Description
Thiruppampuram is a village situated 3 kms away from Karkaththi, Tamil Nadu. This is the 59th of the hymn ordained temples south of the Kaaveri river. Smt Thirgnanaasambandar has sung pathigam on his temple. Saints Thirunavukkarasar and Sundarar have each sung one song in this temple.
History
Chola king, the successor of Vijayalaya Chola (Tirugnanasambandar era) renovated many brick-built temples into stone ones and Thiruppampuram is one among them. Of the 15 inscriptions found in this temple, most are found in the outer ring –six in the north, one in east,four in west and two in the south. Of these, the oldest is from the period of Kulothunga chola the third (11 78-1218 AD). Hence, one can safely conclude this stone edifice is close to a millennium old.
Importance/Significance
Hundreds of devotees throng this temple as a purification Kendra for many graha conflicts. It is a fact that devotees are relieved of their difficulties and they enthuse and accompany many others.
Festivals/Events/Gatherings
Apart from the usual festivals found in all the days in all Shiva temples, Mahashivarathri and Massi Maham are celebrated with special importance. In the third segment of Mahashivarathri, the Lord goes round on Adhiseshan. Being the temple for Rahu-Kethu, the transit of these two is also celebrated in a grand manner.
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