Sivapuranathar Temple, Sivapuram

Location of the temple Sivapuram
Lord Shiva known as Sivapuranathar, Brahmapuri Nayagar
Female deity known as Singaravalli, Periyanayagi
Pathigam Thirunavukarasar, Sambandar
How to reach This sivasthalam temple is located 5 Kms from Kumbakonam town.

Bhrama is said to have worshipped Shiva here before he undertook his task of creation. It is also said that Vishnu in his Varaaha Avataram (Boar) worshipped Shiva here. Carvings of these 2 legends can be seen in the walls of this temple.