SwapnilJirageTravelPost: May 2021

Cardamom Capital of India

Bodinayakkanur or Bodi is a small town in Theni district of Tamil Nadu. In earlier times, the city was called as Thenkasiyampathi. Later, the town was renamed as Bodayanayakkanur, after the person Bodayanayakkar, who ruled the place. The beautiful town is surrounded by Weatern Ghats on the three sides giving a spectacular view. Bodinayakkanur is the “Cardamom Capital of India”. Though a small town, Bodi has a lot of places to look around. Bodi is a really good weekend destination to visit. You can reach bodi in bus and Online bus ticket bookings can be bus ticket bookings in ticketgoose.com. Bodi can be reached from cities like Tirunalveli, Madurai, Dindugul and Chennai. Some beautiful places around Bodi are and bus ticket bookings from Bodi to Chennai at https://www.ticketgoose.com/bus-tickets/bodi-to-chennai

Meghamalai

Meghamalai,also popularly called as Highwavys Mountains, is situated in Western Ghats. The place is full of cardamom plantation and tea estates. The mountain range is at an elevation of 1500m. The best attraction of the mountain range is Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary. The place is filled with flora and fauna. The place is full of wild lives like tiger, wild boar, leopard, Nilgiri tahr, gaur, spotted deer, barking deer, sambar deer etc. It is best suited to relax, a laid back vacation spot, and online bus ticket bookings at Sri Krishna Travels.

Korangani

Kurangani is a hill station in Western Ghats.A mountain stream passes between Kurangani Mountains in the east and Kolukkumalai in the west. The hills have a fluctuating weather. The environment is chilly with strong winds. Kunagani has more than 6 streams. All join together into the Kottakudi River. These hills are a wonderful trekking spot. Sambalaru falls provides drinking water to Bodinayakanur.

Surali falls

Surali falls is a 2 stage cascading waterfalls in Theni district. The water from the falls is supplied from Meghamalai falls. The height of the falls is about 46m. The falls have separate entry for men and women. Depending on the speed of the water, people are allowed to get close to the falls. The falls is a great place to relax. The place can be reached by rented bicycles. The entry to the falls is 5/- The place is filled with monkeys. Go to visit This Place Bus ticket bookings in National Travels (ntc) and get more bus ticket offers.

Vaigai Dam

The Vaigai Dam is built across the Vaigai River near Andipatti. The dam was built to rpovide irrigation to Madurai & Dindugul district. The dam was inaugrated in 21st january 1959. The dam also has 2 hydro electric power plant with a generation capacity of 6MW with 3MW each.The dam has a small and beautiful park maintained by the Water Resources Department on both the sides. The park also have a play area for children.

Bodi is a place if you wish to escape to the nature. Book bus tickets to Bodi in ticketgoose.com

Sridhara Ayyaval Mutt, Thiruvisainallur, Thanjavur

Sri Sridhara Ayyaval Mutt, located in

Thiruvisainallur Village near Kumbakonam Town in Thiruvidaimarudur Taluk in

Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu. The mutt was established by a <span style="mso-color-alt: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Saivite</span> saint <span style="mso-color-alt: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Sridhara Venkatesa Ayyaval</span> who

lived and preached here in the late 17

This is a small Mutt established

by Sridhara Ayyaval. There is a photo of four saints Sri Sridhara Ayyaval, Sri

Bodhendra, Sri Marudhanallur Swamigal and Sri Brahmendral on top of the

Viswanatha mandapam. There is dining hall called Annapurna hall in the Mutt. The

mutt also organizes philanthropic activities and holds pujas during major Hindu

festivals.

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #002060; font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 24.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;">Festivals<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">Prabodhanam, Parayanam, Nitya

Pooja, Naama Sankirthana, Dolothsavam, Ekadashi Divya Namam Bhajan, Mahanyasa

Rudrabhishekam on Amavasyas are conducted here. Every year on the New moon day

of Karthigai month around 10,000 people throng the madam and take a dip at the

well. <o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">Thiruvisainallur, Via Veppathur,

<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">Thiruvidaimarudur Taluk<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">Thanjavur District – 612 105 <o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">Phone:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>+91 435 246 1616<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">Email:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><u><a href="mailto:sriayyaval@gmail.com"><span style="mso-color-alt: windowtext;">sriayyaval@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></u></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">The Mutt is located at about 1

Km from Thiruvisanallur, 2 Kms from Veppathur, 4 Kms from Thiruvidaimaruthur, 5

Kms from Thirumangalakudi, 5 Kms from Thiruvidaimarudur Railway Station, 9 Kms

from Kumbakonam, 9 Kms from Kumbakonam Railway Station, 9 Kms from Kumbakonam

Bus Stand, 48 Kms from Thanjavur and 102 Kms from Trichy Airport. The Mutt is

situated on Kallanai to Poompuhar Route. Government Buses (Nos 2, 2 A, 2 B

& 38) and Private Buses (Green & Tajudeen) from Kumbakonam Bus Stand

ply to this Village. <o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<a href='https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/04/sri-sridhara-ayyaval-mutt-thiruvisainallur-history.html'>Sri Sridhara Ayyaval Mutt, Thiruvisainallur – History</a>

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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .5in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: #002060; font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 28.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">Sri Sridhara Ayyaval Mutt,

Thiruvisainallur – History<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">The trinities of Dakshina Bajan

Sampradaya Sri Bodhendra Swamigal, Sri Sridhara Ayyavargal and Marudhanallur

Sri Sadguru Swamigal publicized that Nama Sankirthana is the simplest form of

worship of Lord,  attain salvation in this Kaliyuga.  Sridhara

Ayyaval was born in Mysore. His name was Sridhara Venkateswara Shastrigal but respectfully

addressed as Sri Ayyaval. His father Lingarayar was working under the Mysore

Kingdom. Sridhara Ayyaval was offered with Dewan post in Mysore Kingdom after

his father death but he refused the offer due to his devotion to Lord Shiva. He

undertook religious Yatra and visited various places.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">When he came Trichy, a Vaishnava

Nayagar was ruling Trichy and few Brahmins, who were jealous of Ayyaval

informed to the King that Ayyaval was preaching Shaivism. The King wanted to

test Ayyaval by himself. Hence, he dressed Lord Shiva of Rockfort temple as

Krishna and arranged for a street procession. Ayyaval on seeing Lord Krishna sang

the Krishnathvasa Manchari sthothram. The King was very happy seeing his

unconditional love towards Lord Krishna without any discrimination. He further

saved a child from death during his stay in Trichy. <o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">The King requested Ayyaval to

stay permanently in his Kingdom but Ayyaval didn’t want to end up in Trichy. He

left Trichy same night itself. He travelled to many places like Thanjavur,

Kumbakonam, Thirubhuvanam, Thirunageswaram and finally reached Thiruvisainallur.

He settled in Thiruvisalur in an Agraharam established by Shahaji, the then

ruler of Thanjavur. Once, Sridhara Ayyaval was preparing to conduct a Sradha

for his ancestor. Sridhar Ayyaval was returning from Cauvery after his oil bath

and saw a hungry person was about to die because of starvation. <o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">Ayyaval brought the person to

his house and offered the food, that was meant for Sradha. As the food meant

for Sradha should not be offered to other people till the ritual was over. He

then did the purificatory rituals as per vedic rules, cooked Sradha meals again

and invited the Brahmins. The Brahmins refused to participate in his Sradha and

excluded him from the caste. Sridhara Ayyaval, then completed the Sradha by

placing the Koorchams in place of the Brahmins and completed the Sradha. It is

a practice allowed when a person conducting Sradha did not able to get

brahmins.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">When the next year Sradha

approached, Sridhara Ayyaval was unable to convince the Brahmins despite

several requests. Then he asked for some remedy for his act and the Brahmins

suggested to take a bath in Ganga to cleanse himself off from the sin. As only

few days left, it was impossible for Ayyaval to take a dip in Ganga. He

proclaimed that he will bring Ganga to the well at his house itself. The

Brahmins laughed at him and expected that he will just take a dip in the well

water and say that the Ganga was present in the well. But Sridhara Ayyaval stated

that he will bring the Ganga to the well to the acceptance and full view of everyone,

but no one believed. <o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">Then Ayyaval went to the well in

his house and sang the hymns of Gangashtakam. The Ganga flowed out from the

well to the Agraharam street and the whole village. The Brahmins understood

their mistake and requested him to stop the Ganga from flowing out immediately.

Ayyaval sang a hymn and requested the Ganga to stay in the well permanently for

the benefit of the people. This incident took place on the New moon day of the Karthigai

month. Sridhara Ayyaval is reported to have vanished after

entering the sanctum sanctorum of <a href="https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2016/01/mahalingeswarar-temple-thiruvidaimarudur.html">Thiruvidaimaruthur

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Thiruvisainallur, Thanjavur<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">Kasi Viswanathar Temple is a

Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Thiruvisainallur Village near

Kumbakonam Town in Thiruvidaimarudur Taluk in Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu.

This is a small east facing temple situated on the northern banks of Cauvery

River. The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Thiruvisanallur, 2 Kms from Veppathur,

4 Kms from Thiruvidaimaruthur, 5 Kms from Thirumangalakudi, 5 Kms from Thiruvidaimarudur

Railway Station, 9 Kms from Kumbakonam, 9 Kms from Kumbakonam Railway Station,

9 Kms from Kumbakonam Bus Stand, 48 Kms from Thanjavur and 102 Kms from Trichy

Airport. The Temple is situated on Kallanai to Poompuhar Route. Government

Buses (Nos 2, 2 A, 2 B & 38) and Private Buses (Green & Tajudeen) from

Kumbakonam Bus Stand ply to this Village.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTU4-hEpx-WwdJ_sa4-bn_QoppX14e2FZQY-cBHT-PXlR7jiiVwA8YpnpssoHQMOkR07UpXj07xAzqtYF84TzQxy06vNrgE16xEPfY8mEQnz52XMfYOFJGpCW0rot3k7DUJGrp790dA00/s1024/2017-11-19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTU4-hEpx-WwdJ_sa4-bn_QoppX14e2FZQY-cBHT-PXlR7jiiVwA8YpnpssoHQMOkR07UpXj07xAzqtYF84TzQxy06vNrgE16xEPfY8mEQnz52XMfYOFJGpCW0rot3k7DUJGrp790dA00/w480-h640/2017-11-19.jpg" width="480" /></a></div> <o:p></o:p><p></p>

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<h2 class='date-header'><span>Tuesday, April 13, 2021</span></h2>

<a href='https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/04/ksheerapthi-sayana-narayana-perumal-temple-thiruloki-thanjavur.html'>Ksheerapthi Sayana Narayana Perumal Temple, Thiruloki, Thanjavur</a>

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Sayana Narayana Perumal Temple, Thiruloki</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: #002060; font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 28.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">,

Thanjavur<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">Ksheerapthi Sayana Narayana

Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Thiruloki

Village in Thiruvidaimarudur Taluk in <span style="mso-color-alt: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Thanjavur District</span> in Tamil Nadu. The

Temple is situated on northern banks of Pazhavaru, a

branch of River Cauvery. The Temple is situated to south east of Thiruloki

Sundareswarar Temple.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSY1_owo-jMmp95njKW9EC9jQEuSaNv3jvlWcAspUK_sFjPCs1Hz0BMjqJI5EY8o9TqwykY5JH-Y8q4Ud3JWjifpbqY-vCjaxcJlDCpP2J5LQBxgRn3NVfddGGCRTwoVp2OnOUQhzGJPs/s1024/2015-10-03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSY1_owo-jMmp95njKW9EC9jQEuSaNv3jvlWcAspUK_sFjPCs1Hz0BMjqJI5EY8o9TqwykY5JH-Y8q4Ud3JWjifpbqY-vCjaxcJlDCpP2J5LQBxgRn3NVfddGGCRTwoVp2OnOUQhzGJPs/w640-h480/2015-10-03.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgChCVTR3p5XBqo9TQdFmz1EPcBKRo1x1fcrFWl012RQcnacFw1q166ev2BqmGZPs65Hwy2JzkrW4_fP_HRRnBURg54u4FVwIuF3yJgfk2kjSPAYvqHjzTOx57tONUei9oqbS05A7YA-N0/s1024/2019-11-17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgChCVTR3p5XBqo9TQdFmz1EPcBKRo1x1fcrFWl012RQcnacFw1q166ev2BqmGZPs65Hwy2JzkrW4_fP_HRRnBURg54u4FVwIuF3yJgfk2kjSPAYvqHjzTOx57tONUei9oqbS05A7YA-N0/w640-h480/2019-11-17.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIXkfN_DJCa932ZFJ5B4xEC3rZ1BbEIAeTgthHS7LpG2ZrRHgD_XNl0EjVqszrNfUQoeUikIKc6iOThkwPEYaVH1ApXpxgyfSS_UwFcY3ueYsLveknspvF3pl3OYQqmRfaT5Rdhyphenhyphen1d4WM/s1024/2019-12-21+%25286%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIXkfN_DJCa932ZFJ5B4xEC3rZ1BbEIAeTgthHS7LpG2ZrRHgD_XNl0EjVqszrNfUQoeUikIKc6iOThkwPEYaVH1ApXpxgyfSS_UwFcY3ueYsLveknspvF3pl3OYQqmRfaT5Rdhyphenhyphen1d4WM/w640-h480/2019-12-21+%25286%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8aYRlEVl23DvpD_ocx1PQMpPiGxAVv-ijInaGXuykjEqsHS4ii5w8SqRN-ly9WEevR8ukF5Sgxqa8rM1j46FbhQJQvMIAvFXxYnqO5zsnTa-TawzHEsg4RIne3Qoz3ed-ahDE7x3EuCI/s1024/2019-12-21+%25287%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8aYRlEVl23DvpD_ocx1PQMpPiGxAVv-ijInaGXuykjEqsHS4ii5w8SqRN-ly9WEevR8ukF5Sgxqa8rM1j46FbhQJQvMIAvFXxYnqO5zsnTa-TawzHEsg4RIne3Qoz3ed-ahDE7x3EuCI/w640-h480/2019-12-21+%25287%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVMK0C5RlVaUTQdaJ6Sy6N89EQeVDrJR5XswthM2kMq3H5J1uxV4ePtIX5vrF_9zKdZKUmRBbxanH9I-NeKuY4XPfQLc6vMKK_ib3Wbfy9FfWMWNy_6IgZYI9ZIE2H39XRzqxMWYPmGkg/s1024/2019-12-21+%25288%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVMK0C5RlVaUTQdaJ6Sy6N89EQeVDrJR5XswthM2kMq3H5J1uxV4ePtIX5vrF_9zKdZKUmRBbxanH9I-NeKuY4XPfQLc6vMKK_ib3Wbfy9FfWMWNy_6IgZYI9ZIE2H39XRzqxMWYPmGkg/w640-h480/2019-12-21+%25288%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><o:p></o:p><p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">Lakshmi performed penance here to get permanent abode

in Lord Chest:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">Once, Lord Vishnu came to earth urgently

thinking of his devotees leaving Sri Lakshmi alone. Sri Lakshmi could not be

alone without Lord Vishnu even for a second. She felt sad and performed penance

in this place for never being left alone at any point of time. It is believed

that Lakshmi took bath in this Theertham and performed penance under Vilva Tree

to get permanent abode in Lord Chest. Devotees pray here to clear any misunderstanding

between the married couples (or) any problems between them.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">Sukethu got rid of head ache here:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">Sukethu got rid of chronic head

ache by taking bath in Lakshmi Theertham.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">Emperor Rajaraja Chola 1’s wife

is Thirailokkiya Maadevi, the village is named after her. The Village was

called as Rajendra Simha Valanaattu Manninattu Emanalluragiya Thirailokkiya

Mathevi Chathurvedhimangalam during Emperor Rajendra Chola I Period. The Temple

is believed to be built by Karuvur Thevar. The Temple is extensively renovated

by Chola Emperor Rajendra Chola I.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJgKGysMAFD_rnmy2jyW6wNC9ilfkdZlJf2SUR9x7P78X9-ySAGLn18Y9e0MRQN-5SWU2oweI-yE0Gs-FFTubpuQkcOEl_3t7yfynBLCQtjJUCZFj3OKLNBbdN6gQI7tUclOYmjm-rEoM/s1024/2019-11-17+%25283%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJgKGysMAFD_rnmy2jyW6wNC9ilfkdZlJf2SUR9x7P78X9-ySAGLn18Y9e0MRQN-5SWU2oweI-yE0Gs-FFTubpuQkcOEl_3t7yfynBLCQtjJUCZFj3OKLNBbdN6gQI7tUclOYmjm-rEoM/w480-h640/2019-11-17+%25283%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtFEmwC5bxJ0w4ts0wXJlmmNNkToxehR82MK_GX1id_0ZugnMdmppe2zRZoYwskkRQJI6DQ7Z2cO51uMY8qDFdBZ5ASo1-t2voznkMd9kcTz2W3Dy3CxOIL3FOGmfixHyk9p0VfDG6p8U/s1024/2019-12-21+%25289%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtFEmwC5bxJ0w4ts0wXJlmmNNkToxehR82MK_GX1id_0ZugnMdmppe2zRZoYwskkRQJI6DQ7Z2cO51uMY8qDFdBZ5ASo1-t2voznkMd9kcTz2W3Dy3CxOIL3FOGmfixHyk9p0VfDG6p8U/w640-h480/2019-12-21+%25289%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZHKI8t3GI73ZDu8mdiFWxxch2h1YQ4EJJQGLvX0VUu9Bm22V25W2LR1T2Q0QfAgJqIhlA3pfWNtS5Cv56c_ZekMb0euv0FsgvJ-q4NUfmHuLRXzYeCkOekKoPuIQJZZdyNGQTaRfgpXc/s1024/2019-12-21+%252810%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZHKI8t3GI73ZDu8mdiFWxxch2h1YQ4EJJQGLvX0VUu9Bm22V25W2LR1T2Q0QfAgJqIhlA3pfWNtS5Cv56c_ZekMb0euv0FsgvJ-q4NUfmHuLRXzYeCkOekKoPuIQJZZdyNGQTaRfgpXc/w640-h480/2019-12-21+%252810%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuWCi1Y7QAOXKL7uB14JRdvqQuBVJtCI_I5Fui9OgAGDXxl6bL5shSwxWCVBaa8Y1fNEpcpZ01jR-4zW0uCVXKXa317aG71vRleCFlNamOq7B8wN_kk-As1h5upwBGi0Y0TPrzI79KC9U/s1024/20180221_121756.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuWCi1Y7QAOXKL7uB14JRdvqQuBVJtCI_I5Fui9OgAGDXxl6bL5shSwxWCVBaa8Y1fNEpcpZ01jR-4zW0uCVXKXa317aG71vRleCFlNamOq7B8wN_kk-As1h5upwBGi0Y0TPrzI79KC9U/w480-h640/20180221_121756.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVOpFu0amEqS-RJsaEkCbIwQK4fpsZwDWkdM0_Jq_4H0JJa0QQSOyZnIBwJzvNdBEZ_Bez57_qBLgvyfh2EQ1EobqpWfBcYQM0DsHkxTzFvt5qzD9YQ88uAjfkeE4B0G6-prsWdct1Klg/s1024/5428078659_4973cbb6ff_h.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVOpFu0amEqS-RJsaEkCbIwQK4fpsZwDWkdM0_Jq_4H0JJa0QQSOyZnIBwJzvNdBEZ_Bez57_qBLgvyfh2EQ1EobqpWfBcYQM0DsHkxTzFvt5qzD9YQ88uAjfkeE4B0G6-prsWdct1Klg/w480-h640/5428078659_4973cbb6ff_h.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><o:p></o:p><p></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;"><a href="https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/04/ksheerapthi-sayana-narayana-perumal-temple-thiruloki-temple.html">https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/04/ksheerapthi-sayana-narayana-perumal-temple-thiruloki-temple.html</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">The temple is considered special

to create intimacy between the couples. So, if any misunderstanding / problems

arise between the married couples or if the couples are separated, they can

worship the Thaayar here to get relief for their problems.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">Ksheerapthi Sayana Narayana

Perumal Temple, <o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">Thiruloki, Thiruvidaimarudur

Taluk,<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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/ 94871 31630<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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Kms from Thugili, 5 Kms from Thiruppanandal, 6 Kms from Kanjanur, 9 Kms from

Thirumangalakudi, 9 Kms from Suriyanar Kovil, 11 Kms from Aduthurai, 11 Kms

from Aduthurai Railway Station, 11 Kms from Narasingampettai Railway Station,

22 Kms from Kumbakonam, 22 Kms from Mayiladuthurai, 62 Kms from Thanjavur and

110 Kms from Trichy Airport. The Temple is situated on Thiruppanandal to

Aduthurai Route. Bus facilities are available from Kumbakonam, Mayiladuthurai

and Thiruppanandal.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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Perumal Temple, Thiruloki – The Temple<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">This Temple is facing towards

east with three tiered Rajagopuram. There is an Anjaneya Shrine facing the

Rajagopuram on the banks of the pond. Garudalwar Shrine can be seen right

opposite to the Sanctum. He is found in standing posture. He is offered with

Kozhukattai as a special neivedhyam. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Maha

Mandapam, Artha Mandapam and Sanctum. Presiding Deity is called as Ksheerapthi

Sayana Narayana Perumal.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuZBxO27vdO6cm1u_kWfjE7kjwJ9QThiZOclR7gYSF5C1Hrvq0di6viehfrR_ZvUuolq5SdhMMbiLLqzJqxm-uImFExHACqSP6AtXyeSqmZUNcfBx7ddaGuN6oC3CbIKxPoP2PXFGBiHk/s1024/2015-10-03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuZBxO27vdO6cm1u_kWfjE7kjwJ9QThiZOclR7gYSF5C1Hrvq0di6viehfrR_ZvUuolq5SdhMMbiLLqzJqxm-uImFExHACqSP6AtXyeSqmZUNcfBx7ddaGuN6oC3CbIKxPoP2PXFGBiHk/w640-h480/2015-10-03.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpcMmQhRtMBIUYO18MqD9oG5zxMTQrsRrkuwkFHes-LfKf-83vNEmd2NFYEqHMVxd2Swz6CLkJjJch9xXHmfk2hDUCuEvvzBT6m_TwSXG322zFn0-6W4vhyphenhyphenQNx0xHKkirDwu2FtE8o6Bw/s1024/2019-11-17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpcMmQhRtMBIUYO18MqD9oG5zxMTQrsRrkuwkFHes-LfKf-83vNEmd2NFYEqHMVxd2Swz6CLkJjJch9xXHmfk2hDUCuEvvzBT6m_TwSXG322zFn0-6W4vhyphenhyphenQNx0xHKkirDwu2FtE8o6Bw/w640-h480/2019-11-17.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <o:p></o:p><p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">He is in sleeping posture on 5

headed Adi Sesha with head towards south, feet towards north and face towards

east. He is four-armed holding Shanka and Chakra on his hands and the other two

hands showing Varada and Abhaya Hastha. Lakshmi can be found near his head and

Bhoodevi can be found near his feet. Lord Brahma can be seen emerging from his

navel.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKalGmOXmsFuzUOQ8HHUfWplwshV8qHebDow4O1Zks36swg6YoJLotZkrOcQ0VUBWEFbhiwyYCwfWbYa4GRtTfCrbta_N2YITrUDLQLO9URsKI2ey4ZDAgXE8hV3P-DymgnedCuMky5GQ/s1024/2017-11-17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKalGmOXmsFuzUOQ8HHUfWplwshV8qHebDow4O1Zks36swg6YoJLotZkrOcQ0VUBWEFbhiwyYCwfWbYa4GRtTfCrbta_N2YITrUDLQLO9URsKI2ey4ZDAgXE8hV3P-DymgnedCuMky5GQ/w480-h640/2017-11-17.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsOOXMPH3AIUNhkOGnYG5MW0iBNRcL0876sCylkRFun1SdqaesyKoyajIUCqb3OcaZgWTa5F8mwRo-_9DnvomUi_-AfP8M7nr5b4-ySMIdRvKAUzVGIwP8Q7O13lVFYCdfx3vN3abVKmw/s1024/2017-07-24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsOOXMPH3AIUNhkOGnYG5MW0iBNRcL0876sCylkRFun1SdqaesyKoyajIUCqb3OcaZgWTa5F8mwRo-_9DnvomUi_-AfP8M7nr5b4-ySMIdRvKAUzVGIwP8Q7O13lVFYCdfx3vN3abVKmw/w640-h480/2017-07-24.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <o:p></o:p><p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">His reclining posture is similar

to the one he is found in Tirupaarkadal. The idol is a stucco image made of

sand, Punugu, Javvadhu, Sambirani and several herbal products. No Thirumanjanam

is performed to him, only Thaila Kaappu (special oil) will be applied. Special

Thirumanjanam is performed on Vaikunda Ekadasi and Purattasi Saturdays to this

Perumal.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9ABQDvGeFzKl0eCi5Uwu1qKxIRxe_lUbsthLip8PatsQzOfaui_4lqTUmfdwle3Rffy7E8IdcFXCNKW4n6XaorGaZqOAXlaGgxX4rvDCB2V8ufdXkk7f2FaTUs3tEBgDVkqrl_VEtVBE/s1024/2019-11-17+%25283%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9ABQDvGeFzKl0eCi5Uwu1qKxIRxe_lUbsthLip8PatsQzOfaui_4lqTUmfdwle3Rffy7E8IdcFXCNKW4n6XaorGaZqOAXlaGgxX4rvDCB2V8ufdXkk7f2FaTUs3tEBgDVkqrl_VEtVBE/w480-h640/2019-11-17+%25283%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL49y44I8wNNqBsYiPC22GV1-RUYUD_UQBdsyicfoyZX7_4kbkHyE32hlOmbbQUUQBdpulZsadgXa0loUyUIXaHLNuQ_dcmGXT_1WSFV7bsthWBdvxFhd-63atkKftHLuvPusm_GVgzP8/s1024/2019-11-17+%25284%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL49y44I8wNNqBsYiPC22GV1-RUYUD_UQBdsyicfoyZX7_4kbkHyE32hlOmbbQUUQBdpulZsadgXa0loUyUIXaHLNuQ_dcmGXT_1WSFV7bsthWBdvxFhd-63atkKftHLuvPusm_GVgzP8/w640-h480/2019-11-17+%25284%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><o:p></o:p><p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">Mother is called as Ksheera Nayagi.

She is housed in a separate east facing shrine. Her Shrine is situated to

western side of southern prakaram. There is a separate shrine for Vishnu Durga

found in Maha Mandapam. It is believed that south facing Durga is said to be

more powerful. Vishwakasena and Yoga Narasimha can be found after the Vishnu

Durga Shrine. Idols of all 12 Azhwars can be found in the southern side of Maha

Mandapam.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV-CcCz33_n6baWFU2X_Fh8l1eA_pp-1VDNdtD2o2eJVPFtUpDHOoy17mxTbvuFvywg2V2cRTgkDRsNyybM-dl1fwt3TzcuP2QOnKtTgaNJhrCvWIJrsSGGi7XjFR5uwF_9aJ4W5HhE8Q/s1024/2019-12-21+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV-CcCz33_n6baWFU2X_Fh8l1eA_pp-1VDNdtD2o2eJVPFtUpDHOoy17mxTbvuFvywg2V2cRTgkDRsNyybM-dl1fwt3TzcuP2QOnKtTgaNJhrCvWIJrsSGGi7XjFR5uwF_9aJ4W5HhE8Q/w640-h480/2019-12-21+%25282%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtDEmfdfc_qVKsV0TFL76QGHUpgWxA_opkxAMFfY0RdtSTAjDY625pTcDU0yI6Cfu6I0FzDCRv12PRVCCg0euLxvmPc-N_vOTkHUtcdGHy8VVVKHV639DycPlA1boSPDBjV_BwI8AQZ58/s1024/2019-12-21+%25283%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtDEmfdfc_qVKsV0TFL76QGHUpgWxA_opkxAMFfY0RdtSTAjDY625pTcDU0yI6Cfu6I0FzDCRv12PRVCCg0euLxvmPc-N_vOTkHUtcdGHy8VVVKHV639DycPlA1boSPDBjV_BwI8AQZ58/w480-h640/2019-12-21+%25283%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div> <o:p></o:p><p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">There is a south facing shrine

for Varadaraja Perumal in north side of Maha Mandapam. He is found in standing

posture in this shrine. There is another shrine for Abhaya Varadha holding

Shanka and Chakra in the temple. During Vaikunda Ekadasi and

Purattasi Saturdays, special pooja are performed. There is a shrine for Andal

can be seen in the temple.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFO8C_VSDmqisbi29F-flciJq_KDsGcEum4NXbie4bFz4p9HBN6JhZoz2Vp3GB3Qtz1nh6vXxp1rzTphLfAe6PMhy6GPLZojwt2tnFZ8Uxn0De-9tCt3nX9H88R3-rhsEe6-R0Kx9B7yc/s1024/20180221_121756.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFO8C_VSDmqisbi29F-flciJq_KDsGcEum4NXbie4bFz4p9HBN6JhZoz2Vp3GB3Qtz1nh6vXxp1rzTphLfAe6PMhy6GPLZojwt2tnFZ8Uxn0De-9tCt3nX9H88R3-rhsEe6-R0Kx9B7yc/w480-h640/20180221_121756.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkJ2KwiiIYamO9cEOX0czdM2XXl1Lh85BHLydRraycXdsA0QaJj5F6r6OVDAPzLSHOZdYXnNW1mT0mUbw18bySMuIu51D74N0H9r-g_5ZR8BieEGRJRVjVJruh90U0S4wKgmLhE-9vk1s/s1024/2019-12-21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkJ2KwiiIYamO9cEOX0czdM2XXl1Lh85BHLydRraycXdsA0QaJj5F6r6OVDAPzLSHOZdYXnNW1mT0mUbw18bySMuIu51D74N0H9r-g_5ZR8BieEGRJRVjVJruh90U0S4wKgmLhE-9vk1s/w640-h480/2019-12-21.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><o:p></o:p><p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">Theertham associated with this

Temple is Lakshmi Theertham. It is found in front of the temple. It is situated

behind the Anjaneya Shrine. It is also called as Ksheera Theertham and Parkadal

Theertham. Sthalam Vriksham is Vilva tree. Archanais are performed with Vilva leaves.

It is unusual to have Vilva tree as Sthala Vriksham to Vishnu Temple as Vilwa

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Koteeswarar Temple, Keela Suriya Moolai, Thanjavur<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk46656684;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">Surya Koteeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated

to Lord Shiva located in Keela Suriya Moolai Village near Thiruloki in

Thiruvidaimarudur Taluk in Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is

called as Surya Koteeswarar and Mother is called as Pavalakkodi Amman. The Temple

is situated on the southern banks of Pazhavaru, a branch of River Cauvery. The

Temple is considered as Parihara Sthalam for Pitru Doshas.</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg27yD_5_qLuc9T-ckJirULMaE-KOTfpiCDN0uTIXukN3j836U3HMXhrtFhVKL16Wq3GwADzI10z4743q5PjAqK2tN_AB62IRNd8jP9QshXthKdxTdyj627z-sqH4bqkbKHCUYoF71iGEk/s1024/2019-12-21+%252813%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg27yD_5_qLuc9T-ckJirULMaE-KOTfpiCDN0uTIXukN3j836U3HMXhrtFhVKL16Wq3GwADzI10z4743q5PjAqK2tN_AB62IRNd8jP9QshXthKdxTdyj627z-sqH4bqkbKHCUYoF71iGEk/w640-h480/2019-12-21+%252813%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBiU78iBVQc85fkTMAl-86hgw3kwTiL72mvWRHKF312y7TMpRtup04ETlQBJLHdZ9jVde_Sc77Qdhk8lDXcV6VnH0lHk45-OY8XUbocKkQ4VEbJLc3K9lvv2ZZXJfkj9018vYIh6cOsdQ/s1024/2019-12-21+%252811%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBiU78iBVQc85fkTMAl-86hgw3kwTiL72mvWRHKF312y7TMpRtup04ETlQBJLHdZ9jVde_Sc77Qdhk8lDXcV6VnH0lHk45-OY8XUbocKkQ4VEbJLc3K9lvv2ZZXJfkj9018vYIh6cOsdQ/w640-h480/2019-12-21+%252811%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNsxX2HhIUyrRhTjG-GxMadDG8zS57sa7t6ZzBEZjVungAdVUD602K8ngnj4aZaUNZt0zm4I9535TcLHyjoGcIRwaeqyrZvgf7lmEDxOwGYi1GlEv9sxhj9oBobeAh2Nf2v9r2StbuFAk/s1024/2019-10-08.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNsxX2HhIUyrRhTjG-GxMadDG8zS57sa7t6ZzBEZjVungAdVUD602K8ngnj4aZaUNZt0zm4I9535TcLHyjoGcIRwaeqyrZvgf7lmEDxOwGYi1GlEv9sxhj9oBobeAh2Nf2v9r2StbuFAk/w640-h480/2019-10-08.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJnDdR6Imz7til0W6BgUs38S06fQf7oHa94bv22mrWdSjEutxbQ6kITo5XLHf7l1LShSxQ2gnxZTBWg5uYCmecl14CvzFTIT8xL2XJFuQOJVCVTlAenG4qmYRCTqOoeztlH3uLqj0tw70/s1024/2019-12-21+%25288%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJnDdR6Imz7til0W6BgUs38S06fQf7oHa94bv22mrWdSjEutxbQ6kITo5XLHf7l1LShSxQ2gnxZTBWg5uYCmecl14CvzFTIT8xL2XJFuQOJVCVTlAenG4qmYRCTqOoeztlH3uLqj0tw70/w640-h480/2019-12-21+%25288%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtLdk4bueh_JswIpC_yz628UB-pL9P-ZyIf2knJO4s8d9HFE_VxXmY6MHLfyAt1_Gph31pQdZh1cCSsAeUg7GCcNLdr6hIbrdDqE9M41GOWarON0Ckn_IKy9AT3kKlldRMIWhB8QewbeE/s1024/2019-12-21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtLdk4bueh_JswIpC_yz628UB-pL9P-ZyIf2knJO4s8d9HFE_VxXmY6MHLfyAt1_Gph31pQdZh1cCSsAeUg7GCcNLdr6hIbrdDqE9M41GOWarON0Ckn_IKy9AT3kKlldRMIWhB8QewbeE/w640-h480/2019-12-21.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><o:p></o:p><p></p>

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6.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and from 4.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">Maha Shivrathri in

February-March and Monthly Pradoshams are celebrated here with much fanfare.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">Those facing adverse aspects of

Sun, perform abishek to Lord with green coconut for relief. Devotees pray here

for relief from eye related diseases. Devotees light lamps to Lord Surya

Koteeswarar during the Pradosha time, perform abishek and offer vastras. People

also pray to Lord Bhairava for relief from debt burdens and wants. The Temple

is considered as Parihara Sthalam for Pitru Doshas. <o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">The Temple is located at about 2

Kms from Thiruloki, 7 Kms from Thiruppanandal, 8 Kms from Suriyanar Koil, 10

Kms from Aduthurai Railway Station, 10 Kms from Aduthurai, 13 Kms from Thiruvidaimaruthur,

21 Kms from Kumbakonam, 22 Kms from Mayiladuthurai, 60 Kms from Thanjavur and

114 Kms from Trichy Airport. The Temple is situated on Kumbakonam – Kanjanur –

Thiruloki Route. Take a bus to Thiruloki from Kumbakonam via Kanjanur and the

bus stops near the temple itself.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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Keela Suriya Moolai – Legends<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">Surya Koteeswarar:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">As per legend, Lord Surya was

sad that he could not participate in the Pradosha Pujas dedicated to Lord Shiva

because Pradosha time happens in evening when Sun has to be on duty. He

consulted with his disciple Sage Yajnavalkya, who learnt all Vedas and Sastras

from Sun. Sage Yajnavalkya encased all his yogic powers gained by reciting

mantras from Vedas in Bhaskara Chakra he made and submitted at the feet of Lord

Shiva of <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/04/surya-koteeswarar-temple-keela-suriya-moolai-thanjavur.html">this

Temple</a></span> which grew into an Illuppai Tree.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">He also created a forest of

Illupai Trees in <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/04/surya-koteeswarar-temple-keela-suriya-moolai-thanjavur.html">this

place</a></span>. He crushed the seeds of Illuppai tree to produce oil. He used

to light 1 crore deepas daily from the oil crushed to worship Lord Surya

Koteeswarar to bless his Guru, Surya. This worship took place during the

twilight hours. This almost coincides with Pradosha time also. Thus, Surya, Sun

God had the darshan of all these deepas and derived the benefits of Pradosha

worship. <o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">Lord Surya regained his brightness here:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">As per legend, Lord Surya lost

his brightness due to Lord Shiva’s anger by attending Daksha Yagna. On his Guru

advice, he came to <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/04/surya-koteeswarar-temple-keela-suriya-moolai-thanjavur.html">this

place</a></span> amidst Illuppai forest and found Lord Shiva in the form of

divine light occupying the entire place. He worshipped Lord Shiva and regained

his brightness back.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">Sage Agastya taught Aditya Hridya Mantra to Lord Rama

here:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">It is also believed Sage Agastya

taught several slokas from Hridya Manthra to Lord Rama in the Srilanka battle

field. After getting the knowledge of this powerful Mantra, Lord Rama was able

to win the war and got Sita back. Also, on Lord Rama request, Sage Agastya

taught Aditya Hridya Mantra on peaceful Shuba Hora times. It is believed that

he taught these Mantras to Lord Rama in <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/04/surya-koteeswarar-temple-keela-suriya-moolai-thanjavur.html">this

Temple</a></span>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">Lord Surya worshipping Lord Shiva in Sushma form here:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">It is believed that Lord Surya

is worshipping Lord Shiva of <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/04/surya-koteeswarar-temple-keela-suriya-moolai-thanjavur.html">this

temple</a></span> in Sushma form from dawn to dusk. Normally, in all other temples,

the sanctum and the shrines will be dark due to the absence of natural sun

light. But in this temple, it is vice versa. If you take a mirror inside <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/04/surya-koteeswarar-temple-keela-suriya-moolai-thanjavur.html">the

temple</a></span>, its reflection can be seen on the walls.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">Sukracharya got his eyesight back here:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">Sukracharya visited several

temples and performed Poojas to get back his lost eyesight. He performed Hridya

Manthra Homa Pooja to Lord Shiva of <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/04/surya-koteeswarar-temple-keela-suriya-moolai-thanjavur.html">this

Temple</a></span> in the presence of Sage Agasthya. He got back his eyesight.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">Keezh Surya Moolai:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">As Lord Shiva gave the Moola

Dhara Sakthi to Lord Surya, this place came to be called as <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/04/surya-koteeswarar-temple-keela-suriya-moolai-thanjavur.html">Surya

Moolai</a></span>. As <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/04/surya-koteeswarar-temple-keela-suriya-moolai-thanjavur.html">this

temple</a></span> is situated to the north east of Suriyanar Koil, the village

came to be called as <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/04/surya-koteeswarar-temple-keela-suriya-moolai-thanjavur.html">Keezh

Surya Moolai</a></span>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">Lord Surya got relief from leprosy here:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">It is believed that Lord Surya

got relieved of leprosy here by worshipping Lord Shiva of <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/04/surya-koteeswarar-temple-keela-suriya-moolai-thanjavur.html">this

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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .5in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt; text-align: center;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #002060; font-family: "Gill Sans MT", sans-serif; font-size: 28pt; position: relative; top: -10pt;">Surya Koteeswarar Temple,

Keela Suriya Moolai – The Temple<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .5in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 24.0pt; margin: 24pt 0in 0.5in; text-align: center;">

</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;"><a href="https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/04/surya-koteeswarar-temple-keela-suriya-moolai-thanjavur.html">The

Temple</a> is facing towards east. There is no Rajagopuram as it might obstruct

the rising sun. Nandi and Balipeedam, housed in a Mandapam can be seen

immediately after the entrance facing the sanctum. The Sanctum Sanctorum

consists of Sanctum, Artha Mandapam and Maha Mandapam. Presiding Deity is

called as Surya Koteeswarar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in

the form of Lingam. <o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilAdlwpXJsRxAbXIZpq82zrGs3NLQe3Ch5os83AwXQQx4cMxnF-p415mYm4pU5_KgrD-SVtTD4SYZ1X5vavLcuY-NcyA-87XM62klB2Y82wEuDG6qudJluMVomgZXF9oSkhKsgXJsbaDI/s1024/2019-12-21+%252813%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilAdlwpXJsRxAbXIZpq82zrGs3NLQe3Ch5os83AwXQQx4cMxnF-p415mYm4pU5_KgrD-SVtTD4SYZ1X5vavLcuY-NcyA-87XM62klB2Y82wEuDG6qudJluMVomgZXF9oSkhKsgXJsbaDI/w640-h480/2019-12-21+%252813%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik_5_jzJkR09wpSkwR35zsYssJTjPC1MUIL0LpDxgGwGGFWsJI6HaQnAeVefxQUdNBipKnDnvVPX-71KTKF2sSBKOQSI0c5Bix3yZdr14evftvao0iXpF0t9y7P9XHtwgjHYbt9xxYvoA/s1024/2019-12-21+%252811%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik_5_jzJkR09wpSkwR35zsYssJTjPC1MUIL0LpDxgGwGGFWsJI6HaQnAeVefxQUdNBipKnDnvVPX-71KTKF2sSBKOQSI0c5Bix3yZdr14evftvao0iXpF0t9y7P9XHtwgjHYbt9xxYvoA/w640-h480/2019-12-21+%252811%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; margin: 0.25in 0in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Gill Sans MT",sans-serif" lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 15pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT", sans-serif; font-size: 15pt;">Sun God is worshipping Lord

Surya Koteeswarar each day from morning to dusk. The shadow of Lord falls on

the wall as a proof of this belief. Shrines of Bhairavar and Surya can be found

in the northeast corner of Maha Mandapam. Mother is called as Pavalakkodi Amman.

She is housed in a separate south facing shrine. The right leg is slightly

ahead of her left leg as if she is walking towards us. She has her toe ring

only in one leg.</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcDR78QIprrOVwF3rWJZoruosCSTEPBuLXcp8LozVbEABXboheoHeMeECwGus0AzAVr0Zx6yY4pz1XlK_MjE8mK9ag_05elk-oCYKlAnvnaNVsNdKS5Am5jrX9vE4CIqIXagdrS6sNI28/s1024/2019-12-21+%25287%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcDR78QIprrOVwF3rWJZoruosCSTEPBuLXcp8LozVbEABXboheoHeMeECwGus0AzAVr0Zx6yY4pz1XlK_MjE8mK9ag_05elk-oCYKlAnvnaNVsNdKS5Am5jrX9vE4CIqIXagdrS6sNI28/w640-h480/2019-12-21+%25287%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4OYWf3w-i4iMg9HRdZZ8d0Jk8LYtGCTencaWQ7F8lI_yaX_77UGXn56yCOnYsinv8jGWKc9jYGpMkOXXf0AAxArgSL_q0fCgqR084Y8pRluTIrRkK_jmMyTBdIhggIVPaxZWF5iBZIUU/s1024/2019-12-21+%25288%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4OYWf3w-i4iMg9HRdZZ8d0Jk8LYtGCTencaWQ7F8lI_yaX_77UGXn56yCOnYsinv8jGWKc9jYGpMkOXXf0AAxArgSL_q0fCgqR084Y8pRluTIrRkK_jmMyTBdIhggIVPaxZWF5iBZIUU/w640-h480/2019-12-21+%25288%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <o:p></o:p><p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">There is a shrine for Lord

Bhairava called as Swarna Bhairava in <a href="https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/04/surya-koteeswarar-temple-keela-suriya-moolai-thanjavur.html">the

temple</a>. It is noteworthy that during Aarati, a small red ray appears on his

neck. It is said that by the movement of the coral light on the neck, devotees

believe that he relieves the adverse aspects of Sun and Moon Gods. There is a

shrine for Sundara Maha Lakshmi in <a href="https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/04/surya-koteeswarar-temple-keela-suriya-moolai-thanjavur.html">the

temple premises</a>. She is in Padmasana posture. She is having six toes in her

right foot. <o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYV-7bT9VEty0H3CmtHVl08Z9-xkY-jse1-kphKwk6cEvtX1moDmPXjnP55c0zuwBxxjfJX3nQlgvNtqAMe0Fd_BUCOr-yUwBNo3bvC5PuES-7PrFzycpkB4KozO9RBEYj5PXOzweG_qk/s1024/2019-12-21+%25285%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYV-7bT9VEty0H3CmtHVl08Z9-xkY-jse1-kphKwk6cEvtX1moDmPXjnP55c0zuwBxxjfJX3nQlgvNtqAMe0Fd_BUCOr-yUwBNo3bvC5PuES-7PrFzycpkB4KozO9RBEYj5PXOzweG_qk/w480-h640/2019-12-21+%25285%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiMA0t9VQu2OC4qg3WbyibVCg0NH9FSuf70yjmti_cGgXKYC_j6cCyCNYuv1BA4B0HN8-7spv4GAjEy8glUtN4lKYnAw7Lcu0R9sfwaZ_fcNh3Iz6eZh2dUB_AYogCaIXxIc5ZGGqrokw/s1024/2019-12-21+%25286%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiMA0t9VQu2OC4qg3WbyibVCg0NH9FSuf70yjmti_cGgXKYC_j6cCyCNYuv1BA4B0HN8-7spv4GAjEy8glUtN4lKYnAw7Lcu0R9sfwaZ_fcNh3Iz6eZh2dUB_AYogCaIXxIc5ZGGqrokw/w480-h640/2019-12-21+%25286%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div> <o:p></o:p><p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">There is a shrine for Navagrahas

with their vahanas (vehicles) in the northwest corner of <a href="https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/04/surya-koteeswarar-temple-keela-suriya-moolai-thanjavur.html">the

temple premises</a>. All the planets are facing sun. There are shrines for

Ananda Dakshinamurthy, Shakti Vinayaka, Muruga with his consorts Valli and

Deivanai, Durga, Nagalingam and Chandikeswarar in <a href="https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/04/surya-koteeswarar-temple-keela-suriya-moolai-thanjavur.html">the

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">Manikeswara Swami Temple is a

Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Thiruloki Village in

Thiruvidaimarudur Taluk in <span style="mso-color-alt: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Thanjavur District</span> in Tamil Nadu. Presiding

Deity is called as Manikeswara Swami and Mother is called as Sivapoorani / Maragadambikai.

The village was named after the Mother of this temple.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguyZ2gMaZSZiY2-S3vLKefOgPLY1UUzxSQYagqeZcoffoh5BOoL3XO_ToRH3eiWvvyPgcu4RcJ4ek1oHLku4XCvqvnL7ovBKSsQYf67lmPA5W7QRxJmZ_FM5hP_QmklI14-DpA_HUMaqY/s1312/20160729_155032.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="666" data-original-width="1312" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguyZ2gMaZSZiY2-S3vLKefOgPLY1UUzxSQYagqeZcoffoh5BOoL3XO_ToRH3eiWvvyPgcu4RcJ4ek1oHLku4XCvqvnL7ovBKSsQYf67lmPA5W7QRxJmZ_FM5hP_QmklI14-DpA_HUMaqY/w640-h324/20160729_155032.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi58RIh6jQ13m4UGaXc9URJ7pIv-CgrgO2LhiF5n3jMTjoQVzf1eFDOsDV4pLxjCon0bGzpgNZrUUtZpT3H4QhLdVdfRmJRMYMOJh4DzFm04zl9w9mRechJ_MjBjODy1LpJYkzAhzi09Gg/s808/2017-04-18+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="808" data-original-width="574" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi58RIh6jQ13m4UGaXc9URJ7pIv-CgrgO2LhiF5n3jMTjoQVzf1eFDOsDV4pLxjCon0bGzpgNZrUUtZpT3H4QhLdVdfRmJRMYMOJh4DzFm04zl9w9mRechJ_MjBjODy1LpJYkzAhzi09Gg/w454-h640/2017-04-18+%25281%2529.jpg" width="454" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT7_rLjm_SbOElzjgupWnbdtzzxqJTJKsG8pXYkuWSHNhpmoPZSLD-b68XjNMO1knRCEllCDFERgilDCz4P42uUl-0E7pci5BDiOriaD6OR-Q-1p4byRypWQGmxk-Lt-tDaMkBvItC5kk/s960/2017-04-18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT7_rLjm_SbOElzjgupWnbdtzzxqJTJKsG8pXYkuWSHNhpmoPZSLD-b68XjNMO1knRCEllCDFERgilDCz4P42uUl-0E7pci5BDiOriaD6OR-Q-1p4byRypWQGmxk-Lt-tDaMkBvItC5kk/w480-h640/2017-04-18.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTmtDDQ0a4u0nXwzE6N-o1iqKnoMT-kU4lWNXrIqSc-YSDmcHS9X7rBN9bFai8wZUwDqXm0fgALWGCe2RIyvbsswxIOrB7dkaOfAKUfd7C7V0kfD6hVdniFxir_6iHhc8aBvor0FtfBRo/s960/2017-04-18+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTmtDDQ0a4u0nXwzE6N-o1iqKnoMT-kU4lWNXrIqSc-YSDmcHS9X7rBN9bFai8wZUwDqXm0fgALWGCe2RIyvbsswxIOrB7dkaOfAKUfd7C7V0kfD6hVdniFxir_6iHhc8aBvor0FtfBRo/w480-h640/2017-04-18+%25282%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><o:p></o:p><p></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">This is a west facing temple. It

is of brick construction and is situated on elevated position. The Temple was

completely in ruins. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Maha Mandapam, Artha

Mandapam and Sanctum. Presiding Deity is called as Manikeswara Swami. He is

housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Nandi was housed in a Mandapam,

facing the sanctum in the outer prakaram. <o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">Mother is called as Sivapoorani

/ Maragadambikai. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine. Only Lingam

and Vinayagar Idol remains intact. Rest all the other idols were vandalized.

Head of the Nandi was broken, Crown of the Mother idol was damaged and other

idols currently in the temple premises are also damaged.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">The Temple is located at about 1

Km from Thiruloki, 6 Kms from Thiruppanandal, 8 Kms from Kanjanur, 10 Kms from

Thirumangalakudi, 10 Kms from Suriyanar Kovil, 12 Kms from Aduthurai, 12 Kms

from Aduthurai Railway Station, 12 Kms from Narasingampettai Railway Station,

15 Kms from Thiruvidaimaruthur, 16 Kms from Thiruvidaimaruthur Railway Station,

22 Kms from Mayiladuthurai, 24 Kms from Kumbakonam, 62 Kms from Thanjavur and

116 Kms from Trichy Airport. The Temple can be reached from Thiruppanandal via

Thiruloki. <o:p></o:p></span></p>

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Puzhuthikudi, Thanjavur<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .25in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .25in; tab-stops: 3.0in; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Gill Sans MT",sans-serif; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Microsoft YaHei"; mso-text-raise: 10.0pt; position: relative; top: -10.0pt;">Thirumoolanathar Temple is a

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east with three tiered Rajagopuram. The Temple is of brick construction and in

ruins. The Temple follows Mada Koil architecture. Presiding Deity is called as

Thirumoolanathar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of

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Nayagi. She was housed in the separate south facing shrine. But her shrine

houses a Shiva Linga now. Both the sanctum and mother shrine might have been

situated on a raised platform of about 10 feet high. There are shrines for

Vinayaga, Murugan and Maha Lakshmi in the temple premises. <o:p></o:p></span></p>

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from Kattur, 5 Kms from Pandanallur, 8 Kms from Thiruppanandal, 8 Kms from Thiruppanandal

Bus Stand, 18 Kms from Narasingampettai Railway Station, 23 Kms from Mayiladuthurai

Junction Railway Station, 27 Kms from Kumbakonam, 64 Kms from Thanjavur and 118

Kms from Trichy Airport. Devotees has to travel in Thiruppanandal to

Pandanallur Route, take a right turn at Keezha Kattur and travel for another 2

Kms to reach Puzhuthikudi Village.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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Kailasanathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Thiruloki Village in Thiruvidaimarudur Taluk in Thanjavur District in Tamil Nadu. The Temple was built in little elevated position. This Temple was similar to the architecture of Gangai Konda Cholapuram Temple.

History

Emperor Rajaraja Chola 1’s wife is Thirailokkiya Maadevi, the village is named after her. The Village was called as Rajendra Simha Valanaattu Manninattu Emanalluragiya Thirailokkiya Mathevi Chathurvedhimangalam during Emperor Rajendra Chola I Period. It has been inscribed in one of the Chola Inscriptions. Rajendra Chola I donated this Village to learned Brahmins in memory of his step mother Thirulokiyamaadevi, one of wives of his father, Emperor Rajaraja Chola I. Lord of this Temple was called as Kayilasamudaiyar as per the inscription dated to 8^th regnal year of Chola King Rajaraja Chola II.

Chola Emperor king Rajendra Chola I led an expedition to North India between 1019 and 1024. The expedition traversed the states of Vengi, Kalinga, Odda and Bengal culminating with their arrival at the Ganges river. The Chola victory over the Pala king Mahipala I is considered to be the climax of the expedition. After defeating Mahipala in a pitched battle, Rajendra Chola’s commander Araiyan Rajarajan reached the Ganges and took some water with him on his journey back.

Araiyan Rajarajan was met by Rajendra I on the banks of the Godavari and the combined armies brought the Ganges water with them to Chola country. Before entering his newly built capital Gangai Konda Cholapuram, Emperor Rajendra Chola visited this Temple and worshipped Lord Shiva. After worshipping Lord Shiva, he entered Gangai Konda Cholapuram with Ganges water to purify his newly built capital. This shows that this temple was held in high esteem during his days.

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The Temple is located at about 5 Kms from Thugili, 5 Kms from Thiruppanandal, 6 Kms from Kanjanur, 9 Kms from Thirumangalakudi, 9 Kms from Suriyanar Kovil, 11 Kms from Aduthurai, 11 Kms from Aduthurai Railway Station, 11 Kms from Narasingampettai Railway Station, 22 Kms from Kumbakonam, 22 Kms from Mayiladuthurai, 62 Kms from Thanjavur and 110 Kms from Trichy Airport. The Temple is situated on Thiruppanandal to Aduthurai Route. Bus facilities are available from Kumbakonam, Mayiladuthurai and Thiruppanandal.

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Arthanareeswarar Temple, Veeracholapuram, Kallakurichi

Arthanareeswarar Temple, Veeracholapuram, Kallakurichi

Arthanareeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Veeracholapuram Village near Kallakurichi Town in Kallakurichi Taluk in Kallakurichi District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Arthanareeswarar and Mother is called as Anubhambikai. The Temple is situated on the banks of Manimutharu River. The Temple is believed to be built during 12^th Century AD by Cholas. The Temple conducts one Kaala Pooja and follows Kameega Agama.

Legends

Mallikarjunapuram:

Once, a Chola King went to Kasi and various sacred places to immerse his father ashes in the rivers in those places. Finally, he decided to immerse the remaining ashes in Manimutharu River here. He stayed near the river bank in the night. When he woke up in the morning, he was amazed to witness the ashes got turned into jasmine flower. Hence, the village was named Mallikarjunapuram and the temple was built on the river bank as per the inscriptions available in the Temple.

Veera Cholapuram:

Due to the poetess Avvaiyar efforts and the goodwill she earned from the kings, the triumvirate of ancient Tamil Nadu, the Cholas, Pandyas and Cheras attended the weddings of Angavai and Sangavai (the daughters of noted Tamil philanthropist and King Pari Vallal). It is believed that Chola King stayed here during their marriage. Hence, the place came to be called as Veera Cholapuram.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east with an unfinished Rajagopuram on the southern side. Nandi and Balipeedam can be seen facing the sanctum through window. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Ardha Mandapam and Maha Mandapam. Presiding Deity is called as Arthanareeswarar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Vinayaga, Dakshinamoorthy, Vishnu, Brahma and Durga are the Koshta idols located around the sanctum walls.

Chandikeswarar Shrine can be seen in his usual location. Mother is called as Anubhambikai. She is housed in a separate east facing shrine. Her shrine is situated to the left side of the sanctum. Nandi, Balipeedam and trisula can be seen facing her shrine. There is a Theertha well in front of her shrine. There are shrines of Vinayaga, Muruga, Surya Narayana Moorthy and Bhairava in the Temple premises. Sthala Vriksham is Vilwam tree.

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 07.00 AM to 10.00 AM and 05.00 PM to 08.00 PM.

Pooja Timings

· Kaala Santhi (08.00 AM)

· Sayaratchai (06.00 PM)

Festivals

Masi Magam, Aani Thirumanjanam, Navaratri, Deepawali, Thiru Karthigai, Thiruvadhirai, Maha Shivarathri and Panguni Uthiram are the festivals celebrated here. Monthly pradoshams are also observed here.

Prayers

The Temple is considered as Mukthi sthalam as the Lord offers salvation to those who worship him here sincerely.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 7 Kms from Thiyagadurgam, 9 Kms from Kallakurichi Bus Stand, 10 Kms from Kallakurichi, 25 Kms from Chinna Salem Railway Station, 33 Kms from Ulundurpet and 148 Kms from Trichy Airport. The temple is situated on Salem to Ulundurpet Route. There are bus facilities available from Kallakurichi to this Temple.

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Kattu Bannari Amman Temple, Sathyamangalam, Erode

Kattu Bannari Amman Temple, Sathyamangalam, Erode

Kattu Bannari Amman Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Mariamman, located inside Thalamalai reserve forest near Sathyamangalam Town in Sathyamangalam Taluk in Erode District, Tamil Nadu. The Temple is also called as Paeleri Amman Temple. The Temple is situated at about 6 Kms from Bannari Amman Temple and is about 4 Kms from Thimbam first hair pin bend.

The Temple was in thatched roof and a concrete structure was built recently with the permission from the forest department. Poojas were held only in Monday nights and were done by the tribals from Kali Thimbam. Women were denied entry into the sanctum of this Temple. As the temple falls under Sathyamangalam tiger reserve, the vehicular entry is banned. People used to visit this temple by walk without realizing the dangers from the wildlife.

Connectivity

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/04/bannari-amman-temple-sathyamangalam-connectivity.html

Location

Bannari Amman Temple, Sathyamangalam – Connectivity

Bannari Amman Temple, Sathyamangalam – Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 13 Kms from Sathyamangalam, 13 Kms from Bhavanisagar, 14 Kms from Sathyamangalam Bus Stand, 27 Kms from Punjai Puliampatti, 40 Kms from Gobichettipalayam, 47 Kms from Mettupalayam Railway Station, 49 Kms from Thalavadi, 64 Kms from Chamarajanagar, 66 Kms from Chamarajanagar Railway Station, 67 Kms from Coimbatore Airport, 75 Kms from Erode, 77 Kms from Erode Junction Railway Station and 277 Kms from Bengaluru Airport. The Temple is situated on Sathyamangalam to Mysuru Route.

By Road:

The Temple is situated behind Bannari Bus Stop. There are lot of buses available from Sathyamangalam, Punjai Puliampatti, Bhavanisagar, Thalavadi and Chamarajanagar (60 km) to reach Bannari. The buses from Erode and Coimbatore to Mysore, Chamarajanagar and Kollegal on NH 209 passes through Bannari. And on every Sunday, Monday, Friday and new moon days there are special buses to the temple from Sathyamangalam, Punjai Puliampatti, Erode, Gobichettipalayam and Coimbatore.

By Train:

The nearest railway station is Mettupalayam Railway Station. The other nearby railways stations are located at Erode and Chamarajanagar.

By Air:

Nearest Airport is Coimbatore Airport.

Bannari Amman Temple, Sathyamangalam – Legends

Bannari Amman Temple, Sathyamangalam – Legends

As per local folklore, people had witnessed the sight of tigers and cows quenching their thirst at the same spot of the river in ancient times. The cowherds used to take their cows to the grazing fields found here as the fields were rich with grasses. These cows were driven back to the stables at dusk. The cowherds used to extract milk from the udder of each cow and hand over the collected milk to the owners of the cows.

One particular cow did not allow the cowherd to get milk, nor did it allow its calf to go near it. The cowherd has his own doubts about that particular cow and he decided to have an eye on it. He allowed the other cows to graze and pursued that particular cow secretly. It went alone near a Vengai tree and stood beneath it. Milk began to flow from its udder automatically. He was astonished to see this strangle sight and told about it to the other cowherds.

The news spread like wildfire to the villagers. Next day, the villagers assembled on the spot to witness the wonder. They found the cow repeating the same behavior. Local villagers decided to excavate the spot. They removed shrubs, and to their surprise, they found a sand-hill and a Swayambhu Linga. Suddenly, one of the villager got into a trance. He started to pass on the divine message to everybody.

As per his message, it was understood that the deity safeguarded the traders from Tamil Nadu who used to travel to Mysore in this route to sell their goods carried by cows on their back. Further, the deity through him insisted the villagers to build a temple for her and call her in the name of Bannari Mariamman. Thus, Bannari became the permanent abode of the goddess. The above incident has been represented by paintings on the temple wall.

Parasurameswarar Temple, Palur, Chengalpattu

Parasurameswarar Temple, Palur, Chengalpattu

Parasurameswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Palur Village in Chengalpattu Taluk in Chengalpattu District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Parasurameswarar and Mother is called as Parvatha Vardhini / Mangalambikai. The temple is situated on the northern bank of river Palar.

Legends

As per legend, Sage Jamadagni had his ashram in this village. He lived with his wife and his children here. Parasurama, son of Sage Jamadagni, installed a Shiva Linga here in memory of his parents. Hence, Lord Shiva came to be called as Parasurameswarar and the village came to be called as Parasurameswaram.

History

The villagers knew about the existence of this ancient temple ruins situated on the banks of Parasuraman Kulam (Thamarai Kulam) at about 1 Km from Palur Pathangeeswarar Temple. Only the Linga top portion was visible. When the villagers tried to excavate, it was too long and found to be the Swayambhu Linga. The ancient remains indicate the temple might have been a bigger temple complex in ancient times. The Villagers came to know about the name of Lord Shiva as Parasurameswarar from Deva Prasannam.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found facing the sanctum, in the Mukha Mandapam. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Ardha Mandapam and Mukha Mandapam. Presiding Deity is called as Parasurameswarar and is east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam.

Lord is a Swayambhu Moorthy (self-manifested). Chandikeswarar shrine can be seen in his usual location. Mother is called as Parvatha Vardhini / Mangalambikai. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine. Her shrine is situated in Mukha Mandapam to the left side of the sanctum. There is a large temple tank situated adjacent to the temple.

Contact

Parasurameswarar Temple,

Palur, Chengalpattu Taluk,

Chengalpattu District – 603 101

Mobile: +91 96267 91234 / 98651 28219 / 90954 59585

Mobile: +91 77087 05705 / 96001 98817

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 2 Kms from Palur Railway Station, 11 Kms from Singapperumal Koil, 13 Kms from Chengalpattu Junction Railway Station, 13 Kms from Walajabad, 14 Kms from Chengalpattu, 28 Kms from Kanchipuram, 40 Kms from Chennai Airport and 59 Kms from Chennai. Palur is situated on the Chengalpattu to Kanchipuram route. All the buses from Chengalpattu to Kanchipuram and Walajabad passes through Palur. Lot of buses both private and Government buses are available to reach Palur from Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram and Arakkonam. Trains running from Chennai Beach Station to Thirumalpur passes through Palur.

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Pathangeeswarar Temple, Palur – History

Pathangeeswarar Temple, Palur – History

The temple is believed to be built Pallavas and converted to granite edifice by Kulothunga Chola I. There are about 18 inscriptions available in this temple. The earliest inscriptions are found on the found on the western and southern walls of the sanctum. These inscriptions are dated to 31^st and 38^th regnal years of Chola Emperor Kulothunga Chola I. The first inscription starts with his Meikeerthi and records a sale of tax free land by the Uravar of Palaiyur (Rajendra Chozha Nallur) in Palaiyur Nadu, a subdivision of Utrukattu Kottam in Jayangondachozha Mandalam, to a native of Rajendra Chozhapuram in Maiyur Nadu of Kalathur Kottam and to a native of Kanchipuram, for the maintenance of a matha called Valmaravan Matha established by them for feeding brahmins and saints.

The second one also starts with his Meikeerthi and records a gift of oil for a perpetual lamp in the temple of Thiruppatangadudaiya Mahadevar of Rajendra Chozha Nallur in Palaiyur Nadu, made by the Nagarathars of Rajendra Chozhapuram in Maiyur Nadu, a subdivision of Kalathur Kottam. There is another inscription dated to the 29^th regnal year of Kulothunga Chola III found in the Ardha Mandapam in front of the sanctum. It records his exploits in Madurai, Karuvur and Srilanka. It registers the royal orders issued at the instance of one Nayidaraiyar, remitting certain taxes on some devadana lands belonging to the temple of Thirupathangadu Udaiyar for worship and repairs. The document is signed by nine officers including the royal secretary.

The Ardha Mandapam houses several inscriptions dating back to the reigns of Vikrama Chola, Kulothunga Chola III, Rajaraja Chola III, Kadava Chieftains and Vijayanagara Kings. The inscription of Vikrama Chola dated to his fifth regnal year records the provision for feeding the brahmins in a matha called Acharasilan Matha on Amavasya days by a resident of Kurichi in Pandikulasani Valanadu. One of the Vijayanagara records mentions that provision was made for repairs and maintenance of the temple and also the wages paid to the dancers and drummers of the temple.

Pathangeeswarar Temple, Palur – The Temple

Pathangeeswarar Temple, Palur – The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east with an entrance arch. The entrance arch has stucco image of Rishabaroodar (Lord Shiva and Parvathy sitting on Rishaba). Nandi and Balipeedam can be found immediately after the entrance arch. Here Nandi is depicted with its face turning sideway. Nandi is housed in a four pillared Mandapa. The pillars of Nandi Mandapa are made of sand stone. All these pillars have lion sculpture.

The outer prakaram is accessed through the second level Rajagopuram. This Rajagopuram is of single tier. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Antrala, Maha Mandapam, Ardha Mandapam and Mukha Mandapam. The Sanctum can be accessed from the southern side. The mukha mandapa was built during Vijayanagara period. Stucco Dwarapalakas can be seen guarding the entrance of the sanctum.

Presiding Deity is called as Pathangeeswarar / Thirupathangamudaiyar / Thiruppatangadudaiya Mahadevar / Balapathangeeswarar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Vinayaga, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbhavar, Brahma and Vishnu Durga are the koshta idols located around the sanctum walls. Chandikeswarar Shrine can be seen in his usual location. The Vimana over the sanctum is of two tiers.

Mother is called as Brahmarambigai / Vandarkuzhali. She is housed in a separate east facing shrine in the outer prakaram. Her shrine consists of Sanctum, Ardha Mandapam and Mukha Mandapam. She is in standing posture. She is depicted with four hands. Her upper hands holding Rudraksha Mala and Kamandala and her lower hands shows Abhaya and Varada Hastha. Her mount, lion and Balipeedam can be seen in front of her shrine.

There is a shrine for Lord Murugan in the inner prakaram. This shrine is facing towards north and situated towards left side of the sanctum. His idol is about six feet tall. He is depicted with six faces sitting on his peacock mount flanked by his consorts Valli & Devasena with a Thiruvasi behind. All these are chiselled from single sand stone. His mount peacock and Balipeedam are situated on outer prakaram due to the additional walls built at later stage for covering the sides of Mukha Mandapa.

This additional wall also obstructs the circumbulatory path around the sanctum. There is a shrine for Nalvar in the inner prakaram. Sundarar idol is not matching with this traditional depiction. His crown is missing in this idol. Initially, Nalvar shrine was situated in the outer prakaram and later got shifted to the inner prakaram. There are shrines for Vinayaga, Kala Bhairava, Surya and Navagrahas in the outer prakaram.

There was no Navagrahas shrine in olden days as Suryan worshipped Lord Shiva here and current Navagrahas shrine was added in later stage. There is an abandoned sculpture of a warrior in the ground outside the compound wall on the southeast corner of the temple. He is seen cutting his head with his own sword. This practice is known as Navakandam as per ancient scriptures.

This is a hero stone (Nadukal) erected in honour of the fallen warrior. There is a Vinayaga shrine situated outside the temple premises. This Shrine is facing towards sanctum. Elephant is the mount here instead of his traditional mouse. Theertham associated with this temple is Surya Pushkarini. It is situated to the south of the temple near the railway line.

Irai Aayiram Udaiyar Temple, Amoor, Chengalpattu

Irai Aayiram Udaiyar Temple, Amoor, Chengalpattu

Irai Aayiram Udaiyar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Amoor Village in Thiruporur Taluk in Chengalpattu District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Irai Aayiram Udaiyar and Mother is called as Thirupurasundari.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east with an entrance facing towards south. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found facing the sanctum. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum and Ardha Mandapam. Presiding Deity is called as Irai Aayiram Udaiyar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam (white in colour). Vinayaga, Dakshinamoorthy, Lingodbhava, Brahma and Durga are the Koshta idols located around the sanctum walls.

Chandikeswarar Shrine can be seen in his usual location. Mother is called as Thirupurasundari. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine. Her Shrine consists of Sanctum and Ardha Mandapam. There are shrines for Vinayaga, Murugan, Surya, Jyestha Devi and Kala Bhairava in the temple premises. There is a well inside the temple premises and a pond outside the temple premises. Sthala Vriksham is Sara Kondrai.

Contact

Irai Aayiram Udaiyar Temple,

Amoor, Thiruporur Taluk,

Chengalpattu District – 603 105

Mobile: +91 98402 28023 / 98418 33452 / 94443 64903

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Amoor Bus Stop, 9 Kms from Thiruporur Bus Stand, 10 Kms from Thiruporur, 14 Kms from Mamallapuram, 14 Kms from Thirukazhukundram, 22 Kms from Chengalpattu, 24 Kms from Chengalpattu Junction Railway Station, 43 Kms from Tambaram, 50 Kms from Chennai Airport and 54 Kms from Chennai. Amoor is situated on Thiruporur – Thirukazhukundram Road. Buses are available from Tambaram and Thiruporur.

Location

Vaikunda Perumal Temple, Amoor, Chengalpattu

Vaikunda Perumal Temple, Amoor, Chengalpattu

Vaikunda Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Amoor Village in Thiruporur Taluk in Chengalpattu District of Tamil Nadu. This Temple is situated close to Amoor Irai Aayiram Udaiyar Temple.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east. Stone Dhwaja Sthambam, Balipeedam and Garudazhwar can be seen immediately after the entrance. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Ardha Mandapam and Mukha Mandapam. Presiding Deity is called as Vaikunda Perumal and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum along with his consorts Sridevi and Bhoodevi in standing posture.

Contact

Vaikunda Perumal Temple

Amoor, Thiruporur Taluk,

Chengalpattu District – 603 105

Mobile: +91 98402 28023 / 98418 33452 / 94443 64903

Connectivity

Location

Anekadhangavadeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram – Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 2.5 Kms from Kanchipuram Bus Stand, 3 Kms from Kanchipuram East Railway Station and 3 Kms from Kanchipuram Railway Station. This temple is situated before the famous Kailasanathar temple on the left side. Kanchipuram is located at about 18 Kms from Walajabad, 31 Kms from Sriperumbudur, 40 Kms from Chengalpattu, 60 Kms from Chennai Airport, 67 Kms from Mahabalipuram and 72 Kms from Chennai.

By Road:

Kanchipuram is most easily accessible by road. The Chennai – Bangalore National Highway, NH 4 passes the outskirts of the city. Daily bus services are provided by the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation to and from Chennai, Bangalore, Villupuram, Salem, Tirupati, Thiruthani, Vellore, Tiruvannamalai, Coimbatore, Tindivanam and Pondicherry. There are two major bus routes to Chennai, one connecting via Poonamallee and the other via Tambaram.

The Tamil Nadu state government operated transport corporation runs buses from Kanchipuram to most major towns in Tamil Nadu. Buses from Chennai leave for Kanchipuram every fifteen minutes from the Koyambedu interstate bus terminal. There is also an air-conditioned bus service numbered Z576 from 5.00 AM to 6.00 PM, which departs from the T-Nagar bus terminal every hour. Buses from Bangalore leave for Kanchipuram seven times a day.

By Train:

The city is also connected to the railway network through the Kanchipuram railway station. The Chengalpattu – Arakkonam railway line passes through Kanchipuram and travellers can access services to those destinations. Daily trains are provided to Pondicherry and Tirupati, and there is a weekly express train to Madurai and a bi-weekly express train to Nagercoil. Two passenger trains from both sides of Chengalpattu and Arakkonam pass via Kanchipuram.

By Air:

Nearest domestic as well as international airport is Chennai International Airport.

Thursday, March 4, 2021

Parasurameswarar Temple, Mullipakkam, Chengalpattu

Parasurameswarar Temple, Mullipakkam, Chengalpattu

Parasurameswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Mullipakkam Village in Thiruporur Taluk in Chengalpattu District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Parasurameswarar and Mother is called as Gnanambigai. The temple might have been built in 17^th century CE.

Legends

As per legend, Sage Parasurama installed the Linga and worshipped here. Hence, Lord Shiva came to be called as Parasurameswarar.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards west with an entrance arch on the southern side. The Temple is situated amidst agricultural fields. The entrance arch has stucco images of Rishabaroodar flanked by Murugan and Vinayaga. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found facing the sanctum. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Ardha Mandapam and Maha Mandapam.

Presiding Deity is called as Parasurameswarar and is facing west. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Nardana Vinayaga, Dakshinamurthy, Lingodbhava, Brahma and Durga are the Koshta idols located around the sanctum walls. Chandikeswarar Shrine can be seen in his usual location. Mother is called as Gnanambigai.

She is housed in a separate south facing shrine. Her shrine is situated on the right side of the sanctum in Maha Mandapam. The is a pillared Mukha Mandapam connecting the entrance arch with Maha Mandapam. There are shrines for Surya, Bhairava and Navagraha in the temple premises. Sthala Vriksham is Vilwam tree.

Prayers

People worship Lord Shiva here to remove marriage obstacles and for excellence in education.

Contact

Parasurameswarar Temple,

Mullipakkam, Thiruporur Taluk,

Chengalpattu District – 603 105

Mobile: +91 9944029225

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 500 meters from Mullipakkam Ellaiamman Koil Bus Stop, 3 Kms from Mullipakkam Junction Bus Stop, 6 Kms from Manampathy, 11 Kms from Thirukazhukundram, 13 Kms from Chengalpattu, 15 Kms from Chengalpattu Junction Railway Station, 18 Kms from Thiruporur, 46 Kms from Chennai Airport and 62 Kms from Chennai. Devotees need to take MTC Bus No 523 from Thiruvanmiyur to reach Mullipakkam. Get down at Mullipakkam Junction Bus Stop and take an auto from this place to reach this temple.

Location

Panaamudeeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram – Legends

Panaamudeeswarar:

Sage Kashyapa had two wives named Kadru and Vinita. Kadru gave birth to thousand snakes who are considered to be the ancestors of the Snakes on earth. Vinita gave birth to the powerful Garuda. Once Kadru and Vinita put a bet on the colour of the tail of the horse Uchaishravas, a seven-headed flying horse that was obtained during the churning of ocean or Samudra Manthan. Kadru(mother of the snakes/serpents) claimed the colour was black and Vinita (mother of powerful Garuda) claimed it was white.

The stake was whoever lost the bet will serve the other. Kadru cheated by asking her sons, the Nagas, to hang on to the tail of Uchaishravas. Thus, the white tail of the divine horse turned black as the Nagas hung on to them. Vinita and Garuda were thus forced to serve Kadru. They were treated badly by Kadru and her sons. Later the Nagas agreed to free Garuda and his mother if he brought the Amrit, which was in the possession of Indra, the king of Devas.

Garuda got Amrit from heaven and freed himself and his mother from servitude. But the cheating and the insult suffered made Garuda- the Eagle God the arch rival of Nagas. Out of rage, Garuda started killing all the snakes. The snakes feared of their destruction by Garuda. They installed a Shiva Linga here and worshipped Lord Shiva to protect them from Garuda. Lord Shiva wore all the snakes as his ornaments all over his body and protected them. Hence, Lord Shiva came to be called as Panaamudeeswarar.

Raghu and Kethu Lingas:

It is believed that the Raghu and Kethu Lingas at the entrance of the Sanctum will turned in to snakes during night time and guards the temple.

Panaamudeeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram – Connectivity

Panaamudeeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram – Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 2 Kms from Kanchipuram Bus Stand, 3 Kms from Kanchipuram East Railway Station and 3 Kms from Kanchipuram Railway Station. The Temple is situated on Vallal Pachaiyappan Street near Aladi Pillaiyar Temple in Kanchipuram. Kanchipuram is located at about 18 Kms from Walajabad, 31 Kms from Sriperumbudur, 40 Kms from Chengalpattu, 60 Kms from Chennai Airport, 67 Kms from Mahabalipuram and 72 Kms from Chennai.

By Road:

By Train:

By Air:

Nearest domestic as well as international airport is Chennai International Airport.

Panaamudeeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Panaamudeeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Panaamudeeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kanchipuram City in Kanchipuram District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Panaamudeeswarar / Pannakaparanan / Panaathresar / Panaathareeswarar and Mother is called as Kamakshi. The Temple is also called as Panaatharesam. This Temple is considered as one of the 108 Shiva temples mentioned in Kanchi Puranam. The Temple is situated on Vallal Pachaiyappan Street near Aladi Pillaiyar Temple in Kanchipuram.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/03/panaamudeeswarar-temple-kanchipuram-legends.html

History

The temple was believed to be built by Pallavas, rebuilt by Sundara Chola in 10^th Century CE and later renovated by Vijayanagara Kings. Lord Shiva was called as Padamudaya Nayanar in the inscriptions. The temple had its recent Kumbabhishekam in 2005.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east with three tiered Rajagopuram. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found immediately after Rajagopuram facing sanctum through window. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Ardha Mandapam and Maha Mandapam. The Sanctum can be accessed from the south side. Utsava Idols, Raghu and Kethu Lingas can be seen in Artha Mandapam.

Presiding Deity is called as Panaamudeeswarar / Pannakaparanan / Panaathresar / Panaathareeswarar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. The Lingam is housed in a square Avudaiyar. Nardana Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Vishnu, Brahma and Durga are the Koshta idols located around sanctum walls. Chandikeswarar Shrine can be seen in his usual location.

Vimana over the sanctum is of two tiers. The outer walls of the sanctum are rich in ancient inscriptions. Kamakshi Amman of Kanchi Kamakshi temple is considered as the consort of Lord Shiva. There is no separate shrine for Mother in the temple premises. There is a Utsava Idol of Yoga Sakthi Amman in the sanctum. Her idol is facing towards south.

There is a shrine for Siddheeswarar (in Linga form) in the temple premises. There is a shrine for Vara Siddhi Vinayaga in the temple premises. Kalahastheeswarar Linga can be found in this shrine. There are shrines for Lord Murugan with his consorts Valli & Devasena, Nataraja, Saneeswarar, Virupaksheeswarar, Navagrahas, Vishnu, Surya, Bhairava, Karpaga Vinayagar, Athipatheeswarar, Vikadachakra Vinayaga and Aladi Pillaiyar in the temple premises.

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 06.30 AM to 10.30 AM and 05.30 PM to 07.30 PM.

Connectivity

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/03/panaamudeeswarar-temple-kanchipuram-connectivity.html

Location

Ona Kantheeswarar Temple, Panjupettai – The Temple

Ona Kantheeswarar Temple, Panjupettai – The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east with three tiered Rajagopuram. The entire temple complex is situated in elevated area. The temple covers an area of about 860 sq. feet and has single prakaram. This temple has three sanctums housing three Shiva Lingams in these shrines.

Oneswarar Shrine:

Nandhi and Balipeedam can be found immediately after the Rajagopuram facing the sanctum of Oneswarar. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Ardha Mandapam and Maha Mandapam. Idol of Saint Sundarar and the feet of Lord Shiva can be found in the Arthamandapam. Dvarapalas made of stucco can be seen guarding the sanctum. Presiding Deity is called as Oneswarar / Ona Kantheeswarar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam.

Lord is a Swayambhu Moorthy (self-manifested). Lingam is big in size with irregular surface. Sculpture of Lord Shiva and Parvathy in marriage posture can be seen in the wall behind the Lingam. Bala Vinayaga, Dakshinamurthy, Vishnu, Brahma and Vishnu Durga are the Koshta idols located around the sanctum walls. Dakshinamoorthy can be seen accompanied by Sanakathi Sages and he kept his right leg on Muyalagan. Chandikeswarar Shrine can be seen in his usual location.

Kantheeswarar Shrine:

Kantheeswarar Shrine is situated to the right side of Ona Kantheeswarar Shrine. Nandhi and Balipeedam can be found facing the sanctum. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Ardha Mandapam and pillared Mukha Mandapam. Presiding Deity is called as Kantheeswarar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam.

There are no Koshta Idols located around Kantheeswarar Shrine. Omkara Ganapthy on the right side and Subramanya on the left side can be seen at the entrance of Ardha Mandapam. Devotees place their ears close to Omkara Ganapathy to hear the sacred mantra Ohm.

Jalandareswarar Shrine:

Jalandreswarar Shrine is situated to the right side of Kantheeswarar Shrine. This Shrine can be accessed through an entrance on prakaram wall on the right side of Kantheeswarar Shrine. Nandhi and Balipeedam can be found facing the sanctum. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Ardha Mandapam and pillared Mukha Mandapam.

Presiding Deity is called as Jalandareswarar / Salanthareswarar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. There are no Koshta Idols located around Kantheeswarar Shrine. There are shrines for Ganapathy, Subramanya and Chandikeswarar in the prakaram of this shrine.

Mother Shrine:

As in other temples in Kanchipuram, there is no separate shrine of Parvathi as it is believed that Kamakshi of Kanchipuram Kamakshi Temple is considered as common Parvathi shrine for all Shiva temples.

Other Shrines:

There are shrines for Vayirudhari Vinayaga, Kumara Velan with his consorts Valli & Devasena, Bhairava, Surya, Navagrahas, Saptha Naga Kannigais, Aghora Veerabhadra and Nalvar in the temple premises. Vayirudhari Vinayagar had been mentioned in the hymns of Thirugnana Sambandar.

Theerthams:

Theerthams associated with this temple are Onakantha Theertham and Thanthondri Theertham. Thanthondri Theertham is situated outside the temple premises.

Sthala Vriksham:

Sthala Vriksham associated with this temple are Vanni and Tamarind Trees.

Ona Kantheeswarar Temple, Panjupettai – Connectivity

Ona Kantheeswarar Temple, Panjupettai – Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 2 Kms from Kanchipuram Railway Station, 3 Kms from Kanchipuram Bus Stand and 4 Kms from Kanchipuram East Railway Station. The Temple is located at about 1 Km to the west of the Ekambareswarar Temple near the Sarva Theertham in a corner of the road that leads to Arakkonam, just opposite to the Panjupettai Electricity Board sub-station. Kanchipuram is located at about 18 Kms from Walajabad, 31 Kms from Sriperumbudur, 40 Kms from Chengalpattu, 60 Kms from Chennai Airport, 67 Kms from Mahabalipuram and 72 Kms from Chennai.

By Road:

By Train:

By Air:

Nearest domestic as well as international airport is Chennai International Airport.

Ona Kantheeswarar Temple, Panjupettai – Literary Mention

Ona Kantheeswarar Temple, Panjupettai – Literary Mention

This Temple is considered as one of the shrines of the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams (Shiva Sthalams) glorified in the early medieval Thevaram poems. Sundarar, a 7^th century Tamil Saivite poet, venerated Ona Kantheeswarar in one verse in Thevaram. This Temple is considered as the 3^rd Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam in Thondai Nadu.

Sundarar (07.005):

நெய்யும் பாலுந் தயிருங் கொண்டு

நித்தல் பூசை செய்ய லுற்றார்

கையி லொன்றுங் காண மில்லைக்

கழல டிதொழு துய்யின் அல்லால்

ஐவர் கொண்டிங் காட்ட ஆடி

ஆழ்கு ழிப்பட் டழுந்து வேனுக்

குய்யு மாறொன் றருளிச் செய்யீர்

ஓண காந்தன் தளியு ளீரே. 1

திங்கள் தங்கு சடைக்கண் மேலோர்

திரைகள் வந்து புரள வீசுங்

கங்கை யாளேல் வாய்தி றவாள்

கணப தியேல் வயிறு தாரி

அங்கை வேலோன் குமரன் பிள்ளை

தேவி யார்கோற் றட்டி யாளார்

உங்க ளுக்காட் செய்ய மாட்டோம்

ஓண காந்தன் தளியு ளீரே. 2

பெற்ற போழ்தும் பெறாத போழ்தும்

பேணி யும்கழல் ஏத்து வார்கள்

மற்றோர் பற்றிலர் என்றி ரங்கி

மதியு டையவர் செய்கை செய்யீர்

அற்ற போழ்தும் அலந்த போழ்தும்

ஆவற் காலத் தடிகேள் உம்மை

ஒற்றி வைத்திங் குண்ண லாமோ

ஓண காந்தன் தளியு ளீரே. 3

வல்ல தெல்லாம் சொல்லி உம்மை

வாழ்த்தி னாலும் வாய்தி றந்தொன்

றில்லை என்னீர் உண்டும் என்னீர்

எம்மை ஆள்வான் இருப்ப தென்னீர்

பல்லை யுக்கப் படுத லையிற்

பகல்எ லாம்போய்ப் பலிதி ரிந்திங்

கொல்லை வாழ்க்கை ஒழிய மாட்டீர்

ஓண காந்தன் தளியு ளீரே. 4

கூடிக் கூடித் தொண்டர் தங்கள்

கொண்ட பாணி குறைப டாமே

ஆடிப் பாடி அழுது நெக்கங்

கன்பு டையவர்க் கின்பம் ஓரீர்

தேடித் தேடித் திரிந்தெய்த் தாலும்

சித்தம் என்பால் வைக்க மாட்டீர்

ஓடிப் போகீர் பற்றுந் தாரீர்

ஓண காந்தன் தளியு ளீரே. 5

வாரி ருங்குழல் வாள்நெ டுங்கண்

மலைம கள்மது விம்மு கொன்றைத்

தாரி ருந்தட மார்பு நீங்காத்

தைய லாள்உல குய்ய வைத்த

காரி ரும்பொழிற் கச்சி மூதூர்க்

காமக் கோட்டம் உண்டாக நீர்போய்

ஊரி டும்பிச்சை கொள்வ தென்னே

ஓண காந்தன் தளியு ளீரே. 6

பொய்ம்மை யாலே போது போக்கிப்

புறத்தும் இல்லை அகத்தும் இல்லை

மெய்ம்மை சொல்லி ஆள மாட்டீர்

மேலை நாளொன் றிடவுங் கில்லீர்

எம்மைப் பெற்றால் ஏதும் வேண்டீர்

ஏதுந் தாரீர் ஏதும் ஓதீர்

உம்மை அன்றே எம்பெ ருமான்

ஓண காந்தன் தளியு ளீரே. 7

வலையம் வைத்த கூற்ற மீவான்

வந்து நின்ற வார்த்தை கேட்டுச்

சிலைஅ மைத்த சிந்தை யாலே

திருவ டிதொழு துய்யி னல்லாற்

கலைஅ மைத்த காமச் செற்றக்

குரோத லோப மதம வரூடை

உலைஅ மைத்திங் கொன்ற மாட்டேன்

ஓண காந்தன் தளியு ளீரே. 8

வார மாகித் திருவ டிக்குப்

பணிசெய் தொண்டர் பெறுவ தென்னே

ஆரம் பாம்பு வாழ்வ தாரூர்

ஒற்றி யூரேல் உம்ம தன்று

தார மாகக் கங்கை யாளைச்

சடையில் வைத்த அடிகேள் உந்தம்

ஊரும் காடு உடையும் தோலே

ஓண காந்தன் தளியு ளீரே. 9

ஓவ ணமேல் எருதொன் றேறும்

ஓண காந்தன் றளியு ளார்தாம்

ஆவ ணஞ்செய் தாளுங்கொண்ட

வரைது கில்லொடு பட்டு வீக்கிக்

கோவ ணமேற் கொண்ட வேடம்

கோவை யாகஆ ரூரன் சொன்ன

பாவ ணத்தமிழ் பத்தும்வல் லார்க்குப்

பறையுந் தாஞ்செய்த பாவந் தானே.

Ona Kantheeswarar Temple, Panjupettai – Legends

Oneswarar, Kantheeswarar and Jalanatheeswarar:

As per legend, Onan and Kanthan were demons (Asuras) and commanders of demon king Vanasura. Both of them were securities at his fort near a place called Puzhal. Onan found a Swayambhu Linga in this place and performed severe penance doing abishek with his blood and secured many boons. Kanthan too found a Linga and was blessed with boons as reward of his impeccable devotion to Lord Shiva. There was a third asura, Jalandeeswaran, who joined the two, and became an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva. He was also lucky to find a Linga and got many boons from the Lord. The three shrines in the temple, each dedicated to Oneswarar, Kantheeswarar and Jalanatheeswarar are believed to be the respective shrines built by the demons.

Sundarar renovated this temple using golden Tamarind:

When Saint Sundarar visited this temple, he found the Lingas buried in an open space. He was all praise of the demons for their devotion to Lord Shiva. To show the world that even demons were staunch Shiva devotees and to protect the three Lingas, the saint sang in praise of the Lord seeking funds to build a temple. Lord delayed his response to have more songs from the saint Sundarar. He then showed a tamarind tree and disappeared. Sundarar saw the fruits of tree changing to gold. Sundarar used the gold and built this temple for the three Swayambhu Shiva Lingas.

Saint Sundarar got back his eyesight here:

It is believed that Saint Sundarar got back the eyesight in one of his eyes here which he lost on account of not keeping his word in the Ekambaranathar Temple.

Agnipureeswarar Temple, Thirupugalur – The Temple

Agnipureeswarar Temple, Thirupugalur – The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east with five tiered Rajagopuram. The entrance to the inner prakaram is crowned with three tiered gopuram. The entire temple complex is surrounded by a moat (Agazhi in Tamil) and one segment of the Agazhi was reclaimed, to gain access to the temple. This moat like tank is called Bana Theertham / Agni Theertham. This temple complex covers an area of about 73,000 sq. feet and has two prakarams.

The Temple is about 325 ft long and 225 ft wide. The entire temple complex is enclosed within the compound wall. Dhwaja Sthambam, Balipeedam and Nandhi can be found in between the Rajagopuram and the inner gopuram. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Ardha Mandapam and Maha Mandapam.

Presiding Deity is called as Agnipureeswarar / Agneeswarar / Konappiraan / Saranyapureeswarar / Punnagavana Nathar / Pratyaksha Varadar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Lord is a Swayambhu Moorthy (self-manifested). Lord Shiva graces in the temple as a Swayambumurthi. The Linga is in tilted position confirming the legend related to Banasura.

Vinayaga, Nataraja, Dakshinamoorthy, Agastya, Lingodbhava, Brahma, Durga, Bikshadana and Aalingana Kalyana Sundarar are the koshta idols located around the sanctum walls. Chandikeswarar can be seen in his usual location. Sculptures of Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma can be seen on either sides of Lingodbhava in the koshta behind the sanctum. Devotees can enjoy the darshan of Hindu trinity (Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva in one place. This darshan is considered to be very auspicious.

Relief of Queen Chembian Maadevi worshiping Lord Shiva can be seen in the outer sanctum wall. Processional Idols (Utsava Idols) of this temple are Agni, Chandrasekarar, Thirupuranthakar and Brahma. The festival image of Chandrasekarar occupies the position reserved for Somaskandar. Utsava Idol of Raamanadeechuram is kept here for safety reasons.

Mother is called as Karundhar Kuzhali / Soolikambal. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine. She is depicted in standing posture. Her shrine is situated immediately after the Rajagopuram. There is a separate shrine for Lord Agni in the Maha Mandapam. Generally, he has no form but in this temple, he appears with two faces, 7 hands, 7 Jwala sparks, four horns and 3 feet. This is a rare Agni Bhagwan idol.

Utsava Idol of Agni is also in the same form. This form of Agni is one of its kinds, not present anywhere in the state. Appar Mandapam is a 100 pillared hall with inscriptions from Kulothunga Chola period. There is a separate shrine for Saneeswarar in this temple. He is gracing the devotees along with Emperor Nala which is not seen in any other temple. Emperor Nala is seen in worshipping posture. Saneeswarar is called as Anugraha Sani as he confers all the wishes of the devotees.

There are three Shiva Lingams in this temple namely Bhoodheshwarar (Kadantha Kaala Nadhar), Vardhamaneswarar (Nikazhkaala Nadhar) and Bhavishyeswarar (Varunkaala Nadhar). These three lingams are believed to symbolize the past, present and the future. This is one of the rare temples representing all the three periods of human life. Hence worshipping in this temple removes the past sins, makes the present life comfortable and ensures mukthi in the future.

There is a separate shrine for Navagrahas in the temple premises. The idols of Navagrahas are not placed in their usual arrangement but are placed in L shaped form. There are several Shiva Lingams found in the temple premises. These Lingams were worshiped by Lord Vishnu, Lord Murugan, Neelakanda Sivachariyar, Indra, Varadarayar and Sages Bharadhwaja, Dadhichi, Vyasa, Brugu, Jamadagni, Pulasthya & Jabali.

There are shrines and idols of Gnana Vinayaga (Sthala Vinayaga) 63 Nayanmars, Panchalinga, Appar, Sundarar, Vatapi Ganapathy, Subramanya with his consorts Valli & Devasena, Sanisvara, Annapoorani, Mahalakshmi, Saraswathi, Kalasamharamoorthy, Chinthamaneeswarar, Nardana Vinayaga, Nataraja, Kasi Visvanathar, Somaskandar, Trimukhasura (three faced asura), Somanayakar with Somanayagi, Bairavar, Vamadeva Lingam and Agora Lingam in the temple premises.

There are paintings in the walls of the temple depicting the legends associated with this temple. Some of the paintings are Lord Shiva turning the bricks to gold bar for Sundarar, Appar throwing precious gems along with the other wastes while doing Uzhavara Pani in this temple, Banasura trying to uproot the Linga for his mother’s worship, darshan of Lord Shiva in the form of Chandrasekara to Agni and celestial nymphs trying to disturb Appar devotion to Lord Shiva.

Sculptures of Kamadhenu worshipping Lord Shiva by pouring her milk over Linga, Nayanmar Appar worshipping Lord Shiva before his Mukthi and Agni worshipping Lord Shiva can be seen in the walls. Theerthams associated with this temple is Agni Theertham / Bana Theertham. The Theertham is in the form of moat (Agazhi in Tamil). There is a stone idol of Chandrasekarar in a mandapam near the Agni Theertham. Sthala Vriksham is Punnai tree. Lord Vishnu is believed to have manifested himself as the Vanni tree here.

Agnipureeswarar Temple, Thirupugalur – Literary Mention

Agnipureeswarar Temple, Thirupugalur – Literary Mention

The presiding deity is revered in the 7^th century Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Thevaram written by Tamil saint poets known as the Nayanmars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam. The temple has been praised by the three Nayanmars (Saint Poets) Appar, Thiru Gnana Sambanthar and Sundarar. All the three Nayanmars having praised as Shiva Logam. This temple is considered as the 192^nd Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalams and 75^th Shiva Sthalam on the Southern bank of the river Cauvery in Chozha Nadu.

This temple is considered as one of the 44 Paadal Petra Sthalams where the Moovar (the three Nayanmars, Sambandar, Appar and Sundarar) had rendered their Pathigams. Nayanmar Appar attained salvation (Mukthi) and sang his last Padhigam here. There is mention in Periyapuranam about gathering of Muruga Nayanar, Sambandar, Appar, Siru Thondar, Thiru Neelanakkar in Muruga Nayanar Thiru Madam in Thirupugalur. Thirupugalur is considered as Avathara Sthalam of Muruga Nayanar.

Appar Hymns:

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/03/agnipureeswarar-temple-thirupugalur-appar-hymns.html

Sundarar Hymns:

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/03/agnipureeswarar-temple-thirupugalur-sundarar-hymns.html

Sambandar Hymns:

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/03/agnipureeswarar-temple-thirupugalur-sambandar-hymns.html

Agnipureeswarar Temple, Thirupugalur – Sambandar Hymns

Agnipureeswarar Temple, Thirupugalur – Sambandar Hymns

The temple has been praised by the three Nayanmars (Saint Poets) Appar, Thiru Gnana Sambanthar and Sundarar. The hymns of Sambandar are given below;

01.002:

குறிகலந்தஇசை பாடலினான்

நசையாலிவ் வுலகெல்லாம்

நெறிகலந்ததொரு நீர்மையனாயெரு

தேறிப் பலி1பேணி

முறிகலந்ததொரு தோலரைமேலுடை

யானிடம் மொய்ம்மலரின்

பொறிகலந்த பொழில்சூழ்ந்த

யலேபுயலாரும் புகலூரே.

பாடம் : 1ஏறும்பலி 1

காதிலங்குகுழை யன்னிழைசேர்திரு

மார்பன் னொருபாகம்

மாதிலங்குதிரு மேனியினான்கரு

மானின் னுரியாடை

மீதிலங்க அணிந்தானிமையோர்

தொழமேவும் மிடஞ்சோலைப்

போதிலங்குநசை யால்வரி

வண்டிசைபாடும் புகலூரே. 2

பண்ணிலாவும்மறை பாடலினானிறை

சேரும்வளை யங்கைப்

பெண்ணிலாவவுடை யான்பெரியார்கழ

லென்றுந் தொழுதேத்த

உண்ணிலாவியவர் சிந்தையுள்நீங்கா

வொருவன் னிடமென்பர்

மண்ணிலாவும்அடி யார்குடிமைத்தொழில்

மல்கும் புகலூரே. 3

நீரின்மல்குசடை யன்விடையன்னடை

யார்தம் மரண்மூன்றுஞ்

சீரின்மல்குமலை யேசிலையாகமு

னிந்தா னுலகுய்யக்

காரின்மல்குகடல் நஞ்சமதுண்ட

கடவுள்ளிட மென்பர்

ஊரின்மல்கிவளர் செம்மையினாலுயர்

வெய்தும் புகலூரே. 4

செய்யமேனிவெளி யபொடிப்பூசுவர்

சேரும் மடியார்மேல்

பையநின்றவினை பாற்றுவர்போற்றிசைத்

தென்றும் பணிவாரை

மெய்யநின்றபெரு மானுறையும்மிட

மென்ப ரருள்பேணிப்

பொய்யிலாதமனத் தார்பிரியாது

பொருந்தும் புகலூரே. 5

கழலினோசை சிலம்பின்னொலியோசை

கலிக்கப் பயில்கானில்

குழலினோசைகுறட் பாரிடம்போற்றக்

குனித்தா ரிடமென்பர்

விழவினோசையடி யார்மிடைவுற்று

விரும்பிப் பொலிந் தெங்கும்

முழவினோசைமுந் நீர2யர்வெய்த

முழங்கும் புகலூரே.

பாடம் : 2முன்னீர் 6

வெள்ளமார்ந்துமிளிர் செஞ்சடை

தன்மேல் விளங்கும்மதிசூடி

உள்ளமார்ந்தஅடி யார்தொழுதேத்த

வுகக்கும் அருள்தந்தெம்

கள்ளமார்ந்துகழி யப்பழிதீர்த்த

கடவுள் ளிடமென்பர்3

புள்ளையார்ந்தவய லின்விளைவால்வளம்

மல்கும் புகலூரே.

பாடம் : 3கடவுட்கிடமென்பர் 7

தென்னிலங்கையரை யன்வரைபற்றி

யெடுத்தான் முடிதிண்தோள்

தன்னிலங்குவிர லால்நெரிவித்திசை

கேட்டன் றருள்செய்த

மின்னிலங்குசடை யான்மடமாதொடு

மேவும் மிடமென்பர்

பொன்னிலங்கு மணிமாளிகை

மேல்மதிதோயும் புகலூரே. 8

நாகம்வைத்தமுடி யானடிகைதொழு

தேத்தும் மடியார்கள்

ஆகம்வைத்தபெரு மான்பிரமன்னொடு

மாலுந் தொழுதேத்த

ஏகம்வைத்தஎரி யாய்மிகவோங்கிய

எம்மா னிடம்போலும்

போகம்வைத்தபொழி லின்நிழலான்

மதுவாரும் புகலூரே. 9

செய்தவத்தர்மிகு தேரர்கள்சாக்கியர்

செப்பிற் பொருளல்லாக்

கைதவத்தர்மொழி யைத்தவிர்வார்கள்

கடவுள் ளிடம்போலும்

கொய்துபத்தர்மல ரும்புனலுங்கொடு

தூவித் துதிசெய்து

மெய்தவத்தின்முயல் வாருயர்

வானகமெய்தும் புகலூரே. 10

புற்றில்வாழும்அர வம்மரையார்த்தவன்

மேவும் புகலூரைக்

கற்று நல்லவவர் காழியுள்ஞானசம்

பந்தன் தமிழ்மாலை

பற்றியென்றும்மிசை பாடியமாந்தர்

பரமன் னடிசேர்ந்து

குற்றமின்றிக்குறை பாடொழியாப்புக

ழோங்கிப் பொலிவாரே.

02.115:

வெங்கள்விம்மு குழலிளைய

ராடவ்வெறி விரவுநீர்ப்

பொங்குசெங்கட் கருங்கயல்கள்

பாயும்புக லூர்தனுள்

திங்கள்சூடித் திரிபுரமொ

ரம்பாஎரி யூட்டிய

எங்கள்பெம்மான் அடிபரவ

நாளும்மிடர் கழியுமே. 1

வாழ்ந்தநாளும் மினிவாழுநா

ளும்மிவை யறிதிரேல்

வீழ்ந்தநாளெம் பெருமானை

யேத்தாவிதி யில்லிர்காள்

போழ்ந்ததிங்கட் புரிசடை

யினான்றன்புக லூரையே

சூழ்ந்தவுள்ளம் உடையீர்கள்

உங்கள்துயர் தீருமே. 2

மடையின்நெய்தல் கருங்குவளை

செய்யம்மலர்த் தாமரை

புடைகொள் செந்நெல் விளைகழனி

மல்கும்புக லூர்தனுள்

தொடைகொள் கொன்றை புனைந்தானொர்

பாகம்மதி சூடியை

அடையவல்லார் அமருலகம்

ஆளப்பெறு வார்களே. 3

பூவுந்நீரும் பலியுஞ்

சுமந்துபுக லூரையே

நாவினாலே நவின்றேத்த

லோவார்செவித் துளைகளால்

யாவுங்கேளார் அவன்பெருமை

யல்லால்அடி யார்கள்தாம்

ஓவுநாளும் உணர்வொழிந்த

நாளென்றுளங் கொள்ளவே. 4

அன்னங்கன்னிப் பெடைபுல்கி

யொல்கியணி நடையவாய்ப்

பொன்னங்காஞ்சி மலர்ச்சின்ன

மாலும்புக லூர்தனுள்

முன்னம்மூன்று மதிலெரித்த

மூர்த்திதிறங் கருதுங்கால்

இன்னரென்னப் பெரிதரியர்

ஏத்தச்சிறி தெளியரே. 5

குலவராகக் குலம்இலரு

மாகக்குணம் புகழுங்கால்

உலகில்நல்ல கதிபெறுவ

ரேனும்மலர் ஊறுதேன்

புலவமெல்லாம் வெறிகமழும்

அந்தண்புக லூர்தனுள்

நிலவமல்கு சடையடிகள்

பாதம்நினை வார்களே. 6

ஆணும்பெண்ணும் மெனநிற்ப

ரேனும்மர வாரமாப்

பூணுமேனும் புகலூர்

தனக்கோர்பொரு ளாயினான்

ஊணும்ஊரார் இடுபிச்சை

யேற்றுண்டுடை கோவணம்

பேணுமேனும் பிரானென்ப

ரால்எம்பெரு மானையே. 7

உய்யவேண்டில் எழுபோதநெஞ்

சேயுயர் இலங்கைக்கோன்

கைகளொல்கக் கருவரையெடுத்

தானையோர் விரலினால்

செய்கைதோன்றச் சிதைத்தருள

வல்லசிவன் மேயபூம்

பொய்கைசூழ்ந்த புகலூர்

புகழப்பொருளாகுமே. 8

நேமியானும் முகநான்

குடையந்நெறி யண்ணலும்

ஆமிதென்று தகைந்தேத்தப்

போயாரழ லாயினான்

சாமிதாதை சரணாகு

மென்றுதலை சாய்மினோ

பூமியெல்லாம் புகழ்செல்வம்

மல்கும்புக லூரையே. 9

வேர்த்தமெய்யர் உருவத்துடை

விட்டுழல் வார்களும்

போர்த்தகூறைப் போதிநீழ

லாரும்புக லூர்தனுள்

தீர்த்தமெல்லாஞ் சடைக்கரந்த

தேவன்திறங் கருதுங்கால்

ஓர்த்துமெய்யென் றுணராது

பாதந்தொழு துய்ம்மினே. 10

புந்தியார்ந்த பெரியோர்கள்

ஏத்தும்புக லூர்தனுள்

வெந்த சாம்பற் பொடிப்பூச

வல்லவிடை யூர்தியை

அந்தமில்லா அனலாட

லானையணி ஞானசம்

பந்தன்சொன்ன தமிழ்பாடி

யாடக்கெடும் பாவமே.

Agnipureeswarar Temple, Thirupugalur – History

This Temple is considered as Mukthi Sthalam of Appar. Hence, this temple might have been built before 7^th Century CE as Appar is said to have lived in 7^th Century CE. The temple is extensively renovated by Cholas during the 10^th – 11^th Century CE. There are two Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalams in the same complex namely Agnipureeswarar Temple and Vardhamaneeswarar Temple. There are about 67 inscriptions available in this temple.

Most of these inscriptions are dated to the periods of various Chola Kings Uthama Chola, Rajaraja Chola I, Rajendra Chola I, Rajadhiraja Chola I, Rajendra Chola II, Kulothunga Chola I and Kulothunga Chola II. The temple has inscriptions dating from Uthama Chola (970–985 CE). The inscriptions from the time of Rajaraja I indicates tax free gifts of land for conducting festivals and for providing offering to the temple every year by Panchavan Mahadeviyar, one of the consorts of the ruler.

Another inscription dated to the 27^th regnal year of the Rajaraja Chola I indicates gift of paddy and money by Angikumara Gramavittan. The inscriptions from the period of Rajendra Chola I (1012–1044 CE) indicates exemption of taxes for certain lands belonging to the temple. The records from Rajadhiraja Chola I indicates offering by Pichan Sirudaikal of Saliamangalam making a gift of offering to the Ashtamangala ceremony, the eight steps of bathing of the deity (mirror, water-pot, flag, fly-wisk, elephant goad, drum, lamp and a pair of fish).

The records from the period of Rajendra Chola II (1054–1063 CE) indicates the exclusion of land tax for certain lands of the temple. The first precinct was probably built during this time as per the information available in this inscription. There are also inscriptions from private donors indicating donations of festival images to the temple. The temple is maintained and administered by the Thiruppugalur Velakurichi Adheenam and Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of the Government of Tamil Nadu.

Vardhamaneswarar Temple, Thirupugalur – Literary Mention

Vardhamaneswarar Temple, Thirupugalur – Literary Mention

Thirupugalur Agnipureeswarar Temple is considered as one of the 44 Paadal Petra Sthalams where the Moovar (the three Nayanmars, Sambandar, Appar and Sundarar) had rendered their Pathigams. This Temple is situated inside Thirupugalur Agnipureeswarar Temple. Though Thirupugalur Agnipureeswarar Temple has been praised by Moovars, but the Vardhamaneswarar temple inside the Thirupugalur Agnipureeswarar Temple has been praised by Sambandar only.

This temple is considered as the 193^rd Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalams and 76^th Shiva Sthalam on the Southern bank of the river Cauvery in Chozha Nadu. There is mention in Periyapuranam about gathering of Muruga Nayanar, Sambandar, Appar, Siru Thondar, Thiru Neelanakkar in Muruga Nayanar Thiru Madam in Thirupugalur. Thirupugalur is considered as Avathara Sthalam of Muruga Nayanar.

Sambandar (02.092):

பட்டம் பால்நிற மதியம்

படர்சடைச் சுடர்விடு பாணி

நட்டம் நள்ளிருள் ஆடும்

நாதனார் நவின்றுறை கோயில்

புட்டன் பேடையொ டாடும்

பூம்புக லூர்த்தொண்டர் போற்றி

வட்டஞ் சூழ்ந்தடி பரவும்

வர்த்தமா னீச்சரத் தாரே. 1

முயல்வ ளாவிய திங்கள்

வாண்முகத் தரிவையில் தெரிவை

இயல்வ ளாவிய துடைய

இன்ன முதெந்தையெம் பெருமான்

கயல்வ ளாவிய கழனிக்

கருநிறக் குவளைகள் மலரும்

வயல்வ ளாவிய புகலூர்

வர்த்தமா னீச்சரத் தாரே. 2

தொண்டர் தண்கயம் மூழ்கித்

துணையலுஞ் சாந்தமும் புகையும்

கொண்டு கொண்டடி பரவிக்

குறிப்பறி முருகன்செய் கோலம்

கண்டு கண்டுகண் குளிரக்

களிபரந் தொளிமல்கு கள்ளார்

வண்டு பண்செயும் புகலூர்

வர்த்தமா னீச்சரத் தாரே. 3

பண்ண வண்ணத்த ராகிப்

பாடலொ டாட லறாத

விண்ண வண்ணத்த ராய

விரிபுக லூரரொர் பாகம்

பெண்ண வண்ணத்த ராகும்

பெற்றியொ டாணிணை பிணைந்த

வண்ண வண்ணத்தெம் பெருமான்

வர்த்தமா னீச்சரத் தாரே. 4

ஈசன் ஏறமர் கடவுள்

இன்னமு தெந்தையெம் பெருமான்

பூசு மாசில்வெண் ணீற்றர்

பொலிவுடைப் பூம்புக லூரில்

மூசு வண்டறை கொன்றை

முருகன்முப் போதுஞ்செய் முடிமேல்

வாச மாமல ருடையார்

வர்த்தமா னீச்சரத் தாரே. 5

தளிரி ளங்கொடி வளரத்

தண்கயம் இரிய வண்டேறிக்

கிளரி ளம்முழை நுழையக்

கிழிதரு பொழிற்புக லூரில்

உளரி ளஞ்சுனை மலரும்

ஒளிதரு சடைமுடியதன்மேல்

வளரி ளம்பிறை யுடையார்

வர்த்தமா னீச்சரத் தாரே. 6

தென்சொல் விஞ்சமர் வடசொல்

திசைமொழி யெழில்நரம் பெடுத்துத்

துஞ்சு நெஞ்சிருள் நீங்கத்

தொழுதெழு தொல்புக லூரில்

அஞ்ச னம்பிதிர்ந் தனைய அலைகடல்

கடைய அன் றெழுந்த

வஞ்ச நஞ்சணி கண்டர்

வர்த்தமா னீச்சரத் தாரே. 7

சாம வேதமொர் கீதம்

ஓதிஅத் தசமுகன் பரவும்

நாம தேயம துடையார்

நன்குணர்ந் தடிகளென் றேத்தக்

காம தேவனை வேவக்

கனலெரி கொளுவிய கண்ணார்

வாம தேவர்தண் புகலூர்

வர்த்தமா னீச்சரத் தாரே. 8

சீர ணங்குற நின்ற

செருவுறு திசைமுக னோடு

நார ணன்கருத் தழிய

நகைசெய்த சடைமுடி நம்பர்

ஆர ணங்குறும் உமையை

அஞ்சுவித் தருளுதல் பொருட்டால்

வார ணத்துரி போர்த்தார்

வர்த்தமா னீச்சரத் தாரே. 9

கையி லுண்டுழல் வாருங்

கமழ்துவ ராடையி னால்தம்

மெய்யைப் போர்த்துழல் வாரும்

உரைப்பனமெய்யென விரும்பேல்

செய்யில் வாளைகளோடு செங்கயல்

குதிகொளும் புகலூர்

மைகொள் கண்டத்தெம் பெருமான்

வர்த்தமா னீச்சரத்தாரே. 10

பொங்கு தண்புனல் சூழ்ந்து

போதணி பொழிற்புக லூரில்

மங்குல் மாமதி தவழும்

வர்த்தமா னீச்சரத் தாரைத்

தங்கு சீர்திகழ் ஞானச

ம்பந்தன் தண்டமிழ் பத்தும்

எங்கும் ஏத்தவல் லார்கள்

எய்துவர் இமையவ ருலகே.

Vardhamaneswarar Temple, Thirupugalur, Nagapattinam

Vardhamaneswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Thirupugalur Village near Thirukannapuram in Thirumarugal Taluk in Nagapattinam District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Vardhamaneswarar / Nikazhkaala Nadhar and Mother is called as Manonmani. This Shrine is called as Thirupugalur Vardhamaneswaram.

This Temple is situated inside Thirupugalur Agnipureeswarar Temple. This shrine is considered as Paadal Petra Sthalam as it is praised in the verses of Devaram by Sambandar. This temple is considered as the 193^rd Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalams and 76^th Shiva Sthalam on the Southern bank of the river Cauvery in Chozha Nadu. This shrine is considered as Avathara Sthalam of Muruga Nayanar.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2016/10/agnipureeswarar-temple-thirupugalur.html

History

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/03/agnipureeswarar-temple-thirupugalur-history.html

The Temple

This Temple is situated inside Thirupugalur Agnipureeswarar Temple. This shrine is considered as Paadal Petra Sthalam as it is praised in the verses of Devaram by Sambandar. This east facing shrine is situated adjacent to the sanctum of Agnipureeswarar on the right side. Balipeedam and Nandi can be seen facing this shrine. Presiding Deity is called as Vardhamaneswarar / Nikazhkaala Nadhar and is facing east. He is housed in the shrine in the form of Lingam.

Idol of Muruga Nayanar can be seen facing this shrine. Muruga Nayanar served Lord Vardhamaneeswarar by preparing garlands for him. Mother is called as Manonmani. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine. Sambandar hymns on Thirupugalur Vardhamaneswaram is inscribed on the walls. Idols and Shrines of Bala Ganapathy, Chandrasekarar, Dhandapani and Chandikeswarar can be seen in the hall.

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 6.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 4.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.

Festivals

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2016/10/agnipureeswarar-temple-thirupugalur_7.html

Literary Mention

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/03/vardhamaneswarar-temple-thirupugalur-literary-mention.html

Prayers

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2016/10/agnipureeswarar-temple-thirupugalur_63.html

Contact

Vardhamaneswarar Temple,

Thirupugalur – 609 704,

Via Thirukannapuram,

Thirumarugal Taluk,

Nagapattinam District

Phone: +91 4366 237 198 / 237 176 / 292 300

Mobile: +91 94431 13025 / 94435 88339

Mobile: +91 94442 64982 / 94878 64858.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 500 meters from Thirupugalur Bus Stop, 2 Kms from Thirukannapuram, 6 Kms from Thirumarugal, 9 Kms from Nannilam Railway Station, 11 Kms from Nannilam Bus Stand, 12 Kms from Nannilam, 21 Kms from Thiruvarur, 27 Kms from Nagapattinam, 32 Kms from Mayiladuthurai, 41 Kms from Kumbakonam, 77 Kms from Thanjavur and 137 Kms from Trichy Airport. The Temple is situated on Nagapattinam to Kumbakonam Bus route. Devotees need to get down at Thirupugalur / Thirukannapuram arch to reach this temple. Bus facilities are available from Thiruvarur, Kumbakonam, Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai.

Location | Photos

Thursday, February 25, 2021

Sundareswarar Temple, Thirukattalai – The Temple

Sundareswarar Temple, Thirukattalai – The Temple

This temple is facing towards east. The temple is constructed in Ashta Parivara style where eight subsidiary shrines are placed around the sanctum. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found facing the sanctum. Provision for Dhwaja Sthambam can be seen in between Nandi and Balipeedam. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Antrala and Mukha Mandapam. Dwarapalakas can be seen guarding the sanctum. Presiding Deity is called as Sundareswarar and is facing towards east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam.

The sanctum is square on plan. The Vimana over the sanctum is of two tiers and square in shape. Tripurantaka, Vishnu and Brahma are the niche idols in the deva koshta around the sanctum. Bikshadana, Vishnu and Brahma are Koshta idols located around the Shala of the vimana. Uma Mahesvara, Veenadhara Dakshinamoorthy, Lakshmi Varaha and Brahma are the koshta idols located around the griva of the vimana.

Mother is called as Mangala Nayagi. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine. There is a shrine for Surya in the south east corner of the temple. It houses an idol of Surya inside the shrine. He is depicted holding two lotuses in his two hands and riding his chariot drawn by seven horses. Shrine for Sapta Matrikas can be found next to the Surya Shrine on the southern side. This shrine is oblong in shape.

There is a shrine for Vinayaga in the south west corner of the temple. Subramanya shrine can be seen next to the Vinayaga shrine on the western side. There is a shrine for Jyestha in the north west corner of the temple. She is shown accompanied with Gomukha and a lady attendant. Her mount, crow can be seen on her right side. Shrine for Chandra can be seen next to the Jyestha shrine on northern side. Usually, Chandikeswarar shrine is situated in this location.

Chandikeswarar Shrine can be seen next to the Chandran shrine little towards north eastern side. There is a shrine for Bhairava in the north eastern corner of the temple. He is shown with four hands holding trisula and snake. His mount, dog, can be seen behind him. All these subsidiary shrines are attached to the outer wall of the temple. These arrangements are quite unusual in the architectural styles prescribed in the Shilpa Sastra.

Sundareswarar Temple, Thirukattalai – Inscriptions

Sundareswarar Temple, Thirukattalai – Inscriptions

There are few inscriptions found in this temple. This place is referred as Thirukatrali and Karkurichi in inscriptions. The earliest inscription is dated to the third regnal year of Aditya Chola I (871-907 CE). This inscription is found in the north wall of the sanctum. It is damaged and incomplete. It records gift of land made to this temple. There is an inscription dated to the second regnal year of Parantaka Chola I in the south wall of the sanctum. It records gift of land made to this temple. Lord Shiva of this temple was mentioned as Thirukatrali Azhwar of Karkurichi in this inscription.

Another inscription dated to the ninth regnal year of Parantaka Chola I on the south wall of the sanctum records a gift of gold coins and a lamp for maintaining perpetual lamp in this temple. Another inscription dated to the 35^th regnal year of Parantaka Chola I on the south wall of the sanctum records a gift of land in Terrallur by the Ur of Karkurichi as Taruvilappuram to the temple of Perumanadigal in the same village.

There is an inscription dated to the ninth regnal year of Kulothunga Chola I in the south wall of the sanctum. It records the death of Bogendra Singa Peraraiyan of Karkurichi in the fight at Milattur. Palamandala Peraiyan of Milattur and his brother Anukkan made a gift of 25 sheep for the supply of ghee to light lamps in the temple with the wish that the feuds might stop. Another inscription dated to the tenth regnal year of Kulothunga Chola I on the south wall of the sanctum records the meikeerthi and registers a gift of land to the temple by Rajendra Chola Mangala Nadalvan of Karkurichi.

Another inscription dated to the 48^th regnal year of Kulothunga Chola I on the north wall of the sanctum records a gift of land for maintaining one half of a perpetual lamp in the Mahadevar temple at Karkurichi, by a Kallan of the village, Pappan Chendan (Kulottunga Chola Mangala Nadalvan), in memory of another Kallan Amarpeti Kuppai. Another inscription dated to the second regnal year of Kulothunga Chola I on the east wall of the sanctum records that the members of Karkurichi made a gift of the padikaval rights of Kalayamangalam to the god of the local temple.

Tripurantaka Temple, Kodumbalur, Pudukottai

Tripurantaka Temple, Kodumbalur, Pudukottai

Tripurantaka Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Kodumbalur Village in Illupur Taluk in Pudukottai District of Tamil Nadu, India. This Temple is situated to the south of Moovar Koil.

The Temple

The temple consisted of Sanctum and Ardha Mandapam of which only the plinth remains. A few sculptures of Chola workmanship, Linga and a broken Avudaiyar were found among the ruins of this temple. The noteworthy among these sculptures were a group of Tripurantaka, Tripurasundari and Tiripura demons. All these sculptures are now housed in Government Museum in Chennai. These sculptures are the finest sculptures found in the region. The temple is named as Tripurantaka Temple after these idols.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 10 Kms from Viralimalai, 13 Kms from Illupur, 14 Kms from Manapparai, 14 Kms from Manapparai Bus Stand, 15 Kms from Manapparai Railway Station, 38 Kms from Pudukottai, 42 Kms from Trichy Airport, 44 Kms from Trichy and 99 Kms from Madurai. The temple is situated at about 3 Kms from Trichy to Madurai highway (NH 38). Frequent Buses are available from Manapparai and Viralimalai.

Location

Muchukundesvara Temple, Kodumbalur – The Temple

Muchukundesvara Temple, Kodumbalur – The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east. The temple is enclosed within an ancient compound wall out of which only a few portions of the wall remains now. There is a Mandapam before the entrance of the temple. It is situated in the south-eastern corner of the temple, by the side of the compound wall. It has walls on all the four sides and a flat roof. It consists of a large pillared hall in front and a small sanctum on the back side.

The entrance to this mandapam is from the east, outside the temple complex. The entrance is flanked by two hexagonal pilasters. The base of the pilaster is carved in the shape of a lion sitting erect and carrying the pillar on its back. Nandi housed in a four pillared mandapam can be seen facing the sanctum. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Antrala, Ardha Mandapam and Mukha Mandapam.

The original temple consisted of the Sanctum, Antrala and Ardha Mandapam. The Mukha Mandapam was added to the structure in later period during Later Cholas. There is no Linga presently in the sanctum. There are niches around the walls of the sanctum however all are empty. The vimana over the sanctum is of two tiers. Dakshinamoorthy, Vishnu and Brahma are the niche idols around the top tier of the Vimana.

Veenadhara Dakshinamoorthy, Vishnu and Brahma are the niche idols around the lower tier of the Vimana. Chandikeswarar Shrine can be seen in his usual location. Mother Parvathy is housed in a separate south facing shrine. Her shrine is situated in Mukha Mandapam the left side of the sanctum. This temple might have hosted around seven subsidiary shrines compared to be sixteen subsidiary shrines of Moovar Koil, out of which remains of only four can be seen.

These shrines would have housed Ganesha, Muruga, Jyestha, Bhairava, Chandikeswara, Chandran and Sapta Matrikas. There is an ancient stone well close to the pillared mandapam of the main shrine, on the southern side. It is said to have a tunnel about 3 feet in width below, probably an inlet for water from the tank in front of the temple.

Muchukundesvara Temple, Kodumbalur – Inscriptions

Muchukundesvara Temple, Kodumbalur – Inscriptions

There are about eleven inscriptions in this temple. All these inscriptions are dating back from 10^th Century CE to 16^th century CE. Four of them belongs to the reign of Parantaka Chola I and one each of Rajaraja Chola I, Rajendra Chola I, Kulothunga Chola I, Vikrama Chola, Sundara Pandian, Vijayanagar Kings and an Araiyar Chieftain. An inscription dated to 4^th regnal year of Chola king Parantaka I in 920 CE records the name of the builder, Mahimalaya Irukkuvel, chief of Kodumbalur and his liberal endowment of lands for conducting daily poojas at the temple.

This inscription also records that Mahimalaya Irukkuvel directed the priests of the Tiruppudisvaram temple to conduct worship also in the new temple of Mudukundram Udaiyar. An inscription dated to Rajaraja Chola I refers to a temple named Desi Valeeswaram at Kodumbalur. This temple is not in existence now. It is believed to have been constructed by members of merchant guild named Munnuravar. An inscription dated to Rajendra Chola I record the gifts made by a Panan of Kodumbalur Vizhuperaraiyan Vikramakesari Arulmozhi Devan.

Another inscription dated to the Vikrama Chola record the gift of 100 goats for the supply of ghee for daily poojas and lighting of two perpetual lamps by Ooralinatha Ambalakoothan Chola Vichathara Peraraiyan in memory of his son, Kunran. Another inscription dated to 1532 AD records the name of the Parvathy of this temple as Thirumudu Kundrathu Nachiyar. There are two other inscriptions found on the pillars of Mukha Mandapa of Muchukundesvara temple.

One of these inscriptions mention about Rishaba Perumanadigal of Tiruppudisvaram. This inscription is dated to the 5^th regnal year of certain Chola king whose name is lost. There is another inscription on another pillar in the same Mandapam dating back to 21^st regnal year of Aditya Chola 1. It mentions a gift of a lamp to the Mahadevar of Tiruppudisvaram. An inscription engraved on the pillar at the tank records a temple called Minmalai Iswaram of Kodumbalur. Minnamalai is one of the titles of Bhuti Vikrama Kesari, an Irukkuvel chief.

Minmalai Iswaram might have been built by him and later would have fallen into despair. The stones from the temple might have been used for constructing the tank. There is a Kannada inscription engraved on three stones, located in the bund of the tank in front of the Muchukundesvara temple. This inscription records a temple named Vikrama Kesarisvaram. It might have referred to the central shrine of Moovar Koil.

An inscription dated to the 17^th regnal year of Vira Pandya (1270 CE) records the sale of land to Tirumudukundram Udaiyar. It also records that the land belonged to the temple of Tiruppudisvaram. Tiruppudisvaram is another long lost temple once existed in Kodumbalur. The inscriptions in this temple refers to several other temples in Kodumbalur such as Thiru Alankovil, Tiruppudisvaram and Vikramakesari Griham all of which are not in existence now.

Muchukundesvara Temple, Kodumbalur – History

Muchukundesvara Temple, Kodumbalur – History

Kodumbalur was mentioned as Kodumbai lying in the trade route between Uraiyur and Madurai in the Tamil epic Silapathikaram. The route taken by Kovalan, hero of Silapathikaram, with his wife Kannagi. Kodumbalur is considered as the birthplace of Idangazhi Nayanar, one of the Irukku Velir chieftains who served under the Chola kings. The Irunkovel line of kings ruled over Ko Nadu identified with the Kodumbalur and surrounding areas in ancient Tamilakam.

Irunkovel clan is said to have been descended from the Yadavas of Dwarka, who migrated to South India with the sage Agastya. Sangam literature mentions a chieftain called Irunkovel who could trace his lineage back over 49 generations to residence in Thuvarai (Dwaraka). He is later defeated by Karikala and becomes a subordinate to the Chola sovereign. Kodumbalur was a battlefield between Pallavas and Pandyas in the 8^th century CE in which both sides claimed victory.

Later, Irukkuvel became a powerful ally of the Cholas in the 9^th - 10^th centuries. Also, Kodumbalur became an important commercial centre from 9^th century as the Manigramam, an early type of trade guild is found active here. The inscriptions in the temple also gives us a glimpse of the political climate of south India between the 8^th and the 10^th centuries as well as the relation between the royal houses of Chola and the Irukkuvel.

Periyapuranam provides a reference of Konnatukkodi Nagaram (apex town of Konadu) for Kodumbalur. This temple was built by Mahimalaya Irukkuvel, chief of Kodumbalur, in 920 CE during 4^th regnal year of Chola king Parantaka I. The temple is mentioned as Thiru Mudukundram temple in the inscription. This temple was extensively renovated, and Maha Mandapam & Parvathy Shrine were added during 13^th century CE. The temple is maintained and administered by the Archaeological Survey of India.

Moovar Koil, Kodumbalur – The Temple Complex

Moovar Koil, Kodumbalur – The Temple Complex

The temple complex has three major shrines. Of the three shrines, the central and the southern shrines have survived while the northern shrine has gone completely out of existence except the plinth. The three shrines stand side by side in a row, along the north-south direction, facing west. Each of the shrines had a closed Ardha Mandapam of which only the plinth remains. The Ardha Mandapam measures 18 feet by 18 feet. The Sanctum of the existing shrine measures 21 feet by 21 feet at the base. Both the Sanctum and Ardha Mandapam are square on plan.

There is a common Maha Mandapa constructed in front of these main shrines of which only the plinth remains. It measures 91 feet by 41 feet. The remains of the basement of Nandi Mandapam, Balipeedam and Dhwaja Sthambam can be seen beyond the Maha Mandapam. The plinth of the three shrines rests on a lotus base. A frieze of Vyalis with makara heads with human figures inside the mouths runs above it. The Vimana over the sanctum of these shrines are of three tiers.

Ardhanareesvara on the eastern niche, Lord Shiva in standing posture on the northern niche and empty niche on the southern side can be seen around the sanctum of the central shrine. Mother Parvathi on Lord Shiva’s lap on the eastern niche, Lord Shiva in sitting posture on the northern niche and Dakshinamoorthy on the southern niche can be seen around the second tier of the vimana of the central shrine. Indra on the eastern niche, Lord Shiva in sitting posture on the northern niche, Alinganamurti on the southern niche and Alinganamurti on the western niche can be seen around the griva of the central shrine.

Gangadhara on the eastern niche, Lord Shiva in standing posture on the northern niche and Veenadhara Dakshinamoorthy on the southern niche can be seen around the sanctum of the southern shrine. Kalarimoorthy on the eastern niche, Sanakara Narayana on the northern niche and Kalarimoorthy on the southern niche can be seen around the second tier of the vimana of the southern shrine. Andhakasura on the eastern niche, empty niche on the northern side, Alinganamurti on the southern niche and Gaja Samhara Moorthy on the western niche can be seen around the griva of the southern shrine.

The temple complex contains remains of about sixteen subsidiary shrines around the three main shrines. Each of these subsidiary shrines had a Sanctum and Ardha Mandapam. The main shrines and the subsidiary shrines were enclosed within a compound wall. This compound wall has two gates, one in the west and another near the north eastern corner. Any one of these entrance gates would have had a gopuram. The north eastern gate leads to a well, approachable by a flight of stone steps. There is a shed housing the sculptures excavated from Moovar Koil and surrounding areas outside the temple complex near the road on the northern side.

Moovar Koil, Kodumbalur – Inscriptions

Moovar Koil, Kodumbalur – Inscriptions

There is a Sanskrit inscription in Grantha script on the southern wall of the central shrine relating to the building of this temple. It records the genealogy of genealogy of the family of Irukkuvel chiefs of Kodumbalur and their achievements. The first line is mutilated and hence the name of the original ancestor is not known. He is said to have captured an elephant battalion evidently from some enemy.

In his family, was born Paravirajit Viratunga; his son was Ativira, the unrivalled; his son was Sanghakrit to whom was born Nripakesari; his son was Paradurgamarddana, the glorious conqueror of Vatapi. To him was born Samarabhirama who killed Chalukki in a battle at Adhirajamangala. He married a Chola princess and Bhuti was born who by his prowess in battle obtained the title Vikrama Kesari.

He is stated to have made the waters of the Kaveri red with the blood of the Pallava army slain by him. He also conquered Vira Pandya in battle and destroyed one Vanchi Vel. It is stated that he was living at Kodumbalur with his two wives Karrali and Varaguna, by the former of whom he had two sons Parantaka Varman and Aditya Varman.

This Bhuti Vikrama Kesari built three shrines in the name of himself and his two consorts for Lord Mahesvara at Kodumbalur, and presented a matha to Mallikarjuna of Madura, a teacher of the Kalamukha sect of Saivas and eleven villages for feeding 50 ascetics of that sect (every day).

Moovar Koil, Kodumbalur – History

Moovar Koil, Kodumbalur – History

Later, Irukkuvel became a powerful ally of the Cholas in the 9^th - 10^th centuries. Also, Kodumbalur became an important commercial centre from 9^th century as the Manigramam, an early type of trade guild is found active here. Bhuti Vikrama Kesari was ruling over Kodumbalur in 9^th century CE. He is stated to have defeated the Pallavas and the Pandyas. Bhuti Vikrama Kesari is identified with Tennavan Ilangovel, a feudatory of the Chola king Aditya I. Daughter of Bhuti, Nangai, was married to the Chola prince Arikulakesari, son of Parantaka I.

The temple complex was built by Kodumbalur Velir chief Bhuti Vikrama Kesari as per the Sanskrit inscription found on the southern wall of the central shrine. He named the central shrine after himself and the two flanking ones after his queens Karrali and Varaguna. The inscriptions in the temple also gives us a glimpse of the political climate of south India between the 8^th and the 10^th centuries as well as the relation between the royal houses of Chola and the Irukkuvel.

The Irukkuvel were traditional allies of the Cholas and the chief, Bhuti Vikrama Kesari himself was the son of a Chola princess Anupama and Irukkuvel chieftain Samarabhirama. Periyapuranam provides a reference of Konnatukkodi Nagaram (apex town of Konadu) for Kodumbalur. The temple complex is maintained and administered by the Archaeological Survey of India as a ticketed monument.

Idangazhi Nayanar Temple, Kodumbalur – Legends

Idangazhi Nayanar was a Nayanar saint, venerated in the Hindu sect of Shaivism. He is generally counted as the fifty fourth in the list of 63 Nayanars. Idangazhi was born and lived in Kodumbalur, currently in Pudukottai District of Tamil Nadu, India. The life of Idangazhi is described in the Periya Puranam by Sekkizhar (12^th century CE), which is a hagiography of the 63 Nayanars. Idangazhi is described as the ancestor of the Chola King Aditya I (c. 871 – c. 907 CE) in the Periya Puranam.

Idangazhi was the chieftain of the kingdom of Konadu (which was around present day Pudukkottai district), whose capital was Kodumbalur. He was a staunch devotee of the god Shiva, the patron god of Shaivism. He is said to have been descended from the Yadavas of Dwarka, who migrated to South India with the sage Agastya. He is sometimes also described to be part of the Kalabhara dynasty, flourished in the Kalabhara interregnum, a period between 3^rd and the 7^th century CE.

He lived and governed by Shaiva ways and made arrangements for worship of Shiva in temples as per the Shaiva Agama scriptures. There was another devotee of Shiva in Konadu. He had taken the vow of serving and feeding Shiva's devotees. However, once he became poor over time and could not get food to feed a devotee of Shiva. To complete his vow, he entered the royal granaries to steal rice, but was caught red handed and arrested by the guards. The arrested devotee was presented to Idangazhi, who understood the rationale of the intended burglary.

He pardoned the devotee and let him free. He realized the futility of a full go down when devotees of Shiva were going hungry. Idangazhi made announcements throughout the kingdom that devotees of Shiva can come and take away not only rice from the granary, but also other riches from the treasury, as much as they wanted. Idangazhi was instrumental in the spread of Shaivism and thus gained the grace of Shiva. Idangazhi Nayanar is specially worshipped in the Tamil month of Aippasi, when the moon enters the Krittika Nakshatra (lunar mansion).

Idangazhi Nayanar Temple, Kodumbalur, Pudukottai

Idangazhi Nayanar Temple, Kodumbalur, Pudukottai

Idangazhi Nayanar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Idangazhi Nayanar, one of 63 Nayanmars, located in Kodumbalur Village in Illupur Taluk in Pudukottai District of Tamil Nadu, India. The temple was built in honour of him in recent years.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/02/idangazhi-nayanar-temple-kodumbalur-legends.html

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Ardha Mandapam and Mukha Mandapam. Sub shrines of Vinayaga and Murugan can be seen at the entrance of the Ardha Mandapam. The Sanctum houses an idol of Idangazhi Nayanar. A colossal Nandi idol housed in a modern Mandapa can be found opposite to this temple.

Festivals

Idangazhi Nayanar is specially worshipped in the Tamil month of Aippasi, when the moon enters the Krittika Nakshatra (lunar mansion).

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 9 Kms from Viralimalai, 13 Kms from Illupur, 13 Kms from Manapparai, 13 Kms from Manapparai Bus Stand, 14 Kms from Manapparai Railway Station, 39 Kms from Pudukottai, 41 Kms from Trichy Airport, 43 Kms from Trichy and 98 Kms from Madurai. The temple is situated at about 1.5 Kms from Trichy to Madurai highway (NH 38). Frequent Buses are available from Manapparai and Viralimalai.

Location

Aivar Koil, Kodumbalur – History

Aivar Koil, Kodumbalur – History

Later, Irukkuvel became a powerful ally of the Cholas in the 9^th - 10^th centuries. Also, Kodumbalur became an important commercial centre from 9^th century as the Manigramam, an early type of trade guild is found active here. Periyapuranam provides a reference of Konnatukkodi Nagaram (apex town of Konadu) for Kodumbalur. The main shrine might be assigned to 8^th – 9^th century CE, and the Ardha Mandapam and the Maha Mandapam might be assigned to 9^th – 10^th century CE. The temple is maintained and administered by the Archaeological Survey of India.

Aivar Koil, Kodumbalur – The Temple

Aivar Koil, Kodumbalur – The Temple

This temple follows the Panchayatana style of architecture. Panchayatana is an architectural style where the main shrine is built on a common plinth with four smaller subsidiary shrines at the four corners and making it a total of five shrines. Perhaps, this temple is the only one of its kind in Tamilnadu or even in South India. This temple is facing towards west. Nandi can be seen facing the Sanctum on the western side.

The Sanctum Sanctorum consisted of Sanctum, Ardha Mandapam and Maha Mandapam. The Sanctum contains an inner sanctum enclosed by a narrow circular prakaram, against the square outer walls of which are four attendant shrines. All the five shrines have a common base or plinth, and now contain only the broken pedestals of lingams.

The lingam in the central shrine is larger than those in the sub shrines. The plinth of the Ardha Mandapam and Maha Mandapam can be seen in front of the sanctum. The plinth is lower than that of the main shrine. The Ardha Mandapam was a closed structure while the Maha Mandapam was supported by sixteen pillars and had a veranda all round.

Two flights of steps, one on the north and the other on the south, leads to the Ardha Mandapam, and two others to the circumambulatory passage of the central shrine. The subsidiary shrines at the four corners have also flights of steps to access the respective shrines. Carvings of Bhooda Ganas blowing the conch can be seen on the railings of the steps. All the shrines housed Shiva Lingas only.

Friezes of dwarfs & elephant, bulbous tops of polygonal pillars, corbels and corner pieces of the cornice, an idol of Durga with four arms, four armed Vishnu, dvarapalas and architectural fragments can be seen in the temple complex. There is an ancient circular stone well to the south of the main temple.

Inscriptions:

There are two inscriptions discovered in this temple dating back to the reign of Rajaraja Chola I. Both these inscriptions talk about the gifts made for keeping perpetual lamps burning.

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Vadaranyeswarar Temple, Mayiladuthurai – Religious Significance

Vadaranyeswarar Temple, Mayiladuthurai – Religious Significance

Pancha Dakshinamoorthy Sthalams around Mayiladuthurai:

This temple is considered as one of the Pancha Dakshinamoorthy Sthalams around Mayiladuthurai. The Pancha Dakshinamoorthy Sthalam around Mayiladuthurai are;

1. Mayuranathaswami Temple, Mayiladuthurai

2. Margasahayesvarar Temple, Moovalur

3. Uchiravaneswarar Temple, Tiruvilanagar

4. Vadaranyeswarar Temple, Mayiladuthurai

5. Vageeswarar Temple, Peruncheri

Vallal Temples of Mayiladuthurai:

This temple is considered as one of the Vallal Temples of Mayiladuthurai. The Vallal Temples of Mayiladuthurai are

1. Uchiravaneswarar Temple, Tiruvilanagar (Thurai Kattum Vallal)

2. Margasahayesvarar Temple, Moovalur (Vazhi Kattum Vallal)

3. Vadaranyeswarar Temple, Mayiladuthurai (Kai Kattum Vallal)

4. Vageeswarar Temple, Peruncheri (Mozhi Kattum Vallal)

Punugeeswarar Temple, Mayiladuthurai – The Temple

Punugeeswarar Temple, Mayiladuthurai – The Temple

This Temple is facing towards west with five tiered Rajagopuram. There is an entrance arch at the entrance of the street. The entrance arch has stucco images of Shiva Lingam being worshipped by Punugu (civet) cat flanked by Murugan and Vinayaga on its top. The pillars of the entrance arch have stucco images of Ardhanareeswarar and Durga. Balipeedam, Dhwaja Sthambam and Nandi can be found in the front Mandapam immediately after the Rajagopuram, facing the sanctum.

Mother is called as Santha Nayagi. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine. Her shrine is situated to the right side of the sanctum in outer prakaram. She is in standing posture. She holds Pasa & Ankusa in her upper hands and showing Varada & Abhaya Hastha in her lower hands. Chandikeswari Shrine can be seen in the circumbulatory path around here shrine.

Nandi and Balipeedam can be seen facing her shrine. Palliayarai and Pradosha Nayagar Mandapam can be seen near her shrine. There is a temple pond inside the temple premises. Nandi can be seen in the Mandapam in the middle of the pond. Dhyana Mandapam and Vinayagar Shrine can be seen on the banks of the temple pond. There is a second level three tiered gopuram at the entrance of the inner prakaram.

The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Ardha Mandapam and Maha Mandapam. Presiding deity is called as Punugeeswarar and is facing west. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Vinayaga, Dakshinamoorthy, Lingodbhava, Brahma and Durga are the koshta idols located around the sanctum walls. Chandikeswarar Shrine can be seen in his usual location. Sculptures of Juraheswarar and Vinayagar can be seen in the outer walls of sanctum.

There are shrines of Vilenthiya Velavar (utsava idol), Shanmugar, Varada Vinayaga, Ayyapan, Lakshmi, Nataraja, Navagrahas, Suryan, Somaskanda, Hanuman, 63 Nayanmars, Nesa Nayanar, Chandran and Bhairavar in the inner prakaram. Sthala Vriksham is Pavazha Malli. It is situated in the inner prakaram. There are shrines for Nardana Vinayaga, Sahasra Lingeswarar, Saneeswarar and Nesa Nayanar in the outer prakaram. Yaga Salai, Nandavanam and Madapalli can be seen in the outer prakaram.

Punugeeswarar Temple, Mayiladuthurai – Legends

Punugeeswarar Temple, Mayiladuthurai – Legends

Nesa Nayanar:

Nesa Nayanar, also known as Sivanesa Nayanar, Nesanar, Nesar and Nesan, was a Nayanar saint, venerated in the Hindu sect of Shaivism. He is generally counted as the fifty-ninth in the list of 63 Nayanmars. Nesa Nayanar is described to be a weaver, who was always engrossed in remembering his patron god Shiva and gifting clothes he knit to devotees of the deity. The life of Nesa Nayanar is described in the Periya Puranam by Sekkizhar (12^th century), which is a hagiography of the 63 Nayanmars. Sekkizhar devotes five stanzas describing the life of the Nayanar saint.

Nesa Nayanar was born in Kampili (Kambili). Kambili is now situated in Bellary district of the Indian state of Karnataka. Nesa Nayanar is said to have been born in Kampili, but shifted to Koorai Nadu in modern-day Mayiladuthurai, now situated in state of Tamil Nadu. Nesa Nayanar was a Saliyar, a member of the Saliya caste. His family as well as Nesa Nayanar practised the traditional occupation of weaving. He was a devout devotee of Shiva, the patron god of Shaivism. His mind is said to always be concentrated on Shiva.

Nesa Nayanar used to continuously chant the Panchakshara mantra in honour of Shiva. He wove clothes, cut-pieces as well as Kowpeenams (loin-cloth). Though he was not wealthy, Nesa Nayanar used to generously donate clothes to devotees of Shiva. His deeds resulted in the favour of Shiva. By his grace, Nesa Nayanar reached Kailash, the abode of the god after death.

One of the most prominent Nayanmars, Sundarar (8th century) venerates Nesa Nayanar in the Thiruthondar Thogai, a hymn to Nayanar saints. Nesa Nayanar is worshipped specially in the Tamil month of Panguni, when the moon enters the Rohini nakshatra (lunar mansion). Weavers of Koorai Nadu in Mayiladuthurai especially worship him on this day. A temple in Koorai Nadu is said to have images of Shiva's sons Ganesha and Kartikeya, which were brought by Nesa Nayanar to the place.

In depictions as part as of the Nayanmars, Nesa Nayanar is depicted with folded hands. In individual depictions of his life, the Nayanar is depicted distributing garments to devotees of Shiva or as engrossed in weaving. He receives collective worship as part of the 63 Nayanmars. Their icons and brief accounts of his deeds are found in many Shiva temples in Tamil Nadu. Their images are taken out in procession in festivals.

Punugeeswarar:

As per legend, Indra was cursed to become civet cat (Punugu) for attending Daksha Yaga by Lord Shiva. Indra begged forgiveness to Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva advised him to visit Mayiladuthurai and worship him. Indra in the form of Punugu came here and performed penance on Lord Shiva of this temple. Indra got relief from his curse by worshipping Lord Shiva here and attained his divine status. Hence, Lord Shiva came to be called as Punugeeswarar.

Civet Cat worshipped Lord Shiva here:

As per legend, there was a forest in ancient times to the west of Mayiladuthurai. The forest was inhabited by several civet cats (Punugu). One of the civet cat used to worship Swayambhu Linga in the forest with Vilva leaves. Pleased with the worship, Lord Shiva liberated the civet cat from animal form and blessed with divine form. Hearing this incident, Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and other celestial beings came here and worshipped Lord Shiva. In later days, Chola king cleared the forest and built a temple for Lord Shiva here.

Koorai Nadu:

During the marriages, the brides wear a saree called Koorai Pattu. It is said that these type of sarees were woven only in Koorai Nadu in olden days. Hence, this part of Mayiladuthurai came to be called as Koorai Nadu.

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Marga Sahayeswarar Temple, Moovalur – The Temple

Marga Sahayeswarar Temple, Moovalur – The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east with five tiered Rajagopuram. The temple covers an area of about 1.5 acres and has two prakarams. Shrines of Vinayagar and Murugan can be seen in front the Rajagopuram. Dhwaja Sthambam, Balipeedam and Nandi can be found immediately after the Rajagopuram. Balipeedam is flanked by four Nandis on the four corners. This arrangement is a rare feature. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Antrala, Ardha Mandapam and Maha Mandapam.

The Maha Mandapam is designed to look like the forehead of a bat (Vovval Nethi Mandapam). Shrines of Maha Ganapathy, Sapta Matrikas and Saptha Nagas can be seen in the Ardha Mandapam. Sculptures of Aatkondar and Uyyakondar can be seen at the entrance of sanctum. Presiding Deity is called as Marga Sahayeswarar / Marga Sahayar / Vazhi Kattum Vallal / Punnaga Vaneswarar and he is facing east.

He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Lord is a Swayambhu Moorthy (self-manifested). Vinayaga, Dakshinamoorthy, Lingodbhava, Brahma, Durga, Pipalar, Chandrasenar, Veerasenar, Kariyasenar and Karkodakan are the Koshta idols located around the sanctum walls. Dakshinamoorthy is called as Medha Dakshinamoorthy. It is a rare feature it is a rare to see the face of an elephant, lion, deer, Rishaba, Muyalagan, Sanagathiyar and four disciples under the feet of Dakshinamoorthy.

Chandikeswarar Shrine can be seen in his location. This temple has two Ambikas namely Mangalambikai and Soundara Nayagi. Soundara Nayagi is housed in a separate south facing shrine in Maha Mandapam. Intricate carvings can be seen on the outer walls of her shrine. Mangalambikai is also housed in a separate south facing shrine in Ardha Mandapam.

There is shrine housing three Vinayagar idols in the outer prakaram. Shrines and idols of Annamalaiyar, Unnamalai Amman, Vishwanathar, Visalakshi, Sokkanathar, Meenakshi, Arthanareeswarar, Brahma Lingam, Gajalakshmi, Sadaiyappar, Dakshinamoorthy, Maha Lakshmi, Nataraja, Bhairava, Saneeswara, Nalvar, Ganesha, Navagraha, Sambandar, Daksha, Kandavel, Muruga with his consorts Valli & Devasena can be seen in this Temple.

Sthala Vriksham is Punnai Tree. It can be seen immediately after the Rajagopuram on the left side. Shrine of Adhi Marga Sahayeswarar can be seen below this tree. There is an ancient Jack fruit tree in the temple premises. Theerthams associated with this Temple are Cauvery River, Chandra Pushkarini, Durga Pushkarini, and Upamanyu Koobam. There is a wooden car and a silver Rishaba Vahanam for the temple.

Marga Sahayeswarar Temple, Moovalur – Literary Mention

Marga Sahayeswarar Temple, Moovalur – Literary Mention

The Temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns sung by Appar had a mention about this Temple. The Temple is mentioned in 5^th Thirumurai in 65^th Patikam in 8^th Song and 6^th Thirumurai in 41^st Patikam in 9^th Song. Though, there was reference about Thirugnana Sambandar worshipped Lord Shiva of this temple in Periyapuranam but hymns of Thirugnana Sambandar praising the Lord are not available.

5-65-8:

பூவ னூர்தண்

புறம்பயம் பூம்பொழில்

நாவ லூர்நள்

ளாறொடு நன்னிலங்

கோவ லூர்குட

வாயில் கொடுமுடி

மூவ லூருமுக்

கண்ணனூர் காண்மினே.

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தந்தைதா யில்லாதாய் நீயே யென்றும்

தலையார் கயிலாயன் நீயே யென்றும்

எந்தாயெம் பிரானானாய் நீயே யென்றும்

ஏகம்பத் தென்னீசன் நீயே யென்றும்

முந்திய முக்கணாய் நீயே யென்றும்

மூவலூர் மேவினாய் நீயே யென்றும்

சிந்தையாய்த் தேனூராய் நீயே யென்றும்

நின்ற நெய்த் தானாவென் நெஞ்சு ளாயே.

Marga Sahayeswarar Temple, Moovalur – Religious Significance

Saptha Sthana Temples of Mayiladuthurai:

This temple is considered as one of the temples participating in Saptha Sthana festival of Mayiladuthurai. The Saptha Sthana Temples of Mayiladuthurai are;

1. Aiyarappar Temple, Mayiladuthurai

2. Mayuranathaswami Temple, Mayiladuthurai

3. Margasahayesvarar Temple, Moovalur

4. Azhagiyanathar Temple, Sozhampettai

5. Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Thula Kattam, Mayiladuthurai

6. Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Sitharkadu

7. Punugeeswarar Temple, Mayiladuthurai

Pancha Dakshinamoorthy Sthalams around Mayiladuthurai:

This temple is considered as one of the Pancha Dakshinamoorthy Sthalams around Mayiladuthurai. The Pancha Dakshinamoorthy Sthalam around Mayiladuthurai are;

1. Mayuranathaswami Temple, Mayiladuthurai

2. Margasahayesvarar Temple, Moovalur

3. Uchiravaneswarar Temple, Tiruvilanagar

4. Vadaranyeswarar Temple, Mayiladuthurai

5. Vageeswarar Temple, Peruncheri

Vallal Temples of Mayiladuthurai:

This temple is considered as one of the Vallal Temples of Mayiladuthurai. The Vallal Temples of Mayiladuthurai are

1. Uchiravaneswarar Temple, Tiruvilanagar (Thurai Kattum Vallal)

2. Margasahayesvarar Temple, Moovalur (Vazhi Kattum Vallal)

3. Vadaranyeswarar Temple, Mayiladuthurai (Kai Kattum Vallal)

4. Vageeswarar Temple, Peruncheri (Mozhi Kattum Vallal)

Devara Vaippu Sthalams:

Avathara Sthalam of Namashivaya Moorthigal:

Moovalur is considered as the birth place (Avathara Sthalam) of Namashivaya Moorthigal, First Adheenam (Muthal Kuravar) of Thiruvaduthurai Adheenam.

Nakshatra Temple:

This Temple is considered as one of the Nakshatra (Star) Temples of Uthira Nakshatra. People born in Uthira Nakshatra should light 11 ghee lamps on Ambika shrine to get relief from doshas arising from horoscope.

Marga Sahayeswarar Temple, Moovalur – History

Marga Sahayeswarar Temple, Moovalur – History

This Temple might have been built in early 10^th century CE by Cholas. The temple was extensively renovated by Cholas, Pandyas and Vijayanagara Kings. Moovalur was mentioned as Jayamkonda Chozha Valanaatu Thiruvazhundur Naatu Thiru Moovalur in inscriptions. The deity is mentioned as Thiru Moovalur Udaiya Nayanar, Vazhi Thunai Nayanar and Margasahayar in inscriptions.

There are about 15 inscriptions in this temple. All these inscriptions are dated to several kings who were ruling over this region namely Vikrama Chola, Kulothunga Chola III, Rajendra Chola III, Sri Vallaba Pandya, Vijayanagara Kings Veera Viruppanna & Achyutaraya and Thanjavur Nayaks Achuthanayaka & Sevappa Nayaka.

An inscription of Vikrama Chola refers to a temple of Madurantaka Vinnagar Alwar probably a Vishnu temple present in this place. An inscription of Vijayanagara ruler Vira Viruppanna Udaiyar records that the temple of Kazha Koothar was destroyed by fire and the lands belonging to the Lord was transferred to the main temple.

The inscription of Rajendra Chola III refers to an image of Koothaadum Devar (Nataraja) in the temple. An inscription dated to Kulothunga Chola III records the gift of gold ornaments and articles of worship to this temple by an individual Selvapillai Andar. An inscription dated to Vijayanagara ruler Achutha Deva records the renewal of cake offerings in this temple for welfare of Vijayanagara ruler Achutha Deva by an individual Meiboganayakar, son of Ramappa Nayakar.

An inscription dated to Sevappa Nayaka, one of the Tanjore Nayaks, records the gift thirteen velis ·of lands for maintaining a feeding house attached to the temple of Marga Sahayar. An individual named Pillai Perumal Chedirayar gifted land for repairs to the temple. The gopuram carries an inscription in praise of this chieftain, Chedirayar also called Pillai Perumal and Sadayan.

The gopuram of this temple might have been built by this chief. Moovalur is hailed as one of the sacred Saivite centres of the South. Moovalur is considered as the birth place (Avathara Sthalam) of Namashivaya Moorthigal, Muthal Kuravar of Thiruvaduthurai Adheenam.

Moovalur is also famous for social reformer Moovalur Ramamirtham. She was a Tamil social reformer, author, and political activist of the Dravidian Movement, who worked for the abolition of the Devadasi system in the Madras Presidency. She was born in the village of Moovalur, in Mayiladuthurai Taluk.

Marga Sahayeswarar Temple, Moovalur – Legends

Marga Sahayeswarar Temple, Moovalur – Legends

Marga Sahayeswarar:

However, as Brahma told them that nothing could be everlasting, they requested that the destruction of the cities could be brought about by a single arrow only, on the hope that it was impossible for anyone to shoot such an arrow. Lord Brahma then blessed them that such fortresses would be constructed. As per Brahma words, the three cities were built with the lowest, with walls of Iron, located on earth, the second, with walls of silver, located in the sky, and the third, with walls of gold, located in heaven by Mayasura.

The three cities were mobile and moved in such a way that they would never be in a single line, except for a few moments in around a thousand years, when the Nakshatra Pushya would be in conjunction with the moon. Tarakasura's sons were thus reassured that they were safe, as it would be an extremely difficult task to destroy such impregnable cities, which aligned only momentarily, by a single arrow. Asuras from everywhere began to flock to Tripura to live there.

After several years of joy, the inherent evil tendencies of the Asuras surfaced once again and they began to oppress the good and torment the noble. In the meantime, Mayasura was engaged in the worship of Shiva. The rest of the demons attacked sages and the Devas and shattered the peace of the worlds. Finally, when Indra and the rest of the Devas despondently approached Lord Brahma for respite, Lord Brahma redirected them to Shiva and also informed them of the vulnerability of Tripura to a single arrow.

Lord Shiva promised to help them, and the Devas returned to combat the Asuras in a mighty war. They were also assisted by Nandi, the leader of Lord Shiva's Ganas. Even though Vidyunmali was slain by Nandi, and several other Asuras were killed in the war, they were revived by water in the pool of Tripura, which had magical powers. As the war raged on, Devas continued to struggle to match the Asuras, who used their magical powers to great effect in the war. One day the three cities aligned.

Lord Shiva ordered that a chariot be made from which he would battle the three demons. The war-chariot designed for Shiva was different. The Earth or Prithvi became the chariot with the Sun and Moon its wheels. Brahma was holding the reins. Mount Meru became the bow and the serpent Vasuki was the bow string. Vishnu was the arrow, and Agni was the tip of the arrow. Vayu was inside the feathers on rear of the arrow.

All other Devas had their own places and forms in the chariot. Just as the cities aligned, when the Pushya Nakshatra positioned appropriately, Lord Shiva was about to strung the mighty bow, the Pinaka with the arrow, the Devas were overjoyed that Tripura was going to be destroyed because of them (because they were part of the war-chariot, without which Shiva cannot destroy). Lord Shiva, knowing what the Devas, were thinking, did not fire the arrow and just smiled.

Realising this, Nandi raced ahead of the arrow and informed Maya of the impending doom. Instantly, Maya fled Tripura, leaving behind the great city he had constructed, which was immediately reduced to ashes, along with its inhabitants, the Asuras, by the great arrow of Shiva. This destruction of Tripura, led to the appellation Tripurantaka, for Shiva. When Lord Shiva seated on the chariot before heading to war, chariot was unable to move forward, Lord Vishnu took form as bull and dragged the chariot and then became the bull flag on top of chariot.

After destroying three cities Lord Shiva started Tandava Nrutya on debris which is also called as Tripura Nasha Narthana. The smile and burn act of Shiva in Tamil is beautifully called as Sirinthuppurameritha Peruman (God who laughed and burned the three purams). Devas, Brahma and Vishnu felt shy on their pride. As they ridiculed Lord Shiva, they acquired sin. Hence, they came to Lord Shiva for relief. Lord Shiva advised them to worship him in Punnagavanam on the banks of Cauvery River. He further stated he manifested as a Linga below Punnai tree.

Lord Shiva advised them to perform Shiva Pooja and get relief from their sin. Lord Vishnu and Brahma came here and searched for the Linga in the forest. As they could not able to find the Linga, they requested Lord Shiva to show them the path. Lord Shiva in the guise of hunter guided them to the Linga. As Lord Shiva showed way (Markham) and helped them in performing the pooja (Sahayam), he came to be called as Marga Sahayeswarar.

Marga Sahayeswarar is called as Vazhi Thunainathar / Vazhi Katti Vallal in Tamil. Further, he taught them how to offer worship by himself doing it. Lord Vishnu and Brahma followed suit. As Hindu trinity, Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma offered worship to the Linga at this place, the place came to be called as Moovarur and later got corrupted to Moovalur.

Annihilation of Mahishasura:

As per legend, a demon named Mahishasura (mahisha meaning buffalo and asura meaning demon) lived in Mysore. Mahishasura was born of the union of a demon Rambh and Mahishi, a cursed half woman half buffalo. Rambh had obtained a boon from Agni, the God of fire, to have a powerful son who would rule over the three worlds and so Mahishasura was born. When he came of age, he obtained a boon from Lord Siva that he would not die from the hands of a male. Soon, he captured heaven and earth, terrorizing the Devas.

The Devas, left with little recourse, took refuge at the mercy of the trinity of Shiva, Brahma and Vishnu. On seeing the plight of the Devas, Lord Shiva directed Goddess Durga to slay the demon. She fought Mahishasura and his demon army for nine continuous days slaying Mahishasura army and eventually killing the powerful demon king Mahishasura. Hence, she came to be called as Mahishasura Mardini.

Her face turned terrific and ugly due to the sin of killing Mahishasura. Mother Durga prayed to Lord Shiva and requested him that she should regain her original form. Lord Siva directed her to offer worship to the Lingam in Moovalur. As directed by Lord Shiva, she came to Moovalur, created a tank, took bath in it and started worshipping Lord Shiva. She got back her original form as promised by Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva married Durga in this place. To commemorate this incident. even now a marriage festival is conducted in this place in the Tamil month of Panguni.

Punnagavana Kshetram:

Moovalur once abounded in Punnai Trees. Hence Moovalur is also called as Punnagavana Kshetram.

People worshipped Lord Shiva here:

It is believed that Saptha Matrikas, Brahma, Vishnu, Nava Nagas, Chandran and Durga worshipped Shiva here.

Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Thula Kattam – Legends

Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Thula Kattam – Legends

Thula Snana:

Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswathi were quite dirty and ugly as people took bath in these rivers to wash off their sins. These three rivers approached Sage Kanva Rishi in Kasi. He advised these rivers to visit Mayiladuthurai during Aippasi (Thula) month for relief. As advised, they visited Mayiladuthurai, took bath (Thula Snana) in Cauvery at Thula Kattam and got relief from their sins. Also, they regained their beauty. Hence, it is considered auspicious to take bath at Cauvery here during the month of Aippasi. Especially, the last day of Aippasi, called Kadaimugam is considered the most sacred day to take bath here and get moksha.

Sadashiva:

Sadashiva is the Supreme being in the Mantra marga Siddhanta sect of Shaivism. Sadasiva is usually depicted having five faces and ten hands, is also considered as one of the 25 Maheshwara idols of Lord Shiva. It is said that he is accompanied by Rudras, Siddhars, Sages and diving beings. It is believed that the sages accompanying Sadashiva worshipped Lord Shiva here. A Linga in this temple is still being managed by the Adhi Shaiva community.

Sage Kanva Rishi worshipped Lord Shiva here:

It is believed Sage Kanva Rishi worshipped Lord Shiva here and got the knowledge of Sangya Yoga and other yogic powers.

Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Thula Kattam – Festivals

Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Thula Kattam – Festivals

Tula Snanam:

A 30 day Theerthavari festival is celebrated during each day of Tamil month of Aippasi (November–December). On the day of the Amavasya in Aippasi, religious Hindus have a ceremonial bath in the temple tank as it is believed to purify them from sins. People take their holy bath in the Cauvery river in Thula Kattam during the Aipasi month (October-November) and the first day of following Karthikai month.

Lord Shiva visits Cauvery each day during this period of 31 days. It is also said that Ganga had her sins washed off with a dip in Cauvery. This day is Aipasi new moon day (Deepavali). A bath in Cauvery on this day cleanses the devotee of all his/her past sins. During the festival, Mother in peacock form goes around the four streets and to the banks of the Cauvery and all the prakaras dancing around as a peacock and finally merges with Lord Shiva.

An annual dance festival called the Mayura Natyanjali festival is celebrated on the 7th day within the precincts of the temple each year. On the first day, Amavasya and on the 30^th day, Pancha Moorthy from Mayiladuthurai Mayuranathar Temple, Vallalar Koil, Kasi Viswanathar Temple (both southern and northern banks) and Aiyarappar Temple arrive here.

Devotees can have darshan of 25 Lords together. Taking bath in the last day of Aippasi month is called as Kadaimugam. Taking bath in the first day of Karthigai month before sunrise is called Mudavan Muzhukku and is considered as holy as Kadaimugam. Those missed taking bath in Aippasi month would take bath during this time.

Saptha Sthana Festival:

Other Festivals:

Navaratri, Shivaratri, Margazhi Thiruvadhirai, Arudhra Darshan, Mondays, Karthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi, Pradoshams, Amavasya, Skanda Sashti and Aippasi Annabishekam are the other festivals celebrated here.

Padithurai Vishwanatha Swamy Temple, Mayiladuthurai

Padithurai Vishwanatha Swamy Temple, Mayiladuthurai

Padithurai Vishwanatha Swamy is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Mayiladuthurai Town in Mayiladuthurai Taluk in Mayiladuthurai District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding deity is called as Kasi Viswanathar and Mother is called as Visalakshi. This temple is situated on the southern bank of Cauvery River.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east with three tiered Rajagopuram. Nandi and Balipeedam can be seen immediately after the Rajagopuram. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum and Mukha Mandapam. Presiding Deity is called as Viswanathar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Vinayaga, Dakshinamoorthy, Vishnu, Brahma and Durga are the koshta idols located around the sanctum walls. Chandikeswarar shrine can be seen in his usual location.

Mother is called as Visalakshi. She is housed in a small separate south facing shrine. There is a separate shrine for Saneeswarar in the temple premises. He is praised as Mangala Sani Bhagavan. This shrine is facing towards east. As Sani is situated opposite to his father Surya and his Guru Bhairava, he appears to be calm and auspicious. There are shrines for Maha Ganapathy, Murugan and Maha Lakshmi in the temple premises.

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 07.00 AM to 12.00 Noon and 05.30 PM to 08.00 PM.

Prayers

People pray to Mangala Sani Bhagavan to remove marriage obstacles, for child boon and for healthy life.

Contact

Padithurai Vishwanatha Swamy Temple,

Mayiladuthurai – 609 001

Mayiladuthurai District

Phone: +91 4364 223 330

Mobile: +91 95856 67502

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 500 metres from Mayiladuthurai Old Bus Stand, 750 metres from Mayiladuthurai New Bus Stand, 3.5 Kms from Mayiladuthurai Junction Railway Station, 35 Kms from Kumbakonam, 110 Kms from Puducherry Airport and 128 Kms from Trichy Airport. The temple is located on Mayiladuthurai to Chidambaram route. Mayiladuthurai is situated on Kumbakonam to Poompuhar route. Mayiladuthurai is connected by rail with most important towns and cities in South India.

Mayiladuthurai Junction railway station is located on the main line connecting the state capital Chennai with Trichy. The Mysuru – Mayiladuthurai Express connects Mayiladuthurai, Thanjavur, Kumbakonam and Trichy with Mysuru and Bengaluru. There are regular express trains that connect the city with major cities in the state like Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore and Trichy. There are passenger trains that connects Mayiladuthurai with Thanjavur, Trichy, Thiruvarur, Chidambaram and Viluppuram.

Location

Aiyarappar Temple, Mayiladuthurai – Legends

Aiyarappar Temple, Mayiladuthurai – Legends

Nadha Sharma and his wife Anavidyambikai were ardent devotees of Lord Shiva. They worship Aiyarappar of Thiruvaiyaru three times a day. They desired to merge themselves with the feet of Lord Siva. To realise their desire, they undertook a pilgrimage visiting several Shiva temples. They reached Thiruvaiyaru and performed morning pooja to Lord Shiva. They decided to visit Mayiladuthurai for the Cauvery bath (Thula Snanam) during the Kadaimugam and return to Thiruvaiyaru by night. By the time they arrived it was too late.

They sadly stayed at the night on the banks of the Cauvery worshipping Lord Shiva and expressed their inability to perform Tula Snanam and their inability to return to Thiruvaiyaru for night pooja. Pleased with their devotion, Lord Shiva appeared in their dream and said he will extend the sacred period to the next day and asked them to take bath before the sunrise. Further, Lord Shiva assured that they would have full benefit of the Tula Snanam bath.

Hence, the first day of Karthigai month before sunrise is called Mudavan Muzhukku and is considered as holy as Kadaimugam. Based on this, the practice of this bath continues even now on the first day of Karthikai month. As Lord Shiva froze the bath time for his devotee couple, this bath is called Mudavan Muzhukku (Mudakku means freezing & Muzhukku in Tamil means bath). Further, Lord Shiva consoled them not to worry in missing their night pooja at Thiruvaiyaru.

Lord Shiva stated that he had manifested in the form of Aiyarappar in the temple to west of Mayuranathar Temple. The couples happily went to the temple and worshipped Lord Shiva. The temple worshipped by the couples is the Mayiladuthurai Aiyarappar Temple. Finally, the couple merged with the Lord Shiva in Mayiladuthurai Mayuranathar Temple. Nadha Sharma merged with the Linga on the left side of the sanctum.

This Linga is facing towards west. Anavidyambikai merged with the Linga on the right side of the Mother shrine. This Linga is dressed in Red Sari only. It also indicates the oneness of male and female. It is customary for all devotees who visit this temple to offer worship first at the shrines of Nadha Sharma Lingam and Anavidyambikai Lingam before offering worship to the Lord Mayuranathar. It is believed that without worshipping these Lingas, they cannot please Lord Mayuranathar and get their prayers fulfilled.

Aiyarappar Temple, Mayiladuthurai – The Temple

This Temple is facing towards west with three tiered Rajagopuram. Stucco dvarapalas can be found at the entrance of the Rajagopuram. There is an entrance arch at the beginning of the road leading to this temple. This entrance arch has stucco images of Rishabaroodar flanked by Murugan and Vinayaga. Stucco images of Lord Shiva and Parvathy in Kailasa can be seen immediately after the Rajagopuram on the right side.

The temple tank can be seen immediately after the Rajagopuram on the right side. Padithurai Vinayagar Shrine can be seen on the banks of the temple tank. Navaratri Kolu Mandapam and Thiru Kalyana Arangam can be seen immediately after the Rajagopuram on the left side. Balipeedam, Nandi and Dhwaja Sthambam can be seen immediately after the Rajagopuram in the outer prakaram, facing the sanctum.

Kodimara Vinayagar can be seen in front of the Balipeedam facing towards west. There is another three tiered gopuram at the entrance to inner prakaram. Stucco dvarapalas can be found at the entrance of the gopuram. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Ardha Mandapam and Maha Mandapam. Mother is called as Aram Valartha Nayagi. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine.

Her shrine is situated to the right side of the sanctum in Maha Mandapam. Stucco Dwarapalakis can be seen at the entrance of her shrine. She is housed in the shrine in standing posture. She is four armed holding Shanka garland in upper right hand, lotus in her upper left hand and lower hands show abhaya and varada hasta.

Palliayarai can be seen next to her shrine. There is a south facing Nataraja shrine in the Ardha Mandapam. It houses a granite idol of Nataraja with his consort Shivagami. The Sanctum is guarded by Dwarapalakas. Presiding deity is called as Aiyarappar and is facing west. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam.

Vinayaga, Dakshinamoorthy, Ardhanareeswarar, Brahma and Durga are the koshta idols located around the sanctum walls. Chandikeswarar Shrine can be seen in his usual location. Shrines of Vinayagar, Then Kayilai Nathar, Vada Kayilai Nathar, Murugan with his consorts Valli & Devasena, Vishnu and Gajalakshmi can be seen in the western side of inner prakaram.

Idols of Bhairavar, Saneeswarar, Balamurugan and Navagrahas Shrine can be seen on eastern side of the inner prakaram. Idols of 63 Nayanmars, Saraswathi and Madapalli can be seen on the southern side of the inner prakaram. Sthala Vriksham is Vilwam tree. It is situated on the southern side of the inner prakaram.

Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Thula Kattam, Mayiladuthurai

Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Thula Kattam, Mayiladuthurai

Kasi Viswanathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Thula Kattam in Mayiladuthurai Town in Mayiladuthurai Taluk in Mayiladuthurai District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding deity is called as Kasi Viswanathar and Mother is called as Visalakshi. This temple is considered as one of the temples participating in Saptha Sthana festival of Mayiladuthurai. This temple is situated on the northern bank of Cauvery River.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/02/kasi-viswanathar-temple-thula-kattam-legends.html

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards west with an entrance arch. The entrance arch has stucco image of Rishabaroodar. Ayyapan Shrine can be seen next to the entrance arch. Presiding Deity is called as Kasi Viswanathar and is facing west. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Vinayaga, Dakshinamoorthy, Lingodbhava, Brahma and Durga are the koshta idols located around the sanctum walls.

Chandikeswarar Shrine can be seen in his usual location. Mother is called as Visalakshi. She is housed in separate south facing shrine. There is a mandapam connecting the mother shrine with the sanctum. Mahalakshmi can be seen in the koshta of her shrine. Nataraja Shrine can be seen sext to Sanctum. Here Nataraja is depicted in Yantra form.

There are shrines for Vinayaga, Murugan and Navagrahas in the temple premises. Navagrahas are depicted with their respective consorts and mounts. Rahu is depicted in lion face similar to Narasimha Avathara of Lord Vishnu in lion mount. Sthala Vriksham is Vilwa tree. It is situated on the north western side of the prakaram. Naga Idols can be seen below the tree.

Festivals

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/02/kasi-viswanathar-temple-thula-kattam-festivals.html

Religious Significance

This temple is considered as one of the temples participating in Saptha Sthana festival of Mayiladuthurai. The Saptha Sthana Temples of Mayiladuthurai are;

1. Aiyarappar Temple, Mayiladuthurai

2. Mayuranathaswami Temple, Mayiladuthurai

3. Margasahayesvarar Temple, Moovalur

4. Azhagiyanathar Temple, Sozhampettai

5. Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Thula Kattam, Mayiladuthurai

6. Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Sitharkadu

7. Punugeeswarar Temple, Mayiladuthurai

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Mayiladuthurai Old Bus Stand, 1 Km from Mayiladuthurai New Bus Stand, 3.5 Kms from Mayiladuthurai Junction Railway Station, 36 Kms from Kumbakonam, 110 Kms from Puducherry Airport and 132 Kms from Trichy Airport. The temple is located in the northern part of Mayiladuthurai on the bank of Cauvery River. Mayiladuthurai is situated on Kumbakonam to Poompuhar route. Mayiladuthurai is connected by rail with most important towns and cities in South India.

Location

Aiyarappar Temple, Mayiladuthurai

Aiyarappar Temple, Mayiladuthurai

Aiyarappar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Mayiladuthurai Town in Mayiladuthurai Taluk in Mayiladuthurai District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding deity is called as Aiyarappar and Mother is called as Aram Valartha Nayagi. This temple is considered as one of the temples participating in Saptha Sthana festival of Mayiladuthurai. This temple is situated to the west of Mayiladuthurai Mayuranathar Temple.

Legends

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History

The temple was mentioned in the inscription as Konerinmai Kondan Jeyam Konda Chozha Valanaatu Thiruvazhundur Naatu Kulothunga Chozhan Kutralathu Thiruvaiyaru Udaiyan Koyil. The temple is currently managed by the Thiruvavaduthurai Adheenam.

The Temple

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Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 6.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and from 4.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.

Festivals

Lord Aiyarappar and Aram Valartha Nayagi of Aiyarappar Temple along with Lord Shiva & Mother of Mayuranathaswami Temple, Moovalur Margasahayesvarar Temple, Sozhampettai Azhagiyanathar Temple, Thula Kattam Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Sitharkadu Brahmapureeswarar Temple and Punugeeswarar Temple goes in procession around Mayiladuthurai on the day of Chitra Pournami and finally gathering at Mayuranathar temple to invoke the blessings of Mayuranathar. They go back to their respective temples from here. This festival is called as Saptha Sthana festival of Mayiladuthurai. Navaratri, Shivaratri, Margazhi Thiruvadhirai, Arudhra Darshan, Mondays, Karthigai, Sankatahara Chathurthi, Rahu Kala Pooja on Fridays, Pradoshams, Amavasya, Theipirai Ashtami, Skanda Sashti and Aippasi Annabishekam are the other festivals celebrated here.

Religious Significance

This temple is considered as one of the temples participating in Saptha Sthana festival of Mayiladuthurai. The Saptha Sthana Temples of Mayiladuthurai are;

1. Aiyarappar Temple, Mayiladuthurai

2. Mayuranathaswami Temple, Mayiladuthurai

3. Margasahayesvarar Temple, Moovalur

4. Azhagiyanathar Temple, Sozhampettai

5. Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Thula Kattam, Mayiladuthurai

6. Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Sitharkadu

7. Punugeeswarar Temple, Mayiladuthurai

Prayers

People pray to Lord Shiva to get relief from anxiety & stress and to become rich. People pray to Ardhanareeswarar in koshta in removing obstacles in marriage.

Contact

Aiyarappar Temple,

Mayiladuthurai – 609 001

Mayiladuthurai District

Phone: +91 436 2260 332

Mobile: +91 94430 08104

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Mayiladuthurai New Bus Stand, 1 Km from Mayiladuthurai Old Bus Stand, 3 Kms from Mayiladuthurai Junction Railway Station, 35 Kms from Kumbakonam, 111 Kms from Puducherry Airport and 132 Kms from Trichy Airport. This temple is located to the west of Mayiladuthurai Mayuranathar Temple. Mayiladuthurai is situated on Kumbakonam to Poompuhar route. Mayiladuthurai is connected by rail with most important towns and cities in South India.

Location

Azhagiya Nadhar Temple, Sozhampettai, Mayiladuthurai

Azhagiya Nadhar Temple, Sozhampettai, Mayiladuthurai

Azhagiya Nadhar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Sozhampettai village near Mayiladuthurai Town in Mayiladuthurai Taluk in Mayiladuthurai District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Azhagiya Nadhar / Kalyana Sundareswarar and Mother is called as Dharmasamvardhini / Aram Valartha Nayagi. The temple is situated on the northern banks of Cauvery River. This temple is considered as one of the temples participating in Saptha Sthana festival of Mayiladuthurai.

Legends

Purusha Mriga worshipped Lord Shiva here:

As per legend, it is believed that Purusha Mriga worshipped Lord Shiva here. It is also said that Bheema, one of the Pandava brothers, fought Purusha Mriga here. A relief depicting this legend can be seen in the walls of the temple.

Lord Surya got relief from rheumatic disorders here:

It is believed that Lord Surya got relief from rheumatic disorders by praying to Mother Dharmasamvardhini here.

History

The temple is believed to be built in 3rd Century CE by Kochengata Chola. The temple was converted to granite structure by Chola Queen Chembiyan Maadevi and extensively renovated during Nayak period.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east. Balipeedam and Nandi can be found facing the sanctum. Kodi Mara Vinayagar can be seen next to Balipeedam. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Ardha Mandapam and Maha Mandapam. The Maha Mandapam is designed to look like the forehead of a bat (Vovval Nethi Mandapam). Presiding Deity is called as Azhagiya Nadhar / Kalyana Sundareswarar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam.

Chandikeswarar shrine can be seen in his usual location. There is a small entrance on the right side of the sanctum. It is said that this entrance is the gateway to the underground chamber and secret tunnel. Mother is called as Dharmasamvardhini / Aram Valartha Nayagi. She is housed in a separate east facing shrine. Her shrine is situated to the left side of the sanctum. There is a shrine for Lord Surya in the temple premises.

This shrine houses a seven feet tall idol of Lord Surya. This shrine is situated opposite to mother shrine. Shrines and idols of Vinayagar, Murugan, Bhairavar, Saneeswarar, Suryan, Balamurugan and Sambandar can be seen in the temple premises. There is a relief of Bheema, one of the Pandava brothers, fighting with Purusha Mriga on the walls of the temple.

Festivals

Religious Significance

This temple is considered as one of the temples participating in Saptha Sthana festival of Mayiladuthurai. The Saptha Sthana Temples of Mayiladuthurai are;

1. Aiyarappar Temple, Mayiladuthurai

2. Mayuranathaswami Temple, Mayiladuthurai

3. Margasahayesvarar Temple, Moovalur

4. Azhagiyanathar Temple, Sozhampettai

5. Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Thula Kattam, Mayiladuthurai

6. Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Sitharkadu

7. Punugeeswarar Temple, Mayiladuthurai

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 3 Kms from Mayiladuthurai Junction Railway Station, 5 Kms from Mayiladuthurai Old Bus Stand, 6 Kms from Mayiladuthurai New Bus Stand, 26 Kms from Thirukadaiyur, 27 Kms from Sirkazhi, 29 Kms from Poompuhar, 32 Kms from Kumbakonam, 34 Kms from Tharangambadi, 115 Kms from Puducherry Airport and 124 Kms from Trichy Airport. This temple is situated to the west of Mayiladuthurai Town on Kallanai to Poompuhar route. Mayiladuthurai is situated on Kumbakonam to Poompuhar route.

Mayiladuthurai is connected by rail with most important towns and cities in South India. Mayiladuthurai Junction railway station is located on the main line connecting the state capital Chennai with Trichy. The Mysuru – Mayiladuthurai Express connects Mayiladuthurai, Thanjavur, Kumbakonam and Trichy with Mysuru and Bengaluru. There are regular express trains that connect the city with major cities in the state like Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore and Trichy. There are passenger trains that connects Mayiladuthurai with Thanjavur, Trichy, Thiruvarur, Chidambaram and Viluppuram.

Location

Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Sitharkadu, Mayiladuthurai

Brahmapureeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Sitharkadu village near Mayiladuthurai Town in Mayiladuthurai Taluk in Mayiladuthurai District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Brahmapureeswarar and Mother is called as Thirupurasundari. This Temple is famously called as Sambandar Temple. This temple is considered as one of the temples participating in Saptha Sthana festival of Mayiladuthurai. This temple is situated on the southern bank of the Cauvery River.

Legends

As per legend, Nayanmar Sambandar wanted to worship Lord Shiva of Moovalur Marga Sahayeswarar Temple. When he reached Siddhar Kadu, it appeared that the path leading to Moovalur was filled with Lingams to Sambandar. Hence, he worshipped Marga Sahayeswarar from this temple tank.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards west with three tiered Rajagopuram. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found immediately after the Rajagopuram, facing the sanctum. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Ardha Mandapam and Maha Mandapam. Presiding Deity is called as Brahmapureeswarar and is facing west. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam.

An idol of Sambandar depicted with folded hands can be seen on the right side of the sanctum entrance. Also, he is depicted without his traditional cymbal. Vinayaga, Dakshinamoorthy, Lingodbhava, Brahma and Durga are the koshta idols located around the sanctum walls. Chandikeswarar Shrine can be seen in his usual location.

Mother is called as Thirupurasundari. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine. Her shrine is situated in Maha Mandapam. There is a south facing Nataraja Sabha in the Maha Mandapam. There is shrine for Nalvar in the prakaram. Sambandar, Sundarar and Appar are in standing posture except Sekkizhar as he was in sitting posture showing Anjali Mudra.

Shrines and idols of Vinayagar, Murugan, Appar, Vishwanathar, Visalakshi, Ganesha, Nagas, Maha Lakshmi, Bhairavar and Bana Linga can be seen in the temple premises. There is a big temple tank called Sambandar Kulam, situated opposite to the temple.

Religious Significance

This temple is considered as one of the temples participating in Saptha Sthana festival of Mayiladuthurai. The Saptha Sthana Temples of Mayiladuthurai are;

1. Aiyarappar Temple, Mayiladuthurai

2. Mayuranathaswami Temple, Mayiladuthurai

3. Margasahayesvarar Temple, Moovalur

4. Azhagiyanathar Temple, Sozhampettai

5. Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Thula Kattam, Mayiladuthurai

6. Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Sitharkadu

7. Punugeeswarar Temple, Mayiladuthurai

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 2.5 Kms from Mayiladuthurai Junction Railway Station, 4 Kms from Mayiladuthurai Old Bus Stand, 4 Kms from Mayiladuthurai New Bus Stand, 31 Kms from Kumbakonam, 115 Kms from Puducherry Airport and 124 Kms from Trichy Airport. This temple is situated to the west of Mayiladuthurai on Mayiladuthurai to Kumbakonam route. Mayiladuthurai is situated on Kumbakonam to Poompuhar route. Mayiladuthurai is connected by rail with most important towns and cities in South India.

Location

Thanthondreeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram – Legends

Thanthondreeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram – Legends

Upamanneeswarar:

As per legend, Upamanyu Rishi was born to Sage Vyagrapada and the sister of Sage Vashishta. Vasishta took Upamanyu to his Ashram after he was born. He was brought up on Kamdhenu’s milk in the ashram. After a while, he returned to his parents. Upamanyu did not liked the milk from other cows and remained hungry. His mother advised him to visit Kanchipuram and worship Lord Shiva. He performed rigorous penance on Lord Shiva.

Lord Shiva appeared before him in the form of Indra. Upamanyu was disappointed and about to kill himself. Hence, Lord Shiva appeared before him in the form of Rishabaroodar and bestowed him with knowledge and everlasting youth. Further, Lord Shiva made him Sanjeevini (Immortal life). Hence, Lord Shiva came to be called as Upamanneeswarar.

Thanthondreeswarar:

It is believed that Lord Shiva appeared as Swayambhu Linga on his own to give salvation to all living beings. Hence, Lord Shiva came to be called as Thanthondreeswarar.

Lord Krishna worshipped Lord Shiva here:

As per legend, Lord Krishna visited Kanchipuram to get initiation through Sage Upamanyu. During his visit, Lord Krishna worshipped Lord Shiva of this temple.

Thanthondreeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram – Connectivity

Thanthondreeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram – Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 1.5 Kms from Kanchipuram Bus Stand, 1.5 Kms from Kanchipuram Railway Station and 2.5 Kms from Kanchipuram East Railway Station. The temple is situated in Ekambaranathar Sannathi Street of Periya Kanchipuram (Big Kanchipuram). Kanchipuram is located at about 18 Kms from Walajabad, 31 Kms from Sriperumbudur, 40 Kms from Chengalpattu, 60 Kms from Chennai Airport, 67 Kms from Mahabalipuram and 72 Kms from Chennai.

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Nearest domestic as well as international airport is Chennai International Airport.

Aadhipatheeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram – Connectivity

Aadhipatheeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram – Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 2 Kms from Kanchipuram Bus Stand, 3 Kms from Kanchipuram East Railway Station and 3.5 Kms from Kanchipuram Railway Station. This temple is situated in Aladi Pillayar Koil street, very close to Keerai Mandapam. Kanchipuram is located at about 18 Kms from Walajabad, 31 Kms from Sriperumbudur, 40 Kms from Chengalpattu, 60 Kms from Chennai Airport, 67 Kms from Mahabalipuram and 72 Kms from Chennai.

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Nearest domestic as well as international airport is Chennai International Airport.

Aadhipatheeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram – Legends

Aadhipatheeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram – Legends

As per legend, once there was an argument between Saraswathi, the consort of Brahma and Lakshmi on superiority. They went to Indra, the king of celestial deities. Indra judged Lakshmi as superior and not satisfied with his argument, Saraswathi went to her husband, Brahma. He also chose Lakshmi to be the superior one. Saraswathi was unhappy with the decision and decided to stay away from Brahma.

Brahma did a severe penance praying to Vishnu and did an Aswamedha Yagna. Saraswathi was still angry that the yagna, which usually is done along with consorts was done alone by Brahma. She was on the way to Kanchipuram to disrupt the penance under the guise of Vegavathi river. Lord Shiva instructed Lord Vishnu to stop her from obstructing the yagna of Lord Brahma.

As instructed, Lord Vishnu waited for her in Kanchipuram in the form of light. During his waiting, he installed a Shiva Linga, worshipped and got a boon to thwart the attempts of Saraswathi. The Linga installed by Lord Vishnu came to be called as Aadhipatheeswarar and the place came to be called as Aadhipathesam. Lord Vishnu successfully interfered, stopped Saraswathi and saved the yagna of Lord Brahma.

Aadhipatheeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Aadhipatheeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Aadhipatheeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kanchipuram City in Kanchipuram District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Aadhipatheeswarar / Aadhipidheswarar / Vilakoleeswarar and Mother is called as Kamakshi. This Temple is considered as one of the 108 Shiva temples mentioned in Kanchi Puranam. The Temple is also called as Aadhipathesam. This temple is situated in Aladi Pillayar Koil street, very close to Keerai Mandapam.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/02/aadhipatheeswarar-temple-kanchipuram-legends.html

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east with three tiered Rajagopuram. Balipeedam and Nandi can be found immediately after the Rajagopuram, facing the sanctum. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum and Ardha Mandapam. Presiding Deity is called as Aadhipatheeswarar / Aadhipidheswarar / Vilakoleeswarar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Kamakshi Amman of Kanchi Kamakshi temple is considered as the consort of Lord Shiva. Idols of Vinayaga and Murgan can be seen in the temple premises. Naga Idols can be seen below Neem tree.

Connectivity

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https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/02/aadhipatheeswarar-temple-kanchipuram-connectivity.html

Location

Aram Valartheeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram – Connectivity

Aram Valartheeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram – Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 2 Kms from Kanchipuram Bus Stand, 3 Kms from Kanchipuram East Railway Station and 3.5 Kms from Kanchipuram Railway Station. This Temple is situated close to Kanchipuram District Collector Office. Kanchipuram is located at about 18 Kms from Walajabad, 31 Kms from Sriperumbudur, 40 Kms from Chengalpattu, 60 Kms from Chennai Airport, 67 Kms from Mahabalipuram and 72 Kms from Chennai.

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Nearest domestic as well as international airport is Chennai International Airport.

Aram Valartheeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Aram Valartheeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Aram Valartheeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kanchipuram City in Kanchipuram District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Aram Valartheeswarar / Aram Valatheeswarar / Valatheeswarar and Mother is called as Kamakshi. This Temple is situated close to Kanchipuram District Collector Office.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east with an entrance arch. The entrance arch has stucco image of Rishabaroodar flanked by Nandis. Balipeedam and Nandi can be found immediately after the entrance arch. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Antrala and Mukha Mandapam. Presiding Deity is called as Aram Valartheeswarar / Aram Valatheeswarar / Valatheeswarar and is facing east.

He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Dakshinamoorthy, Vishnu and Brahma are the koshta idols located around the sanctum walls. Chandikeswarar Shrine can be seen in his usual location. Kamakshi Amman of Kanchi Kamakshi temple is considered as the consort of Lord Shiva. Shrines of Vinayagar, Murugan, Suryan and Bhairavar can be seen in the temple premises.

Connectivity

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/02/aram-valartheeswarar-temple-kanchipuram-connectivity.html

Location

Monday, February 22, 2021

Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Thenambakkam – The Temple

Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Thenambakkam – The Temple

This temple is facing towards east. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found facing the sanctum. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Ardha Mandapam and Maha Mandapam. Presiding Deity is called as Brahmapureeswarar / Shivasthaneswarar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Nardana Ganapathy, Anandha Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbhava, Brahma and Vishnu Durga are the Koshta idols located around the sanctum walls.

All the idols in Koshta are of recent origin. The idol of Dakshinamoorthy in the Koshta is unique as you can notice a smile on his face. Chandikeswarar Shrine can be seen in his usual location. The vimana, structure over the sanctum is in the form of Gajabrusta, the shape of an elephant in its sitting posture. Mother is called as Kamakshi. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine.

There is a shrine for Somaganapathy behind the sanctum. This shrine houses a sculpture of Lord Shiva, Parvathy and Lord Ganesha in Mother Parvathy lap. Usually in south Indian temples, it would always be Lord Murugan in Mother Parvathy lap. This depiction is famously called as Somaskanda. There is a stucco image of Veda Vyasa and Adhi Sankara on the wall behind the sanctum.

Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi (20 May 1894 – 8 January 1994), the 68^th Jagadguru of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, stayed here for long time. His room had been converted into a shrine and can be entered separately. His Palanquin and rope cot can be seen here. The wooden staircase he used to go on top to see the Gopurams of Kanchipuram is still present here.

There is a shrine for Chandrasekara Ganapathy in the temple premises. It is believed that the idol was sculpted in a single day by Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi, the 68^th Jagadguru of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham. There are shrines for Murugan, Navagrahas, Bairavar, Karya Siddhi Vinayaga and Swaminatha Swamy in the temple premises. Naga Idols can be seen under a Peepal tree.

The temple has a beautiful garden and Veda Pada Shala. Theertham associated with this temple is Brahma Theertham. The water from the Theertham is used in performing ablutions to Lord Shiva. Hence, people are not allowed to step into the temple pond. Sthala Vriksham is Vilwa tree.

Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Thenambakkam – Connectivity

Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Thenambakkam – Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 6 Kms from Kanchipuram Bus Stand, 6 Kms from Kanchipuram East Railway Station and 7 Kms from Kanchipuram Railway Station. The temple is situated on Kanchipuram to Walajabad – Chengalpattu Road. Kanchipuram is located at about 18 Kms from Walajabad, 31 Kms from Sriperumbudur, 40 Kms from Chengalpattu, 60 Kms from Chennai Airport, 67 Kms from Mahabalipuram and 72 Kms from Chennai.

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Nearest domestic as well as international airport is Chennai International Airport.

Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Thenambakkam – History

This temple is believed to be around 1500 years dated to Pallava period. Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi (20 May 1894 – 8 January 1994), the 68^th Jagadguru of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham found this Pallava era temple in ruins. He took up the renovation activities and rebuilt this temple adhering to the Pallava architecture. He chose to live in self-exile for more than a year in this place.

He performed penance for about a year inside this temple in a small room (10 X 10). It is said that he never ventured out from the room. A small well separated his room with the next room of similar dimension and the outside world. Indira Gandhi and some foreign delegates visited him only from the room on the other side of the well.

Indra Gandhi is said to have got the election symbol of Hand for her Congress only through the blessings of Periyava here. His room had been converted into a shrine and can be entered separately. His Palanquin and rope cot can be seen here.

The wooden staircase he used to go on top to see the Gopurams of Kanchipuram is still present here. The Idol of Chandrasekara Ganapathy in this temple is believed to be sculpted by him in a single day. The Temple activities are taken care of by the Sri Sankara Baktha Jana Sabha trust and also running a Vedha Padasala.

Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Thenambakkam – Legends

Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Thenambakkam – Legends

Brahmapureeswarar:

As per legend, Lord Brahma along with Lord Vishnu wanted to take up the job of creation. Hence, Lord Brahma approached Lord Shiva and requested for boon. Lord Shiva instructed Lord Brahma to visit this temple and worship him. Lord Brahma came here and created Brahma Theertham. He took bath in Brahma Theertham, installed Shiva Linga and worshipped Lord Shiva. Lord Brahma obtained the job of creation as a boon from Lord Shiva in this temple. Further, Lord Brahma requested Lord Shiva to make his abode in this place. Hence, the temple came to be called as Shivasthanam. As Lord Brahma worshipped Lord Shiva here, Lord Shiva came to be called as Brahmapureeswarar.

People worshipped Lord Shiva here:

It is said that Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi (68^th Jagadguru of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham), Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma had worshipped Lord Shiva here.

Adi Shankara Last days:

This temple is considered as the place where Adhi Shankara is said to have spent his last days.

Kachabeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram – Legends

Kachabeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram – Legends

Kachabeswarar:

Indra, the King of Svarga, while riding on the elephant Airavata, came across Sage Durvasa who offered him a special garland given to him by a nymph. Indra accepted the gift and placed it on the trunk of the elephant as a test to prove that he was not an egoistic deva. The flowers on it had a scent that attracted some bees. Annoyed by the bees, Airavata threw the garland on the ground. This enraged the sage as the garland was a dwelling of Lakshmi (fortune) and was to be treated as a prasada or religious offering.

Durvasa cursed Indra and all devas to be bereft of all strength, energy, and fortune. In battles following the incident, the Devas were defeated and the Asuras, led by Bali, gained control over the universe. The Devas sought Lord Vishnu's help, who advised them to treat the Asuras in a diplomatic manner. The Devas formed an alliance with the Asuras to jointly churn the ocean for the nectar of immortality and to share it among themselves. However, Vishnu told the devas that he would arrange for them alone to obtain the nectar.

During the churning of the Ocean of Milk (Samudra Manthana), Mount Mandara was used as the churning rod, and Vasuki, a Nagaraja who abides on Lord Shiva's neck, became the churning rope. When the mountain was placed in the ocean, it began to sink. Vishnu, in the form of Kurma (turtle), came to their rescue and supported the mountain on his shell. This helped the celestial beings to get Amrutha. It made Lord Vishnu to think his efforts succeeded in getting Amrutha from the sea. Out of arrogance, Lord Vishnu in the form of turtle stirred the waters of the ocean.

Thus, making the living beings and celestial beings to suffer from the increase in water levels. Hence, Devas went to Lord Shiva to rein in Lord Vishnu. Lord Shiva destroyed the turtle and strung its shell on the sacred garland worn about his neck. Lord Vishnu, who regretted for his act, came to Kanchi and worshipped Lord Shiva and got his blessings. Further, Lord Shiva made Lord Vishnu to reassume the leadership of Vaikunda. As Lord Shiva was worshipped by Lord Vishnu in the form of turtle (Kachabam), Lord Shiva came to be called as Kachabeswarar.

Jyotirlinga:

Once, Lord Shiva destroyed Pancha Bhoodas, Vishnu, Brahma, celestial beings and all living beings. Lord Shiva performed his cosmic dance in the universe in front of Mother Parvathy. When he decided to create the universe back, he came to Kanchipuram as it was not destroyed during the destruction. He manifested in Jyotirlinga in Kanchipuram and created Pancha Bhoodas, Vishnu, Brahma, celestial beings and all living beings, Lord Brahma along with his consort Saraswathy worshipped the Jyotirlinga (Kachabeswarar) and got his creation job here.

Lord Shiva fed Sundarar here:

As per legend, Lord Shiva in the guise of a brahmin performed Bhiksha to feed his devotee Nayanmar Sundarar who was tired and hungry due to his strenuous journey to the temple.

People worshipped Lord Shiva here:

It is believed that Vishnu, Brahma, Saraswathi, Durga, Ayyanar, Suryan, Bairavar and Vinayaka have worshipped Lord Shiva here.

Kachabeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram – The Temple

Kachabeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram – The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east with five tiered Rajagopuram on the northern entrance and has three prakarams. There is another five tiered Rajagopuram at the entrance of the sanctum sanctorum. Balipeedam, Dhwaja Sthambam and Nandhi can be found in front this Rajagopuram. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Ardha Mandapam and Maha Mandapam.

Presiding Deity is called as Kachabeswarar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Lord is a Swaymbhu Moorthy (self-manifested). Somaskanda panel can be seen behind the Linga on the back wall of the sanctum. Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbhavar, Brahma and Durga are the koshta idols located around the sanctum walls.

Mother is called as Sundarambigai. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine. Shrines of Chandrasekarar, 63 Nayanmars, Polla Pillaiyar, Nalvar, Murugan, Lord Murugan with his consorts Valli & Devasena, Aadhikesava Perumal, Ashta Bhuja Saraswathy, Navagrahas, Bhairava, Lingas, 108 Lingas, Sahasra Linga and Utsava idols can be seen in the inner prakaram.

Shrine of Lord Satyamozhi Vinayakar, worshipped by Lord Vishnu can be found to the west of the sanctum. He is also praised as Poyya Mozhi Pillaiyar. Shrines for Chaturmukheswarar, Yoga Siddheeswarar, Gnana Siddheeswarar, Nataraja and Lord Murugan with his consorts Valli & Devasena in the second prakaram.

Shrines for Durga, Bhairavar, Suryan, Pancha Santhi Vinayaga, Lingabeswarar, Yuga Siddheeswarar, Padhaleeswarar, Dharma Sastha with his consorts Poorna & Pushkala, Jalakandeswarar, Naga idols under Peepal tree and Hero stones can be seen in the outer prakaram. Sthala Vriksham is Banyan tree. Hence, the temple is also referred as Alala Koil. It is situated in the outer prakaram.

The temple tank, Ishta Siddhi Theertham can be found immediately on the right side after the Rajagopuram. Ishta Siddhi Theertham contains Dharma Theertham, Ardha Theertham, Kama Theertham and Mukthi Theertham. There are four shrines of Lord Shiva around the temple tank, Ishta Siddhi Theertham, namely Dharma Siddheswarar, Kama Siddheswarar, Artha Siddheeswarar and Moksha Siddheswarar.

Ishta Siddheeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram – Legends

Ishta Siddheeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram – Legends

Ishta Siddheeswarar:

As per legend, Devas requested Lord Shiva to provide darshan in normal form here instead of the Jyotirlinga form. Acceding to their request, Lord Shiva excavated a tank and appeared as Linga on the banks of the tank. As he appeared on the wishes of his devotees, he came to be called as Ishta Siddheeswarar and the tank came to be called as Ishta Siddhi Theertham.

Dadhichi worshipped Ishta Siddheeswarar here:

Once Dadhichi and a king named Kshuva, got into an argument over superiority of Kings over Brahmans and vice versa. Dadhichi punched Kshuva and Kshuva attacked Dadhichi with thunderbolt. The injured sage was treated by Sukracharya. Sukracharya advised the sage to go to Kanchipuram, take a holy dip in Ishta Siddheesam and worship Lord Shiva. Further, Sukracharya explained the greatness of Ishta Siddhi Theertham.

As advised, Sage Dadhichi came to Ishta Siddheesam and did severe penance to Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva granted him boons stating that he will never be humiliated, he could never be killed, and his bones will become as hard as a Diamond. Dadhichi returned to Kshuva and this time he defeated him. When Kshuva asked Lord Vishnu for help, the latter tried to trick Dadhichi.

Dadhichi discovered the ruse, and attacked with the Trishula, upon which, all deities except for Lord Vishnu fled the scene. In spite of this hostility, Dadhichi had utmost respect for Lord Vishnu. When the demigods approached Dadhichi for his bones in their struggle against Vritra, Dadhichi readily agreed hearing that they have been sent by the Lord Vishnu.

Sukracharya worshipped Ishta Siddheeswarar here:

As per legend, Asura guru Sukracharya took bath in Ishta Siddhi Theertham near Ishta Siddheeswarar Temple inside Kanchipuram Kachabeswarar Temple and worshipped Ishta Siddheeswarar to get Mrithyu Sanjeevini and Vajrayakkai.

Kachabeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram – Connectivity

Kachabeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram – Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 750 metres from Kanchipuram Bus Stand, 1.5 Kms from Kanchipuram Railway Station and 2 Kms from Kanchipuram East Railway Station. This Temple is situated at the southern corner of the West Raja Street. Kanchipuram is located at about 18 Kms from Walajabad, 31 Kms from Sriperumbudur, 40 Kms from Chengalpattu, 60 Kms from Chennai Airport, 67 Kms from Mahabalipuram and 72 Kms from Chennai.

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Ishta Siddheeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Ishta Siddheeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Ishta Siddheeswarar is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kanchipuram City in Kanchipuram District of Tamil Nadu. This Temple is considered as one of the 108 Shiva temples mentioned in Kanchi Puranam. The Temple is also called as Ishta Siddheesam. The temple is situated on the banks of Ishta Siddhi Theertham on the right side immediately after the Rajagopuram of Kachabeswarar Temple.

Legends

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The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east with an entrance arch on the northern side. The temple is situated on the banks of Ishta Siddhi Theertham on the right side immediately after the Rajagopuram of Kachabeswarar Temple. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found facing the sanctum. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Ardha Mandapam and Mukha Mandapam. Presiding Deity is called as Ishta Siddheeswarar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam.

Idols of Nagas can be found in front of this temple. The temple tank, Ishta Siddhi Theertham can be found immediately on the right side after the Rajagopuram. Ishta Siddhi Theertham contains Dharma Theertham, Ardha Theertham, Kama Theertham and Mukthi Theertham. There are four shrines of Lord Shiva around the temple tank, Ishta Siddhi Theertham, namely Dharma Siddheswarar, Kama Siddheswarar, Artha Siddheeswarar and Moksha Siddheswarar.

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remain open from 07.00 AM to 11.30 AM and 04.30 PM to 08.30 PM.

Prayers

It is belief that those who take bath in Ishta Siddhi Theertham will be blessed by Lord Shiva with wealth, joy, home and healthy life. It is considered auspicious to take bath in Sundays. Those who donate in the banks of this Theertham, would make their Punniyam (Virtues) multiplied by several times.

Connectivity

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Location

Airavatesvarar Temple, Kanchipuram – Connectivity

Airavatesvarar Temple, Kanchipuram – Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 750 metres from Kanchipuram Bus Stand, 1.5 Kms from Kanchipuram Railway Station and 2 Kms from Kanchipuram East Railway Station. This Temple is situated at the beginning of the West Raja Street right opposite to Kachabeswarar Temple. The temple can be accessed through a small passage between two commercial complexes. Kanchipuram is located at about 18 Kms from Walajabad, 31 Kms from Sriperumbudur, 40 Kms from Chengalpattu, 60 Kms from Chennai Airport, 67 Kms from Mahabalipuram and 72 Kms from Chennai.

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Kachabeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Kachabeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Kachabeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kanchipuram City in Kanchipuram District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Kachabeswarar and Mother is called as Sundarambigai. This Temple is considered as one of the 108 Shiva temples mentioned in Kanchi Puranam. The Temple is also called as Kachabesam. The temple is under the control of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu.

Legends

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History

This temple was believed to be built by Pallavas. The temple was mentioned as Kachipedu and Lord of this temple was mentioned as Kachaalai Udaiya Nayanar as per the inscriptions. The temple was extensively renovated by Cholas and Vijayanagara Kings. This temple finds mention in Thandi Alangaram, a 10^th century Tamil grammar work.

"கனல் மழுவன் கச்சாலை எம்மான்'

The Temple

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Temple Opening Time

The Temple remain open from 07.00 AM to 11.30 AM and 04.30 PM to 08.30 PM.

Festivals

Chithirai Brahmotsavam, Chitra Poornima, Diwali, Margazhi Thiruvadhirai, Shivaratri and Pradoshams are celebrated here.

Prayers

Those who worship Kachabeswarar will be relieved from their sorrows & sufferings and attain salvation. People worship Lord Shiva to get relief from ear related problems, for child boon, to remove marriage obstacles, relief from diseases, for wealth & knowledge and for employment. People worship Sathya Mozhi Vinayagar to overcome all troubles and sufferings in life and fulfil their wishes. It is belief that those who take bath in Ishta Siddhi Theertham will be blessed by Lord Shiva with wealth, joy, home and healthy life. It is considered auspicious to take bath in Sundays. Those who donate in the banks of this Theertham, would make their Punniyam (Virtues) multiplied by several times.

Contact

Kachabeswarar Temple,

Kanchipuram – 631 502

Phone: +91 44 2723 3384

Mobile: +91 82481 14974 / 96776 53044

Connectivity

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Location | Photos

Airavatesvarar Temple, Kanchipuram – The Temple

Airavatesvarar Temple, Kanchipuram – The Temple

This Temple is facing towards west with a miniature three tiered Rajagopuram. A stucco image of Lord Shiva can be seen in the mid-tier of Rajagopuram. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found immediately after the Rajagopuram, facing the sanctum. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum and Mukha Mandapam. The Mukha Mandapam is supported by two Vyala pilasters. Dvarapalas can be seen at the entrance of the Mukha Mandapam.

Reliefs of Vinayaga can be seen above the Dvarapalas. Friezes of Bhootaganas can be seen on the lintel of the Mukha Mandapam. Sculpture of Urdhava Thandava Moorthy can be seen on the south facing interior wall of the Mukha Mandapam. He is depicted with six arms holding various weapons in his arms. Mother Parvathy can be seen towards his left side. His right leg is raised above his head.

Few Bhootha Ganas can also be seen in this sculpture. The sculpture is in damaged condition. A rare sculpture of Chakra Dhana Moorthy can be seen on north facing interior wall. He is seen in sitting posture along with his consort Parvathy. Lord Vishnu can be seen in the lower portion of the panel. He is depicted in worshipping posture. He is six armed and found performing poojas to the Linga.

There is another depiction of Lord Vishnu with his arms folded next to Lord Shiva showing his gratitude in receiving the Chakra from Lord Shiva. The Sanctum is guarded by Dvarapalas on both sides. A relief image of Vinayaga can be seen at the lintel of the sanctum. Bhootha gana frieze can be seen above Vinayaga. Presiding Deity is called as Airavatesvarar and is facing towards west. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Lingam is of Shodasa Dhara Linga (Linga with sixteen stripes).

There is a sculpture of Somaskanda flanked by Brahma and Vishnu on both sides in a panel can be seen behind Linga on the backside wall of sanctum. The Somaskanda panel is flanked by dvarapalakas on both sides. The North and south walls inside the sanctum have sculptures of Devas and Asuras. The Vimana over the sanctum would have followed Nagara style but the vimana had been lost completely now.

Sculptures of Mahishasura Mardini, Tripurantaka, Brahma, Kala Samhara Moorthy, Naga, Bikshadana and Parvathy can be seen around the external walls of Sanctum and Mukha Mandapam. Six standing Vyala (lion) pillars are found across the exterior walls. Chandikeswarar Shrine can be in his usual location. Kamakshi Amman of Kanchi Kamakshi temple is considered as the consort of Lord Shiva. There is a shrine for Vinayaga in the south west corner of the temple premises.

Airavatesvarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Airavatesvarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kanchipuram City in Kanchipuram District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Airavatesvarar and Mother is called as Kamakshi. This Temple is considered as one of the 108 Shiva temples mentioned in Kanchi Puranam. The Temple is also called as Airavatesam. This Temple is situated right opposite to Kachabeswarar Temple.

Legends

As per legend, Airavata, the white elephant, worshipped Lord Shiva here and received a boon which enabled the elephant to become mount for Lord Indra. Hence, Lord Shiva came to be called as Airavatesvarar.

History

The temple might have been built by Pallava King Narasimha Varman II (700 – 729 CE), the builder of Mamallapuram Shore Temple. He was famously known as Rajasimha Pallava.

The Temple

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Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 07.00 am to 12.00 noon and 05.00 pm to 08.00 pm.

Connectivity

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Location | Photos

Saturday, February 20, 2021

Venguneswarar Temple, Vengundram – Legends

Venguneswarar Temple, Vengundram – Legends

Venguneswarar / Thavalagireeswarar:

As per the instruction of Lord Shiva, Sage Vyasa went on a pilgrimage explaining the importance of Vedas to the general public. He noticed a white colored mountain during his pilgrimage. He was mesmerized by the beauty of the mountain and installed a Linga on top of the mountain. Further, he excavated a Theertham and performed pooja to the Linga daily with the water drawn from the Theertham. Hence, the Theertham came to be called as Vyasa Theertham. As Sage Vyasa installed Linga on top of white mountain, the Linga came to be called as Venguneswarar / Thavalagireeswarar (Venmai / Thavalam means white).

Arunachaleswarar:

After the annihilation of Tarakasura, Lord Murugan visited several Shiva temples and worshipped Lord Shiva. When he reached Thiruvannamalai, he wished for Jyoti darshan of Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva appeared before him, informed him about his Jyoti darshan to Lord Vishnu & Lord Brahma here and attained his Ardhanareeswarar form here on Karthikai Pournami. Further he stated that his Jyoti darshan would be shown to him on Thavalagiri and disappeared.

Accordingly, Lord Murugan reached Thavalagiri, created a Theertham with his Vel (lance) and worshipped Lord Shiva for his Jyoti darshan. Pleased with his prayer, Lord Shiva granted Jyoti darshan to Lord Murugan and became a Linga at this place. This Linga under the name Arunachaleswarar can be seen in the temple. The Theertham created by Lord Murugan came to be called as Kumara Theertham.

Ganga regained her beautiful form here:

Once, River Ganga was quite dirty and ugly as people took bath in the river to wash off their sins. Ganga approached Lord Shiva for relief. He advised Ganga to visit Thavalagiri and worship him for relief. As advised, she visited Thavalagiri, worshipped Lord Shiva and got back her beauty.

Indra Theertham:

It is believed that Indra along with the Devas came here and worshipped Lord Shiva. It is also said that he created Theertham here during his worship. Hence, this Theertham came to be called as Indra Theertham.

Andhakeswarar Temple, Thiruputkuzhi – Legends

Andhakeswarar Temple, Thiruputkuzhi – Legends

Andhaka was the son of Hiranyaksha and cousin of Prahlada. Andhaka and Prahlada, along with their army defeated the Devas, making Prahlada the king of the three worlds. Sometime later, Prahlada battled Vishnu, but lost the battle due to a curse the sages have placed upon him. After his loss, he appointed Andhaka as king and successfully acquires Vishnu's forgiveness. Upon returning, Andhaka tries to make him king again, but is met with refusal. At one point, Mahishasura and Tarakasura are killed by the gods, a feat which Andhaka thought was impossible.

After this incident, Andhaka came to desire a beautiful wife and was informed about Parvati, said to be the most beautiful woman in the world. Unaware that Parvati is his mother, Andhaka makes his way to Shiva's abode. There he tried to abduct Parvati, but she assumed a hundred forms and knocked him unconscious in battle. Andhaka fled back to Patala with the intention to recuperate and make another attempt at procuring Parvati.

Prahlada tried to dissuade him. He revealed to Andhaka his true origins about being born from the sweat of Shiva when Parvati covered his eyes. His explanation falls on deaf ears and he fails to persuade the Asura. Andhaka attacked Shiva and the other deities with his army, most of whom were obliterated. Andhaka then disguised himself as Shiva to fool Parvati, but she managed to recognise him and hid among her servants. Unable to find her, Andhaka returns to the battle.

Karthikeya and Ganesha accompanied by the Ganas, destroyed Andhaka's chariot. Lord Shiva engaged him in battle and pierced his heart, but Andhaka was able to recover and strike Shiva with his mace. The blood that fell on the ground from the wound gave rise to the eight forms of Bhairava. Lord Shiva impaled Andhaka on his trident and lifted him upon it. The sweat that emanated from Shiva gave rise to a girl and a boy of the colour of charcoal, who proceed to consume Andhaka's blood before it falls onto the ground. Shiva names the girl Charchika and the boy Mangala.

He holds Andhaka impaled on his trident for thousands of years, reducing his body to a mere skeletal appearance. Andhaka begged for forgiveness and began praising Shiva, upon which Shiva agreed to release him on the condition that he accept Parvati as his mother. Andhaka does so and also accepts Shiva as his father. He is forgiven and made a Gaṇa chief. Lord Shiva takes him to the Mandara mountain where Parvati also blesses the same boon to him and he later becomes famous by the name of Bringi. The above incident is said to have happened in this place.

Andhakeswarar Temple, Thiruputkuzhi – Connectivity

Andhakeswarar Temple, Thiruputkuzhi – Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Baluchetty Chatram Bus Stop, 11 Kms from Kanchipuram Railway Station, 12 Kms from Kanchipuram Bus Stand and 12 Kms from Kanchipuram East Railway Station. The Temple is situated on Kanchipuram to Ranipet Route. Kanchipuram is located at about 18 Kms from Walajabad, 31 Kms from Sriperumbudur, 40 Kms from Chengalpattu, 60 Kms from Chennai Airport, 67 Kms from Mahabalipuram and 72 Kms from Chennai.

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Andhakeswarar Temple, Thiruputkuzhi, Kanchipuram

Andhakeswarar Temple, Thiruputkuzhi, Kanchipuram

Amareswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Thiruputkuzhi near Kanchipuram City in Kanchipuram Taluk in Kanchipuram District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Andhakeswarar / Manikandeeswarar and Mother is called as Thirupurasundari. This Temple is considered as one of the 108 Shiva temples mentioned in Kanchi Puranam. The Temple is also called as Andhakesam.

Legends

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https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/02/andhakeswarar-temple-thiruputkuzhi.html

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east with an entrance arch. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found facing the sanctum. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Ardha Mandapam and Maha Mandapam. Presiding Deity is called as Andhakeswarar / Manikandeeswarar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Vinayaga, Dakshinamoorthy, Lingodbhava, Brahma and Durga are the Koshta idols located around the sanctum walls. Chandikeswarar Shrine can be seen in his usual location. Mother is called as Thirupurasundari. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine. There are shrines for Vinayaga and Murugan can be seen in the temple premises.

Connectivity

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Location

Rudrakoteeswarar Temple, Konerikuppam – Connectivity

Rudrakoteeswarar Temple, Konerikuppam – Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 1 Kms from Kanchipuram Railway Station 2 Kms from Kanchipuram Bus Stand and 2 Kms from Kanchipuram East Railway Station. The temple is situated close to the Kanaga Durga Amman Temple. Buses from Kanchipuram to Enathur stops at the entrance of this Kanaga Durga Amman Temple. Share Autos are available from Kanaga Durga Amman Temple to reach this temple. Kanchipuram is located at about 18 Kms from Walajabad, 31 Kms from Sriperumbudur, 40 Kms from Chengalpattu, 60 Kms from Chennai Airport, 67 Kms from Mahabalipuram and 72 Kms from Chennai.

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Nearest domestic as well as international airport is Chennai International Airport.

Vyasa Santhaleeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram – Legends

Vyasa Santhaleeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram – Legends

Once Sage Vyasa, who is credited with composition and recitation of eighteen Puranas including Mahabharata and Skanda Purana, entered into an argument with other Sages as to who is the Supreme Lord. Sage Vyasa insisted that Lord Vishnu is the supreme and none else. To prove his point, he arrived at Kashi along with ten thousand disciples. He took bath in Panchaganga, offered worship at Bindu Madhav temple of Lord Vishnu and started singing praises of Lord Vishnu.

Then along with his disciples he started reciting Vishnu Bhajans and reached Vishwanathar temple. His recitations reached a crescendo and he started dancing around the temple, all the while singing praises of Lord Vishnu, with one hand raised. Hearing this, Nandi immobilized the raised hand of Sage Vyas and made the latter speechless. Soon Lord Vishnu arrived at the spot and told Sage Vyas that the latter had committed a crime.

It is Lord Shiva who is the ultimate God and the divine powers which Lord Vishnu possesses have been given by the former. Sage Vyasa, through his gestures, expressed that his hand and tongue were immobilized and pleaded with Lord Vishnu for restoration of the movement of his limb and tongue. Lord Vishnu gently patted the larynx of Sage Vyas and the latter started singing praises of Lord Shiva.

Nandi observed this and cast a glance at the immobilized hand of Sage Vyas and soon mobility returned to the hand as well. Realizing his mistake, Sage Vyasa came to Kanchi, installed Shiva Linga here and worshipped Lord Shiva. As Sage Vyasa worshipped Lord Shiva here, the place came to be called as Sarnthasayam and Lord came to be called as Vyasa Santhaleeswarar.

Vyasa Santhaleeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram – Connectivity

Vyasa Santhaleeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram – Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 3 Kms from Kanchipuram Bus Stand, 3 Kms from Kanchipuram East Railway Station and 5 Kms from Kanchipuram Railway Station. The temple is situated at about 200 meters from Pachaiappas Women College on the Santhaleeswarar Koil Street. Kanchipuram is located at about 18 Kms from Walajabad, 31 Kms from Sriperumbudur, 40 Kms from Chengalpattu, 60 Kms from Chennai Airport, 67 Kms from Mahabalipuram and 72 Kms from Chennai.

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Nearest domestic as well as international airport is Chennai International Airport.

Vyasa Santhaleeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Vyasa Santhaleeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Vyasa Santhaleeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kanchipuram City in Kanchipuram District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Santhaleeswarar / Vyasa Santhaleeswarar and Mother is called as Kamakshi. This Temple is considered as one of the 108 Shiva temples mentioned in Kanchi Puranam. The Temple is also called as Santhaleeswarar Temple and Sarnthasayam.

Legends

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History

The Temple is believed to be built during Cholas. The temple suffered damages during Islamic invasions.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east with an entrance arch. The entrance arch has stucco image of Rishabaroodar flanked by Nandis. Sculptures of Vinayaga & Murugan and Dvarapalas can be seen on both sides of the entrance arch. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found immediately after the entrance arch, facing the sanctum.

The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum Antarala, Artha Mandapam and Maha Mandapam. Presiding Deity is called as Santhaleeswarar / Vyasa Santhaleeswarar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. The Lingam is having sixteen stripes in it (Shodasa Lingam). Vinayaga, Dakshinamurthy, Vishnu, Brahma and Durga are the Koshta idols located around the sanctum walls.

Chandikeswarar Shrine can be seen in his usual location. As in other temples in Kanchipuram, there is no separate shrine of Parvathi as it is believed that Kamakshi of Kanchipuram Kamakshi Temple is the common Parvathi shrine for all Shiva temples. Vyasa Peedam can be seen in the prakaram.

There is an idol of Vyasa can be seen in between Vinayaga idols in Ardha Mandapam. Nalvar shrine can be seen in the Maha Mandapam. There are shrines for Selva Vinayagar, Lord Arumugam with his consorts Valli & Devasena, Bhairava and Navagrahas in the temple premises. There is a temple pond outside the temple premises.

Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 08.00 am to 10.30 am and 05.00 pm to 07.00 pm.

Connectivity

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Location

Thavaleswarar Temple, Kanchipuram – Connectivity

Thavaleswarar Temple, Kanchipuram – Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 2 Kms from Kanchipuram Bus Stand, 2 Kms from Kanchipuram Railway Station and 3 Kms from Kanchipuram East Railway Station. This Temple is situated on the northern banks of Sarva Theertham tank. Kanchipuram is located at about 18 Kms from Walajabad, 31 Kms from Sriperumbudur, 40 Kms from Chengalpattu, 60 Kms from Chennai Airport, 67 Kms from Mahabalipuram and 72 Kms from Chennai.

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Nearest domestic as well as international airport is Chennai International Airport.

Thavaleswarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Thavaleswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kanchipuram City in Kanchipuram District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Thavaleswarar / Thavalagireeswarar / Laguleeswarar and Mother is called as Kamakshi. This Temple is considered as one of the 108 Shiva temples mentioned in Kanchi Puranam. The Temple is also called as Lagulisam, Thavaleswaram, Laguleeswarar Temple and Thavalagireeswarar Temple. This Temple is situated on northern banks of Sarva Theertham Tank.

Legends

Laguleeswarar:

Rudras like Sweta, Sudhakaran, Sweta Ketu, Swetaseega, Swetasuva, Swetalogitha, Sundara and Thunthuni headed by Lagula installed Shiva Lingas all over Kanchipuram and worshipped Lord Shiva. The Linga in this Temple is believed to be worshipped by Lagula. Hence, Lord Shiva came to be called as Laguleeswarar.

Thavaleswarar:

It is believed that a frog (Thavalai) worshipped Lord Shiva here. Hence, Lord Shiva came to be called as Thavaleswarar / Thavalagireeswarar.

History

The Temple is believed to be built by Pallavas in 8^th Century CE.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east with three tiered Rajagopuram on the southern side. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Ardha Mandapam and Mukha Mandapam. Balipeedam and Nandi can be found in the Mukha Mandapam facing the sanctum. Presiding Deity is called as Thavaleswarar / Thavalagireeswarar / Laguleeswarar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam.

Somaskanda Panel can be seen behind the Lingam. Vinayaga, Dakshinamoorthy, Vishnu, Brahma and Durga are the Koshta idols located around the sanctum walls. The Vimana over the sanctum is of three tiers. As in other temples in Kanchipuram, there is no separate shrine of Parvathi as it is believed that Kamakshi of Kanchipuram Kamakshi Temple is the common Parvathi shrine for all Shiva temples.

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 07.00 AM to 10.00 AM and 05.00 PM to 07.00 PM.

Festivals

Aippasi Annabishekam is the famous festival celebrated here. Monthly Pradoshams are also observed here.

Contact

Thavaleswarar Temple,

Kanchipuram,

Kanchipuram District – 631 502

Mobile: +91 94432 22853 / 93633 19279

Mobile: +91 91506 06828 / 93643 23884

Connectivity

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Ulagalantha Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram – Literary Mention

Ulagalantha Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram – Literary Mention

The temple is revered in Nalayira Divya Prabandham, the 7^th – 9^th century Vaishnava canon, by Thirumangai Azhwar. The temple is classified as a Divyadesam, one of the 108 Vishnu temples that are mentioned in the book. Thirumangai Azhvaar and Thirumazhisai Azhvaar have praised Ulagalantha Perumal in two Paasurams and four Paasurams respectively. The temple is unique among Divya Desams as it is the only temple complex that houses four different Divyadesams. Saint Thirumangai Azhwar had included all these Divyadesas in in one Paasuram of Thirunedunthandagam.

Thirumangai specifically refers to Ooragam Divya Desam as Kachi Ooragathaai confirming the presence of Ulagalantha Perumal in Kanchipuram. However, when referring to Neeragam, Kaaragam and Kaarvaanam in the same Paasuram, Thirumangai does not mention about Kachi. Thus, opening an assumption that these three Divya Desams were originally outside Kanchi and were then brought into this temple complex much later, after Thirumangai’s time.

Paasurams:

Thiru Ooragam, Thiru Neeragam, Thiru Kaaragam & Thirukkaar Vaanam (2059):

நீரகத்தாய்.நெடுவரையி னுச்சி மேலாய்.
நிலாத்திங்கள் துண்டகத்தாய்.நிறைந்த கச்சி
ஊரகத்தாய், ஒண்துரைநீர் வெகா வுள்ளாய்.
உள்ளுவா ருள்ளத்தாய், உலக மேத்தும்
காரகத்தாய்.கார்வானத் துள்ளாய்.கள்வா.
காமருபூங் காவிரியின் தென்பால் மன்னு
பேரகத்தாய், பேராதென் நெஞ்சி னுள்ளாய்.
பெருமான்உன் திருவடியே பேணி னேனே.

Thiru Ooragam (2064):

கல்லெடுத்துக் கல்மாரி காத்தாய். என்றும்
காமருபூங் கச்சியூ ரகத்தாய். என்றும்,
வில்லிறுத்து மெல்லியல்தோள் தோய்ந்தாய். என்றும்
வெகாவில் துயிலமர்ந்த வேந்தே. என்றும்,
,அல்லடர்த்து மல்லரையன் றட்டாய். என்றும்,
மாகீண்ட கத்தலத்தென் மைந்தா. என்றும்,
சொல்லெடுத்துத் தங்கிளியைச் சொல்லே என்று
துணைமுலைமேல் துளிசோரச் சோர்க்கின் றாளே.

Thiru Ooragam (2673 (70)):

ஊரே -- மதிழ் கச்சி ஊரகமே பேரகமே
பேராமனுதிருத்தான் வெள்ளரையே வெஆவே

Ulagalantha Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram – History

Ulagalantha Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram – History

This temple is considered as one of the oldest temples in Kanchipuram. The temple is believed to have been built by Pallavas, with later contributions from Cholas and Sambuvarayar Kings. The temple was extensively developed by Rajendra Chola I (1012–1044 CE). The temple has 15 inscriptions from various dynasties like Pallavas, Cholas and Sambuvarayars.

The earliest inscription is from 846 CE during the reign of Nandivarman III (846 - 869 CE) of Pallava Dynasty. There is a Chola inscription dated 1110 CE during the reign of Kulothunga Chola I (1070 - 1120 CE) indicating his visit to the temple and his gift of land to the temple whose income was to be used for the maintenance of the temple. Another similar inscription indicates the donation of a village by the king on behest of his queen Kampamadeviyar.

There are inscriptions from later Chola kings like Rajathiraja Chola II (1166–78) and Rajaraja Chola III (1216-56) indicating various records of gifts to the temple. There are also inscriptions from minor chieftains like Vijaya Gandagopala indicating gifts to the temple. The inscriptions refer the main deity by various names like Thiru Uragathu Ninru-arulina Paramaswamin, Thiru Uragathazhwar and Tiru Uragathu Emberuman.

The Sambuvarayar rule of the 16^th century records the gift of a pond and a grove in Sevvanmedu village. The temple still continues to possess this grove. The inscriptions in the temple also indicate increased trade and commerce during the Pallava period, with licenses provided to shops like oil, ghee, arecanut, vegetables, flowers, coconut, sugar, cloth and sandal.

The temple has not received a single donation from the ruling Vijayanagar Empire, though the nearby temples received generous donations, indicating that the temple had sources of income. The temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of the Government of Tamilnadu.

Panchavarneswarar Temple, Manikudi, Thanjavur

Panchavarneswarar Temple, Manikudi, Thanjavur

Panchavarneswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Manikudi Village in Thiruvidaimaruthur Taluk in Thanjavur District in Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Panchavarneswarar and Mother is called as Brihannayagi. The Temple is situated between Manniyaru River and Pazhavaru River.

Legends

Panchavarneswarar:

Once, Lord Shiva and Mother Kali entered into a dancing contest in front of Lord Vishnu, Lord Brahma and other deities in Thillai Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram. While they were playing dance, Lord Siva was about to be defeated. Sensing his defeat, Lord Shiva played his furious Oordhuva Tandava i.e. raising one leg above his head. When he played this Thandava, one of beads in his anklet fell here.

This bead transformed into a Shiva Linga. Devas knew about this incident through a divine voice and came here to have a darshan of the Linga. Linga appeared in five different colours to devas while they were worshiping. Hence, Lord came to be called as Panchavarneswarar. As bead (Mani) fell here, the place came to be called as Manikudi.

Vishnu Theertham:

It is believed that the Lord Vishnu excavated the temple tank and worshipped Lord Shiva here. Hence, the temple tank came to be called as Vishnu Theertham.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east with an entrance arch. The entrance arch has stucco images of Rishabaroodar flanked by Vinayaga and Murugan. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found immediately after the entrance arch, facing the sanctum. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Artha Mandapam and Maha Mandapam. Presiding Deity is called as Panchavarneswarar and is facing east.

He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam in square Avudaiyar. Lord appears in five different colors. Dakshinamoorthy and Durga are the Koshta idols located around the sanctum walls. Chandikeswarar Shrine can be seen in his usual location. Mother is called as Brihannayagi. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine. Her shrine is situated to the left side of sanctum in Maha Mandapam.

There are shrines of Anjaneya, Vinayaga, Murugan with his consorts Valli & Devasena, Vishnu, Maha Lakshmi and Navagrahas can found in the prakaram. Idols of Suryan and Bhairavar can be seen in the temple premises. Theertham associated with this temple is called as Vishnu Theertham. It is situated opposite to the temple. Sthala Vriksham is Vilwam tree.

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 07.00 am to 09.00 am and 06.00 pm to 07.00 pm.

Festivals

Aani Thirumanjanam, Somavaram and Poosam are celebrated here with much fanfare.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 4 Kms from Thiruppanandal, 4 Kms from Thiruppanandal Bus Stand, 5 Kms from Suriyanar Kovil, 7 Kms from Aduthurai, 7 Kms from Aduthurai Railway Station, 10 Kms from Thiruvidaimarudur, 18 Kms from Kumbakonam, 57 Kms from Thanjavur and 106 Kms from Trichy Airport. The temple is situated on Aduthurai to Thiruppanandal route.

Location

Naganathaswamy Temple, Manambadi, Thanjavur

Naganathaswamy Temple, Manambadi, Thanjavur

Naganathaswamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Manambadi Village in Thiruvidaimaruthur Taluk in Thanjavur District in Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Naganathaswamy / Kailasamudaiyar and Mother is called as Shenbagavalli. The Temple is situated in the southern banks of Kollidam River.

History

This temple was constructed by Rajendra Chola (1012-1044 AD) around 1016 AD much before the king's masterpiece, the Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple, was built. During Chola rule, the village was called Elaichikudi and Veeranarayanapuram. The temple was called as Sri Kailasam. There are about nine inscriptions in this temple.

Three inscriptions belonged to Rajendra Chola I and six inscriptions belonged to Kulothunga Chola I. Out of the three inscriptions of Rajendra Chola I, one inscriptions talks about his Mei Keerthi and other two inscriptions are dated to 4^th and 5^th regnal year of Rajendra Chola. All these inscriptions talks about the grants and gifts given to this temple. The temple is one of the 88 protected monuments in the state under the control of the state department of archaeology.

The Temple

The Temple is facing towards east with an entrance without a gopuram. A dilapidated compound wall surrounds the temple premises. The Temple is currently in dilapidated state. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum and Artha Mandapam. Presiding Deity is called as Naganathaswamy / Kailasamudaiyar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam.

Ganapathi, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbhava, Bikshadana, Nataraja, Vishnu, Brahma, Gangadharamurthy, Durga and Ardhanariswara are the Koshta idols located around the sanctum walls. All these outstanding sculptures are dated back to Chola period. The Nataraja in smiling posture in the Koshta is worshipped by Chola Emperor Rajendra Chola I with his wives in one side and his officers on the other side. The depiction takes us to Rajendra Chola period.

There is a unique sculpture depicting Cauvery River performing Pooja to Shiva Linga in the temple premises. Chandikeswarar Shrine can be seen in his usual location. This Shrine is also in dilapidated state. Mother is called as Shenbagavalli. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine. The shrines of the Parivara Devatas were lost. All the idols housed in these shrines are kept in Maha Mandapam. There are sculptures depicting the dance dramas, used to be conducted during festivals in the Tamil month of Chithirai.

Festivals

Masi Maha Shivarathri and Aippasi Annabishekam are celebrated here with much fanfare. Monthly Pradoshams are also observed here.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 1.5 Kms from Cholapuram Bus Stop, 2 Kms from Cholapuram, 11 Kms from Thiruvidaimaruthur, 14 Kms from Kumbakonam, 15 Kms from Kumbakonam Railway Station, 15 Kms from Kumbakonam Bus Stand, 52 Kms from Thanjavur and 104 Kms from Trichy Airport. The Temple is situated on Kumbakonam to Thiruppanandal Route (NH – 36).

Location

Kolavilli Ramar Temple, Tiruvelliyangudi – The Temple

Kolavilli Ramar Temple, Tiruvelliyangudi – The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east with three tiered Rajagopuram and has two prakarams. The Temple is enclosed within brick walls. The central shrine housing the presiding deity is built with granite and all the other shrines are built with bricks. Of the 108 Divya Desams, this is the only temple where Garuda, the vehicle of Lord Vishnu, appears with 4 hands holding discus and conch.

Balipeedam and Dhwaja Sthambam can be seen facing the sanctum. Presiding Deity is called as Kolavilli Ramar / Ksheerapthi Nathan. He is housed in the sanctum in Bhujanga Sayana (reclining) posture facing towards east. The idol is beautifully painted. Markandeya Maharishi appears near the Lord’s head, Bhoomidevi at the foot, Brahma in the centre and the Lord’s feet are placed over Lotus.

The belief is that worshipping Lord Vishnu in this temple equals to worshipping him in all 108 Divya Desa temples. Planet Shukra (Venus) is worshipping Lord Vishnu in the form of an ever-burning lamp as a token of his gratitude to Lord who restored his vision. Utsava Idol is Sringara Sundaran. Thirumanjanam is performed only to the Utsava Moorthy in the temple. The Vimanam over the sanctum is called as Pushkala Varthaga Vimanam.

Mother is called as Maragatha Valli Thaayar. She is housed in a separate east facing shrine. There are shrines for Ramanuja, Azhwars, Acharyas, Andal and Anjaneya in the temple premises. Theertham associated with this temple are Sukra, Brahma, Indra, and Parasara. Sthala Vriksham is Kadhali (Red Plantain). The plantain can be seen growing from a granite base and it is believed to be historical. It yields fruits once a year even today.

Kolavilli Ramar Temple, Tiruvelliyangudi – Religious Significance

Vaishnava Navagraha Temples of Tamil Nadu:

The temple is considered as one of the nine Vaishnava Navagraha temples of Tamil Nadu and is a part of the popular Navagraha pilgrimage in the state. This Temple is associated with the planet Venus (Shukra). The planets are believed to influence the horoscope computed based on time of one's birth and subsequently influence the course of life. Each of the planets are believed to move from a star to another during a predefined period and thus sway over an individual's fortunes.

The Navagrahas, as per Hindu customs, are believed to provide both good and bad effects for any individual and the bad effects are mitigated by prayers. As in other Navagraha temples, the common worship practices of the devotees include offering of cloth, grains, flowers and jewels specific to the planet deity. Lighting a set of lamps is also commonly followed in the temple. As per belief, the energies distributed cyclically by Navagrahas can be channeled based on remedial measures.

Vaishnava Navagraha Temples of Tamil Nadu are;

1. Sarangapani Temple, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur (Suryan / Sun)

2. Thiru Nandipura Vinnagaram Temple, Nathan Kovil, Thanjavur (Chandran / Moon)

3. Thirunaraiyur Nambi Temple, Nachiyar Koil, Thanjavur (Chevvai / Mars)

4. Valvil Rama Temple, Thirupullabhoothangudi, Thanjavur (Budhan / Mercury)

5. Andalukkum Aiyan Temple, Adhanur, Thanjavur (Guru / Jupiter)

6. Kolavilli Ramar Temple, Tiruvelliyangudi, Thanjavur (Sukran / Venus)

7. Uppiliappan Temple, Tirunageswaram, Thanjavur (Sani / Saturn)

8. Gajendra Varadha Temple, Thirukkavithalam, Papanasam, Thanjavur (Rahu / North Node)

9. Jakath Rakshaka Perumal Temple, Thirukkoodaloor, Thanjavur (Kethu / South Node)

10. Saranathan Temple, Thirucherai, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur (Mandhi / Kuligan)

Divya Desam:

The temple is revered in Nalayira Divya Prabandham, the 7^th – 9^th century Vaishnava canon, by Thirumangai Alvar in ten pasurams. The temple is classified as a Divyadesam, one of the 108 Vishnu temples that are mentioned in Nalayira Divya Prabandham. Thirumangai Azhvaar in his Periya Thirumozhi verse refers Lord Vishnu of this temple as Kola Villi Rama.

Equivalent to 108 Divya Desams:

It is said that praying at this temple would be equal to praying at all the 108 Divyadesams.

Kolavilli Ramar Temple, Tiruvelliyangudi – Festivals & Religious Practises

Kolavilli Ramar Temple, Tiruvelliyangudi – Festivals & Religious Practises

Worship Practises:

The temple practises Vaikasana Agama and Vadagalai tradition. The temple priests perform the pooja (rituals) during festivals and on a daily basis. As at other Vishnu temples of Tamil Nadu, the priests belong to the Vaishnavite community, a Brahmin sub-caste. The temple rituals are performed four times a day: Kalasanthi at 8:00 a.m., Uchikalam at 12:00 p.m., Sayarakshai at 5:00 p.m., and Ardha Jamam at 7:30 p.m.

Each ritual has three steps: alangaram (decoration), neivethanam (food offering) and deepa aradanai (waving of lamps) for both Kolavilli Ramar and Maragathavalli Thayar. During the last step of worship, Nadaswaram (pipe instrument) and tavil (percussion instrument) are played, religious instructions in the Vedas (sacred text) are recited by priests.

Festivals:

Six daily rituals and three yearly festivals are held at the temple. Margazhi Thiruvadhirai (Dec – Jan), Masi Chaturdashi (Feb – Mar), Chithirai Thiruvonam (Apr – May), Aani Thirumanjanam (Jun – Jul), Avani Chaturdashi (Aug – Sep), Purattasi Chaturdashi (Oct – Nov), Rama Navami in Panguni (Mar – Apr), Gokulastami in Avani (Aug – Sep), Tirukarthikai (Nov – Dec) and Vaikunda Ekadasi in Margazhi (Dec – Jan) are the festivals celebrated in the temple. Vishnupathi Punniya Kalam, an auspicious time during the first days of Tamil months of Vaikasi, Avani, Karthigai and Masi is celebrated in the temple seeking divine auspices from Garuda.

Kolavilli Ramar Temple, Tiruvelliyangudi – Legends

Kolavilli Ramar Temple, Tiruvelliyangudi – Legends

Kolavilli Rama:

Vishwakarma, the celestial sculptor, had created many Divya Desams but the sculptor of Asuras Mayan was longing that he never got a chance to build such a temple. He approached Lord Brahma to help him. Lord Brahma advised him to perform penance on Lord Vishnu in this place. As per Lord Brahma advise, Mayan performed penance here. Pleased with his prayers, Lord Vishnu appeared before him and provided darshan in his full form with Conch and Chakra.

However, Mayan wanted to see the Lord in his Avataram from the Ramayana. It is said that Lord Vishnu gave away his Conch and Chakra to Garuda and gave darshan to the Asura’s Sculptor as Raama, with his bow and arrow. Hence, this Lord came to be called Kola Villi Raama. Thirumangai Azhvaar also saw the Lord in the form of Kola Villi Raama.

Shukra regained his eyesight here:

As per legend, Lord Maha Vishnu, in his Vamana Avatar, sought three feet of land from emperor Mahabali. Shukra was the Guru of Mahabali. When Mahabali was about to offer the three feet land to Vamana, knowing his design, Shukra took the form of a bee and blocked the handle hole of the water bowl to prevent Mahabali obliging Vamana’s wish.

Lord Vishnu identified the trick and injured the eyes of the insect with a small spear. Shukra visited many places to regain the vision of the one eye, finally landed here, worshipped Lord Vishnu and got back his vision. Shukra is also called Velli. Hence, the place came to be called as Velliangudi. It is the believed the light he attained is still glowing at the temple as a lamp called Nethra Deepam.

Mayan, the architect of Devaloka, built this Temple:

Once the architects of Devaloka, Vishwakarma and Mayan had an argument on whose skill was superior. Lord Brahma, the god of creation informed Mayan that Vishwakarma attained betterment as he built Vaikuntha, the abode of Lord Vishnu on account of accomplishments in a previous birth. He also informed Mayan that to attain similar status, he has to identify and build an abode near the river Kaveri similar to Vaikuntha. Mayan inspected various places and finally identified Tiruvelliyangudi, where sage Markandeya was doing penance. He built a beautiful temple and its compound, which is believed to be the temple in modern times.

Existence in all Yugas:

As per Hindu legend, the temple was called Brahma Putram in Krita Yuga, Parasaram in Thretha Yuga, Sainthiranagaram in Dwapara Yuga and Bhargavapuram in Kali Yuga.

Pushkala Varthaga Vimana:

Pushkala Varthaga is the name of the cloud which bores all blissful things to humanity. As Lord Vishnu at this place bless the devotees heartily, Pushkala Varthaga cloud become his Vimanam here.

Lord Vishnu darshan in Kalyana Kolam:

It is believed that Lord Vishnu appeared in Kalyana Kolam (marriage posture) to Parasara, Markandeya, Mayan, Brahma, Sukran and Bhudevi.

Parasara Theertham:

Sage Parasarar is believed to have performed penance in this temple. Hence, the temple tank came to be called as Parasara Theertham.

Vyasa Pooja:

It is said that many Sages and Saints have performed the Vyasa Pooja at this place.

Equivalent to 108 Divya Desams:

It is said that praying at this temple would be equal to praying at all the 108 Divyadesams.

Viswanathar Temple, Chidambaranathapuram, Thanjavur

Viswanathar Temple, Chidambaranathapuram, Thanjavur

Viswanathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Chidambaranathapuram Village in Thiruvidaimarudur Taluk in Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Viswanathar and Mother is called as Visalakshi. The Temple is situated on southern banks of Kollidam River.

The Temple

The Temple is facing towards east. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found immediately after the entrance facing the sanctum. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Maha Mandapam, Artha Mandapam and Sanctum. Presiding Deity is called as Viswanathar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Chandikeswarar Shrine can be seen in his usual location. Mother is called as Visalakshi. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine. Her shrine is situated in Maha Mandapam. There are shrines for Vinayaga, Murugan and Dakshinamoorthy in the temple premises.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 3 Kms from Thiruppanandal Bus Stand, 8 Kms from Pandanallur, 14 Kms from Aduthurai Railway Station, 17 Kms from Thiruvidaimaruthur, 23 Kms from Kumbakonam, 23 Kms from Kumbakonam Railway Station, 60 Kms from Thanjavur and 113 Kms from Trichy Airport. The Temple is situated on Thiruppanandal to Pandanallur Route.

Location

Ammaiappar Temple, Ammaiappan, Thanjavur

Ammaiappar Temple, Ammaiappan, Thanjavur

Ammaiappar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Ammaiappan Village in Thiruvidaimarudur Taluk in Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Ammaiappar and Mother is called as Bagam Piriyal. The Temple is situated on southern banks of Kollidam River.

The Temple

The Temple is facing towards east with entrances on eastern and western side. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found immediately after the entrance facing the sanctum. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Maha Mandapam, Maha Mandapam, Artha Mandapam and Sanctum. Presiding Deity is called as Ammaiappar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Vinayaga and Murugan can be seen at the entrance of the sanctum.

Vinayaga, Dakshinamoorthy, Lingodbhava, Brahma and Durga are the Koshta idols located around the sanctum walls. Chandikeswarar Shrine can be seen in his usual location. Mother is called as Bagam Piriyal. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine. Her shrine is situated in Maha Mandapam. There are shrines for Vinayaga, Murugan, Maha Lakshmi, Navagrahas, Bhairavar and Suryan in the temple premises.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 5 Kms from Thiruppanandal Bus Stand, 17 Kms from Aduthurai Railway Station, 19 Kms from Thiruvidaimarudur, 25 Kms from Kumbakonam, 26 Kms from Kumbakonam Railway Station, 62 Kms from Thanjavur and 115 Kms from Trichy Airport. The Temple is situated at about 2.5 Kms from NH – 36 (Kumbakonam to Chennai Route) at Thathuvanchery.

Location

Vaikunda Perumal Temple, Thiruppanandal, Thanjavur

Vaikunda Perumal Temple, Thiruppanandal, Thanjavur

Vaikunda Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Thiruppanandal Town in Thiruvidaimaruthur Taluk in Thanjavur District in Tamil Nadu. The temple is situated on the southern banks of Kollidam River.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east with three tiered Rajagopuram. Garudazhwar can be seen facing the sanctum. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Antrala and Artha Mandapam. Presiding Deity is called as Vaikunda Perumal. He is housed in the sanctum flanked by Neela Devi and Bhoodevi.

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 08:00 am to 12:00 noon and 04:00 pm to 08:00 pm.

Prayers

Sani Doshas and fear of death will be relieved by worshipping Vaikunda Perumal here.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 750 meters from Thiruppanandal Bus Stand, 10 Kms from Aduthurai, 11 Kms from Aduthurai Railway Station, 11 Kms from Pandanallur, 20 Kms from Kumbakonam, 20 Kms from Kumbakonam Railway Station, 57 Kms from Thanjavur and 110 Kms from Trichy Airport. The Temple is situated on Kumbakonam to Anaikkarai Road (Chennai highway).

Location

Aruna Jadeswarar Temple, Thiruppanandal – The Temple

Aruna Jadeswarar Temple, Thiruppanandal – The Temple

This Temple is facing towards west with seven tiered Rajagopuram and has four prakarams. Balipeedam, Dhwaja Sthambam and Nandhi can be found in a mandapa immediately after the Rajagopuram facing the sanctum. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Antarala, Artha Mandapam and Maha Mandapam. The Maha Mandapam is designed to look like the forehead of a bat (Vovval Nethi Mandapam).

Presiding Deity is called as Aruna Jadeswarar / Senjadai Appar / Senjadaiyar / Thaalavaneswarar / Jadaathar / Thaalapureeswarar / Panangaateeswarar and is facing west. Lord is a Swayambhu Murthy (self-manifested). The rays of Sun fall on Lord on some days in Chithirai month (April-May). There are marks on the Lingam confirming the legends of Thadagai (Lord bent himself to receive garland from Thadagai) and Kungiliya Kalaya Nayanar (Nayanar straightened the Linga using a rope).

Vinayakar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbhavar, Brahma and Durga are the Koshta idols located around the sanctum walls. Chandikeswarar Shrine can be seen in his usual location. The sanctum sanctorum is of Agazhi type. It is surrounded by a moat like formation on all the 4 sides. Lord Oordhuva Thandavar can be seen in the Asthana Mandapam (Royal parlour).

Mother is called as Brihan Nayagi / Periyanayaki / Thaalavaneswari. Mother Shrine is like a separate temple. Her shrine is facing towards east with three tiered Rajagopuram. There are two procession idols of Lord Murugan with his consorts Valli & Devasena. One idol is depicted with his mount peacock and the other without it. Sculptures depicting Kungiliya Kalaya Nayanar pulling the Lingam with a rope to straighten it and Thadagai worshiping Lord Shiva with her 16 hands can be seen in the inner prakaram.

Paintings of the legends of Kungiliya Kalaya Nayanar and Thadagai can be seen in the 16 pillared Mandapam. There are shrines and idols of Aanda Vinayakar, Murugan with his consorts Valli & Devasena, Mahalakshmi, Kaatchi Kodutha Nayanar, Sattanathar, Bairavar, Nataraja with his consort Sivakami, Somaskandar, Pancha Bootha Lingams, Chokkanathar, Kungiliya Kalaya Nayanar, Suryan, Chandran, Navagrahas, Sapthakannigal, Ayanar, 63 Nayanmars and Nalvar in the temple premises.

Theertham associated with this temple are Brahma Theertham, Iravadha Theertham, Thadagai Theertham, Nagakannikai Theertham and Manniyaru River. Sthala Vriksham is Palm Tree. There are two palm trees in the outer prakaram. A Shiva Linga in slanting position symbolizing the Thadagai legend can be seen under the tree. Nagakannikai Theertham can be seen near the Palm Tree. The temple belongs to Dharumapuram Aadheenam. The Kasi Mutt established by Saint Kumara Gurubarar is situated in this Town.

Aruna Jadeswarar Temple, Thiruppanandal – Literary Mention

Aruna Jadeswarar Temple, Thiruppanandal – Literary Mention

This Temple is considered as one of the shrines of the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams glorified in the early medieval Thevaram hymns. This Temple is the 93^rd Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 39^th sthalam on the north side of river Cauvery in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnana Sambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. Saint Thirugnanasambanthar mentioned this place as Thiru Thadagai Echaram in all the stanzas of his hymns. Lord Murugan of this Temple is praised by Saint Arunagirinathar in his revered Thirupugazh hymns. Aiyadigal Kadavarkon, Nambiyandar Nambi, Chidambara Munivar, Kalamegha Pulavar, Senjadai Vedia Desikar and Tharumai Shanmuga Thambiran had sung the glory of Lord of this temple.

Sambandar (03.062):

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கையிலொர் வெண்மழுவான்

பெண்புணர் கூறுடையான் மிகு

பீடுடை மால்விடையான்

விண்பொலி மாமதிசேர் தரு

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தண்பொழில் சூழ்பனந்தாள் திருத்

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தம்வினை பற்றறுமே.

Aruna Jadeswarar Temple, Thiruppanandal – Legends

Thadagai Eswaram:

Thadagai, a staunch Shiva devotee was unable to place her garland to Lord one day as her upper sari slipped. She held the sari by one hand and tried to place the garland by other yet could not. Lord Shiva obliged his devotee by leaning his neck for her. The girl was happy to place the garland on the Lord. Since that day, the Shivalinga was always in a leaning posture. It is also said that she prayed to Lord Shiva to provide her with 16 hands to perform Shodasa Upachara pooja to him. Lord Shiva fulfilled her wish and granted her with 16 hands. There is a beautiful sculpture of Thadagai with 16 hands performing Pooja to Lord Shiva can be seen in the temple premises. As Thadagai worshiped Lord Shiva here, the place came to be called as Thadagai Eswaram.

Brahma Theertham:

As per legend, once Lord Brahma (the Hindu God of creation) and Lord Vishnu (the Hindu God of Protection) had an argument in terms of supremacy. To test them, Lord Shiva pierced the three worlds as a huge endless pillar of light, the jyotirlinga. Vishnu and Brahma split their ways to downwards and upwards respectively to find the end of the light in either directions. Lord Vishnu conceded his defeat. But brahma lied that he saw the beginning of Shiva with the help of Thazampoo (screw pine in English – is a type of flower).

When Brahma was searching the Lord’s head, the flower from Shiva’s head was falling down. Brahma stopped the flower and convinced it to support him. He said he saw Shiva’s head and that is where he picked the flower to Shiva. Knowing truth, Lord Shiva got angry and cursed Brahma that he would have no place at earth. He also cursed the Thazampoo to lose the importance in Shiva Pooja. Brahma realized his mistake and apologized with Shiva. He prayed to rescue him from the curse. Lord Shiva told him to go to Thirupananthal and worship him there after takin bath at the temple tank.

Brahma did as per Lord Shiva’s instruction and got rid of dosha. Later Brahma become very happy as his curse was removed and he conducted a grand Yaga during the Tamil month of Chithirai. It is general believe that every year Brahma comes down and conducts this Yaga personally during Chithirai. The temple tank which Brahma took bath is called as Brahma Theertham. Lord Shiva relieved Thazampoo also from the curse at this temple.

Kungiliya Kalaya Nayanar:

When a Chola king named Veerasenan renovated this temple, he tried to straighten the leaning posture of Shiva Linga with the help of his soldiers, but he could not succeed. They even used elephants to pull the Shivalinga to set it in order but failed. The king learned about Saint Kungiliya Kalaya Nayanar of Thirukkadaiyur and his devotion towards Lord Shiva. He called him here and sought his help. This Nayanar was famous because his worship always involved the use of the fragrant smoke of Kungiliyam (Benzoin).

He tied a rope to the Lingam and to the other end of the rope he tied a knife. He wrapped the end with the knife to his neck and started pulling gently. He prayed to the Lord that in case he failed to straighten the lingam in this process, the Lord Shiva should take his life. Even as the rope tightened around his neck, the Nayanar did not flinch. Lord Shiva did not want to test Nayanar any further and returned the Lingam back to its straightened position. The king paid rich tributes to Nayanar and honoured him with gifts.

Nagakannikai Theertham:

As per legend, son of Kungiliya Kalaya Nayanar died in this place. It is believed that when he was taken for cremation, Lord Vinayakar intercepted and advised them to bathe his son in the waters of the Nagakannikai Theertham. When they did so, the Nayanar’s son was restored back to life.

Thiru Pananthal:

It is believed that Lord Shiva is said to have emerged under the Palm tree (Panai Maram). Hence, the place came to be called as Thiru Pananthal.

Thala Vanam:

Thiruppanandal was also called as Thala Vanam in ancient times. Thala means Palm Tree and Vanam means forest.

Upadesa Sthalam:

It is believed that Goddess Parvathy worshiped Lord Shiva here and received Gnana Upadesa (divine learning). As she received Upadesa from Lord Shiva, their shrines are facing each other. Hence, the temple is considered as Upadesa Sthalam.

Naga Kanni worshipped Lord Shiva here:

Naga Kanni (Sumathi), daughter of Vasuki and her husband Arithuvasan from the Naga Loka worshipped Lord Shiva of this Temple.

Lord Shiva visits the Brahma Theertham on Aavani New Moon Day:

It is believed that Lord Shiva visits the Brahma Theertham of this temple on the Aavani new moon day in August-September.

Chandra worshipped Lord Shiva here:

It is believed that Chandra worshipped Lord Shiva to get rid of a Dosha. Anyone having Chandra dosha can worship Lord Shiva for relief.

People worshipped Lord Shiva here:

It is believed that Mother Parvathi, Iravadha, white elephant of Lord Indra, Indra, Surya, Chandran, Sage Agastya, Adisesha, Thadagai, Kungiliya Kalaya Nayanar, Sangu Kannan, Nagu Kannan, Naga Kannikas, Lord Brahma and Vishnu had worshipped Lord Shiva in this temple.

Thiruppanandal Adheenam, Thiruppanandal, Thanjavur

Thiruppanandal Adheenam, Thiruppanandal, Thanjavur

Thiruppanandal Adheenam is a Hindu Saivite monastic institution based in the town of Thiruppanandal in Thiruvidaimaruthur Taluk in Thanjavur District in Tamil Nadu. It is also known as Kasi Mutt. The Mutt is situated on the southern banks of Kollidam River.

The Mutt

The Thiruppanandal Adheenam was one of the biggest landowning agencies in Thanjavur District. The Adheenam is involved in publishing Saivite literature, specifically Thevaram and Thiruvasagam and its translations. It is also involved in literary scholarship. The Adheenam along with Thiruvaduthurai Adheenam and Dharmapuram Adheenam were founded during the 16^th century CE to spread the ideology of Saiva Siddhanta.

Connectivity

The Mutt is located at about 750 meters from Thiruppanandal Bus Stand, 10 Kms from Aduthurai, 11 Kms from Aduthurai Railway Station, 11 Kms from Pandanallur, 20 Kms from Kumbakonam, 20 Kms from Kumbakonam Railway Station, 57 Kms from Thanjavur and 110 Kms from Trichy Airport. The Temple is situated on Kumbakonam to Anaikkarai Road (Chennai highway).

Location

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Daksheswarar Temple, Kanchipuram – Connectivity

Daksheswarar Temple, Kanchipuram – Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 2.5 Kms from Kanchipuram Bus Stand, 4 Kms from Kanchipuram East Railway Station and 4 Kms from Kanchipuram Railway Station. The temple is situated on Kachiyappan Street in Pillaiyar Palayam at Kanchipuram. Kanchipuram is located at about 18 Kms from Walajabad, 31 Kms from Sriperumbudur, 40 Kms from Chengalpattu, 60 Kms from Chennai Airport, 67 Kms from Mahabalipuram and 72 Kms from Chennai.

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Nearest domestic as well as international airport is Chennai International Airport.

Daksheswarar Temple, Kanchipuram – Legends

Daksheswarar Temple, Kanchipuram – Legends

Daksha was one of the Prajapati, son of Brahma, and among his foremost creations. The name Daksha means "skilled one". Daksha had two wives: Prasoothi and Panchajani (Virini). Sati (also known as ‘‘Uma’’) was his youngest daughter; born from Prasoothi (the daughter of the Prajapati Manu), she was the pet child of Daksha and he always carried her with him. Sati (meaning truth) is also called Dakshayani as she followed Daksha’s path; this is derived from the Sanskrit words Daksha and Ayana (walk or path).

Sati, the youngest daughter of Daksha, was deeply in love with the god Shiva and wished to become his wife. Her worship and devotion of Shiva strengthened her immense desire to become his wife. However, Daksha did not like his daughter’s yearning for Shiva, mainly because he was a Prajapati and the son of the god Brahma; his daughter Sati was a royal princess. They were wealthy nobility and their imperial royal lifestyle was entirely different from that of Shiva.

As an emperor, Daksha wanted to increase his influence and power by making marriage alliances with powerful empires and influential sages and gods. Shiva on the other hand led a very modest life. He lived among the downtrodden, wore a tiger skin, smeared ashes on his body, had thick locks of matted hair, and begged with a skull as bowl. His abode was Mount Kailash in the Himalayas. He embraced all kinds of living beings and did not make any distinction between good souls and bad souls.

The Bhutaganas, his followers, consisted of all kinds of ghosts, demons, ghouls and goblins. He wandered through garden and graveyard alike. As a consequence, Daksha had aversion towards Shiva being his daughter’s companion. However, unlike Daksha, Sati loved Shiva as she had the revelation that Shiva was the Supreme God. Sati won Shiva as her husband by undergoing severe austerities (tapas). Despite Daksha's disappointment, Sati married Shiva.

Once Brahma conducted a huge yajna (sacrifice), where all the Prajapatis, gods and kings of the world were invited. Shiva and Sati were also called on to participate in the yajna. All of them came for the yajna and sat in the ceremonial place. Daksha came last. When he arrived, everyone in the yajna, with the exception of Brahma, Shiva and Sati, stood up showing reverence for him. Brahma being Daksha's father and Shiva being Daksha's son-in-law were considered superior in stature to Daksha.

Daksha misunderstood Shiva’s gesture and considered Shiva's gesture as an insult. Daksha vowed to take revenge on the insult in the same manner. Daksha’s grudge towards Shiva grew after Brahma's yajna. With the prime motive of insulting Shiva, Daksha initiated a great yajna, similar to that of Brahma. The yajna was to be presided over by the sage Bhrigu. He invited all the gods, Prajapatis and kings to attend the yajna and intentionally avoided inviting Shiva and Sati.

After the sacrifice and hymns where offered to the twelve Aditya gods; Dadhichi noticed that there was no sacrificial portion (Havvis) allotted to Shiva and his wife, and no Vedic hymns were used in the yajna addressing Shiva which were part of Vedic hymns. He warned Daksha that he should not alter the Holy Vedas for personal reasons; the priests and sages supported this. Daksha replied to Dadhichi that he would not do so and insulted Shiva. Dadhichi left the yajna because of this argument.

Sati came to know about the grand yajna organized by her father and asked Shiva to attend the yajna. Shiva refused her request, saying that it was inappropriate to attend a function without being invited. He reminded her that she was now his wife more than Daksha’s daughter and, after marriage, is a member of Shiva’s family rather than Daksha’s. The feeling of her bond to her parents overpowered the social etiquette she had to follow.

She even had a notion that there was no need to have received an invitation in order to attend as she was Daksha’s favourite daughter and no formality existed between them. She constantly pleaded and urged Shiva to let her attend the ceremony and became adamant in her demands without listening to the reasons Shiva provided for not attending the function. He allowed Sati to go to her parents' home, along with his followers including Nandi, and attend the ceremony, but refused to accompany with her.

Upon arriving, Sati tried to meet her parents and sisters; Daksha was arrogant and avoided interacting with Sati. He repeatedly snubbed her in front of all the dignitaries, but Sati maintained her composure. Because of Sati’s persistence in trying to meet him, Daksha reacted vehemently, insulting her in front of all the other guests at the ceremony to which she had not been invited. He called Shiva an atheist and cremation ground dweller. As planned, he took advantage of the situation and continued shouting repugnant words against Shiva.

Sati felt deep remorse for not listening to her beloved husband. Daksha’s disdain towards her, and especially her husband Shiva, in front of all the guests was growing each moment she stood there. The shameless insult and humiliation of her and her beloved, eventually became too much to bear. She cursed Daksha for acting so atrociously toward her and Shiva and reminded him that his haughty behavior had blinded his intellect. She cursed him and warned that the wrath of Shiva would destroy him and his empire.

Unable to bear further humiliation, Sati committed suicide by jumping into the sacrificial fire. The onlookers tried to save her, but it was too late. They were only able to retrieve the half-burnt body of Sati. Daksha's pride in being a Prajapati and his prejudice against his son-in-law created a mass hatred within himself, which resulted in the death of his daughter. The Nandi and the accompanying Bhootaganas left the yajna place after the incident. Nandi cursed the participants and Bhrigu reacted by cursing the Bhootaganas back.

Lord Shiva was deeply pained upon hearing of his wife's death. His grief grew into a terrible anger when he realized how Daksha had viciously plotted a treachery against him; but it was his innocent wife who fell into the trap instead of him. Shiva learned of Daksha’s callous behavior towards Sati. Shiva's rage became so intense that he plucked a lock of hair from his head and smashed it on the ground, breaking it into two with his leg.

Armed and frightening, two fearsome beings Virabhadra and Bhadrakali (Rudrakali) emerged. Lord Shiva ordered them to kill Daksha and destroy the yajna. The ferocious Virabhadra and Bhadrakali, along with the Bhutaganas, reached the yajna spot. The invitees renounced the yajna and started running away from the turmoil. Sage Bhrigu created an army with his divine penance powers to resist Shiva’s attack and protect the yajna.

Bhrigu’s army was demolished and the entire premises were ravaged. All those who participated, even the other Prajapatis and the gods, were mercilessly beaten, wounded or even slaughtered. The Vayu Purana mentions the attack of Bhutaganas: the nose of some goddesses were cut, Yama's staff bone was broken, Mitra's eyes were pulled out, Indra was trampled by Virabhadra and Bhutaganas, Pushan's teeth were knocked out, Chandra was beaten heavily, all of the Prajapatis' were beaten, the hands of Vahini were cut off, and Bhrigu's beard was cut off.

Daksha was caught and decapitated, the attack culminated when the Bhutaganas started plucking out Bhrigu’s white beard as a victory souvenir. As the obstruction of the yajna will create havoc and severe ill effects on the nature, Brahma and the god Vishnu went to the grief-stricken Lord Shiva. They comforted and showed their sympathy towards Shiva. They requested him to come to the yajna location and pacify the Bhutaganas and allow the Yaga to be completed; Shiva agreed.

Lord Shiva found the burnt body of Sati. Lord Shiva gave permission to continue yajna. Daksha was absolved by Shiva and the head of a ram (Male goat) meant for yajna was fixed on the decapitated body of Daksha and gave his life back. The yajna was completed successfully. Lord Vishnu, Lord Brahma, Sages, Daksha, Devas and other celestial beings installed Shiva Linga at this place and worshipped Lord Shiva to get rid of the sin for attending Daksha Yagna.

Daksheswarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Daksheswarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Daksheswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Pillaiyarpalayam, a well-known locality in Kanchipuram City in Kanchipuram District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Daksheswarar and Mother is called as Kamakshi Amman. This Temple is considered as one of the 108 Shiva temples mentioned in Kanchi Puranam. The Temple is also called as Dhakkesam. The temple is situated on Kachiyappan Street in Pillaiyar Palayam at Kanchipuram.

Legends

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Connectivity

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Location

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Nagareeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram – Connectivity

Nagareeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram – Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 1.5 Kms from Kanchipuram Bus Stand, 2 Km from Kanchipuram East Railway Station and 3 Kms from Kanchipuram Railway Station. This temple is situated in Mettu Theru (Street). This temple is located on the way to Bus stand from Collectorate office. Kanchipuram is located at about 18 Kms from Walajabad, 31 Kms from Sriperumbudur, 40 Kms from Chengalpattu, 60 Kms from Chennai Airport, 67 Kms from Mahabalipuram and 72 Kms from Chennai.

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Nagareeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Nagareeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Nagareeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kanchipuram City in Kanchipuram District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Nagareeswarar and Mother is called as Kamakshi. This Temple is also called as Nagareesam. This temple is situated in Mettu Theru (Street). The temple is believed to be built by Cholas.

Legends

Nagareeswarar:

As per legend, it is believed that Lord Shiva of this temple is responsible for the creation of Kanchipuram Nagaram (town). Hence, Lord Shiva came to be called as Nagareeswarar.

Indra worshipped Lord Shiva here:

It is believed that Lord Indra installed Shiva Linga at this place and worshipped Lord Shiva to get relief from his sin.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east with an entrance arch. The entrance arch has stucco image of Somaskanda. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found immediately after the entrance arch, facing the sanctum. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Ardha Mandapam and Maha Mandapam. Presiding Deity is called as Nagareeswarar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Vinayaga, Dakshinamoorthy, Vishnu, Brahma and Durga are the Koshta idols located around the sanctum walls.

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 07.00 am to 11.00 am and 05.30 pm to 08.30 pm.

Connectivity

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Location

Mutheeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram – Connectivity

Mutheeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram – Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 2.5 Kms from Kanchipuram Bus Stand, 3.5 Kms from Kanchipuram East Railway Station and 3.5 Kms from Kanchipuram Railway Station. The Temple is situated Krishnan Street in Pillaiyarpalayam. Kanchipuram is located at about 18 Kms from Walajabad, 31 Kms from Sriperumbudur, 40 Kms from Chengalpattu, 60 Kms from Chennai Airport, 67 Kms from Mahabalipuram and 72 Kms from Chennai.

By Road:

By Train:

By Air:

Nearest domestic as well as international airport is Chennai International Airport.

Mutheeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Mutheeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram

Mutheeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Pillaiyarpalayam, a well-known locality in Kanchipuram City in Kanchipuram District of Tamil Nadu. This Temple is also called as Mutheesam.

The Temple

The temple is facing towards east, but the entrance is from southern side. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Ardha Mandapam and Mukha Mandapam. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found in the Mukha Mandapam facing sanctum. Presiding Deity is called as Mutheeswarar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. There is a south facing shrine for Mother Parvathy in the temple premises. There are shrines for Chinthamani Vinayagar, Murugan and Chandikeswarar in the temple premises.

Connectivity

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Location

Muppurareeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram – Legends

Muppurareeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram – Legends

As per legend, after the death of Tarakasura, who was killed by Kartikeya, his sons Tarakaksha, Vidyunmali and Kamalaksha undertook severe penances on Lord Brahma. Lord Brahma was pleased by their penance and asked the wishes of the demon brothers. They requested for immortality. Lord Brahma politely refused and said to them that nothing can be immortal. Then Tarakaksha, Vidyunmali and Kamalaksha asked to be blessed with impregnable fortresses, which would be everlasting. However, as Brahma told them that nothing could be everlasting, they requested that the destruction of the cities could be brought about by a single arrow only, on the hope that it was impossible for anyone to shoot such an arrow.

Lord Brahma then blessed them that such fortresses would be constructed. As per Brahma words, the three cities were built with the lowest, with walls of Iron, located on earth, the second, with walls of silver, located in the sky, and the third, with walls of gold, located in heaven by Mayasura. The three cities were mobile and moved in such a way that they would never be in a single line, except for a few moments in around a thousand years, when the Nakshatra Pushya would be in conjunction with the moon. Tarakasura's sons were thus reassured that they were safe, as it would be an extremely difficult task to destroy such impregnable cities, which aligned only momentarily, by a single arrow.

Asuras from everywhere began to flock to Tripura to live there. After several years of joy, the inherent evil tendencies of the Asuras surfaced once again and they began to oppress the good and torment the noble. In the meantime, Mayasura was engaged in the worship of Shiva. The rest of the demons attacked sages and the Devas and shattered the peace of the worlds. Finally, when Indra and the rest of the Devas despondently approached Lord Brahma for respite, Lord Brahma redirected them to Shiva and also informed them of the vulnerability of Tripura to a single arrow.

Lord Shiva promised to help them, and the devas returned to combat the Asuras in a mighty war. They were also assisted by Nandi, the leader of Lord Shiva's Ganas. Even though Vidyunmali was slain by Nandi, and several other Asuras were killed in the war, they were revived by water in the pool of Tripura, which had magical powers. As the war raged on, Devas continued to struggle to match the Asuras, who used their magical powers to great effect in the war. One day the three cities aligned. Shiva ordered that a chariot be made from which he would battle the three demons. The war-chariot designed for Shiva was different. The Earth or Prithvi became the chariot with the Sun and Moon its wheels.

Brahma was holding the reins. Mount Meru became the bow and the serpent Vasuki was the bow string. Vishnu was the arrow, and Agni was the tip of the arrow. Vayu was inside the feathers on rear of the arrow. All other Devas had their own places and forms in the chariot. Just as the cities aligned, when the Pushya Nakshatra positioned appropriately, Lord Shiva was about to strung the mighty bow, the Pinaka with the arrow, the Devas were overjoyed that Tripura was going to be destroyed because of them (because they were part of the war-chariot, without which Shiva cannot destroy). Lord Shiva, knowing what the Devas were thinking, did not fire the arrow and just smiled.

All the three purams were burned immediately. Shocked at this act, Brahma pleaded that Devas thought wrong and that Shiva should forgive and release the arrow, or else the Devas would have a permanent bad name and the reason behind making this chariot would become meaningless. Lord Shiva then fired the arrow on the already burning Cities. Lord Shiva immediately regretted his act, since he had forgotten to protect Maya, a great devotee of Lord Shiva. Realising this, Nandi raced ahead of the arrow and informed Maya of the impending doom. Instantly, Maya fled Tripura, leaving behind the great city he had constructed, which was immediately reduced to ashes, along with its inhabitants, the Asuras, by the great arrow of Shiva. This destruction of Tripura, led to the appellation Tripurantaka, for Shiva.

When Lord Shiva seated on the chariot before heading to war, chariot was unable to move forward, Lord Vishnu took form as bull and dragged the chariot and then became the bull flag on top of chariot. After destroying three cities Lord Shiva started Tandava Nrutya on debris which is also called as Tripura Nasha Narthana. The smile and burn act of Shiva in Tamil is beautifully called as Sirinthuppurameritha Peruman (God who laughed and burned the three purams). Though the three cities were reduced to ashes, Tarakaksha, Vidyunmali and Kamalaksha were not killed due to their ultimate devotion to Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva was impressed by their devotion, asked them to go to Kanchipuram and install Shiva Linga under the name of Muppurareeswarar. Lord Shiva made them as the dvarapalas of the temple.

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