Seshapureeswarar Temple

Seshapureeswarar Temple is a Hindu Shiva temple located in Thirupampuram village, Kudavasal Taluk, Tiruvarur District, Tamil Nadu, near Kumbakonam. Dedicated to Lord Shiva as Seshapureeswarar (Pambureswarar) and Goddess Vandar Kuzhali, it is one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams praised in Tevaram hymns. Renowned as a Naga dosha pariharam sthalam for Rahu-Ketu worship, the temple exhibits Dravidian architecture with origins attributed to the Chola period.

Visitors can expect a traditional South Indian Shiva temple complex with Dravidian architecture, gopuram, pillared mandapams, and shrines for Seshapureeswarar and Vandar Kuzhali. The temple is set in a quiet rural village environment near Kumbakonam. Inside, visitors can see stone sculptures, lingam shrine, and separate shrines for Rahu and Ketu. The atmosphere is devotional, with priests conducting pujas and devotees performing special Naga dosha rituals.

The temple is an ancient Shiva temple with origins attributed to the Chola period and later contributions from subsequent dynasties. It is counted among the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams, having been glorified in Tevaram hymns by the Tamil Saivite saints Appar, Sambandar and Sundarar in the 7th-8th century CE. Inscriptions and architectural style reflect Chola craftsmanship.

The temple is culturally significant as a major Naga dosha pariharam sthalam where devotees worship Shiva as Seshapureeswarar, the lord of serpents (Pambu/Sesha), and perform rituals for relief from Rahu-Ketu doshas. It is revered as a Paadal Petra Sthalam and is associated with legends of Adisesha worshipping Shiva here. The presiding goddess is Vandar Kuzhali Amman.