grown up village and Growing Town. This is the town 25 km from Tanjore and 15 km from Kumbakonam. There are 3 rivers named Cauvery, Thirumalairajan and KudaMurutti helping the farmers to cultivate the good food - grains.
, located at10.9333°N 79.2833°E
Papanasam (south) is located at 8.7°N 77.38°E. It has an average elevation of 106 metres (347 ft).
, Papanasam had a population of 16,397. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Papanasam has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 70%. In Papanasam, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
There is a separate huge Linga called Hanumantha Linga which is believed to have been installed by Lord Hanuman. It is a wonderful sight to see all the 106 lingas arranged equally in three rows. This temple is a must see for all. One can see the 108 Sivalingam in one temple in this Town only.
Paalaivananathar Temple
This is a Shivastalam situated at Thiruppaalathurai in Papanasam is considered to be the 19th in the series of Tevara Stalams in the Chola kingdom located south of the river Kaveri.
The Tiruppaalaitturai temple with 2 prakarams(closed precincts of a temple) occupies an area of 3 acres (12,140.6 m²), and its entrance is crowned with a 5 tiered Rajagopuram. Inscriptions from the Chola and Vijayanagar periods are seen in this temple. Here Lord Shiva is also known as Paalaivananathar.
There is also a world famous granary (Store House of paddy) Breadth: 86 feet (26.2 m), Height: 36 feet (11 m) capacity of 3,000 Kalam (measure) constructed by Nayaks in 1600 - 1634. State Archaeological Department declared it as a monument. Mention must be made of those from the period of Kulottunga I and Kulottunga III speaking of gifts made to the temple during the Chola period.
To mention a few:
Thanjavur District
Thanjavur District is one of the 32 districts of the state of Tamil Nadu, in southeastern India. Its headquarters is Thanjavur.-Geography:...
in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. In otherwords it is a grown up village and Growing Town. This is the town 25 km from Tanjore and 15 km from Kumbakonam. There are 3 rivers named Cauvery, Thirumalairajan and KudaMurutti helping the farmers to cultivate the good food - grains.
Geography
Papanasam is a taluk and panchayat town of Thanjavur district, Tamil NaduTamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...
, located at10.9333°N 79.2833°E
Papanasam (south) is located at 8.7°N 77.38°E. It has an average elevation of 106 metres (347 ft).
Demographics
As of 2001 India censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
, Papanasam had a population of 16,397. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Papanasam has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 70%. In Papanasam, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
History
There are two temples; The Pallaivanatha Swamy temple constructed by the Chola King and the other is the 108 Sivalayam temples. There is also a Granary (storehouse of paddy) which measure 86 feet (26.2 m) in width and has a height of 36 feet (11 m) with a capacity of 3,000 kalam which is a measure. The Nayaks between 1600-1634 constructed it. It was built by stone of lime. The State Archaeological Department declared it as a monument. One can see the 108 Sivalingams only in the temple in Papanasam. Also one can see a Granary of this size only here.Schools
- Al-Mubeen Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Ayyampet.
- Star-Lions Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Ayyampet.
- Pattukottai Alagiri Matriculation Higher Secondary School.
- Mani Matriculation Hr Sec School
- The High School Umayalpuram
- Panchayat Union Primary School .
- St.Mary's Higher Secondary School.
- Govt.Girls Higher Secondary School.
- RC High School.
- St.Bastins Matriculation Higher Secondary School.
- Christ The King Nursery Primary School, Thirupalathurai
- Tansri Ubaidulla Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Rajagiri.
- Kasmiya Higher Secondary School, Rajagiri.
- RDB National Matriculation School. Rajagiri
- Crescent Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Pandaravadai.
- Soofi Nagar elementary school, Pandaravadai.
- Sakesphere Nur Pri School.
- RDB Matriculation School.
- Andrews Matriculation School
- Jack And Jill Matric School.
- Johnson Furniture Railway Papanasam.
- Taekwondo training club papanasam.
Railway Station
It is a station between Thanjavur and umbakonam] where all passenger trains stop.108 Shivalayam
According to legends, this temple was built by Lord Rama and the 108 sivalingams were installed by him. Even though Ravana was a demon, he was a great Shiva Bhakta. By killing him, Lord Rama had got Dosha. To ward off this Dosha, he installed the 108 lingas. It is believed that worshipping Lord Shiva in this temple would remove all sins.There is a separate huge Linga called Hanumantha Linga which is believed to have been installed by Lord Hanuman. It is a wonderful sight to see all the 106 lingas arranged equally in three rows. This temple is a must see for all. One can see the 108 Sivalingam in one temple in this Town only.
Paalaivananathar TemplePalaivananathar TemplePalaivananathar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Papanasam, Tamilnadu, India.It is considered to be the 19th in the series of Tevara Stalams in the Chola kingdom located south of the river Kaveri.-The Temple:...
- Shiva: Paalaivananathar.
- Ambal: Dhavala Vennakaimangai
This is a Shivastalam situated at Thiruppaalathurai in Papanasam is considered to be the 19th in the series of Tevara Stalams in the Chola kingdom located south of the river Kaveri.
The Tiruppaalaitturai temple with 2 prakarams(closed precincts of a temple) occupies an area of 3 acres (12,140.6 m²), and its entrance is crowned with a 5 tiered Rajagopuram. Inscriptions from the Chola and Vijayanagar periods are seen in this temple. Here Lord Shiva is also known as Paalaivananathar.
There is also a world famous granary (Store House of paddy) Breadth: 86 feet (26.2 m), Height: 36 feet (11 m) capacity of 3,000 Kalam (measure) constructed by Nayaks in 1600 - 1634. State Archaeological Department declared it as a monument. Mention must be made of those from the period of Kulottunga I and Kulottunga III speaking of gifts made to the temple during the Chola period.
Holy Places Around Papanasam
- Kabisthalam - Gajendra Varadan Temple - 4 km from Papanasam, which is on Papanasam – Thiruvaiyaru Road.
- Nalloor - Kalyana Sundareswarar Temple - 4 km from Papanasam, which is on Papanasam-Kumbakonam Road via Vazhapazhakadai.
- Thiruvalanchuzhi - Karpaga Natheswarar Temple - 7 km from Papanasam, which is on the Papanasam-Kumbakonam Road .
- Thirukkarugavoor - Karparatchambigai Temple - 7 km from Papanasam, which is on the Papanasam-Saliyamangalam Road.
- Swamimalai - Swaminatha Swami (one of the Six houses of Lord.Muruga) - 8 km from Papanasam, which is on the Papanasam-Kumbakonam Road via Thiruvalanchuzhi.
- Avoor – Pasupatheeswarar Temple - 8 km from Papanasam, which is on the Papanasam-Kumbakonam Road via Patteeswaram.
- Thiruvaigavoor – Vilvavaneswarar Temple - 8 km from Papanasam- Mini Buses available for every half an hour.
- Patteeswaram – Dhenupureeswarar Temple - 10 km from Papanasam, which is on the Papanasam-Kumbakonam Road via Avoor.
- Soundhara Raja Perumal Kovil - Sundaraperumalkovil :ta:சுந்தரபெருமாள் கோவில் - 4 km from Papanasam - Town Busses,Private Busses Available.
- Valangaiman- Mariamman Temple - 10 km from Papanasam, which is on the Papanasam-Kumbakonam Road via Nalloor.
- Darasuram – Airavadeswarar Temple - 12 km from Papanasam, which is on the Papanasam-Kumbakonam Road.
- Karupoor – Akillandasweery Temple - 2 km from Papanasam, which is on the kabisthalam-Thiruvaiyaru Road(near Sarukkai village).
- Thanjavur- Bragatheeswarar Temple- The Big Temple- 36 km from Papanasam.
- Thiruppalaithurai- Uthrapathieswarar Temple—only one KM from papanasam.
People
Papanasam has produced eminent personalities in the history of India.To mention a few:
- A famous composer, SivanPapanasam SivanPapanasam Sivan was a prominent composer of Carnatic music and a singer.A famous composer, Sivan was also known as Tamil Thyagayya. Using Classical South Indian as a base, Sivan created numerous hits popularised by M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar and M. S...
was also known as Tamil Thyagayya. Using Classical South Indian base, Sivan created numerous hits popularised by M.K.Thyagaraja Bhagavathar and MS Subbulakshmi - Mr.Vu.Ve.Swamynatha Ayyar, a great person who contributed his life to preserve Tamil literature.
- The Late Thiru.G.K. Moopanar, Senior leader of Indian National CongressIndian National CongressThe Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian...
, Veteran Parliamentarian, Philanthropist, Patron of Arts and Music. - Sri Sri Ravishankar - A divine leader who is famous for conducting 'Art of Living' courses all over the world.
External links
- Village of Papanasam (Under Construction)
- Village of Rajaghiri
- Village of Pandaravai
- MSN Map