Sri Ramalingaswami

Sri Ramalingaswami Temple (108 Sivalayam)

Temple Details

Presiding Deity Lord Shiva as Sri Ramalingaswami (Ramalingeswarar)
Goddess Sri Parvathavardhini (Parvathavarthini)
Temple Type Ancient Shiva Temple, popularly known as the 108 Sivalayam
Location Papanasam Town, Papanasam Taluk, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu – 614205.

Historical Significance

  • The temple is believed to be between 500 and 1,000 years old, with later contributions from the Nayak rulers.
  • According to temple tradition, Lord Rama installed 108 Shiva Lingams here to atone for the sin (Brahmahathi Dosham) incurred after the battle in Lanka.
  • The temple is one of the important Shiva shrines in the historic town of Papanasam, which is also known for the ancient Palaivananathar Temple.

Religious Importance

  • The temple is unique because devotees can worship all 108 Shiva Lingams in a single visit, symbolically receiving the blessings of 108 Shiva temples.
  • The main sanctum and all 108 Shiva Lingams face west, a rare feature in Shiva temples. West-facing Shiva temples are traditionally believed to bestow powerful blessings and quick fulfilment of sincere prayers

Temple Timings

Morning 6:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Evening 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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