Tuesday 20 November 2012

Sri Paathaleswarar Temple at Haridwaramangalam, Sri Satchinathar Temple at Avalivanallur, Sri Venni Karumbeswarar Temple at Kovilvenni , Sri Idavainathar Temple Thiruvidaivasal, Sri Vilvaranyeswarar Temple at Thirukalambur, Sri Aabathsahayeswarar Temple at Alangudi, Sri Swarnapureeswarar Temple at Andan Koil, Sri Gnanaparameswarar Temple at Naalur Mayanam - PAADAL PETRA SHIVA STHALANGAL AROUND KUMBAKONAM - SOUTH SIDE

 19, November 2012
On 17-11-2012 and 18-11-2012 I started my yathra once again to Kumbakonam South and south east side for the Paadal Petra shiva sthalangal. This time it was a two days yathra on Saturday and Sunday. On reaching Kumbakonam hired a Taxi through, Mr Alex,  one of my friend. First thought of returning to Chennai on Sunday afternoon. But the driver suggested me to visit some more temples and leave by evening bus. ( Afraid of heavy rush to Chennai bus during evening hours ). Took a risk and accepted to visit some more temples. To add this from Thiruchengattankudi one Mr Kannan from HR & CE Department’s, Commissioner office also joined with us up to Kottaru, on Sunday after noon. Since he was associated with the HR & CE, we had a pleasant darshan of all the rest of the temples.  This time I was able to cover 20 temples and the total distance covered during this yathra was 320 KM. The driver charged me Rs 3200, which inclusive of diesel.

Apart from Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalangal darshan, I had been to Sri-la – Sri Padakachery Ramalinga swamigal madam ( A siddhar associated with the Sri Nageswarar temple Rajagopuram construction and in Chennai a small Vinayagar temple at Guindy. His Jeeva Samadhi is now near Pattinathar jeeva Samadhi. He is well known for his Bhairavar pooja and annadhanam ) and Thirunaraiyur Sri Srinivasa Perumal – The well known KAL GARUDAN –temple. This temple is also one of the 108 Divya Desam.  The details and photos are up loaded in the next post. 

17-11-2012, DAY – 1. SATURDAY.
Started our Yathra around 07.15 Hrs from Kumbakonam. Today thought of covering 8 temples on the route Kumbakonam to Thiruvarur. The temples  list was given to the driver and finalised the route. The route followed is as follows.


1. ARATHAI PERUMPALI ( Haridwaramangalam ) – 2. AVALIVANALLUR ( about 3 KM from the first temple ) – 3. KOIL VENNI – 4. THIRUVIDAIVAI ( Thiruvidaivasal – we went through Koradacheri, after needamangalam )- 5. KOLLAMPUTHUR ( Thirukkalambur) – 6. IRUMBOOLAI ( Alangudi – This is one of the Navagraha sthalam for Guru Bhagavan) – 7. KADUVAAIKKARAIPPUTHUR ( Andankoil ) – 8. NAALUR MAYANAM. ( Most of the people refers only the Naalur Shiva Temple, which  is one of the Vaippu sthalam). This is before the bridge, there is road goes to this temple on the left side when we come from Thiruvarur. 
  
The second day’s temple visit and the details are uploaded in the next post.

216/99.  SRI PAATHALESWARAR TEMPLE / SRI PADALEESWARAR TEMPLE, ARATHAIPERUMPALI ( HARIDWARAMANGALAM)


Now this place is called as Haridwaramangalam. This is the 216th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 99th 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 with Dakshinamurthy mandapam 

Moolavar    : Sri Padaleeswarar, Sri Paathalavarathar

Consort      : Sri Alangaravalli, Sri Alangara Nayagi

Some of the important features of this temple are….
The temple is facing east with a 3 tier Rajagopuram. In sanctum moolavar is swayambhu and  there is  shallow / “kuzhi’,on the Shiva Linga, which is believed that Vishnu in the Varaha avatharam excavate this kuzhi to find the feet of Shiva. This was closed now.  Dwarapalakas are of Stucco images. In koshtam, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma.

In the front mandapam sannidhi for  Natarajar, Vinayagar, Murugan ( Little large in size). There are two Urchava vahanas in mandapam.

In the outer ppakaram sannadhi for Vinayagar, Valli devasena sametha Sri Murugan, Chandikeswarar, Bhairavar, Visalakshi, Viswanathar, Mahalingam, Shanieswarar, Chandran, Saptamatrikas, Natarajar. ( There is no separate      Navagraha Sannidhi ). There are 7 Vinayagars in this temple.

Ambal is in a separate Temple like Sannadhi. Since Ambal is of Durga, there is no Durgai Amman sannadhi.

LEGENDS
This is one of the Pancha Aaranya sthalam and also one of  the thirumana thadai nivarthi sthalam.

Haridwaramangalam meaning – Hari – Vishnu, Dwaram- excavate  the earth ( making a hole /Thulaiyiduthal ), Mangalam – the sacred place.

HOW TO REACH :
Bus facility is available from Kumbakonam via Ammapettai to Hardwaramangalam.
Bus Route no 38, available from Ammapettai to Haridwaramangalam.

CONTACT DETAILS :
Mobile and Land line numbers are +91 94421 75441 and +91 4374 264 586

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :  CLICK HERE

 ( Moolavar Vimanam with Chandikeswarar sannathi )
( 3 tier Rajagopuram )

217/ 100. SRI SATCHINATHAR TEMPLE, AVALIVANALLUR. 


This is the 217th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 10th sthalam on the south side of river Cauvery in Chozha Nadu. Appar and Thirugnanasambandar  has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.

( Entrance arch with Rishaba vahanam - Shiva and Parvati, Murugan and Vinayagar Stucco images )

Moolavar    : Sri Satchinathar
Consort      : Sri Soundaranayagi.

Some of the important features of this temple are ………
The temple is facing east with an entrance arch. Balipeedam and Rishabam are in front of Sanctum sanctorum. Dwarapalakas are called as Aatkondar and Uyyakondar. In koshtam  Agathiyar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma, Durgai.

In the inner prakaram, 63var, Vinayagar, Valli Devasena Sametha Arumugar, Mahalakshmi, Natarajar saba, Mahalingam, Viswanathar, Visalakshi, Dhavasambal, Susilai, Kalabhairava and Suryan. Navagrahas. In the Navagraha sannidhi all the grahas are facing Suryan.

This is one of the Pancha aranya sthalam. It is believed that it is good to have the darshan at Avalivanallur in morning, Thirukarukavur in Ushakalam, Arithvaramangalam in Uchikalam, Alangudi in the evening and Thirukkollamputhur in night.

ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of Sanctum Sanctorum, antarala and artha mandapam. Statue of Shiva and Parvati in standing posture at the  back of Shiva Lingam in the sanctum. A Vesara Vimana is over the sanctum.

LEGENDS
Lord Shiva has told that “Aval than Ival’’, after he gave old beauty and eye sight to the Sivachariyar’s daughter. Hence Lord Shiva is called as Sri  Satchinathar.

HOW TO REACH :
In Thanjavur to Thiruvarur  route, this temple is about 6 KM from Ammapettai.
This place Avalivanallur is about 3 KM from Haridwaramangalam.

CONTACT DETAILS :
Land line number is +91 4374 275 441

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE CLICK HERE

 ( Front Mandapam - on the right Ambal sannidhi vimanam )


219/ 102.  SRI VENNI KARUMBEWARAR TEMPLE, KOVILVENNI.


This is the 219th Devaram Paadal Petra shiva Sthalam and 102nd 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.

( 3 Tier Rajagopuram - built recently - Kalasam yet to be installed )

Moolavar    : Sri Venni Karumbeswarar, Sri Thiyabarewswarar,
    Sri Rasapureeswarar, Sri Venni Nathar.
Consort      : Sri Azhakiyanayagi, Sri Soundara nayagi.

Some of the important features of this temple are……
Rajagopuram is of 3 tiers which was built recently and there is no Dwajasthambam. Balipeedam and Rishabam are after the Rajagopuram. Dwarapalakas are made of Stucco. In Sanctum Moolavar baanam is not in regular shape and there are marks of Karaumbukattu ( Sugar cane bundle ) under rudraksha mandapam. 

In Koshtam Ganapathy, Dhakshinamoorthy, Lingothbavar, and Durgai. In Artha Mandapam Nalvar with Sankarachariyar paintings. 

In Parakaram sannadhi for Vinayagar, Valli Devasena Subramaniar, Gajalakshmi, Suryan, Chandran, Navagrahas,  and Bhairavar.

Sthala vruksham is Sugar cane (Not available) and Venni Plant ( Nandhyavattai ).

ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of sanctum Sanctorum, antarala and ardha mandapam. The mandapam on the outer side of sanctum was built at a latter state which forms as moat / agazhi form. A two tier Vesara Vimana is above the sanctum.

HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS
There are lot of inscriptions found on the outer walls of  sanctum which speaks about donation of land , money etc to this temple.

LEGENDS
Karikar Chozhan defeated Chera, Chozha and Pandya  regional /kurunila kings after worshiping Sri Pidari Amman.

HOW TO REACH :
This place Kovil Venni is on the main road from Thanjavur to Thiruvarur before Needamangalam.

CONTACT DETAILS :

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE

 ( Moolavar Vimanam with outer verandah )
 ( Moolavar vimanam with Dakshinamurthy sannadhi )
 ( Temple complex view )

275. SRI IDAIVAINATHAR TEMPLE, THIRUVIDAIVAI / THIRUVIDAVASAL


Now this place is called as Thiruvidavasal. This is the 275th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam which was found after 274 temples on the south side of river Kaveri in Chozha  Nadu. This was identified as one of the Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam based of the Thirugnanasambandar’s hymns inscriptions on  the sanctum wall.

 ( Moolavar vimanam with Dakshinamurthy Sannithi )

Moolavar    : Sri Idaivainathar,  Sri Vidaivayappar,
    Sri Punyakotteeswarar.
Consort      : Sri Umayammai, Sri Abirami.

Some of the important features of this temple are……
The temple is facing east with a mottai gopuram. Balipeedam, Rishabam are after the entrance. Moolavar is little high on Nagabaranam looks beautiful. In artha mandapam Nalvar & Vinayagar and Ambal sannidhi facing south.

Dwarapalakas and Dwarapalaki’s are in paintings. In koshtam Narthana Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai.

In prakaram sannadhi for  Vinayagar, Subramaniyar, Gajalakshmi and Chandikeswarar.

ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala and artha mandapam. A Nagara 2 tier Vimana is over the sanctum saanctorum. 

HISTORY
This temple was added as Paadal petra sthlam after Thirugnanasambandar's Hymns  was inscribed on the wall.

 
 ( The inscription of Thirugnanasambandar hymns to prove this is the Thiruvidavasal temple )

HOW TO REACH :
In Koradacheri  cross through left side of the double bridge and 1 KM from the bridge, and this place is before Athikadai.

CONTACT DETAILS :

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE

 ( Dakshinamurthy )
( Temple front mottai arch )

230/113. SRI VILVARANYESWARAR TEMPLE, THIRUKKOLLAMPUTHUR / THIRUKALAMBUR.  


Now this place is called as Thirukalambur. This is the 230th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 113th sthalam on the south side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.

 ( Distance view from entrance of temple of the Rajagopuram )

Moolavar    : Sri Vilvaranyeswarar, Sri Vilva Nathar
Consort      : Soundaranayagi, Sri Azhakunachiyar.

Some important  features of this temple are..
The temple is facing east with a 5 tier rajagopuram. In the entrance front side sudhai sirpam for Rishabaroodar, Vinayagar, Subramaniyar. In Koshtam Vinayagar, Dhakshinamoorthy, Chandrasekar, Lingothbavar, Brahma, Durgai.

In prakaram Poyyatha Vinayagar, Dhandapani, Naalvar, Valampuri Vinayagar, Somaskandar, Gaja Muktheeswarar, Mullaivananathar, satchi Nathar, Paathalavarathar, Mahalingar, Gangai amman, Dakshinamurthy, Saraswathi, Visalakshi, Choza King with his wife.

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

Ambal is in a separate sannadhi. 12 Rasi pudai sirpam below the ceiling of Ambal mandapam.

LEGENDS
This is also called a Gnanasambandar Temple. ( Nambar Koil ). Thirugnanasambandar made the boat to sail using his hymns of Lord Shiva of this temple. The other name of Vilvam is Koovilam, hence this place is called as Koovilamputhur.

( Painting and bas-relief of Thirugnanasambandar sailed the boat with his hymns of Lord Shiva of this temple )

Nattukottai Nagarathar’s thiruppani to this temple.

HOW TO REACH :
The place is on the bus route Kumbakonam to Kudavasal.
From Koradacheri to Kudavasal route after Abivirutheeswaram and Sellur. From Sellur Thirukkalambur is 1 KM 
CONTACT DETAILS :

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE

 ( The Rajagopuram opposite to Ambal sannidhi- Doors are kept closed )
 ( Vimana's view from back side prakaram / corridor wall)
 ( 5 Tier Rajagopuram )


215/98. SRI AABATHSAHAYESWARAR TEMPLE. IRUMBOOLAI / ALANGUDI.  


Now this place is called as Alangudi. This is the 215th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 98th Sthalam on the south side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Appar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.  

 ( Temple complex view with Kodimaram and theetha well)

Moolavar    :   Sri Kasi Aaranyeswarar, Sri Aabathsahayeswarar
Consort      :   Sri Yelavar Kuzhali

The important features of this temple  are …
The temple is facing east with a 5 tier Rajagopuram. Dwajasthambam, Balipeedam and Rishabam are in front of the  sanctum. In Koshtam Vinayagar, Guru Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma, Durgai. Dhakshinamoorthy is of special one, hence this sthalam is called as Dhakshinamoorthy sthalam or the Guru sthalam one of the Navagraha Sthalam.

In prakaram Vinayagar, Subramaniyar, Chandikeswarar, Shiva Lingangas, Naalvar, Suryeswarar, Someswarar, Bhairavar, Chandran, Suryan, Gurumeswarar, Somanathasamy, Saptarishi Nathar, Vishnunathar, Beermeswarar, Agasthiyar, Kasi Viswanathar, Visalakshi and Navagrahas.

Urchavars for Vinayagar, Pradosha Nayagar Chandikeswarar, Sri Bakthar, Chandrasekar, Valli Deivanai sametha Subramaniyar, Kalyana sastha, Adaikalam Thanthar, Aalayam Aamarnthavar.

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

HOW TO REACH :
This place is on the bus route Kumbakonam to Needamangalam.

CONTACT DETAILS :
Land line number is : +91 4374 269 407

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE

( 5 Tier Rajagopuram )

214/97. SRI SWARNAPUREESWARAR TEMPLE / KADUVAAIKARAIPUTHUR / ANDAN KOIL.


Now this place is called as Andankoil  or Andangkoil.  This is the 214th Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 97th Sthalam on the south side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Appar has sung hymns in praise the lord Shiva of this temple.

 ( Temple complex view )

Moolavar    : Sri Swarnapureeswarar
Consort      : Sri Swarnambigai, Sri Shivambigai. Sri Poornmbigai

Some of the important features of this temple are as follows.
The Temple is facing east with a 5 tier Rajagopuram. Dwajasthambam, balipeedam and Rishabam / Idabam are in front of Mukha mandapam.  In Koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai.

In prakaram sannadhi for Swarna Vinayagar, Valli Devasena Subramaniar,  Musukuntha Chakravarthy, Sanda thevar, Roma Maharishi, Nalvar, ( Manickavasagar in seated position ), Sekkizhar, Navagrahas, Bairavar and Suryan. 
  
Ambal Poornambigai is in a temple like sannadhi with Dwarapalakis, facing east at an elevated height without koshtam. 

The old name of Kudamurutti river is Kaduvai, hence this was called as Kaduvaaikaraiputhur.

ARCHITECTURE
The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum antarala, artha mandapam and a Mukha mandapam. Moolavar is at an elevated level. 

TEMPLE TIMINGS:
The temple will kept opened between 08.00 hrs to 12.00 hrs and 17.00 hrs to 19.30 hrs

CONTACT DETAILS:
The landline +91 4374 265130 may be contacted for further details

HOW TO REACH :
This place is on the bus route from Kudavasal to Valangaiman.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE
 ( 5 Tier Rajagopuram )
 ( Saneeswarar in front Mandapam )
 ( Dakshinamurthy with Sanagatha munivars )
 ( Back side view of the temple vimana's from the outer prakaram / corridor )
( Temple complex view )

213/96. SRI GNANAPARAMESWARAR TEMPLE. NAALUR MAYANAM (THIRUMEIGNANAM)


Now this place is called as Thirumeignanam and Nalur mayanam. This is the 213th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 96th Sthalam on the south side of river Cauvery in Chozha nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of lord Shiva of this temple.

 ( Moolavar vimanam with Dakshinamurthy mandapam )

Moolavar    : Sri Gnanaparameswarar,
    Sri Mayanathu Paramasivasamy
Consort     :  Sri Gnanambikai

Some of the important features of this temple are as follows.
The temple is facing east with an entrance arch on a mottai gopuram. In Koshtam Narthana Vinayagar, Dhakshinamoorthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma, Dugai.

In prakaram Sannadhi moortham  for Somaskandar, Urchava moorthangal, Dakshina Kailasar, Kumbhakarna Pillayar, Valli Deivanai sametha Subramaniyar, Mahalakshmi, Uthira Kailashar, Arunachaleswar, Chandikeswarar, Viswanathar,  Visalakshi, Dhakshinamoorthy, Musukuntha Chakravarthy, Sandeswarar, Uromasa Maharishi, Naalvar   Bhairavar, Navagraha Sannidhi, Suriyan Chandran.

In front Mandapam Subramaniyar and Swarna Vinayagar. Ambal  is in a separate temple and Chandikeswari is in koshtam.

ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala and artha mandapam.  The Moolavar is small and entrance to the sanctum also small. Sanctum is in square shape  and vimanam is in the form of Globe ( உருண்டை) / Vesara vimana.  

TEMPLE TIMINGS:
The temple will be kept opened between 08.00 hrs to 11.00 hrs and 17.00 hrs to 19.30 hrs.

CONTACT DETAILS :
Mobile number is +91 94439 59839

HOW TO REACH :
Naalur is on the way to Kudavasal from Kumbakonam and it is a vaippu sthalam. From there Nalur Mayanam is about 1 KM towards east.  

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE
 ( Temple entrance arch with stucco images )
 ( Natarajar and a man worshiping Lord Shiva )
( Temple complex view )
--- OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---

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