Viluppuram district · Tamil Nadu
Sivalokanathar temple, Gramam
A Paadal Petra Sthalam at Gramam in Villupuram district, also known as Thirumundeeswaram.
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Tamil Nadu · Temple listing
Bhaktajaneswarar temple
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History & tradition
Bhaktajaneswarar Temple, also called the Thirunavalur temple, is in Thirunavalur, a village in the Viluppuram district of Tamil Nadu, on the Panruti–Kedilam road. Shiva is worshipped here as Bhaktajaneswarar in the form of a lingam, and Parvati as Manonmani Amman. The deity is praised in the Tevaram, making the shrine a Paadal Petra Sthalam. The temple is closely associated with the saint-poet Sundarar, who is believed to have received grace at this place. The complex covers about two acres.
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03 · Getting there
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Bhaktajaneswarar temple
Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu
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Photo: Ssriram mt · CC BY-SA 4.0
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A Paadal Petra Sthalam at Thiruvamathur in Viluppuram district, where Shiva is worshipped as Abirameswarar.
Photo: Ssriram mt · CC BY-SA 4.0
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- Wikidata — structured place recordRetrieved 2026-11-12
- Wikipedia — further readingChecked 2026-11-12