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,
covered 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 up dated with more details, Thevara Hymns, Sthala purana, Thirupukazh, History and Inscription. Please click here for the updated post )
The
place is now called as 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 rivers Cauvery and Bhavani, Iraivan is
called as Sri Sangameswarar. Rishabam is in a mandapam in front of 5 tier
Rajagopuram. At the entrance sannidhis are Kottai Vinayagar, Rajaganapathy
and Muthukumarasamy sannadhi.
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's ivory tusk. The same was donated by the British ruler by name W Garo, after he was saved by Ambal from collapse of the rest house/ bungalow. After that he used to worship Ambal through a hole made on the compound wall.
There is a story of Ambal's oonjal made of elephant's ivory tusk. The same was donated by the British ruler by name W Garo, after he was saved by Ambal from collapse of the rest house/ bungalow. After that he used to worship Ambal through a hole made on the compound wall.
LEGENDS
Pariharam are conducted for Naga dosham. People will gather in large numbers take bath in the junction of rivers during Aadi Perukku day.
HOW TO REACH :
Frequent
buses are available from ERODE, Mettur
Town buses also available from Erode,
Perundurai.
CONTACT DETAILS :
The
Land line and mobile numbers are 04256 230192 and 98432 48588.
LOCATION :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 - River side
Sun set - Bhavani river
North side 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 Amaravathi river and
kudakanaru. The temple is about 4 feet below the 5 tier Rajagopuram and the temple is facing west. Vinayagar and Sri Subramaniar sannidhis are on both side of Rajagopuram.
There is a
Deepasthambham or Vilakkuthoon is in front of Rajagopuram. In the outer
prakaram sannadhi 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 sannadhi bas-reliefs of all the seven Kongu Nattu paadal petra Shiva
Sthalangal moorthams are to be watched. In koshtam Vinayagar,
Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai. Ambal is facing
east. Urchava murtis Somaskandar, Pallakku Chokkar, Subramaniyar
are to be worshiped.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS
Also the place was ruled by a king named Venjaman, hence this place is called as Venjamangudalur. The temple was washed away by the flood in the Kudakanaru river. The same was rebuilt during 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.
Town bus to Aatru
medu to Karur passes through this village.
The regular buses
from Karur to Dindigul passes through this village.
THE
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK
HERE
Ambal sannadhi vimanam
Temple complex view from compound wall
Temple complex view from compound wall
Vilakku thoon ( விளக்கு தூண் ) in front of 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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