04, May 2011.
After Velliangiri Yatra thought of visiting some Siva Temples. Fortunately, I had two days' leave while I
was in my native place ( Near Erode ). There are seven Siva Temples in Kongu
Nadu, which are Devaram paadal Petra sthalangal. Already I covered
Avinashi, Thirumurugan Poondi, Tiruchengode, and Thirunana ( Bhavani
). Thought of completing all the seven temples. On 25th and 26th April 2011,
covering the balance Shiva Temples Kodumudi, Karur & Venjamangudalur. Really
it was a great experience. All the temples are very big and are maintained neat
and clean.( This post has been updated with more details, Thevara Hymns, Sthala Purana, Thirupukazh, History, and Inscription. Please click here for the updated post )
The
place is now called Bhavani. This
is the 261st Devara Paadal Petra Shiva sthalam and 3rd sthalam in Kongu Nadu.
Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
North side Rajagopuram with Rishaba mandapam
Consort : Sri Vedhambigai
Since
the temple is located at the junction of rivers Cauvery and Bhavani, Iraivan is
called Sri Sangameswarar. Rishabam is in a mandapam in front of 5-tier
Rajagopuram. At the entrance sannidhis are Kottai Vinayagar, Rajaganapathy, and Muthukumarasamy sannidhi.
Sri
Soundara Nayaki udanurai Sri Adhikesava Perumal and Yoga Narasimhar sannidhis
are at the entrance of Rajagopuram with a mandapam.
In
the inner prakaram sannadhi for 63var, Pancha Bhoota Lingams, Sani Bhagavan,
Kasi Viswanathar, Arumugasamy, Jurageswarar, Sahasra Linga.
HISTORY
There is a story of Ambal's Oonjal made of elephant ivory tusk. The same was donated by the British ruler by the name of W Garo after he was saved by Ambal from the collapse of the rest house/ bungalow. After that, he used to worship Ambal through a hole made in the compound wall.
There is a story of Ambal's Oonjal made of elephant ivory tusk. The same was donated by the British ruler by the name of W Garo after he was saved by Ambal from the collapse of the rest house/ bungalow. After that, he used to worship Ambal through a hole made in the compound wall.
LEGENDS
Pariharam is conducted for Naga dosha. People will gather in large numbers and take a bath in the junction of rivers during Aadi Perukku day.
HOW TO REACH :
Frequent
buses are available from ERODE, Mettur
Town buses are also available from Erode,
Perundurai.
CONTACT DETAILS :
The
Landline and mobile numbers are 04256 230192 and 98432 48588.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK
HERE
North side Rajagopuram
Moolavar Vimanam view from Sthalaviruksham Ilanthai maram
Temple complex view
Moolavar Vimanam view from Sthala vruksham another view
Sahasrara lingam Sannadhi
Rajagopuram on the south side - Riverside
Sunset - Bhavani river
Northside Rajagopuram after sunset
263/5.
SRI KALYANA VIGIRTHEESWARAR TEMPLE, VENJAMANGUDALUR
This is the 263rd Thevara Paadal Petra Shiva sthalam and 5th sthalm in Kongu Nadu. Sundarar
has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
Vinayagar and Subramaniyar sannadhis are on both side of the 5 tier Rajagopuram
Moolavar : Sri
Kalyana Vigirtheeswarar, Sri Vigirthanatheswarar
Consort : Sri Mathurabhashini, Sri Pannormozhiammai,
Sri Vikirthanayaki.
Some of the important
features of this temple are...
The temple is located
at the junction of a branch river of Amaravathy joins with the Amaravathi River and Kudakanaru. The temple is about 4 feet below the 5-tier Rajagopuram and the temple faces west. Vinayagar and Sri Subramaniar sannidhis are on both side of Rajagopuram.
There is a
Deepasthambham or Vilakkuthoon in front of Rajagopuram. In the outer
praharam sannidhi for Suryan, Chandran, Pancha lingas, Valli Devasena Sri
Subramaniar ( One leg on the peacock Vakanam is to be noticed ). In the
inner prakaram sannadhi for Navagrahas, Bairavar, Nambiyandar Nambigal,
Sekkizhar and 63var & Natarajar Saba.
At the entrance of Moolavar sannidhi bas-reliefs of all the seven Kongu Nattu Paadal petra Shiva
Sthalangal murtis are to be watched. In koshtam Vinayagar,
Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai. Ambal is facing
east. Urchava murtis Somaskandar, Pallakku Chokkar, and Subramaniyar
are to be worshiped.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS
Also, the place was ruled by a king named Venjaman, hence this place is called Venjamangudalur. The temple was washed away by the flood in the Kudakanaru river. The same was rebuilt in 1982.
CONTACT
DETAILS
Prabhu
Gurukkal +91 9600291218 or +91 4324 262010 or
+91 9943527792.
This temple is under
the control of Karur Shiva temple details may be obtained from them also.
The town bus from Aatru
Medu to Karur passes through this village.
The regular buses
from Karur to Dindigul pass through this village.
THE
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK
HERE
Ambal sannadhi vimanam
Temple complex view from the compound wall
Temple complex view from the compound wall
Vilakku Thoon ( விளக்கு தூண் ) in front of the temple - Deepam will be lit on Karthikai Deepam day
--- OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---
Very informational post. Being the sixth largest city in Tamil Nadu, Erode beckons travellers visiting the state. When it comes to choosing from hotels in Erode, you may find them at various regions.
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