Thirunavalur is situated at a distance of 28 Kms from Villupuram between a River Gadilam and River Pennai.  Sri Bhakthajaneswarar who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva is the Presiding Deity and Manonmani Ambal who is an incarnation of Goddess Parvathi is His Consort.  It is one of the 276 Thevara Paadal Petra Sthalam.  Lord Bakthajaneswarar manifested Himself as a Swayambhumoorthy in the midst of Jambhu Trees or Naaval Maram and hence the name Thirunavalur.  Saint Sundramurthy was born in Tirunavalur and his Parents Sadayanayanar and Isaignaniyar worshipped Lord Bakthajaneswarar.  It is considered as one of the oldest Temples that had come up even before the 4 Yugas.  As per the Temple inscriptions King Rajathitha Cholan Son of King Paranthaka Cholan renovated and expanded this Temple.  Some say that Lord Maha Vishnu came here and took the Blessings of Lord Shiva before donning the Narasimha Avathar to vanquish Hiranyakasibhu.  The Temple is currently being renovated now in 2023.  There is a small car parking and opposite to it the Temple Chariot is kept secured near a Mandapam.  This Temple is unique in having 2 Nandhis viz. Adikara Nandhi and Bala Nandhi.   Lord Bakthajaneswarar is found in a main Shrine whereas His Consort Manonmani Ambal is seen close to it.  This is a rare Temple in which we could find Lord Dhakshinamoorthy in a standing posture.   There are Sub Shrines for 63 Nayanmaargal, Sapthamaathas, Valampuri Vinayagar, Gaja Lakshmi and Navagrahams, Chandikeshwar and  Vishnu Durgai.  Four Lingam denoting 4 Yugas could be seen.  The Urchavamoorthy of Lord Natarajar along with Sivagami Ambal, Vinayagar, Murugan, Bhikshandavar could be seen in the Temple Hall.  Varadaraja Perumal occupies a separate Sub Shrine.  At the rear of Varadaraja Perumal Sannadhi There is a Neem and Arasa Maram beneath which Naga Devathas are found.  The Temple has a huge compound wall along with a Nandhavanam or Temple Garden.  The Sthala Viruksham is a Jambhu Tree or Naaval Maram.  The Holy Theertham is River Gadilam.  Saint Sundarar alias Sundaramoorthy Nayanar is very fond of this Temple and had sung several verses in praise of Bakthajaneswarar who is also known as Sri Naavaleeswar or Sri Jumbhu Natheswarar. 

Temple Timing: 6 AM to 12 Noon and 4 PM to 8 PM

Contact Details: R.Senthil Gurukkal - 94861 50809 & 82707 39853

Distance from Villippuram to Thirunavalur is 24 Kms

Distance from Pondicherry to Thirunavalur is 64 Kms

Distance from Cuddalore to Thirunavalur is 45 Kms

Distance from Vadalur to Thirunavalur is 42 Kms

Distance from Chidambaram to Thirunavalur is 84 Kms

Distance from Panruti to Thirunavalur is 20 Kms

Distance from Vikravandi to Thirunavalur is 45 Kms

Distance from Virudhachalam to Thirunavalur is 40 Kms

Distance from Tindivanam to Thirunavalur is 62 Kms

Distance from Thirukoilur to Thirunavalur is 34 Kms

Distance from Thiruvannamalai to Thirunavalur is 71 Kms

Distance from Kanchipuram to Thirunavalur is 139 Kms

Distance from Vellore to Thirunavalur is 151 Kms

Distance from Pallikonda to Thirunavalur is 174 Kms

Distance from Virinchipuram to Thirunavalur is 167 Kms

Distance from Sirkali to Thirunavalur is 106 Kms

Distance from Thirunageswraram to Thirunavalur is 131 Kms

Distance from Valikandapuram to Thirunavalur is 78 Kms

Distance from Kumbakonam to Thirunavalur is 128 Kms

Distance from Karur to Thirunavalur is 197 Kms

Distance from Thanjavur to Thirunavalur is 166 Kms

Distance from Tiruchirappalli to Thirunavalur is 143 Kms

Distance from Madurai to Thirunavalur is 269 Kms

Distance from Salem to Thirunavalur is 160 Kms

Distance from Namakkal to Thirunavalur is 181 Kms

Distance from Rasipuram to Thirunavalur is 163 Kms

Distance from Coimbatore to Thirunavalur is 321 Kms

Distance from Rishivandiyam to Thirunavalur is 58 Kms

Distance from Thiruvennainallur to Thirunavalur is 16 Kms

Distance from Chennai to Thirunavalur is 191 Kms

Convenient Railway Station is Villuppuram Junction

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