18th September 2015.
My brother is a regular visitor to Our Kula Deivam Sri Veeramathi
Amman Temple at Talkuni near Gobi & Kolappalur on No-moon days ( Amavasai
). Since Sat 12th, Sep 2015 was a no-moon day, I adjusted the plan,
to suit my brother’s plan of visiting Sri Veeramathi Amman temple and Arul
Malai near Getticheviyur. On the way to our tiny Village Pappavalasu. From our
Native Village, we had been to Thingalur Sri Chandramouleeswarar Temple.
This post mainly covers the relations between Arul Malai Murugan Temple
and Thingalur Sri Chandramouleeswarar Shiva Temple.
VEERAMATHI AMMAN TEMPLE - TALGUNI
Since I had covered these temples through various posts, uploading
only the photos taken during this visit. The original structures are visible
during non-function days. (CLICK
HERE TO SEE THE MORE DETAILS)
Sri Veeramathi Amman
Sri Veeramathi Amman - Vinayagar on the left and Subramaniyar on the right
Temple entrance Arch
Mandapam Arch
Sri Karuppana Swamy
Vimanam
Vimanam
Vimanam
Mandapam Arch
ARUL MALAI
MURUGAN TEMPLE.
This
place is about 4 Km off the main road from Getticheviyur on Gobichettipalayam to Tiruppur main road. The temple
is on a small Hill. My ancestors used to visit this temple, without knowing Sri
Veeramathi Amman is our Kula Deivam. My ancestors had done a lot of thirupani
to this temple.
Moolavar
: Sri Kirubakara Subramanya Swamy.
Some
of the important features of this temple are...
The temple faces east with the steps starting from South. The steps were constructed in 1957. At the top entrance on the left sannidhi for Idumban.
The temple faces east with the steps starting from South. The steps were constructed in 1957. At the top entrance on the left sannidhi for Idumban.
In
the outer prakaram sannadhi for Sri Visalakshi Samedha Lingeswarar, Navagrahas,
Sani Bhagavan, Sri Vinayagar with Naagar and a 600 to 700 years old mandapam.
It was learned that the temple was built about 600 to 700 years before and the
reliefs on the pillars are worth seeing. There is no inscription visible on the side of the temple to prove its antiquity. The sanctum and mandapam
pillars have been completely whitewashed for many years.
A horse in stucco is standing near Sri Lingeswarar Sannadhi, installed by a
devotee after his/ her prayer was answered by the grace of Lord Subramaniar.
The Sanctum sanctorum has karuvarai and mandapam. The Moolavar is life-size in standing posture. There is no sannidhi for his
consort.
Dwajasthambam, Palipedam, and Peacock vahana are at the east side sanctum
entrance. Invariably all temples in Kongu Mandalam have the Garuda Thoon or
Vilakkuthoon at the entrance, which is used during the Karthigai Deepam festival.
This Temple presiding deity Sri Arumalai Murugan was praised by the 18th Century
Kullaiyan’s son and poet Avinashi Pulavar in his “Thingalur nondi
Nadakam”.
TEMPLE TIMINGS :
CONTACT DETAILS :
HOW TO REACH :
LOCATION OF
THE TEMPLE: CLICK
HERE
Entrance to the Malai temple,
a marriage hall on the right.
Vinayagar with Arasa-
podhi tree
Karpaka Vinayagar Sannadhi
Steps that lead to the
main shrine.
Elephant at the starting point of steps.
A 1975 inscription for the opening of the steps
to the public
A relief above the niche
Vimanam
Vilakku Thoon, Dwajasthambam, Peacock vahanam
A relief above the niche
Mandapam Pillar Murugan
relief
Vinayagar and nagars
Mandapam Pillar
Vimanam with Dakshinamurthy Sannadhi
More than 600 to 700 years old
mandapam
Pillar relief – Dwarapalaka
Pillar relief – Sarabeswarar
Carved beam
Pandiyar Symbol – fish - but this is not one..
Pillar Podhigai with Vazhaipoo
Pillar relief – Ananda Sayana Perumal
Pillar relief – A monkey is playing 
Pillar relief – Kamadhenu and Podhigai
SRI CHANDRAMOULEESWARAR TEMPLE - THINGALUR.
This temple is on the outskirts of the village
Thingalur, where Jain’s monument is also available.
Moolavar : Sri Chandramouleeswarar
Consort : Sri Bringa naraki or
Periya nayagi.
The important features of this temple are...
The temple faces west with balipeedam and Rishabam on the roadside. The Garuda thoon is on the other side of the road.
There is no Rajagopuram or arch.
In Prakaram sannadhi for Jyeshta Devi, Valli Devasena Subramaniar, Naagars. In the mandapam sannidhi for Saptamatrikas, Vinayagar, Naagars and Navagrahas. Ambal Sri Periyanayagi is in a separate sannidhi / temple facing west.
ARCHITECTURE
When we enter through the gate the sanctum
sanctorum is with Artha mandapam and Maha mandapam. The pillars and Pothyals
do not have many carvings.
The compound walls are without Shiva Ganas and Rishabam, only plain walls.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS
It is believed that the temple may belong to the 12th to 13th Century Kongu Chozha period. The temple received contributions from Vijayanagara Nayakas.
Inscriptions on the Pillar
Inscriptions on the sanctum wall were whitewashed for many years continuously
LEGENDS
As per Gurukkal, the temple has existed since 4 yugas. The
temple was constructed by Veera Narasimha Varman and there are many
inscriptions which has the information of gifts to the temples.
It is believed that Chandran worshiped Lord Shiva
of this temple. Hence this place obtained the name of Thingalur.
When Devas & Asuras churned the Thiruparkadal first came to this Devi hence she is called Mootha Devi also called Jyeshta Devi, elder sister to Lakshmi. She is the wife of Sani Bhagavan On her right, is her Son 'Manthan' with a buffalo's head holding 'Thandam', and on the left, her mother is her daughter Manthi.
Saptamatrikas
TEMPLE
TIMINGS :
The temple is kept open between 07.30 Hrs to 09.00
Hrs and 17.30 Hrs to 18.30 Hrs and full-time on No-moon days.
CONTACT
DETAILS :
Mr Shanmuga Gurukkal mobile no
9865207074 may be contacted for further details since their family
takes care of Thingalur Sri Chandramouleeswarar temple and Arul Malai Sri
Kirubakara Subramaniya Swamy temple.
HOW TO
REACH :
The temple is at Thingalur on the way
from Perundurai to Gobichettipalayam via Seenapuram and Siruvalur.
Town buses are available from Perundurai and Gobichettipalayam.
LOCATION OF
THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
Temple Moolavar vimanam
Bairavar
Vinayagar and Nagars
Dwarfs in Valapi
Dwarfs in Valapi
Half buried
Sri Vinayagar at the entrance of the muka mandapam
Mandapam Pillars
Stala Viruksham
Balipeedam with Rishabam
Vilakku Thoon
Reliefs
under Vilakkuthoon
Reliefs
under Vilakkuthoon
Reliefs
under Vilakkuthoon
A Arikandam/Navakandan Nadukal Hero Stone
May be a Hero Stone/Nadukal
--- OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---
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