07, September
2011.
On
4th September 2011, went to 5 Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalangal of Nadu Naadu
near Virudhachalam. Except for Virudhachalam and Pennadam, I could not get a
clear idea of traveling by public transport. Hence I hired a Taxi and went to
the temples. Even though I hired a taxi I could complete only 4 temples in the
morning session.34/2. SUDARKOZHUNDEESAR TEMPLE, ( PRALAYAKALESWARAR TEMPLE ), PENNADAM
This
is the 34th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and the 2nd Sthalam in Nadu Nadu.
Sundarar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
Rajagopuram with Rishabam Mandapam
Moolavar :
Sri Sudarkozhundeesar, Sri Piralayakaleswarar
Consort : Sri Aamothanambal, Sri Kadanthai Nayagi ,
Sri Azhakiya Kathali.
Sri Azhakiya Kathali.
Some
of the important features of this temple are...
The
temple faces east with an entrance arch. Rishabam is in a mandapam immediately
after the entrance arch. A 5-tier Rajagopuram is at the entrance of the sanctum
sanctorum. Balipeedam, Dwajasthambam and a Rishabam are in front of the mukha mandapam.
ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala, and artha mandapam. The Vimanam is of Gajabrushtam style of construction, ie back of an elephant and hence this temple is also called Thoonganai Mada Kovil.
Gajabirushta vimanam with Chandikeswarar sannadhi
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS
The original temple is believed to have been constructed from the 7th to 8th century and later received contributions from Chozhas, and Vijayanagaras. The sanctum walls are full of inscriptions.
Pennadam is the birthplace of Kalikamba Nayanar and Marai Gnanasambandar. Appar got the symbol of soolam and Idabam from lord Shiva of this temple.
LEGENDS
Devakanniyar, Kamadhenu, and the White elephant worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple, hence Siva of this temple is called Pen+ Aa + dagam. The Rishabam is viewing outside the temple to stop flooding in the Vellar River.
HOW
TO REACH :
17
Km from Virudhachalam and frequent buses are available from Virudhachalam
CONTACT
DETAILS :
The
landline and mobile numbers are: +91 4143 222 788 and +91 98425
64768
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK
HERE
Mada Koil - (Kept locked )
Kodimaram with Rishaba Mandapam
Back side view of Moolavar vimanam ( Tamil epigraphs are found on the wall of Sanctum Sanctorum
Ambal sannadhi Vimanam
Entrance Arch with stucco images
33/1. THEERTHAPUREESWARAR TEMPLE,
THIRUNELVAYIL ARATHURAI
THIRUNELVAYIL ARATHURAI
This is the 33rd Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and the 1st Sthalam
in Nadu Nadu on the banks of river Neeva. Moovar Padal Petra Shiva Sthalam. This
village is now called Thiruvatturai / Thiruvathurai.
5 tier Rajagopuram
Moolavar : Sri Anandeeswarar, Sri Theerthapureeswarar
Consort : Sri Amandha Nayagi, Sri Thiripura Sundari,
Sri Arathurai Nayagi.
Sri Arathurai Nayagi.
Some of the important features of this temple are...
The temple faces east with a 5-tier Rajagopuram. balipeedam,
Dwajasthambam, and Rishabam are immediately after the Rajagopuram. There is an
entrance arch for the sanctum sanctorum. In koshtam, Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy,
Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai. Vinayagar and Valli Devasena Subramaniar
sannadhis are in the prakaram.
ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of sanctum Sanctorum, antarala, and artha mandapam.
Colorful moolavar vimanam
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTION
It is believed that the original temple belongs to the 7th to 8th Century and was reconstructed as a stone temple during the Chozha period. The
Kumbhabhishekam was conducted recently.
LEGENDS
The Nandhi’s head is up and turned to the right to stop the flood in the river Nevaa. Gnanasambandar has got Muthu palanquin/ Pallakku and Muthu Kodai (Umbrella) in this Temple
HOW
TO REACH :
Just 5 Km from Pennadam on the Thittakudi Road.
22 Km from Virudhachalam
CONTACT DETAILS:
The
Landline number is: +91 4143 246 467
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK
HERE
Entrance arch with Kodimaram / Flagstaff
Amman sannadhi entrance arch Stucco images
36/4. NEELAKANDESWARAR TEMPLE, RAJENDRAPATTINAM,
ERUKKATTAMPULIYUR.
Now this
village is called Rajendra Pattinam which has no relation to the original
name. This is the 36th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 4th Sthalam
in Nadu Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of
this temple.
5 Tier Rajagopuram
Moolavar :
Sri Neelakandeswarar, Sri Swetharanyeswarar
Consort : Sri Abeethakuja Nayagi, Sri Neelamalar kanni,
Sri Neelorbalaambal.
Sri Neelorbalaambal.
Some of
the important features of this temple are...
The
temple faces east with a 5-tier Rajagopuram and Temple tank is in front. Ambal sannathi is on the left side, both Lord Shiva & Ambal are facing the same east direction.
ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of Sanctum Sanctorum, antarala, ardhamandapam and mukha mandapam. A Vesara Vimana is over the sanctum sanctroum.
LEGENDS
Munivar Viyakrapathar (Legs are Tigers leg shape) worshiped lord Shiva of this temple. There are 5 more Padal Petra sthalangal the name ending with Puliyur.
HOW TO
REACH :
On the
way to Virudhachalam to Srimushnam route via Karuveppilai Kurichi. The Village
12 Km on
the Jayankondam route.
CONTACT
DETAILS :
The
landline and mobile numbers are: +91 4143 243 533 and +91 93606
37784
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK
HERE
Ambal sannadhi Vimanam
Moolavar sannadhi vimanam
35/3. NARTHANA VALLABESWARAR TEMPLE.
THIRUKOODALAIYATHOOR.
This is the 35th Devaram paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam on the junction
of rivers Vellaru and Manimuthar and the 3rd Sthalam in Nadu Nadu. Sundarar has
sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
Moolavar vimanam
Moolavar : Sri Narthana Vallabeswarar, Sri Nerikkattu Nathar
Consort : Sri Parasakthi, Sri Ganasakthi.
Some of the important features of this temple are...
The temple faces east with a newly built 3-tier Rajagopuram. In koshtam Dhakshinamoorthy, Lingothbavar,
Brahma and Ashtabhuja Durgai. There is no Navagraha Sannidhi and only Sani
bhagavan moortham is available.
There are two Ambal Sannathis in this temple. Vibhuti is given in
Sri Parasakthi Ambal Sannidhi and Kungum is given in Ganasakthi Ambal Sannadhi.
ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of sanctum Sanctorum, antarala, and artha mandapam. Moolavar vimanam is of two tiers.
The temple is under renovation and preparing for the
Kumbhabhishekam during my Visit. This is a reconstructed temple after it was washed away by the
flood from Manimukhaaru.
LEGENDS
On the way to Thirumdhukundram Lord Shiva in the form of an andhanar directed him the way to this temple as “Koodalaiaartrirku vazhi ikthu “ and disappeared.
HOW TO REACH
Nearly 5 km from Srimushnam. Rarely minibus is available.
20 Km from Chidambaram to Sethiyathope route.
Town bus from Chidambaram to Kaavalaadi passes through this
village
CONTACT DETAILS
Landline number: +91 4144 208 704
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK
HERE
Ambal sannadi
Rajagopuram under construction
41/9. VIRUDHAGIREESHWARAR TEMPLE, VIRUDHACHALAM - THIRUMUDUKUNDRAM
The present name is Virudhachalam and it is a Sanskrit word. This is the 41st Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and the 9th sthalam
in Nadu Nadu. Moovar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this
temple.
Rajagopuram on the east side
Moolavar : Sri Virudhagireeshwarar, Pazhamalai Nathar
Consort : Sri Viruthambigai, Periya Nayagi, Balambigai.
Some of the important features of this temple are...
The temple faces east with a 5-tier Rajagopuram. Ambal is in a separate temple facing east with Rajagopuram. On the outer
Praharam at the North side of the Rajagopuram entrance.
In the Vanniadi prakaram sannadhi for Pancha Lingams, Vallabha Ganapathi, Meenakshi Chokkalingam, Vishwanatha Lingam, Arumugar, Sahasra
Linga, Ekambra Lingam, Jambu Lingam, Annamalaiyar.
On the way to Periyanayagi Amman sannadhi, sannadhi for
Navagrahas, Dhandapani.
In the third praharam sannadhi for 63var, Naalvar, Vinayagar,
Rishabaroodar, Yoga Dakshinamurthy, Saptamatrikas, Rudra, Matruraitha
Vinayagar, Varuna Lingam, Mooppilayar, Dakshinamurthy, Valli Devasena
Subramaniar, Vallabha Ganapathi, Chinna Pazhamalai Nathar, Bindu Madhava
Perumal, Mayura Murugan.
In Ilamai Nayaki Amman Temple sannadhi for Gajalakshmi, Bairavar,
Surya Lingam and Suryan.
ARCHITECTURE
The temple is in a huge complex consisting of 5 Rajagopurams and 5 Prakarams. Bas-Reliefs of 72 Bharatanatyam dance karanas/styles are available in the 16-pillar mandapam, in front of the east side of Rajagopuram.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS
72 Tamil inscriptions have been traced so far and there are many more inscriptions available in this temple. These inscriptions are from the 10th century.
LEGENDS
The temple sthala
CONTACT DETAILS
The landline number is +91 4143 230 203
HOW TO REACH
23 KM from Ulundurpet on Chennai to Madurai Highway.
Frequent buses are available from Chennai and major cities of Tamil
Nadu.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
erotic Stucco images in the small temple Rajagopuram on the outer praharam
--- OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---
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