08, October 2012
PART - 3. Continuation
of the previous post....
72/ 18. SRI KADAIMUDINATHAR TEMPLE / MAHADEVAR TEMPLE / SEMMALAI
NATHAR TEMPLE. KILUER ( கிளுர் ) - THIRUKADAIMUDI.
Now
this place is being called as Keelaiyur, (Thirukadaimudi ). This is the 72nd Thevara
Paadal petra Shiva Sthalam and 18th sthalam on the
north side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns
in praise the Lord Shiva of this temple.
( Moolavar sannadhi vimanam )
Moolavar :
Sri Kadaimudinathar, Sri Anthi Samraksneeswarar.
In
prakaram Vinayagar, Subramaniyar, Bhairavar and Moovar. The Lord Shiva of
this temple was worshiped by Kanva Maharishi.
HOW TO
REACH :
The
temple is on the bus route Mayiladuthurai to Poompuhar- after Chatram stop the
place called Kiluer.
CONTACT
DETAILS :
Gurukkal
Sankar can be reached over his mobile 9095120653.
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK
HERE
( Moolavar vimanam with Chandikeswarar sannidhi )
(Natarajar saba mandapam )
159/42. SRI SWARNAPUREESWARAR TEMPLE.
SEMBANARKOIL - THIRUCHEMPONPALLI.
SEMBANARKOIL - THIRUCHEMPONPALLI.
Now
this place is called as Sembanarkoil. This is the 159th Devaram
Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 42nd 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 : Sri
Swarnapuriswarar, Sri Devapriyar,
Sri Sornalakshmeesar, Sri
Chemponpalliyar.
Consort : Sri
Maruvar Kuzhali, Sri Pushpazhaki,
Sri Thaakshiyayini, Sri Suguntha Kunthalambigai,
Sri Suguntha vananayagi.
Some of the important features of this temple are as follows.
This is one of the Mada temple constructed by Ko Chenkat
Chozhan. The temple is facing east with an entrance arch. There is no Dwajasthambam
and Rajagopuram. Balipeedam, Rishabam are in front. The sanctum sanctorum consists
of sanctum antarala and artha mandapam. An eka thala vesara Vimana is over the
sanctum. The avudayar is of round shape and
carved like lotus It was learnt that Vishnu worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple.
In Koshtam, Indira Ganapathy, Dakshinamurthy, Arthanareeswarar and Durgai.
In Prakaram Vanadurgai, Viswanathar, Srinivasa Perumal, Sibi
Kaatchinathar with maan and mazhu, Balasubramaniar, Gajalakshmi, Jyeshta Devi,
Veerabhadra, Suryan, Bhairavar. Ambal in a separate sannadhi with Saptakanniyars.
Urchavars Somaskandar, Natarajar, Chandrasekar and Bickshadanar / Pichadanar are very old.
Vashister, Brahman, Indiran, Kuberan worshiped lord of this temple.
Lord blessed Dhaakshiyayini and incarnated Veerabhadra. Indiran got the
Vajrayudham after worshiping lord Shiva of this temple.
Bas relief of King worshiping Lord Shiva and his both sides are monk and minister.
HOW
TO REACH :
On the bus route Mayiladuthurai to Porayar.
Town bus from Mayiladuthurai is passing through this place and
distance is about 10 Km from Mayiladuthurai.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE
( Moolavar vimanam in globe shape )
163/46. SRI
THANTHONDREESWARAR TEMPLE.
AKKUR.
AKKUR.
This is the 163rd Devaram
Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 46th 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.
( Rishabaroodar along with Sri Murugan sudhai sirpangal in the entrance arch )
Moolavar : Sri Thanthondreeswarar, Sri Suyabu Nathar
Consort : Sri Kadakanethri, Sri Vaalnedunganni
Some of the important features of this temple are as
follows.
This is one of the mada koil built by Ko Chengat Chozhan. The temple is facing west with a 3 tier Rajagopuram. Balipeedam and Rishabam are in front. Moolavar is
Swayambhu and there is crack on the top from here only Shiva came out and went
to Thirukadaiyur to kick the Kaalan with his leg. In Koshtam,Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy,
Lingothbavar, Brahma, Durgai.
In prakaram Vinayagar, Sri Murugan ( Sannadhi is like a chariot ),
Saraswathy, Sundarar with his wives, Sangiliyar and Paravai Nachiyar. Paana
Lingam, Viswanathar, Visalakshi, Naalvar, Lakshmi. A Separate Sannadhi for ‘Aayirathil
oruvar” special moorthy with vimanam. ( When the King gave food to Anthanars, Lord Shiva also participated as 1000th person ).
Ambal temple is facing west on the right side of moolavar and
standing posture.
LEGENDS
Sirappuli Nayanar was born in this place. This is one of the
sthalam in which Lord Shiva has given Kalyana darshan to Agasthiyar.
Moolavar is Swayambhu and there is crack on the top from here only Shiva came out and went to Thirukadaiyur to kick the Kaalan with his leg.
HOW TO REACH :
On the way from Mayiladuthurai to Poraiyar.
Town buses available from Mayiladuthurai to Sirkazhi
CONTACT DETAILS :
The mobile numbers may be contacted for further details :
9865809768 and 9787709742.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE
( Front Rajagopuram, but people used to enter from south side entrance )
( Temple entrance with Temple bell. )
Ko Chengat Chozhan - built many mada temples to restrict the entry of elephant. He was a spider who worshiped Lord Shiva in his previous birth
( Saba mandapam with Moolavar Vimanam view from out side prakaram )
70/16. SRI VAIDYANATHAR TEMPLE / VAITHEESWARAN TEMPLE.
VAITHEESWARAN KOIL - PULLIRUKKUVELUR.
VAITHEESWARAN KOIL - PULLIRUKKUVELUR.
Now this place is called as Vaitheeswaran koil. This is the 70th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva
Sthalam and 16th sthalam on the north side of river Kaveri in
Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of lord Shiva of this
temple.
( Temple Tank with neerazhi mandapam )
Moolavar : Sri Vaidyanathar, Sri Vaitheeswaran
Consort : Sri Thaiyal Nayagi.
Some of the important features of this
temple are as follows….
The temple is facing east with a 5 tier Rajagopuram with Temple tank. Dwajasthambam, balipeedam
and Rishabam are in front of sanctum sanctorum. In sanctum moolavar is
little small. Ambal is in a separate
sannadhi facing east.
In prakaram Ramar, Jadayu,
Subramaniyar, Suryan and Angarakan worshiped Shiva Lingas.
ARCHITECTURE
The sanctum sanctorum consists of Sanctum, antarala, artha mandapam and a maha mandapam.
LEGENDS
The Lord of this temple was worshiped
by Pul ( Jadayu), Irukku ( Rig Veda ), Vel Murugan, Oor ( Suryan). It is
believed that Bhairavar, Veerabhadra, Karpaga Vinayagar, Kaali guards
this place from four sides.
It is believed that Lord Shiva will cure
the deceases caused due to Manthiram, Thanthiram, Black magic, etc,.
HOW TO REACH :
This place is on the bus route
Chidambaram to Mayiladuthurai after Sirkazhi.
Can come from Kumbakonam via
Mayiladuthurai.
CONTACT DETAILS :
( Temple Tank )
( Kalasamhara moorthy bas-relief on a pillar of the Temple Tank )
( Ambal temple vimanam at night )
74/20. SRI SIVALOKANATHAR TEMPLE /SIVALOGANATHAR TEMPLE. THIRUPPUNGUR.
This is the 74th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva
Sthalam and 20th sthalam on the north side of river Kaveri in
Chozha Nadu. Moovar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
( Entrance of maha mandapam along with Kodimaram and balipeedam )
Moolavar : Sri Shivaloga Nathar
Consort : Sri Chokka Nayagi, Sri Soundara Nayagi.
Some of the important features of this temple are…..
The temple is facing east with a 5 tier Rajagopuram. Balipeedam and
Dwajasthambam are in front of mukha mandapam. The Mukha mandapam is with a Stucco
images arch. Rishabam is in the mandapam. Moolavar is little short swayambhu
Prithivi and hence, only punugu is applied and no abhishekam is done. In koshtam, Narthana
Vinayagar, Pitchadanar, Agasthiyar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma,
Durgai, Arthanareeswarar and Shethra balar.
In prakaram Vinayagar, Naalvar, Subramaniyar, Suryan, Kalikamar,
Sundara Vinayagar, Gajalakshmi, Bhairavar, Navagrahas, Chandran. In Natarajar Saba, Devar is playing a Panchamuga vaadhyam sila roopam to be watched.
The right side dwarapalaka’s expression on his face to move
the Nandhi to side for Thirunalaipovar’s darshan and Rishabam moved to side. Rishabam/ Idabam is little big. The special is the tongue is not protruding out side to be
watched.
LEGENDS
Kalikamar one of the 63 Nayanmar, Yayerkon, Sundarar. Brahma, Indran,
Agasthiyar, Chandran, Suryan, Rajendran, Agni, Patanjali, Vyaghrapada, Saptakanniyar
and Virarmindanayanar worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple.
HOW TO REACH :
On the bus route Vaitheeswaran koil to Thiruppanandal get down
after 3 Km and the temple is 1 Km away from main road.
CONTACT DETAILS :
The mobile number is 94867 17634
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE
( Shiva Lingams installed under the tree looks calm and beautiful )
Rishabam is little big little away from center to right side and the
tongue is inside, not out side like in any other temples. Kodimaram in which Rishabam which gives the access to Lord Shiva's darshan to Thirunalai
Povar.
( Front Rishaba mandapam with small gopuram )
( Rajagopuram - 5 tier )
--- OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---
