Sri Dhenupureeswarar temple is located in the village named Thirupatteeswaram in the district of Thanjavur in the state of Tamil Nadu in South India. The primary deity of this temple is Patteeswarar(Lord Shiva) and his consorts are none.
The holy tree of this temple is none. The holy water of this temple is none. The agamam or pooja of this temple is known as Kameeyam. This temple is nearly 1000-2000 years old in this region. The historical name of this place is none.
All the festivals are celebrated in grand manner with much festivity and charisma at this temple. The festivals of this temple are Margazhi Tiruvadhirai, Masi Magam in February-March, Aipasi Annabishekam in October-November, Panguni Peruvizha in March-April and Shivarathri in February-March. The temple is open from 6.00 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m as per time table of the temple authority. It is the most sought after ancient Shiva temple in this region that frequently visited by the people.
The temple remains open for devotees and pilgrims from early morning to mid-noon and later in the evening hours to dusk. The temple remains open for long hours during all the auspicious days and religious important days according to Hindu traditional calendar and Georgian calendar. The temple’s specialty is that Lord Shiva is a swayambu murthy. It is one of the most visited temples in this district by the devotees and pilgrims. Many youths and unmarried teenagers pray to this Lord for success in personal and professional life.