11, February 2013
Being a
holiday for the second Saturday on 09-02-2013, in my new office ( After
my retirement in the principal office of M/s SPIC Limited ) wished to undertake
my Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalangal yathra nearer to Thiruthuraipoondi and
Mannargudi. This yathra was also a one and a half day yathra. Since some of the
places I could not locate in the google map, I Started with the known places.
After seeing three temples on Saturday morning I was little worried for not
covering more temples. There was a Change / miracle happened in my original
plan after the third temples darshan. ( The meikavalar of the temple at
Thiruvanduthurai guided me to go to Thirukollikadu, instead of my original
plan of visiting to Kottur ). This made me to have the darshan of 11 temples
in this yathra, than I expected.
I was
just in for the Uchi Kala Pooja at Kottur, which was delayed by ½ hour. I
might have disappointed, if I missed the darshan at Kottur. For many temples I
walked from one place to other with out food and water. My only aim
was to cover more temples. Really I was fortunate enough to see 11
temples using only the public transport system. In many places I had to wait
long time for the bus. I was really very happy when I started from Kottur to
Chennai after completing this yathra with lot of experiences.
09-02-2013.
SATURDAY – DAY -1.
The
details of the temple I had the dharshan and the route I followed are as
follows. As usual I reached Thiruvarur around 04.30 Hrs. It was too early
and it was too dark. No shops were open in the bus stand. Checked in at
Hotel Selvis, since I had booked the room in advance. After taking bath
started my Yathra from Mannargudi to POOVANUR, which is on the way
to Needamangalam form Mannargudi. The Temple is about 1 KM off main road.
The rajagopuram is visible from main road. After darshan returned back to
Mannargudi to go to PAMANI. There were two buses available for this
temple. On return, a motorcyclist dropped me near the bus stand. This saved me
little time to go to THIRUVANDURAI. To reach this temple also
I walked around 1 KM from Vadivaikal. After the Uchi kala pooja, thought
of going to Kottur for the evening darshan. But the meikavalars guided me to
go to Thirukollikadu which is about 5 KM from there, since being a Saturday,
the temple will be open throughout the day. Luckily around 12.45 hours boarded
a bus. The bus dropped us about 2 KM before temple. All the passenger walked to
the temple at THIRUKOLLIKADU. Since
this temple Saneeswarar is Pongu Sani, people offered prayer for
Sani Bhagavan.
On seeing
my face and my enquiry of the way to THIRUTHENGUR, the temple authorities asked
me to have the annadhanam at the temple it self and proceed to my next target.
The Town bus from Thiruvarur to Thirukollikadu arrived around 14.45 hours and
reached Thiruthangur temple. The temple main gate was open,
but the main entrance was opened around 16.30 Hrs and had the dharshan. Slowly
walked to THIRUNELLIKAVAL which was about 1.5 KM from
Thiruthangur. The temple was opened for evening pooja and had the darshan of
Sri Nellivananathar.
After
darshan reached "Naal road " to catch the bus to KACHANAM.
This temple is also about 1 KM from Kachanam Junction. Another 2 KM
evening walk up and down. People at the temple suggested me to take an
auto to THIRUCHITREMAM ( Sithaimur ), which will be difficult
to go by public transport. The Auto driver Kumar ( 9843548124) at Kachanam
Junction asked me Rs 180/- and finally agreed for Rs 150.00 to drop me
back at Kachanam Junction. Since I was happy of completing my 260th Paadal
Petra Sthalam, I gave him the amount he asked. Returned to Thiruvarur
around 20.30 Hrs.
220/103. CHATHURANGA VALLABHANATHAR TEMPLE / SRI PUSHPAVANESWARAR TEMPLE, POOVANUR
This is
the 220th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 103rd sthalam
on the south side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Appar has sung hymns in
praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
( Ambal sannadhi vimanam with Rajagopuram view )
Moolavar :
Sri Pushpavananathar, Sri Sathurangavallaba Nathar.
Consort : Sri Karpaka Valli, Sri Rajarajeswari
Some of
the important features of this temple are………
The
temple is facing east with a 5 tier Rajagopuram. Under Rajagopuram Dhandayuthapani and Gopura Vinayagar. Rishabam, balipeedam and Dwajasthambam are
after the Rajagopuram. Rishaba mandapam is covered with brass. In Koshtam, Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Annamalaiyar as
Lingothbavar ( Brahma and Vishnu on both sides.), Brahma, Arthanareeswarar,
Durgai, Pichadanar, Chandikeswarar.
In The
mandapam, Natarajar Saba, Somaskandar ( Chembu Nandhi in standing posture, in
front believing as Thiyagarajar ).There is no Natarajar in
Natarajar Sannadhi.
Sannadhi
for Karpagavalli, Rajarajeswari, Vinayagar, Lakshmi Narayanana, Kasi
Viswanathar, Vasusena mannan, Agasthiyar, Iyannar, Naalvar, Kothandaramar,
Valli devasena sametha Subramaniar, Mahalakshmi, Pasupatheeswarar, Bhairavar,
Navagrahas and Suryan.
A
Sannadhi in front mandapam is for Samundeeswari in sitting posture with
soolam. Special poojas are conducted for Sri Devi Chamundeeswari Aadipooramman ( Only Ayyappan Picture is there), Rajarajeswari
Amman and Karpagavalli Amman.
ARCHITECTURE
The second level Rajagopuram is of 3 tiers. The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala and artha mandapam.
LEGENDS
Lord Shiva played sathurangam with Ambal and married after
winning. Hence Lord Shiva is called as Sathuranga vallava Nathar.
A herbal root is given for poisonous bites as a medicine on Sundays.
CONTACT
DETAILS :
The
mobile numbers are : 94423 99273 and 94423 99172
HOW
TO REACH :
On the
bus route Mannargudi to Needamangalam and get down at
Poovanur bus stop/ bridge and from there 1 KM after crossing the river.
From the main road the Temple Rajagopuram is visible.
A-67 Town
bus from Mannargudi to Kalacheri runs through this village.
Poovanur
is on the way from Mannargudi to Ammapettai or Mannargudi to Valangaiman.
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK
HERE
( Temple complex view )
( Moolavar vimanam )
( Shiva appearing from Shiva Lingam a bas-relief on the pillar)
221/104. PAMANI NAGANATHAR TEMPLE, PAADHALECHURAM - PAMANI.
This place is now
called as Pamani about 3 Km from City. This is the
221st Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam on the south side
of river Kaveri and 104th sthalam in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar
has sung hymns in praise of lord Shiva of this temple.
Rishaba mandapam with dwajasthambam
Moolavar :
Sri Sarpapureeswarar, Sri Naganatha Swamy
Consort : Sri Amirtha Nayagi.
Some of
the important features of this temple are….
The
temple is facing east with an entrance Arch. Stucco images of Shiva’s family in
the arch. Dwajasthambam, balipeedam and Rishabam are in front of sanctum
sanctorum. One level Rajagopuram is at the entrance of Sanctum sanctorum. Moolavar
is of putru and having three parts and on left side Dhanajaya Munivar. In
koshtam Narthana Ganapathy, Guru Bhagavan, Annamalaiyar, Brahma and Durgai.
In the
outer prakaram sannadhi for Ganapathy, Nagaraja, Mumoortis,
Kalingeswarar, Subramaniyar, Pancha Lingeswarar, Durgai, Durvasa, Sastha, Sthala Vinayagar, Gajalakshmi, Lakshmi,
Gnana Saraswathy, Kala Bhairavar, Shaniswarar, Navagrahas, Naalvar, Chandran and Suriyan. Guru Bhagavan is sitting on a Lions mandapam as Pillar. Simha Dakshinamurthy.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS
Rajarachozhan
period Tamil inscriptions are found. Nattukottai
Chettiar’s Thirupani. Sri Lakshmanan Chettiar and his wife sirpam are in the
front mandapam.
LEGENDS
Adiseshan came out of
paadhalam as Dhanajaya munivar and worshiped lord Shiva of this temple. Hence this
place is being Padhaleechuram. Sukala munivar also worshiped lord Shiva of
this temple
HOW TO
REACH :
To temple
road is passing by the side of Fertilizer factory.
Town bus
A-37 from Mannargudi and and a Mini bus from Mannargudi to Rishiyur passes
through this temple.
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK
HERE
( Dhakshinamoorthy
with Sanakatha munivars)
( Narthana
Vinayagar in Koshtam )
( Dakshinamurthy
mandapam on the lions )
Durgai in
Koshtam
Entrance arch
229/112. Vandurai Nathar Temple, Thiruvanduthurai / Tiruventhurai / Thiruvendurai.
Now
this place is called as Thiruvanduthurai ( Vanduthurainathar Thirukovil ). This is the
229th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva sthalam and 112th Shiva
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 Mandapam
Moolavar : Sri Madhuvaneswarar, Sri
Barmeswarar,
Sri
Bramapureeswarar, Sri Vendurainathar.
Consort : Sri Sathyathaayathakshi, Sri
Brahathambal,
Sri Vel
Nedunganni.
Some
of the important features of this temple are……
The
temple is facing east with a 3 tier Rajagopuram. Balipeedam Dwajasthambam and Rishabam are after the Rajagopuram. In Koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Arthanareeswarar as
Rishabandhikar ( hand on Rishabam) in place of lingothbavar,
Brahma and Durgai.
In
prakaram Sannadhi for Vinayagar, Subramaniyar, Chandikeswarar and prakaram Ambal
and Pichadanar.
ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala, artha mandapam and a open mukha mandapam. An open mandapa was built around sanctum at a latter date.
LEGENDS
Brunki munivar worshiped lord Shiva by making holes on the body of Shiva
Without worshiping Ambal, hence he got curse of being a vandu / bee. Hence Lord
Shiva obtained the name of Vandurainathar. We can hear the “vandu reengaram /
bee sound“ placing the ear on the Komukham.
Vidhyadharar,
Brahman, Dhuruvan, Thirumal worshiped Lords Shiva of this temple.
CONTACT
DETAILS :
The
Land line number is 04367 294 640
HOW
TO REACH :
Town
bus from Mannargudi to Veeraki passes through this place.
Town
bus from Mannargudi to Senthangudi passes through this place.
On
the bus route Mannargudi to Thiruthuraipoondi get down at Veeraki diversion
road.
On
Mannargudi to Thiruthuraipoondi get down at Vadivaikal and from there 2 KM.
About
a KM from Mazhavarayanallur & Thattankovil
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE
Dakshinamurthy mandapam on the lions
Temple complex view
Temple complex front view
Rishabam mandapam with dwajasthambam.
Arthanareeswarar in Koshtam in place of Lingothbavar
East side 3 tier Rajagopuram
232/115. SRI AGNEESWARAR TEMPLE, THIRUKOLLIKADU.
Now this place is called as Thirukollikadu. This is the 232th Devaram
Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 115th Sthalam on the south side of river Kaveri
in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of
this temple.
Back side view of moolavar vimanam
Moolavar : Sri Agneeswarar
Consort : Sri Miruthu Paatha Nayagi, Sri Panjin Melladiammai.
Some of the important features of this temple are.....
The
temple is facing west with an entrance arch. The temple tank with Lotus flowers
on the left side. The Arch has the Shiva Linga on the top. Dwajasthambam, Balipeedam and Rishabam are in the newly built Mandapam. Moolavar is of slight red in colour and short. In koshtam
Brahma, Lingothbavar (Brahma and Vishnu on both sides ), Dhakshinamoorthy,
Vinayagar and Durgai.
In
prakaram Sannadhi for Vinayagar, Valli Devasena sametha Villenthiya
Subramaniar ( Urchavar is not in this temple ), Mahalakshmi, Sani Bhagavan, Bhairavar,
Nalvar and Navagrahas. ( They are installed in U shape ).
Urchavars
are Natarajar, Sivakami, Saneeswarar with his vahana and Vinayagar.
Thiripura
Chakravarthy worships Lord Shiva bas relief on the sanctum wall to be watched.
There
is separate Sannadhi for Sani Bhagavan and special poojas are performed on
Saturdays and Sani Bhagavan is called as Pongu Sani in this temple. The temple
is kept open through out the day.
Preparations
are in progress for Kumbhabhishekam during my Visit.
ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala and artha mandapam. An ekathala vesara Vimana is on the sanctum.
CONTACT DETAILS :
The
land line number is : 04369 237 454
HOW TO REACH :
On
the bus route Thiruvarur to Thiruthuraipoondi take diversion to Thirunellikaval,
Thengur - Keeralathur and Kallikkadu.
A12
Town bus from Thiruvarur to Thirukollikadu.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK
HERE
Temple front view
Thiripura Chakravarthy worshipping Lord Shiva a bas-relief on Sanctum Sanctorum wall
Lingothbavar with Brahma and Vishnu on both sides
Devotees offering prayers
Dakshinamurthy sannidhi
Temple pond
233/116. Sri Vellimalainathar Temple / Thiruthangur Vellimalai Nathar Temple / SRI
RAJATHAGREESWARAR TEMPLE, THIRUTHENGUR / Thiruthangur
Now this place is called as Thiruthangur. This is the 233rd Devaram Paadal
Petra Shiva Sthalam and 116th 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 Rajathagreeswarar, Sri Vellimalai Nathar
Consort : Sri Birugantha Nayagi, Sri Periya Nayagi
Some of the important features of this temple are ......
The
Temple is facing east without entrance arch or
Rajagopuram. balipeedam and Rishabam are in front of mandapam.
In
Prakaram Naalvar, Somaskandar, Vinayagar, Subramaniyar, Mahalakshmi, Navagrahas
worshiped Shiva Lingas, Navagrahas Nayagan Saneeswarar, Navagrahas worshiped
Lingams, Maha Bhairavar and Suryan. Ambal is in a separate temple like sannadhi.
ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of Sanctum Sanctorum, antarala and artha mandapam.
HISTORY & INSCRIPTION
Inscriptions of 3rd Rajarajan, 3rd Kulothungan, 3rd Rajendran periods are
found on the sanctum walls.
LEGENDS
Mahalakshmi got rid of sabam by worshipping Lord Shiva of this temple.
Thiru = ( Thirumagal), Thengur = ( staying / living place ) and this place is
called as Thiruthangur )
CONTACT
DETAILS
And
these numbers may also be contacted 94443 54461 & 04369 237 454
HOW
TO REACH
On
the bus route Thiruvarur to Thiruthuraipoondi get down at Nellikka and from
there 2 Km
Town
bus A12 from Thiruvarur to Thirukollikadu passes through this village.
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK
HERE
Temple front view with sthala vruksham coconut tree
Back side vimanam view
Front entrance view
( Vinayagar in the artha mandapam swayambhu - head not visible )
234/117. Sri Nellivana Nathar Temple, Thirunellikaval / Nellika.
This
is the 234th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 117th Sthalam
on the south side of river Kaveri. Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in
praise of lord Shiva of this temple.
The 5 tier Rajagopuram, Nandhi mandapam and dwajasthambam
Moolavar : Sri Aamlavaneswarar, Aamlakeswarar,
Sri Nellivana Nathar, Sri Nelli Natheswarar
Consort : Sri Aamlakeswari, Sri Mangala Nayagi
Some
of the important features of this temple are ….
The
temple is facing west with 5 tier Rajagopuram. Balipeedam, Rishabam and
Dwajasthambam are after the Rajagopuram. In koshtam Vinayagar,
Dhakshinamoorthy, Brahma and Durgai.
In
prakaram Naalvar, Gajalakshmi, Vinayagar, Subramaniyar, Saneeswarar,
Nellivananathar under the Nelli tree, Bhairavar and Navagrahas. In mandapam
roof Navagrahas, 12 Rasi, Ambal’s Avatharam paintings to be seen.
HISTORY & INSCRIPTIONS
The temple exists before 8th Century and the same was reconstructed during Chozha period and latter expanded during Pandyas and Vijayanagara period. Inscriptions of Rajaraja Chozha period are found on the sanctum walls.
LEGENDS
Suryan, Brahman, Thirumal, Chandran, Saneeswarar ( facing Moolavar ), Gantharvar, Durvasa worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple.
CONTACT DETAILS :
The
Land line numbers are 04369 237 507 and 04369 237 438
HOW TO REACH :
On
the train route Thiruvarur to Thiruthuraipoondi, Nellikka is one of the
station.
On
the bus route Thiruvarur to Thiruthuraipoondi after (14 KM) Pudur, ThiruNellikaval.
Town
bus is available from Thiruvarur to Thirukollikadu passes through this
village.
1.5
KM from Thiruthangur and 3 KM from Thiruvarur to Thiruthuraipoondi
main road and the junction is called as Naal
Road Naal
Road
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK
HERE
Stucco images in front of main shrine entrance
Out side view on right hand side
Ambal sannadhi vimanam
Moolavar vimanam
Ambal's avathara paintings on the ceiling
Sthala viruksham with Nellikkai ( Amla tree )
5 tier Rajagopuram
( Sign board at
Naal Road on Thiruthuraipoondi to Mannargudi main road)
239/122. KAICHINAM KAICHINESWARAR TEMPLE, KAICHINAM - KACHANAM.
This
place is now called as Kachanam. This is the 239th Devaram
Paadal petra
Rajagopuram view from inside temple
Moolavar : Sri Kaichineswarar, Sri Karachinaeswarar
Consort : Sri Suvedhavalai Nayagi , Sri Velvalai Nayagi
Some
of the important features of this temple are ……..
This
is one of the Mada Temple built by Ko Chenkat Chozha. The temple is facing east
with a 3 tier Rajagopuram. Balipeedam, Rishabam and Dwajasthambam are immediately
after the Rajagopuram. In Koshtam Dakshinamurthy is
as Rishabaroodar,
Sannadhi
for Vinayagar, Vidhooman worshiped Vidhoo Shiva Lingam, Subramaniyar,
Ambal, Perumal, Kasi Viswanathar, Agasthiya Lingam, Arumuga
Perumal, Gajalakshmi, Navagrahas, Bhairavar, Vinayagar, Saneeswarar, Kangu
Vana nathar and Suryan. Somaskandar as Sri Thyagaraja In
a separate Sannadhi. Jyeshta Devi ( Thavvai ) moortham also available.
Ambal
is in a separate temple sannadhi.
ARCHITECTURE
The sanctum Sanctorum consists of sanctum, antarala and artha mandapam. A Vesara Vimana is on the sanctum.
LEGENDS
Thirunavindhu, Indiran, Agasthiyar ( got cured from Brahmahathi dosham )
worshiped lord Shiva of this temple. Indiran made this lingam with sand hence
his hand marks are called as Kaichinnam.
CONTACT
DETAILS
The
mobile number is : 94865 33293
HOW
TO REACH
The
place Kaichinam is on the route Thiruvarur to
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK
HERE
Nataraja with Sivagami
Temple Complex view
Natarajar Sannadhi only painting inside
Rishabam
Rajagopuram with Dwajasthambam
223/106. PONVAITHANATHAR
TEMPLE, THIRUCHITREMAM - SITHAMOOR.
Now this place is called as Sithamoor. This is the 223rd Devaram
Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 106th Sthalam
on the south side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung
hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
Rajagopuram view from inside
Moolavar : Sri Swarna Sthabaneswarar, Sri Ponvaithanathar
Consort : Sri Akilandeswari
Some of the important features of this temple are
as follows.
The temple is facing east with a 3 tier
Rajagopuram. Balipeedam, Rishabam are after the Rajagopuram. In Koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy,
Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai.
Urchavars are Velavar, Somaskandar, Aadipoora Amman
In prakaram Kanni Vinayagar, Murugan, Mahalakshmi,
Brahmarishi, Iyannar, Bairavar, Shani Bhagwan, Suryan and Viswanathar.
ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala and ardha mandapam. A two tier vesara Vimana is on the sanctum.
LEGENDS
There
is story of Lord Shiva helped for livelihood in the form of gold coin for a
Chetti Lady whose husband was away on Business. When her husband was suspected
she proved that she was innocent. For this Lord Shiva Changed the place of
Sthala Vruksham and balipeedam. The doors of the main shrine was opened after
Artha jama pooja by itself.
The king who ruled Muthrasapuram excavated Shiva
Lingam from the earth where the milk was poured. Moolavar has a scar which was
hit during excavation.
Honey comb is seen in the artha mandapam. It is
believed that Brahma Rishi worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple as honey bee.
HOW TO REACH :
On the bus route Thiruvarur to Thiruthuraipoondi
get down at Alathambadi from there Sithamoor is 3 KM.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK
HERE
Moolavar vimanam
Rajagopuram view after dusk
10-02-2013, SUNDAY – DAY -2.
After
vacating the hotel boarded a bus to Vedaranyam for my second ½ day’s Yathra.
Since I had collected the details of buses to Thiruvaimur, reached THIRUVAIMUR with out much
difficulty. after crossing Thirukkuvalai and Ettukudi. After morning pooja
darshan a motorcyclist dropped me at ETTUKUDI, a murugan temple.
Luckily I got a bus to THIRUKUVALAI and I was fortunate enough to see
the Vidanga darshan and Abhishekam. It was a long wait for me at
Thirukkuvalai, about 2 hours to get a bus to Thiruthuraipoondi. Finally I
reached the last targeted temple of KOTTUR Thenambal Temple
Thanks
to Lord Shiva for the Darshan of all the temples.
241/124. SRI VAIMOORNATHAR TEMPLE, THIRUVAIMUR.
This
is the 241st Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 124th 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 Vaimoornathar
Consort : Sri Sheerobavasani, Sri Paalin nanmozhiyal.
Some
of the important features of this temple are…..
The
temple is facing east with a 3 tier Rajagopuram. Balipeedam and Rishabam are
immediately after the rajagopuram. In koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, hand is on Rishabam, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai.
This
is one of the saptha vidanga sthalam ( Vidangar – Neela Vidangar, Nadanam –
Kamala Nadanam, seat – Rathna Simhasanam ).
In
prakaram Naalvar and Bhairavar. In the inner prakaram Vinayagar, Valli Devasena
sametha Subramaniar, Mahalakshmi, Navagrahas ( all are in one row ), Neela
Vidangar, Vedaranyeswarar, Nalvar, Avudayar, Sathyanarayani Amman, Agora Bhairavar,
Ananda Bhairavar, Uthanda Bhairavar, Bala Bhairavar, Siva Suryan and
Chandran. A bas relief of Valmiki Maharishi worshiping Lord Shiva is above the jolly/ window.
ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of Sanctum sanctorum, antarala and artha mandapam. The Adhistanam is of simple pada bandha adhistanam with three patta kumudam. An Ekathala Vesara Vimanam is over the sanctum Sanctorum. The First Thala is extended up to greevam. Koshatas are in the Greevam.
LEGENDS
Lord Shiva asked Appar to follow him to Vaaimur by saying “Vaimuril iruppom
thodarnthu vaa“. வாய்முயூரில் இருப்போம் தொடர்ந்து வா- There is a Shiva Sannadhi in parallel to Moolavar sannadhi
called “Apparukku Kaatchi Kodutha
Shivan“ ( Lord Shiva Who gave darshan to Appar. ). Suryan also worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple.
CONTACT DETAILS :
More details may be obtained through this mobile 97862 44876.
HOW TO REACH :
The
place is in the road diversion to Ettukudi on the Nagapattinam to
Thiruthuraipoondi.
Thiruvarur
to Vedaranyam bus passes through this village
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK
HERE
Sri Vanmiki Siddhar worshiping Lord Shiva a bas-relief on the Sanctum Sanctorum wall ( It is not the siddhar - But the King who built this temple...
Narthana Vinayagar in Koshtam
Dakshinamurthy in koshtam sitting on Rishabam with out sanagatha munivars
Moolavar vimanam
Front side view
Agora Bhairavar and Ananda Bhairavar
Moolavar Vimanam
240/123. SRI BRAHMAPUREESWARAR TEMPLE, THIRUKOLILI - THIRUKKUVALAI
Now this place is called as Thirukkuvalai.
Main shrine entrance
Moolavar :
Sri Brahmapureeswarar, Sri Kolilinathar,
Sri Kolili Natheswarar.
Consort : Sri Vandamarpoonguzhali.
Some of the important features of this temple are
……
The temple is facing east with a 5 tier
Rajagopuram. The sthala purana stucco image is on the Rajagopuram. Dwajasthambam, Balipeedam and Rishabam are in a mandapam. In koshtam Arthanareeswarar, Brahma, Durgai, Umamaheswarar,
Natarajar, Narthana Ganapathy, Pichadanar, Dakshinamurthy, Thirumal with sangu
and chakram.
In Prakaram Sundarar with his wife Paravai, Thyaga
Vinayagar, Viswanathar, Visalakshi, Indira Pureeswarar, Chokkalingam,
Annamalaiyar, Naalvar, Mahalakshmi, Navagrahas ( all are facing south direction
in a single row).
This temple Thyagarajar is the
second to Thiruvarur Thyagarajar. This is also one of the saptha vidanga
sthalam ( Avani Vidangar and Dance is Birunga Nadanam ).
ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala and ardha mandapam images in the form of arch at the entrance of the sanctum sanctorum. A ekathala stucco vesara vimanam is on the sanctum.
LEGENDS
Brahma worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple. To get
rid of dosham ( Brahmahathi dosham) by killing Bahasuran, Beeman worshiped Lord
of this temple. The sthala vruksham is "Thetha maram".
Moolavar
is of white sand and always covered with Kuvalai and hence this place is called
as Thirukkuvalai.
CONTACT DETAILS :
More details may be obtained by dialing this
mobile 97862 44876.
Land line number is 04366 245 412
HOW TO REACH :
On the bus route Thiruvarur to Ettukudi –before
Ettukudi.
Thiruvarur to Vedaranyam bus passes through this
village.
LOCATION OF
THE TEMPLE : CLICK
HERE
Moolavar vimanam
Sri Durgai with Sri Uma Maheswarar and Sri Pichadanar
Dakshinamurthy with sanagatha munivars
Navagrahas in a single row
Sundarar with Paravai Nachiyar
Sthala Vruksham "Thetha maram"
Temple complex view
The inner Rajagopuram
228/111.
SRI KOZHUNDEESWARAR TEMPLE /AKRAPARAMESWARAR
TEMPLE, KOTTUR /Mela Kottur.
This
is the 228th Devaram
Paadal Petra Shiva sthalam and 111st sthalam on the south side of river Kaveri
in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of
this temple.
Front view of the temple with Dwajasthambam
Moolavar :
Sri Kozhundeeswarar, Sri Sameevaneswarar
Consort : Sri Mathupaashini, Sri Thenar Mozhiyal, Sri Thenambal.
Some
of the important features of this temple are…..
The
temple is facing west with an entrance arch. A 3 tier Rajagopuram with a
mandapam is in front of sanctum sanctorum. In between the two Dwajasthambam, Balipeedam and Rishabam. In Koshtam, Narthana Ganapathy, Dakshinamurthy,
Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai.
In
Prakaram Chandran, Mahavishnu with Bhudevi and Sridevi, Naalvar, Subramaniyar,
Akoraveerabathrar, Arambai is in Penance posture ( Standing on one leg ),
Umamaheswarar, Arthanareeswarar, Meenakshi Sundareswarar, Vallabha Ganapati, Gajalakshmi,
Suryan and Chandikeswarar.
Pradhosa
moorthy is also the Moola moorthy is a special in this temple. In Saba, Natarajar, Sivakami and Manickavasagar ( These moorthams are found in a village
Mayileru puram during ploughing ).
ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of Sanctum Sanctorum, antarala and ardha mandapam. A mandapam was built around the sanctum.
LEGENDS
Arambai and Iravatham worshipped Lord Shiva of this temple. There are Nine theerthangal.
CONTACT
DETAILS :
Mobile
and Land line numbers are : 97861 51763 and 04367 279 781
HOW
TO REACH :
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK
HERE
Moolavar vimanam with mandapam
Dakshinamurthy with sanagatha munivars
The 3 tier Rajagopuram view from inside
Main shrine entrance Rajagopuram
Front arch and Sivachariyar is leaving after uchikaala Pooja
The musician is preparing leather for his mathalam
The arch on the road side
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