Monday 31 December 2012

Pattinathar Thirukoil at Thiruvotriyur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

30, December 2012
I had the opportunity of visiting the Pattinathar Jeeva Samadhi at Thiruvotriyur on 30th December 2012. The new temple is under construction.  The old Shiva lingam is kept under a temporary roof. Even on Sunday evening happy to see large number of people gathered for worship. Some of the photos taken are uploaded in this post. 

The details after the Maha Kumbhabhishekam in New temple :
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Old temple
New mandapam under construction
--- OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---

Bhairava siddhar Mahan Padagacheri Sri-La-Sri Ramalinga Swamigal Jeeva Samadhi / பைரவ சித்தர் மகான் பாடகசேரி ஸ்ரீ-ல- ஸ்ரீ ராமலிங்க சுவாமிகள் ஜீவ சமாதி, Thiruvotriyur, Tamil Nadu.

30, December 2012
Chennai is the treasure of temples and Jeeva  Samadhis. I had the chance of Visiting the Padagacheri Sri- la -Sri Ramalinga Swamigal on Sunday 30th December 2012. This may be the last post I will be posting in 2012. I will undertake the Padha Yatra to Tirupati from Chennai on 31st Dec 2012.  When I was travelling to Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalangal in and around Kumbakonam I had been to the Nageswaran Temple in Kumbakonam, one of the Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and  Sri-la-Sri Ramalinga Swamigal mutt at Padagacheri. This makes me to visit jeeva Samadhi at Thiruvotriyur. Since I could not locate, the exact place, I sought the help of my friend.  He took me to the Jeeva Samadhi through his motor cycle from Thiruvottiyur Railway station.
  
 Entrance top Stucco image of Sri-la- Sri Ramalinga Swamigal  Jeeva Samadhi

Even though my friend advised me to reach by 16.00 Hrs I was able to make it only at 17.00 Hrs.  It was an wonderful experience for me, when I meditated in the Jeevasamadhi. Both Sri-la-Sri Ramalinga Swamigal and Appudu Swamigal jeeva Samadhi are in an industrial area on a private property.  The keeper/in-charge  told me that I was lucky enough to get the darshan at the first instance it self.  And also he advised me to visit on Thaipoosam day to see the mutt  in which the articles used by Swamigal are kept.
  
Some of the salient features of Sri-la-Sri Ramalinga Swamigal are….
Swamigal was born in 1870 AD, a Village in Coimbatore District to a Telugu family from Andhra Pradesh. . After his parents demise, during his young age,  went with Sri Erithatha at Bellary of Karnataka State. Also He was initiated by Sri Ramalinga Vallalar at the age of 13.

Came back to Nachiyar Koil near Kumbakonam and wandered like Digambara ( Nirvanam ), It irritated  the muslims and gave complaint. He used to meditate  with parts of the body separated ( Navakandam ). He  worked  with a landlord to look after the cows.

After seeing his power the villagers of Padagacheri requested him to stay at Padagacheri and accepted their request.

He is very keen on serving Annadhanam to the peoples and Bhairavas ( Dogs ). He had constructed a madam at Kumbakonam  and served annadhanam to the peoples before moving to Chennai. And also he worshiped Erithatha Swamigal, Nepala Swamigal and Appudu Swamigal at Kumbakonam.

He used to serve food to Dogs. For the He asked to keep food on the banana leaves including the quantity. When he calls the dogs will come and eat. The miracle here is the no of food on the banana leaves  served will match the no of  dogs arrived.

He cured the decease of a Nattukottai Chettiar and one Thiru Sammanna of Karnataka State, those are washed off by the hand of Doctors. He also used to give herbal medicines to the peoples.

During construction of Rajagopuram at Kumbakonam, due to shortage of fund to disburse, he gave handful of sand to the workers which turned to wage for the day they worked.

He is the instrumental in constructing the Rajagopuram of Sri Nageswaran Temple at Kumbakonam. For that he collected money from the people hanging a metal pot ( Chembu ) from his neck. For the kumbhabhishekam he served annadhanam for more than one lakhs peoples. His image in stucco image is available at the first level of the Rajagopuram.

Once he made to move the train after the devotees get in to a train, when they were asked to get down for not having the tickets.

The Temple at the entrance of Guindy, Chennai Railway station was built by him and his Stucco image is also available on the top.
During meditation peoples in various places had seen him at the same time.

He attained Jeeva Samadhi at Chennai Thiruvottiyur  during 1949 and his jeeva Samadhi along with Appudu Swamigal is in  a private industrial area.

Please click the link to get some more details…

The photos taken during my visit are uploaded.

LOCATION OF THE JEEVA SAMADHI: CLICK HERE  

 Sri-la Sri Ramalinga Swamigal Sculpture
 Sri-la Sri Ramalinga Swamigal Jeeva Samadhi inner view
 Appudu Swamigal Jeeva Samadhi
 Sri-la-Sri Padgachey Ramalinga Swamigal Jeeva Samadhi With Appudu Swamigal jeeva Samadhi in front 
Sri-la-Sri Padgachey Ramalinga Swamigal Jeeva Samadhi
  He is the instrumental for constructing this Rajagopuram at Kumbakonam Sri Nageswaran Temple. Sudhai sirpam of Sri-la-Sri Ramalinga Swamigals sudhai sirpam can be seen at the center of first tier.

 The temple pictures of Sri Mangalambigai Samedha Sri Paadleeswarar Temple at Guindy are... 
Sri Padakachery Ramalinga Swamigal Stucco image on the top.
--- OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---

Monday 24 December 2012

Sri Amirthakadaeswarar Temple at Thirukadaiyur, Sri Brahmapureeswarar Temple at Thirukadaiyur Mayanam, Sri Sundareswarar Temple at Thiru Vettakudi, Sri Parvatheeswarar Temple at Thiruthelichery, Sri Yazhmurinathar Temple, at Dharumapuram, Sri Rathnagiriswarar Temple at Thirumarugal, Sri Ayavantheeswarar Temple at Thiruchathamangai, Sri Veeratteswarar Temple at Thirupariyalur ( Parasalur ), Sri Thurai Kattum Vallal Temple at Thiru Vilanagar, Sri Mayuranathar Temple at Mayiladuthurai - PAADAL PETRA SHIVA STHALANGAL IN AND AROUND THIRUKADAIYUR & MAYILADUTHURAI

 23, December 2012
22-12-2012, SATURDAY & 23-12-2012, SUNDAY 
For this month’s yathra, I had planned to cover the Shiva temples in and around Mayiladuthurai and Thirukadaiyur, Since Mayiladuthurai was left out in my previous visits. As usual on Friday night started my yatra from Chennai and landed at Thirukadaiyur. My plan was to cover the temples up to Thirumarugal, camping at Thirukadaiyur on first day. This time, thought of using only the public transport, instead of hiring a taxi. On first day I could able to cover 7 temples including Thirukadaiyur.
  
On  Sunday, after vacating the lodge, proceeded to Thirupariyalur. I, tried to cover 4 temples including Vazhuvur,  one of the Veeratta Sthalam. When I completed my darshan at Mayiladuthurai, the time was around 12.00 Hrs, so dropped the idea of going to Vazhuvur, since planned to catch bus to Chennai after lunch. Also I had lost about 2 hrs at Thirupariyalur, waiting for the temple to open. During this time most of the time was consumed for waiting for the bus and  walking  to the temples from the main roads. In this yathra many people helped me to reach the temples through their motor cycles.

With the 9 temples covered in this yathra, the total Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalangal list has grown   to 242. The details of the Temples and the photographs are uploaded in this post as per the order of the dharshan.

22-12-2012, SATURDAY - DAY - 1.
164/47. SRI AMIRTHAKADAESWARAR TEMPLE, THIRUKADAIYUR. 

 
This place is now called as Thirukadaiyur. This is the 164th Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 47th Sthalam on the south side of river Kaveri. Moovar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.

Centre- moolavar vimanam  - an early morning view

Moolavar    : Sri Amithakadeswarar, Sri Amirtha Lingeswarar
Consort      : Sri Abirami

Some of the important features of this temple are …..
This temple is facing west with a 7 tier Rajagopuram and there is a 5 tier Rajagopuram on the east side also. On the west there is a second level  5 tier Rajagopuram. Dwajasthambam, balipeedam and Rishabam / Idabam are after the 2nd level rajagopuram. Moolavar is little large and called as Kala samhara moorthy, there is a scar on the moolavar.

In Kala samhara moorthy Sannadhi, at the base of Moolavar scene of Eman on the floor after he was kicked by Lord Shiva bas relief is on a silver plate. This will be shown to the devotees during pooja. On the opposite side a sannidhi of  Yema worshiping Lord Shiva.

Markandeswarar, Naganatheswarar, Subramaniyar, Gajalakshmi, Natarajar saba, Pancha Lingas, Santhana Kuravarkal, Kungkuliyakalaiya Nayanar, Minister and the Merchant, Virabhadra, Brahmi, 63var, Somaskandar, Urchavars, Palliyarai and there is no Navagrahas.

Ambal is in a separate temple facing east with Dwajasthambam, Simham and Balipedam. Abirami Andhadhi was sung by Abirami Pattar in praise of Ambal Abirami.

ARCHITECTURE
The sanctum sanctorum consists of Sanctum antarala, artha mandapam and a maha mandapam. 

LEGENDS
This is one of the Attaveerattam temples where Iraivan kicked Eman by his left leg for Markandeyar. The Lord of this temple was worshiped by Agathiyar, Pulathiyar, Vasuki and Durgai. Kungiliya kalaya Nayanar, Kaari Nayanar has served and got mukthi in this temple. This is the 108th Shiva Sthalam where Markandeyar worshiped Lord Shiva.

TEMPLE TIMINGS:
The temple will be kept opened between 06.00 hrs to 12.00 hrs and 16.00 hrs to 21.30 Hrs.

HOW TO REACH : 
It is on the bus route  from Mayiladuthurai to Tharangambadi.
Buses available from Chidambaram, Sirkazhi, Mayiladuthurai, Kumbakonam, etc.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE


Back side of moolavar vimanam - Sudhai sirpangal of Shiva Parvathi marriage
Rishabam / Idabam, balipeedam Dwajasthambam view
Entrance of the main shrine
East side Rajagopuram
West side Rajagopuram - Veena Dakshinamurthy is in standing posture 


165/48. SRI BRAHMAPUREESWARAR TEMPLE, THIRUKADAIYUR MAYANAM.  


Now this place is called as Thiru mayanam. This is the 165th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 48th Sthalam on south side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Moovar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. 

Ambal sannadhi

Moolavar  : Sri Brahmapureeswarar.
Consort    : Sri  Malarkkzhal Minnammai, Sri Ammalakuja Nayagi,
  Sri Amalakkuya   Minnammai.

Some of the important features of this temple are as follows.
The temple is facing west with a newly built Rajagopuram. An entrance arch is before that. Balipeedam and Rishabam / Idabam are After the Rajagopuram. In koshtam Durgai, Dakshinamurthy, Narthana Vinayagar, Arthanareeswarar, Kalyana sundarar. 

In prakaram Sannadhi for Bhairavar, Vinayagar, Valli Devasena Singaravelar with bow. ( to be seen ). 

ARCHITECTURE
The main temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala and artha mandapam. 

Ambal is in a separate temple like sannadhi in standing posture and facing east.  The arthamandapa is of Vavval nethi style.

LEGEND:
Brahma worshiped Lord of this temple. Brahma was made to water and latter he got the life by the grace of Shiva.

HOW TO REACH :
After reaching Thirukadaiyur, this temple is 2 Km on the back side of Sri Amirthakadeswarar temple.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE

Bairavar in koshtam
Vimanam under renovation
Dakshinamurthy
Main shrine entrance with bell mandapam
Munivar stucco images ready for installation
Rajagopuram under construction
Entrance arch 


166/49. SRI SUNDARESWARAR TEMPLE. THIRUVETTAKUDY.


This is the 166th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 49th Sthalam on south side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.

Moolavar vimanam with Dakshinamoorthy and Subramaniyar sannadhi

Moolavar  : Sri Sundareswarar, Sri Thirumeniyazhagar.
Consort    : Sri Soundaranayagi, Sri Shanthanayagi.

Some of the important features of the temple are….
The temple is facing east with a 5 tier Rajagopuram with beautiful stucco images, in addition to an arch on the Main road at Varichakudi.  Balipeedam, Dwajasthambam and Rishabam / Idabam are in a mandapam. Moolavar is little taller. In koshtam Dakshinamurthy and  Durgai.

In prakaram, Vinayagar, Subramaniyar, Punnaivananathar, Gajalakshmi, Saastha, Naalvar, Bairavar, Suryan and  Chandran. Urchava moorthy are Lord Shiva and Ambal as Veduvan and Veda Nayagi. “Kadaladu Vizha“ is celebrated, since it is believed that  Ambal belongs to fishers community.

ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala and artha mandapam.

HOW TO REACH : 
On the Bus route Tharangambadi to Nagapattinam place called Poovam, after   Poovam get down at  Varichakudi and for there 1.6 KM on the east side.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE

Bas-reliefs kandam of Upanam-  playing miruthangam to the dance
Gajalakshmi, Subramaniyar sannadhi
Rishabam mandapam with dwajasthambam
Moolavar sanndahi
Rishabam in the mandapam
East side Rajagopuram
Temple arch at Varichakudy main road ( Chidambaram to Karaikal main road after poovam )

167/50. SRI PAARVATHEESWARAR TEMPLE. THIRUTHELICHERI.


This is part of Karaikkal, called Kaarai, Kil Pathu. This is the 167th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 50th sthalam on the south side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord shiva of this temple.

Front arch with Rajagopuram - a night view 

Moolavar    : Sri Paarvatheeswarar, Sri Sameevaneswarar
Consort      : Sri Parvathyammai, Sri Sakthyammai,
                   Sri Suyamvarathabasvini.

Some of the important features of this temple are…..
The temple is facing west with an entrance arch and a 5 tier Rajagopuram. Dwajasthambam, balipeedam and Rishabam / Idabam are immediately after the Rajagopuram.  Moolavar is under a silver mandapam looks cute. Dwarapalakas legs are on the singamugasurar’s head. In Koshtam, Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai.

In prakaram Sannadhi for  Siva Subramaniar, Lakshmi, Durgai, Suryan, Saneeswarar, Bairavar, Vanni Lingam, Dakshinamurthy, Narthana Ganapathy, 63var, Lingothbavar, Natarajar, Ambal worshiping Lord Shiva, Sri Veda Roopam, Pidari Amman, Giratha moorthy & Ambal, Somaskandar. Pradosha Vinayagar, with Ambal is a special one here.

Images of Mahalingam/ Brahma Lingam, since Brahma worshiped, Rajalingam, since Amreesan worshiped, Baskara Lingam, since Suriyan worshiped are in the prakaram.

LEGENDS
This place is suitable for doing dhabas. Brahma worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple.

There is a separate Temple for Karaikkal Ammaiyar in the same city.

HOW TO REACH :
This is part of Karaikkal city, about half a Km from bus stand on Thirunallar bus route.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE
 
Moolavar sannadhi entrance stucco images 


Rajagopuram in  day light   
Rajagopuram at night 


168/51. SRI YAZHMURINATHAR TEMPLE,  DHARUMAPURAM.


This is the 168th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 51st Sthalam on the south side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.


Moolavar  : Sri Dharmapureeswarar, Sri Yazhmurinathar.
Consort    : Sri Mathura minnammai, Sri Thenamurutha Valli.

Some of the important features of this temple are …..
The first level Rajagopuram was under construction during my Visit. The 2nd level Rajagopuram is of 3 tiers. Stucco image of Thiruneelakanda Yaazhlpanar with his wife, near that Thirugnanasambandar. Balipeedam and Rishabam / Idabam are in between the Two. In koshtam  Narthana Ganapathy, Dhakshinamoorthy ( Head is in a slanting position to hear the Yazhl isai.), Lingothbavar, and Durgai.

In Prakaram Sannadhi for Sri Vinayagar, Sri Subramaniar, Mahalakshmi, Navagrahas and  Chandikeswarar. Urchavar Yazhmurinathar (On one side Thirugnanasambandar and the other side Thiruneelakanda Yazh Panar) and Yeman.

ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala, artha mandapam and a mukha mandapam. An ekathala vesara Vimana is on the sanctum. A mandapam was built around Sanctum. 

LEGENDS 
This is the birth place of ThiruNeelakanda Yazhpanar. Thirugnanasambandar could not sing for the music of Thiruneelakanda Yazhpanar and the Yazh was broken ( hence Shiva is called as Yazhmurinathar ).

Brahma worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple. The mistake of taking the life of Markandeyar by Eman worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple to get rid of sin.

Banana Plantain is also the Stha Viruksham of this temple.

HOW TO REACH : 
3 Km from Karaikal. Can go by auto also.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE


Moolavar vimanam with mandapam
Dakshinamoorthy is slanding on one side hearing the Yazhl isai
Main shrine
Inner level 3 tier Rajagopuram
Inner 3 tier rajagopuram with Rishabam and balipeedam
The Rajagopuram under construction


This is the 197th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 80th sthalam on the south side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar and Appar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.

East Rajagopuram and Marriage medai with Vanni maram ( Chetti woman Marriage was conducted by Thirugnanasambandar )

Moolavar  :Sri Manikkavannar, Sri Rathnagiriswarar.
Consort    :Sri Vanduvaar Kuzhali, Sri Aamothalanayagi.

Some of the important features of this temple are…
The temple is facing east with a 3 tier Rajagopuram and Temple tank Sri Lakshmi theertham with neerazhi mandapam is in front. Dwajasthambam, balipeedam and Rishabam / Idabam are in ground level. 

Moolavar is swayambhu and looking good. In Koshtam Ganapathy, Dhakshinamoorthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and  Durgai.

In the first level there is a sannadhi for Sani Bhagavan ( on the right side of Ambal Sannadhi ).

In prakaram Sannadhi for Somaskandar, Nalvar, 63var, Prathana Vinayagar, Parasarar worshiped Lingam, Valli Devasena Subramaniar, Mahalakshmi, Natarajar saba, Navagrahas, Bairavar, Chandran, Suryan, Nagar, Chettippen and Chetti Pillai in one pedam on the inner prakaram.

In the ground level prakaram  sannadhi for Suram theertha Vinayagar, Santhana Vinayagar, Marugalurudayar  & Soundaranayagi and Yamuna Chandikeswari near Ambal sannadhi.

ARCHITECTURE
There is Nel Kalanjiyam ( Paddy storage on the left side of entrance to the upper level ( Hope this is not being used nowadays). This is one of the Mada Temple built by Ko Chenkat Chozhan.

In Ambal sannathi paintings of Kusakethu kings story. In saba paintings of Patanjali, Viyakrabathar, Chetti’s son.

LEGENDS
The Stucco image of chetti’s son who came alive by Thirugnanasambandar's Devara hymns, after death due to snake bite in Rajagopuram can be seen.

HOW TO REACH :
The temple is in the bus route Thiruvarur to Mayiladuthurai.
Buses available from Nannilam, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai.
Buses available from Nagore to Mayiladuthurai via Thittacheri.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE

Moolavar vimanam

Lakshmi Theertham with neerazhi mandapam

South entrance opposite to Ambal sannathi 
Suram theertha Vinayagar in the ground prakaram
Ambal sannathi vimanam
Beautiful Rishabam
Front mandapam top stucco images viewing through Rishabam's head.
A bas-relief on the pillar of the front mandapam - Top Vinayagar bottom singam ( Lion )
Sthala viruksham a variety of banana plantain yield 

198/81. SRI AYAVANTHEESWARAR TEMPLE. THIRUCHATHAMANGAI/ SEEYATHAMANGAI.  


Now this place is called as Seeyathamangai.This is the 198th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 81st Sthalam on the south side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.

Shrine entrance arch with Rishabam mandapam and balipeedam

Moolavar  : Sri Ayavantheeswarar, Sri Brahmapureeswarar
Consort    : Sri Ubaya Pushpaviloshini, Sri Irumalarkkannammai.

Some of the important features of this temple are….
The temple is facing west with a 5 tier Rajagopuram and a temple tank is in front. Balipeedam and Rishabam / Idabam are in front of sanctum sanctorum. In Koshtam Narthana Ganapathy, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma, Arthanareeswarar as Risabanthikar ( One hand on Rishabam head ), Agasthiyar, and Pitckshadanar.

Sannadhi for Chandran, Sani Bhagavan, ( one leg on the crow vahanam), Saptamatrikas, Bhairavar, Navagrahas, Mahalingam, Viswanathar, Visalakshi, Sri Valli Deivasena Sametha Subramaniar, Gajalakshmi, Nalvar, Thiruneelanakka Nayanar with his wife, Somaskandar and Maha Ganapathy.

In prakaram sannadhi for Mahavishnu, Mahaganapathy, Subramaniyar and  Mahalakshmi. Saptamatrikas are facing north near the temple outer prakaram wall.

Ambal in a separate temple  with Suryan, Vinayagar, Subramaniyar. Ambal with four hands in standing posture Looks cute in parrot green colour saree. Rishabam / Idabam is in a little elevated level.  Nattukottai Chettiar's thiruppani.

ARCHITECTURE
The main temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala and artha mandapam with a stucco arch at the entrance. A Mandapam was built around sanctum in recent years by Nagarathars. 

HOW TO REACH : 
2 KM from Thirumarugal on Thirumarugal to Nagore  bus route.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE

ko mugam / pranala
Dakshinamoorthy - very live image
Aalinganamoorthy
Chettiar Thirupani

5 Tier Rajagopuram


158/41. SRI VEERATTESWARAR TEMPLE, THIRUPARIYALUR.


Now this place is called as (கீழ் -Keezh ) Parasalur. This is the 158th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 41st Sthalam on the south side of river Kaveri  in Chozha nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung  hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.

Road sie arch with Main Rajagopuram of 5 tiers

Moolavar : Sri Veeratteswarar, Sri Dakshapureeswarar.
Consort   : Sri Ilamkombanayal.

Some of the features of this temple are as follows.
The temple is facing west and there is a small Dwajasthambam.  The Rajagopuram was built recently with an entrance arch on the road side. Balipeedam, Small Dwajasthambam and Rishabam are in a newly built mandapa. This is one of the Atta veeratta sthalam, there is a bas relief on Sanctum  wall near Koshta Ganapathy, where Dakshan worshiping Lord Shiva. Moolavar is swayambhu on a square avudayar. In Koshtam Narthana Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar Brahma and Vishnu on both sides ), Brahma and  Durgai.

In prakaram Sannadhi for Vinayagar, Senthil Andavar, Mahalakshmi, Kasi Viswanathar, Kala Bhairava, Narthana Ganapathy, Chandikeswarar, KshethraPalaka, Sivasuriyan, Karpaga Vinayagar and Nalvar.

Urchavar Veerabhadra with 6 hands. Dakshan is under the feet of Lord Shiva ( Covered - to be seen. ) In front  of Veerabhadra Dakshan with goat’s head and his wife. Silaroopam for Murugan, Somaskandar, Vinayagar  and Pradosha Nayagar. Artha jama pooja is conducted only for Bairavar.

HISTORY & INSCRIPTION: 
There are tamil inscriptions  of Sundara Pandyan Period found on  the sanctum wall, but painted during the recent thiruppani, difficult to read

CONTACT DETAILS :
Gurukkal may be contacted through his mobiles 9943348035 and 9443785616

HOW TO REACH :
7 Km east of Mayiladuthurai. After reaching Sembanarkoil can get mini bus to this temple.
3 KM from Sembanarkoil It will take 45 minutes on normal walk.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE

Newly constructed Rajagopuram of 5 tiers
Lingothbavar - Vishnu and Brahma on both side
Dakshan is doing pooja - bas-relief on the sanctum sanctorum wall
Newly installed dwajasthambam with Rishabam & balipeedam
Urchava moorthangal - Chandrasekar
Recently constructed Rajagopuram - Veena Dakshinamurthy in standing posture

157/40. SRI THURAI KATTUM VALLAL. THIRU VILANAGAR.


This is the 157th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam  and 40th sthalam on the south side  of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.

 Moolavar vimanam- weeds are damaging the vimanam and mandapam

Moolavar    : Sri Thurai kattum Vallal, Sri Usiravaneswarar.
Consort      : Sri Veyurutholi.

Some of the important features on this temple are as follows…
The temple is facing east with a 5 tier Rajagopuram. Balipeedam, Rishabam are after the Rajagopuram. In Koshtam Dakshinamurthy, Thirumal is in place of Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai.

In Prakaram sannadhi for Vinayagar, Arumugar, Nalvar, Arunachaleswar, Gajalakshmi, Saneeswarar, Navagrahas, Suryan and Bhairavar.

ARCHITECTURE
The main temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala and artha mandapam. Except moolavar sanctum  and other structures are built with bricks. A two tier vimana is on the sanctum. 

LEGENDS 
Lord Shiva showed the way to cross the river to Arulvithan Anthanar and Thirugnanasambandar.

Even though this temple is under the control of Dharmapuram Adheenam the temple is in a bad shape and thiruppani has to be done.

HOW TO REACH 
The temple is on the bus route Mayiladuthurai to Poraiyar and 6 KM from Mayiladuthurai.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE

 East side Rajagopuram
 Ambal sannadhi
 Moolavar sannadhi
 ( Moolavar vimanam )
 Monkey bas-relief / pudai sirpam the kodungai on Dakshinamurthy mandapam
 Back side of moolavar vimanam
Arch at the south side entrance, since the arch is facing Ambal sannadhi Simam ( சிங்க வாகனம் ) on the both side of the arch 

156/39. SRI MAYURANATHAR TEMPLE, MAYILADUTHURAI.


This is the 156th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 39th sthalam on the south side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar and Appar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.

 Aadhi sivan Sannidhi

Moolavar    : Sri Mayuranathar
Consort      : Sri Abayambigai

Some of the important features of this temple are as follows.
The temple is facing east with a 9 tier Rajagopuram and there is an entrance on the north side too. There are two Dwajasthambam. ( Three temporary Dwajasthambas are  also seen on the three sides in the outer prakaram).

In koshtam, Narthana vinayagar, Natarajar, Alingnamurthy, Mouna Dakshinamurthy ( Dakshinamurthy is Medha Dakshinamurthy/mouna (மௌன )  and gave upadesam to Rishaba devar in yoga posture), Lingothbavar, Brahma, Durgai, Gangavijarsanar  and Pitchadanar.

In Prakaram Sannadhi for Chandran & Suryan worshiped Lingam, Mayilammai, Pathanjali, Viyakrapadar, Sekkizhar, Nalvar, Saptamatrikas, Subramaniar, Kuthambai Siddhar, Vinayagar, Sahasrara Lingam, Pancha Lingas (Indran, Agni, Vayu, Varunan, Eman worshiped lingams), Mahavishnu, Mahalakshmi, Gajalakshmi, Arunachaleswarar, Navagrahas, Saniswaran, Bhairavar and  Suryan.

Temples for Sundareswarar, Mahaganapathy too big in mandapam ), Natha sarma, Abayambigai, Aadhi Mayuranathar. See the saree for the Lingam in the Anavidhyambigai sannadhi.

ARCHITECTURE
The main temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala and artha mandapam. The Vimanam is on a simple pada bndha adhistanam with 3 patta kumuda. An eka thala  vesara vimana is on the sanctum.

LEGENDS
Ambal worshiped lord of this temple in the form of Peahen. Indran, Brahman, Guru, Agasthiyar, Saptamatrikas, Umadevi worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple.

HOW TO REACH :
Bus facilities are available from all the cities in Tamil Nadu.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE

  Natarajar - in Koshtam


 Mouna Dakshinamurthy ( Medha Dakshinamurthy )
 Dwajasthambam with Rishabam view from second Rajagopuram
 Ambal in the form of Peahen worshiping Lord Shiva - East side Rajagopuram entrance bas-relief
--- OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---