Tuesday 29 January 2013

Sri Babavinasa Perumal Temple / Sri Balasubramaniar Temple at Thiruvidaikazhi, Saarndhaarai Kaatha Eswaran Temple at Thillaiyadi, Sri Veeratteswarar Temple at Vazhuvur, Mayiladuthurai District, Tamil Nadu.

28, January 2013
25-01-2013, FRIDAY.
On an official duty I had been to Thirukadaiyur on 25th January 2013. Morning. I had been to the Thirukadaiyur Shiva temple. There was an unusual atmosphere at the temple. When enquired, I was told that the temple elephant Abirami was passed away on 24th night. The routine schedules were rearranged or postponed. The usual 60th and 80th marriages were also not performed till afternoon. But only Pooja was done with out elaborate arrangements.  After worshiping Lord Shiva I had been to THIRUVIDAIKAZHI. Since there was no frequent buses hired an auto and he charged me Rs 200. The total distance was 18 KM up and down.

After worshiping Sri Subramaniar and Lord Shiva at Thiruvidaikazhi returned back via Thillaiyadi. At Thillaiyadi tried to visit THILLAIYADI Valliammai manimandapam, but to my disappointment it was found locked.  I had been to a Shiva Temple at Thillaiyadi also.

In the afternoon I was free, so decided to visit VAZHUVUR near Mayiladuthurai. When I Reached the temple around 14.30 Hrs the temple was closed after Uchi kala Pooja and the local people told that the temple will be opened after 16.00. The main door of the temple was opened at 16.00 Hrs but the sanctum door was not opened, since Gurukkal has not turned. Gurukkal came around 18.00 Hours and we had the darshan of Sri Gaja samhara Moorthy. It was a dream to go to this temple and to see the Urchavamurti of Sri Gaja samhara moorthy. ( Similar moortham is available in our office, which is private collection of Dr AC Muthiah. This gives me more desire of going to this temple )  

THIRUVIDAIKAZHI

 Rajagopuram

Moolavar                           : Sri Babavinasa Perumal
Utsavar ( Subramaniyar)    : Sri Balasubramaniar
Consort                             : Sri Deivanai     

Some of important  features of this temple are….
This is one of the Thiruvisaippa Shiva Sthalam. Arunagirinathar in Thirupugazh and Senthanar in Thiruvisaippa has sung hymns in praise of Lord Sri Subramaniar and Shiva of this temple. Senthanar Swamigal attained Mukti in this sthalam.

Even though moortham of Shiva is installed, Ambal moortham is not installed. There is no Navagraha sannidhi also.  There are Iyannar Sannadhi around this place.

In sanctum Shiva linga is behind Sri Subramaniyar. In artha mandapam Rishabam and Elephant ( vahana of Sri Subramaniar)

LEGENDS
Sri Subramaniar has killed Iranyasuran son of Surabanmam. To get rid of sin Sri Subramaniar worshiped Lord Shiva under the Kura maram ( Tree)

HOW TO REACH:
Since the frequency of the bus is limited we may get an auto from Thirukadaiyur ( Auto fare will be around Rs 150 to 200  )

CONTACT DETAILS :
Mr Jayaraman, Arangavalar may be contacted for further details on his mobile 09566623777 and the land line numbers are 04364 204888 and 04364 204444.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE

 Sthala Virukasham - Kura Maram
 Rajagopuram - a Gajabirushtam type
 Temple entrance view
The seven tier Rajagopuram

THILLAIYADI SARNDHAARAI KAATHA SHIVA TEMPLE 

 
 Inner prakaram 3 tier Rajagopuram

Moolavar    : Sri Sarndhaarai Kaatha Easwaran Temple 
 
This Shiva Temple is in Thillaiyadi On the way to Thiruvidaikazhi from Thirukadaiyur. The story of the temple goes like this.

This temple was built by a minister of a king with out the permission of the King. At the same time The King also constructed a temple. When the kumbhabhishekam date of both temple coincides Lord Shiva in Kings dream told that he will be attending to the minister’s temple.

Based on this the king visited the temple and asked the ministers to give the palan of constructing this temple. When the minister refused, the King tried to kill him with his word. Lord Shiva  appeared and the sword hit the legs of Shiva  ( crack is shown to me in the Aalingana moorthy ) in Koshtam.

Devas worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple. Brahma worshiped in the form of Yazhi.

HOW TO REACH :
This Shiva Temple is in Thillaiyadi On the way to Thiruvidaikazhi from Thirukadaiyur. 
CONTACT DETAILS :

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE

 Agasthiyar, Vinayagar and Aalinganamoorthy in Koshtam

Moolavar Vimanam 

Sri Veerateeswarar Temple, Vazhuvur

This is one of the Atta Veeratta Sthalams of Lord Shiva and also a Vaippu sthalam, 7 KM from Mayiladuthurai. This post was separated and written as a separate post with Hymns, Architecture, History and Inscriptions, Legends,. etc. 

Temple entrance 3 tier Rajagopuram with Nandhi mandapam

Moolavar    : Sri Gaja samhara moorthy, Sri Veeratteswarar, Sri Kajari, 
                   Sri Kiruthivasan    and Sri Gnana sabesan
Consort      : Sri Bala Kujambigai, Sri Ilamulai nayaki

Some of the important features of this temple are….
The temple is facing east with  5 tier Rajagopuram. There is 100 pillar mandapam and a separate sannadhi for Sahasrara Lingam. 

Lord Shiva killed the elephant which came out of velvi conducted by 48000 rishis to get more power than gods. Hence Lord Shiva is Gaja samhara moorthy. Lord Shiva gave gnanam to the rishis by killing elephant called as Gnanasabeswarar.

Urchavar is kept in a separate sannadhi and an Srichakram is placed behind by Kanchi Sankarachariyar ( Periava ). Very beautiful to look. Under Urchavar we can see Ambal with Subramaniar as child in her hip and pointing Shiva, when he came out of elephant. Also we can see the right leg of Ambal turned to return back to home.

Sannadhi for Chandikeswarar, Vinayagar, Naalvar, 63var, two Vinayagars, Umai murugudayar, Jyeshta Devi, Naagars, Pidari, Sabthamathakkal worshiped Lingas, Bhairavars. In the outer prakaram sannadhi for Vinayagar, Valli Devasena Subramaniar, Gajalakshmi, Saneeswarar, Bhairavar, Suriyan, Chandran, Navagrahas.

HOW TO REACH :
The Place manganallur / Neikuppai is on the Bus route Mayiladuthurai to Thiruvarur from there 2 KM after crossing the railway line.

CONTACT DETAILS :
TSR Keethivasa Sivachariyar may be contacted for Pooja and darshan through his mobile 9943798083 and land-line number 04364 - 253029 Address : Vazhuvur Post, Elanthakudi via, Mayiladuthurai TK and Pincode 609401

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE

Main shrine arch before kodi maram
Kodimaram - Gajasamkaramoorthy's bas-relief
Sthala puranam Gaja samkara moorthy painting on the ceiling  of the sannadhi entrance gopuram
Sthala puranam old painting on the prakaram wall
Stucco images of Sthala puranam on the mandapam arch
The Stucco dwarapalaka at the entrance
The 5 tier Rajagopuram
 --- OM SIVAYA NAMA ---

Sri Kayarokaneswarar Temple at Nagapattinam, Sri Navaneetheswarar Temple at Sikkal, Sri Kediliappar Temple At Kizh Velur, Sri Devapureeswarar Temple at Theyvur, Sri Manathunai Nathar Temple at Valivalam, Sri Manikkavannar Temple at Thirunattiyathankudi, Sri Naduthariappar Temple at Kantrappur, Sri Kannayiranathar Temple at Thirukkaarayil, Sri Jadeswarar Temple at Pereyil and Sri Nethranathar Temple, Thirumukkudal.

 28, January 2013
After completion of my Official work at Thirukadaiyur on Friday 25-01-2013, thought of spending Saturday and Sunday ( 26-01-2013 & 27-01-2013 ) to visit Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalangal from Nagapattinam. I had prepared already the list of temples to be visited from Nagapattinam and Thiruvarur.

26-01-2013. SATURDAY. DAY -1.
Early morning, it was too dark when I started my journey from Thirukadaiyur to Nagapattinam. When I reached NAGAPATTINAM, it was around 07.30 Hrs the temple was just opened for darshan. After dharshan proceeded to SIKKAL. In Sikkal I expected a lot of crowd in Sikkal Singaravelan sannadhi, since one day was left for Thaipoosam function. The crowd was thin than I  expected. Had a good darshan and reached Kizhvelur which is on the way to Thiruvarur. From there I had been to THEVUR. This is on the way to Thiruthuraipoondi from Kizhvelur.

My next planned temple visit was Koil Kannapur. When I inquired, the temple people suggested me to go to VALIVALAM and from there it is easy to go to Koil Kannapur. After completing my darshan at Valivalam, understood the kanrappur is about 4 KM from Valivalam and there is no proper bus facility to that village. On seeing disappointment in my face, Temple Gurukkal advised me to take his cycle and leave the same after darshan.  It was around 14.30 Hrs when I reached Koil Kannapur and the temple was closed. The Meikavalar on OFF duty ( 15 Days on rotation between two peoples ) advised me to go to ThiruNattiyathankudi first and come back to Koil Kannapur. It was about 15 KM Journey by cycle and I found very tough. The bag on my back was also pulling me down. The loneliness also discouraged me a lot. Finally I knocked the door of the THIRUNATTIYATHANKUDI Temple. The Gurukkal’s son was kind enough to open the door for me. After darshan returned back once again to Koil Kannapur and had the darshan.

After returning the bicycle try to reach Thirukkarayil via Kachanam before 17.30 Hrs to see the abhishekam for Maragatha lingam. It was too late when I reached. Had the darshan of Sayaratchai and Artha jama pooja. Closed my day’s darshan  and reached Thiruvarur for the night stay.

27-01-2013. SUNDAY. DAY – 2.
As per my schedule there are two temples left out. Unfortunately both are in opposite directions of Thiruvarur. If I left the Thirupalli Mukkudal I have spent one more day or I have to make one more visit to cover the place. Previous night itself collected the bus availability to PEAREYIL and Thirupalli Mukkudal. It was too early when I reached PEAREYIL and waited for the temple to open. When I contacted Gurukkal over his mobile, he told that he will come only by 11.00 Hrs and also he suggested me to have the darshan with the help of a maligai shop owner, who has the gates keys. Had the darshan through the grill from Maha mandapam. Returned to Thiruvarur by motor cycle (in pillion) and bus.

Then I proceeded to THIRUPALLI MUKKUDAL through Mini bus. Walked 2 KM  from the main road and reached the temple. Fortunately the Temple was open and  gurukkal was present. Had the dharshan and walked once again to the main road.

It was around 11.30 Hrs when I reached Thiruvarur. Calculated in mind for the next temple’s visit considering the chance of getting bus to Chennai in the evening. ( Due to three days holidays there was heavy rush to Chennai from all the places. It was noticed that Peoples are ready to travel by standing from Thiruvarur to Mayiladuthurai and from Mayiladuthurai to Vadalur ). Decided to return back to Chennai and boarded a bus  which started by 12.15 Hrs and reached Chennai around 22.00 Hrs. we had lost about 2 hours at Vadalur due to traffic jam. ( Heavy rush as expected at Vadalur Thaipoosam and Jyothi darshan ).

Thanks to Lord Shiva for his Darshan in all the temples and the Gurukkal & meikavalars for helping me for the dharshan.

199/82. SRI KAYAROHANESWARAR TEMPLE. NAGAI KARONAM / NAGAPATTINAM


Now this place is called as Nagapattinam. This is the 199th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 82nd Sthalam on the south side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Moovar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.

5 Tier Rajagopuram with Stucco Rishabam Mandapam

Moolavar  : Sri Kayarokaneswarar, Sri Aathipuranar
Consort    : Sri Neelayathakshi

Some of the important features of this temple are….
The temple is facing east with a 7 tier Rajagopuram. Moolavar is little big and back of Lord Shiva  and Ambal are in thirumana kolam.  In koshtam Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma, Durgai, Arthanareeswarar, Pichadanar.  Thiagarajar is a Sundara vidangar. Nadanam is called Baaravaratha ranga nadanam. Arumugasamy murti is with 12 hands.

In praharam Athipatha Nayanar, Vallabha Ganapathi, Agora Veerabhadra, Athma lingam, Pillayar, Palani Andavar and Idumban.

In the inner prakaram sannadhi for Suryan, 63var, Maavadi Pillayar, Vennaipiran, Arunachaleswar, Bhairavar, Gajalakshmi, Navagrahas and Saneeswarar. In Navagrahas sannadhi all are facing Iraivan in three rows. In Urchava murti, Pichadanar, Natarajar, Sivakami, Kaatchi kodutha Nayagar.

In the outer prakaram sannadhi for Vinayagar, Arumugar with Valli and Devasena, Kasi Viswanathar, Bhairavar, anukoola Anjaneyar, Bathrakali Amman, Agora Veerabhadra, Athipatha Nayanar and Azhuhini Siddhar Jeeva Samadhi. 

ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, Antarala and artha mandapam. The Rishabam is is made of stucco. Madapams are Vavvalnethi style of construction.

LEGENDS
This is one of the Saptha vidanga sthalam. Lord Shiva gave marriage kola darshan to Agasthiyar. This is the birth place of Athipatha Nayanar. 

HOW TO REACH :
Bus and Train available to Nagapattinam. And the temple is in the heart of the city.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE

 Agora Veerabhadra 
 Sri Azhugini Siddhar Jeeva Samadhi Peedam

 Kannappa Nayanar Story in the Rajagopuram entrance  Rajagopuram bas-relief



200/83. SRI NAVANEETHESWARAR TEMPLE. SIKKAL.


This is the 200th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva sthalam and 83rd 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

Moolavar  : Sri Navaneetheswarar, Sri Vennai Nathar,
  Sri Vennaichapiran.
Consort    : Sri Sathyathaatchi, Sri Vel Nedunganni

Some of the important features of this temple are……
The temple is facing east with a 7 tier Rajagopuram. Moolavar little small on square avudayar. In Koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Sani Bhagavan, Brahma and Durgai.

In prakaram Vinayagar, 63var, Saneeswarar, in sanctum wall Vasittar, with his students worship Kamadhenu, Karthigai Vinayagar, Viswanathar, Gajalakshmi, Arumugar, Bhairavar, Navagrahas, Suryan and Chandran.

A Separate sannadhi for Thiagarajar.  Sani Bhagavan is also in the koshtam along with usual moorthams. Nattukottai Nagarathar’s thiruppani. In the front mandapam pillars Sri Alagappa Chettiar and his wife's moortham.

ARCHITECTURE
This is one of the Maada Koil and big in size. The temple consists of sanctum Sanctorum, antarala and ardha mandapam. Singaravelar sannadhi is famous in this temple.  Kolavamana Perumal is in a separate Temple. 

HOW TO REACH :
This on the bus route Thiruvarur to Nagapattinam.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE


 Dakshinamurthy without Sanagatha munis

 Rajagopuram preparing for the kumbhabhishekam
Temple mandapam entrance view 

201/84. SRI KEDILIAPPAR TEMPLE. KIZH VELUR - KEEZH VELUR / KILVELUR


Now this place is called as  Keezh Velur. This is the 201st Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 84th 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.

 Moolavar Vimanam

Moolavar    : Sri Kediliappar, Sri Akshayalingeswarar.
Consort      : Sri Sundara Kujambal, Sri Vanamulai Nayagi

Some of the important features of this temple are ………
In the Thiagarajar Sannadhi Vimanam Dakshinamurthy is Veena Dhakshinamoorthy in sitting posture. Moolavar is swayambhu and banam is small and avudayar is big. In Koshtam, Vinayagar, Veena Dakshinamurthy, Brahma, Vishnu and Natarajar.

Stucco Rishabam is very big under a mandapam. Sannadhi in outer prakaram for Vinayagar, Agasthiyar, Aalungoveeswarar, Gajalakshmi, Jambukeswarar, Kailasanathar, Bragatheeswarar Annamalaiyar, Ekambareeswarar, Chozheeswarar, Kalahastheeswarar, Viswanathar and Aalunkoveswarar ( In the form of balipeedam ). Special poojas are conducted for 5 Vattatthu Amman. Ambal is in a separate temple.

ARCHITECTURE
It is one of the maada Koil built by Ko Chenkat Chozhan with Rajagopuram and a vasantha mandapam. The temple consists of Sanctum sanctorum, antarala and ardha mandapam. The temple was built with stone from adhistanam to  stupi.  

Kaali is made of stucco, hence only punuku and sambrani thailam is applied. 

LEGENDS
Iraivan gave Pada darshan to Agathiyar. Siva danced here like Madurai ( Kaal maari Aadiya idam ) Under his feet Agathiyar, Pathanjali, Viyakrapadar, Brahma  ( Playing thaalam ) and Vishnu ( Playing Mathalam). Moortham to be seen. 

Adhiseshan, Markandeyar, Murugaperuman worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple. 

TEMPLE TIMINGS:
The temple will be kept open between 07.00 hrs to 12.00 hrs and 17.00 hrs to 19.00 hrs.

CONTACT DETAILS :
Land line number is : +91 4366 276 733

HOW TO REACH : 
This is on the bus route Thiruvarur to Nagapattinam.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE

 Veena Dakshinamurthy
Sthala Vruksham -  Jujubee /  Ilanthai tree


202/85. SRI DEVA PUREESWARAR TEMPLE.  THEVUR


This is the 202nd Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and  85th  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

Moolavar    : Sri Devapureeswarar, Sri Kathali vaneswarar, 
                   Sri Devagurunathar.
Consort      : Mathrapashini, Sri Thenmozhiammai 

Some of the important features of this temple are………
The temple is facing east with a Rajagopuram. Balipeedam, Dwajasthambam and Rishabam are on the ground level after the Rajagopuram. Rishabam is in the left side of Rajagopuram entrance.

In prakaram 63var, Valampuri Vinayagar, Subramaniyar and Ahalya worshiped Lingam.  

In the base sannadhi for Indra, Murugan, Vinayagar. In the upper level sannadhi for Somaskandar, Moolavar. Under Dakshinamurthy there is no Muyalakan. Ambal is in separate temple in standing posture. 

ARCHITECTURE
It is one of the Maada koil built by Ko Chenkat Chozhan.  The temple consists of Sanctum sanctorum, antarala and ardha mandapam. 

LEGENDS
Since Devas worshiped Lord Shiva, the place is called as Thevur.  Gouthamar, Viyazha bhagavan, Indra, Kuberan, Suriyan, Viradan with his daughter Uthirai worshiped lord Shiva of this Temple.

CONTACT DETAILS :
Land line and mobile numbers are 94862 78810 and 04366 276 113

HOW TO REACH : 
On the way from Keevalur to Thiruthuraipoondi route.
Town bus from Thiruvarur to Valivalam passes through this place.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE

 Agasthiyar worshiping Shiva in the Artha mandapam
 Shiva and Ambal images on the south east corner of the temple in open sky /space
 Natarajar sabha mandapam
 Temple entrance view after Rajagopuram
3 tier Rajagopuram

238/121. SRI MANATHUNAI NATHAR TEMPLE. VALIVALAM.


This is the 238th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 121st Sthalam on the south side of River Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Moovar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. 

Temple entrance arch

Moolavar    : Sri Idhayakamalanatheswarar, Sri Manthunai Nathar
Consort      : Sri Valaiyanganni, Sri Angayarkanni.

Some of the features of this temple are……
The temple is facing east with an entrance arch. Lord Shiva is on the “Chenkundrin” top. Rishabam and balipeedam are in front of sanctum sanctorum. 

Sannadhi for Valampuri Vinayagar, Subramaniyar, Lakshmi, Kasi Viswanathar, Navagrahas, 63var, Pidari kovil. 

ARCHITECTURE
This is one of the Maada Temple constructed by Ko Chenkat Chozhan. The temple consists of sanctum Sanctorum, antarala and ardha mandapam. A two level Vesara Vimana is on the sanctum.

LEGENDS
The Thevara hymn starts with  “Pidiyathan Uru Umai kol’’, belongs to this temple. Karanama munivar, Suryan, Karikuruvi ( Valiyan ) worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple. 

CONTACT DETAILS :
The land line number is 04366 205 636

HOW TO REACH :
Thiruvarur to Thiruthuraipoondi bus route via Keevalur.
On the Thiruvarur to Thiruthuraipoondi road we can reach via Pulivalam and Maavur.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE

 Moolavar and Thiagarajar sannadhi vimanam
 Moolavar Vimanam
 Temple entrance view after front entrance arch


235/118. SRI MANIKKAVANNAR TEMPLE / RATHNAPUREESWARAR TEMPLE. THIRUNATTIYATHANKUDI.


This is the 235th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 118th Sthalam on the south side of river Kaveri, in Chozha Nadu. Sundarar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.


Moolavar  : Sri Manikkavannar, Sri Rathnapureeswarar,
  Sri Kari Naleswarar, Sri Nattiyathu Nambi.
Consort    : Sri Mangalambigai

Some of the important features of this temple are…….
The temple is facing east with a three tier Rajagopuram. At the entrance of the temple sannidhi for kaikaattiya Vinayagar for Sundarar. Balipeedam and Rishabam are after the Rajagopuram.  In koshtam Dhakshinamoorthy, Lingothbavar, and Brahma. Back side of the sanctum Maratha / Nayak period painting. 

Sannadhi for Vinayagar, Murugan, Viswanathar, Gajalakshmi, Navagrahas and Kotpuli Nayanar.   

ARCHITECTURE
The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, Antarala and artha mandapam 

LEGENDS
Dispute between two brother for the diamonds is solved by Lord Shiva, hence called as Rathnapureeswarar. Shiva and Parvathy as farmers gave darshan to Sundarar through Vinayagar, who pointed his finger the direction of Lord.
This is the birth place of Kotpuli Nayanar. 

CONTACT DETAILS :
The mobile and telephone  numbers are  94438 06496 & 04367 237 707

HOW TO REACH :
On the bus route Thiruvarur to Thiruthuraipoondi get down at Mavur Koot road and from there  The temple is on the way to Vadapathimangalam.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :  CLICK HERE

 Lingothbavar - Annamalaiyar
 Dakshinamurthy with sanagatha munivars
 Old wall paintings/mural  behind moolavar karavarai
 Kattikodutha Vinayagar for Sundarar sannadhi in front of main temple rajagopuram
The 3 tier Rajagopuram 

237/120. SRI NADUTHARIAPPAR TEMPLE, KANTRAPPUR - KOILKANAPOOR


Now this place is called as KoilKanapoor. This is the 237th Devaram Paadal petra Shiva Sthalam and 120th sthalam on the south side of river Kaveri in Chozha nadu. Appar has sung hymns in praise of lord Shiva of this temple.


Moolavar  : Sri Vasthambapureeswarar, Sri Naduthariappar,
                 Sri Nadutharinathar.
Consort    : Sri Valli nayagi, Sri Madhumaiammai.

Some of the important features of this temple are …..
The Rajagopuram is of 3 tiers. Balipeedam and Rishabam are in an elevated level. In Koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Brahma and Durgai.

In prakaram Sannadhi for Vinayagar, Pidari Amman, Subramaniyar, Chandran, Suryan, Navagrahas, Saneeswarar, Naalvar ( 2 Appar and 2 Thirugnanasambandar – Manickavasagar and Sundarar are not there. ) and Three Bhairavas.

In the sanctum base miniature sculptures of 63var. Nattukottai Chettiar’s thiruppani.

LEGEND
On Moolavar there is scar on the square avudayar. ( There was a story for the scar – difference of opinion between a Saiva lady and a Vaisnava husband in worshiping Lord Shiva. Saiva wife  worshiped an AAPPU – ஆப்பு ( Wedge ), which is used to tie cattle treating as Shiva Lingam.

CONTACT DETAILS :
The mobile and land line numbers are  +91 94424 59978 and +91 4365 204 144

HOW TO REACH :
On the bus route Nagapattinam to Thiruthuraipoondi, Sattiyakudi and from there Athamangalam then to Koilkanapoor koot road from there 1 KM.
On the Thiruvarur to Thiruthuraipoondi bus route get down at Mavur Koot road and from there Maruthur and from there Koilkanapoor koot road and 1 KM

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE
  
  Rishabam and balipeedam are on an elevated peedam
 Brahma in koshtam - see the posture - not straight - three panga
 Navagrahas with a separate Shani bhagavan on the right side
 Three Kaala Bairavas
The three tier Rajagopuram

236/119. SRI KANNAYIRANATHAR TEMPLE. THIRUKKARAYIL - THIRUKKARAVASAL. 


Now this place is called as Thirukkaravasal. This is the 236th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 119th Sthalam on the south side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. 

Kodimaram with Rishabam 

Moolavar    : Sri Kannayiranathar, Sri Kannayiramudayar
Consort      : Sri Kailasa Nayagi

Some of the important features of this temple are….
The temple is facing east. Dwajasthambam, balipeedam and Rishabam are after the entrance. In koshtam Dakshinamoorthy, Mahavishnu, Brahma and Durgai.

Sannadhi for Sundarar, Vinayagar, Many Shiva Lingas, Maha Vishnu, Arumugasamy, Sarasvathy, Gajalakshmi, Bairavar. Maragatha Lingam is in the silver pezhai.

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

LEGENDS
In Thiagarajar saba Peruman Aathividangan is little elevated level. Aasanam is Veerasinga asanam. Nadanam is Kukkuda nadanam. Opposite to Thiyagarajar saba Moolavar Sundarar sannadhi ( But now the moortham is kept in front of Thiagarajar ). Urchavar  Katchi thantha Nayanar with Rishabam and Ambal. 

Lord Shiva gave darshan to a Thasi, hence Iraivan is called as Katchi Kodutha Nayagar and Gave eyesight to a lady, hence called as Kannayiramudayar.

In Koshtam olai suvadi / Palm leaf in Dakshinamurthy’s hand. Natarajar and mariamman moortham are in outer prakaram. To cure eye related deceases  Oil ( Thailam ) and Aththi fruit is given as prasadam in this temple.

CONTACT DETAILS :
The mobile and Land line numbers are 944 03391 and 04366 247 824

HOW TO REACH :
On the bus route Thiruvarur to Thiruthuraipoondi,
Thiruvarur to Thirunellikaval town bus passes through this place.
Frequent buses are available from Thiruvarur and Thiruthuraipoondi.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE

  Rishabam Mandapam
 Dwarapalakar in front of artha mandapam
 Dakshinamurthy with sanagatha munivars


231/114. SRI JAGADEESWARAR TEMPLE. PEREYIL/OGAI PERAIYUR.  


Now this place is called as Ogai peraiyur, Vengaramberaiyur. This is the 231st  Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 114th Sthalam on the south side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Appar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.

The tree tier Rajagopuram

Moolavar    : Sri Jagadeeswarar
Consort      :  Sri Jagan Nayagi 

Some of the important features of this temple are.....
The temple is facing east with a 3 tier Rajagopuram. Palipedam and Nandhi are in the open mukha mandapa. In Koshtam Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar and Durgai.  

Sannadhi for Karpaga Vinayagar, Murugan, Mahalakshmi, Aiyanar, Suryan and Chandran.  The temple tank with lotus is on the left side of the temple.

ARCHITECTURE
The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, antarala and artha mandapam and a mukha mandapam. 

HISTORY
Nattukottai Chettiar’s Thiruppani and Sculptures of Valliammai Achi of Muthupattinam, Karaikudi is in the front mandapam.

CONTACT DETAILS :
The telephone number is  04367 237 692

HOW TO REACH :On the bus route Thiruvarur to Mannargudi, after Kamalapuram, Moolangudi from there we can reach Perayil. From Maavur Road to Vadapathimangalam route  also we can reach this temple. 
Town buses available from Thiruvarur Bus stand and the route nos are 353 ( Thiruvarur to Vikrapandiyam / Kottur  and A32  ( Thiruvarur to Vadivaikkal. 

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE

Vinayagar sannadhi &  Moolavar vimanam with outer mandapam - Nattukottai Nagarathar thiruppani
 Temple entrance view
 Temple tank in front of Rajagopuram


203/86. THIRUNETHRANATHAR TEMPLE, THIRUPALLI MUKKUDAL 


Now this place is called as Thirupalli mukkudal  or Kuruvi Rameswaram. This is the 203rd Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 86th sthalam on the south side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Appar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
 
 Moolavar Vimanam

Moolavar  : Sri Mukkona Nathar, Sri Nethra Nathar,
                 Sri Mukkoodal Nathar.  
Consort    : Sri Anjanatchi Amman, Sri Maimmevu kanni.

Some of the important features of this temple are….
The temple is facing east with an entrance arch.  In koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai. Balipeedam and Rishabam are in front of the sanctum. There is no Rajagopuram  and Dwajasthambam.

Sannadhi for Vinayagar, Subramaniyar, Gajalakshmi, Suryan & Chandran ( In one place), Nagar, Bhairavar, Saneeswarar and Sri Valli. Ambal is in a separate sannadhi, facing east.

ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala and ardha mandapam. A two tier Vimanam is over the sanctum. 

LEGENDS
Lord Shiva brought Ganga, Kasi and Rameswaram in a single theertham for Jadayu. In front of moolavar sannadhi Ramar, Jadayu, Vinayagar, Subramaniyar, Stucco images.  

CONTACT DETAILS :
The Mobile and landline numbers are  98658 44677 and 04366 244 714

HOW TO REACH : 
From Thiruvarur Kadai veethi via reach Kekkarai and from there 2 KM ( The place is called as Ramake Road) 
There are Two mini Buses ( Thiruvarur to Pallivaramangalam and Pallivaramangalam to Peruntharakudi via Bus stand ) available from Thiruvarur Bus stand. 

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE

 Brahma in koshtam
  Rishabam and balipeedam on elevated place with Rishabam's head tuned to side  to hear our prayers
 Suryan and Chandran are nearer to each other.
Sri Subramaniar is in the right side of Rajagopuram niche
 --- OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---