The
Thiru Paarthanpalli Temple is situated near Seerkazhi in Thanjavur
District, Tamil Nadu.
The deity of this temple is Lord Thamaraiyal Kelvan (Vishnu). The
deity is also known by the name Lakshmi Rangar. The idol is in a
standing position facing towards the east. There is a separate idol
of the deity known by the name ‘Kolavalli Raman’ which
is meant to be taken out of the temple in procession during festivals.
This deity has a shell, a discus, a weapon, a bow and arrow in his
hands.
Every year during the Tamil month ‘Thai’, on a day called
‘Pushya Natchatiram’, a function of the Pushkarini (temple
teertham) is celebrated.
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