Paalvanna Nathar Temple is situated at Papanasam near
Kumbakonam,
Thanjavur District. The presiding deity is
Lord Shiva in the form of Paalvanna Nathar. Goddess Dhavala Vennakaimangai is also worshipped here. Enclosed in an area of three acres, the temple consists of a five-tiered
Rajagopuram and two prakarams. The temple
teertham is Kaveri. Various inscriptions from the Chola and Vijayanagar periods are preserved in the temple. The main festival is the Arudra Darisanam.
