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Here’s a summary table of the Poompuhar Shiva Temple Story – Sri Pallavaneeswarar, based on the richly detailed narrative by Abhilash Rajendran:

Category	Details
Temple Name	Poompuhar Sri Pallavaneeswarar Temple (also known as Sri Pallavanathar Temple)
Location	Poompuhar, Tamil Nadu (ancient seaport on the Coromandel Coast)
Deity	Lord Shiva as Sri Pallavaneeswarar / Pallavanathar
Key Features	- Swayambhu (self-manifested) Shiva Lingam- Five-tiered Rajagopuram symbolizing ascent through five elements- Two corridors representing spiritual journey- East-facing temple for new beginnings- Jaanavi Theertham sacred tank by Sage Agasthiar
Legendary Saint	Saint Pattinathar (formerly Thiruvenkadar)
Key Life Events	- Born to merchant couple Sivanesar & Gnanakalambikai- Married Sivakalai; remained childless- Adopted divine child Marudavanar from another devout couple- Received spiritual awakening through a mystical box containing a dung cake hiding gold and a note: “Not even a broken needle will accompany the soul during the last journey”
Transformation	Renounced worldly life; became Saint Pattinathar, a poet-saint who preached detachment and spiritual wisdom
Notable Devotees	- Kubera (god of wealth)- Kalava Maharishi (sage)- Agasthiar (sage, creator of Jaanavi Theertham)
Cultural Importance	- Part of Tamil Shaivite devotional tradition- Referenced in Sangam literature and devotional hymns- Reflects Tamil spirituality and renunciation
Festivals and Rituals	- Year-round vibrant festivals with rituals symbolizing impermanence and devotion- Activities include abhishekam, lamp lighting, and processions
Core Message	- Spiritual wealth > Material wealth- Renunciation and devotion lead to liberation- True fulfillment is found within, not in worldly success
Modern Relevance	The temple and Pattinathar’s life continue to inspire seekers to pursue inner transformation, detachment, and spiritual truth in a materialistic world

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