Sri Thiru Periyandavar Thirukoil is located in Banduvarpatti in Sattur Taluk in Virudhunagar District. Devotees may have to take a detour near Sattur on the National Highway to reach Banduvarpatti. This is an East facing Temple without any Rajagopuram. Instead there are two East facing entrances. The bigger of the two entrance has a Welcome Arch in which a coloured Idol of Sri Periya Andavar is seen East facing and in a seated posture. Flanking this is a coloured Idol on either sides are the Idols of Sri Vinayagar and Sri Murugan. The smaller East facing entrance also has a coloured Idol of Sri Periyandavar on its top. Facing the Temple entrance is an Idol of Tortoise which is guarded by a five headed Serpant and there is a Lotus on a squarish podium above it. 

Facing the Moolasthanam is an Idol of Sri Kalludaiyan Swamy kept on a podium. The Moolasthana Mandapam is comprised of multiple pillars which are painted in yellow and red contrasting colours. On either side of the Moolasthana Mandapam two white Galloping Horses are seen with two men in front of these Horses. On the saddle of these Horses are two soliders who are seen wielding their swords. On the threshold of the Moolasthanam there are two attractive coloured paintings of Sri Garudalwar and Sri Anjaneyar who seem to stand guard. Sri Periyandavar who is considered as an incarnation of God Shiva and who is the Presiding Deity is seen in a sitting posture facing East. He looks awe inspiring to the eyes of the Devotees in the backgound of the Golden Throne. He is seen holding a Silver Staff. The Presiding Deity is also called fondly as Periyandavar Karuppusamy by the local residents of this area. The Moolasthana Mandapam looks accentuated since even the ceiling has been painted in eye captivating contrast colours with various designs. 

The outer peripheral of the Temple has an East facing Sub Shrine of Sri Kaala Bhairavar who is seen in a standing posture. The Gopuram of this Sub Shrine has a coloured stucco Idol of Sri Kaala Bhairavar. Close to this is another East facing Sub Shrine of Goddess Sri Kichammal who is seen in a standing posture. This Sub Shrine too has a coloured Idol of Sri Kichammal at the top of its Gopuram. There are two Idols at the base of the pillars of Her Sub Shrine which is similar to the Dwara Baalakis. The Sub Shrine of Sri Karuppaswamy is also East facing and He is seen in a standing posture with a sickle in His hand. The Gopuram of this Sub Shrine has a coloured stucco Idol of Sri Karuppasamy on its top. At the posterior side of the Temple premises is an East facing Sub Shrine of Sri Kanni Vinayagar who is seen flanked by Sri Raahu and Sri Kethu. The top of this Gopuram has a coloured stucco Idol of Sri Kanni Vinayagar. Within this Sub Shrine a small Moonjur Vaahanam is also seen facing Sri Kanni Vinayagar. The Sub Shrine of Goddess Lakshmi attracts the attention of all Devotees by its globular coloured Gopuram. Goddess Lakshmi is seen here East facing and in a sitting posture. 

The Temple has earmarked two places for Thalai Mudi Offering and Ear Piercing. The Temple also has a small South facing entrance which could be used on festive occasions when the number of Devotees is much more than on normal days. The Temple has a huge Annadhana Koodam for its Devotees to Sit and Eat. It displays the Name and Images of all Donors who have contributed for the sake of this Temple. Most parts of the Temple are covered by tin sheet roofing which could be a source of relief to the Devotees from the vagaries of Nature. Maha Shivarathiri is celebrated in a grand manner. Chithirai (Tamil Month) Thiruvizha is celebrated on the last Friday in this famous Temple when all people in and around this area throng this particular Temple. It starts with the Lighting of the lamp or the Kuthuvilakku by around 6pm followed by a Villupaatu orchestra which is much enjoyed by the local folks. Following this the Midnight Pooja is done with great reverance. 

Contact Details: Temple Poojary Marimuthu 95852 16845, President G.Karuppaswamy 87548 81490, Secretary S.Velmurugan 94433 80853 and Treasurer Naagar Iranian 98943 00069 

For Ear Boring 88701 37045 and Thalai Mudi Offering 90256 42338 & 80892 20641

Temple Timing: 7 AM to 10 AM  or 5.30 PM to 7 PM

Distance from Sattur to Bandurvarpatti is 15 Kms

Distance from Virudhunagar to Bandurvarpatti is 38 Kms

Distance from Kovilpatti to Bandurvarpatti is 27 Kms

Distance from Vilathikulam to Bandurvarpatti is 60 Kms

Distance from Ramanathapuram to Bandurvarpatti is 154 Kms

Distance from Rameswaram to Bandurvarpatti is 212 Kms

Distance from Devipattinam to Bandurvarpatti is 167 Kms

Distance from Sivakasi to Bandurvarpatti is 26 Kms

Distance from Rajapalayam to Bandurvarpatti is 41 Kms

Distance from Srivilliputhur to Bandurvarpatti is 43 Kms

Distance from Sankarankoil to Bandurvarpatti is 43 Kms

Distance from Thoothukudi or Tuticorin to Bandurvarpatti is 92 Kms

Distance from Thirunelveli or Tirunelveli to Bandurvarpatti is 86 Kms

Distance from Tenkasi to Bandurvarpatti is 85 Kms

Distance from Ambasamudram to Bandurvarpatti is 133 Kms

Distance from Munnirpallam to Bandurvarpatti is 97 Kms

Distance from Veeravanallur to Bandurvarpatti is 122 Kms

Distance from Papanasam to Bandurvarpatti is 141 Kms

Distance from Thiruchendur to Bandurvarpatti is 125 Kms

Distance from Madurai to Bandurvarpatti is 93 Kms

Distance from Valliyur to Bandurvarpatti is 129 Kms

Distance from Thiruvananthapuram or Trivandrum to Bandurvarpatti is 241 Kms

Distance from Nagerkoil or Nagercoil to Bandurvarpatti is 168 Kms

Distance from Chennai to Bandurvarpatti, Sattur is 553 Kms

Nearest Railway Station is Sattur R.S.

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