Paraithurainathar temple Tirupparaithurai

Location of the temple	Tirupparaithurai
Lord Shiva known as	Paraithurainathar, Tharukavana Nathar
Female deity known as	Pasumpon Nayagi, Hemavarnaambikai
Pathigam	Thirunavukarasar - 1 Sambandar - 1
How to reach	This sivasthalam temple is located on the Tiruchy - Karur main road and is about 16 kms from Chatram bus stand, Tiruchy. The temple is very near to Tirupparaithurai bus stop.

Map showing location of Tiruparaithurai temple from Chatram bus stand, Tiruchy
Map courtesy by: Google Maps

temple first tower

temple 2nd tower

sculpture on the pillar

Natarajar, sivagami

Murugar with his 2 consorts