20,
September 2011
On 17th
September 2011 , went to ( last leg of Nadu Naadu
Temples ) the Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalangal near Cuddalore. Really I
enjoyed this trip, since I traveled in all mode, walking to a distance
of 3 Kilometers, pillion rider on the motor cycle, then on
the Mahindra / TATA kutti yanai, town bus, share auto. etc. There are 4
temples near Cuddalore. With this I had completed all the 22 Paadal Petra
Sthalangal of Nadu Naadu. The route I followed is as follows.
Chennai
to Tindivanam ( about 2.30 Hrs by bus from Guindy )- Tindivanam to Pondy by
Private bus (which goes inside the villages ( Reader/ devotees do not travel by
type of transport )- Pondy to Cuddalore - Thirupathiripuliyur Padaleeswarar
Temple ( By walk from bus stand & return to bus stand by walk-
Thiruchopuram by Town bus ( Parangipettai) - got down at Thiruchopuram - Thiruchopuram
to Alapakkam - (By mahindra mini transport vehicle - From Alapakkam
to Mettupalayam by Town bus - From Mettupalayam to Thiruthinai Nagar (
Theerthanagiri ) - half way by Motor cycle and half way by town bus -
Theerthanagiri to Mettupalayam by Mahindra Mini lorry - from Mettupalayam
to Cuddalore by Town bus- From Cuddalore to Thirumanikuzhi by Town bus and walk
to about 1.5 Km by walk - From Thirumanikuzhi to Thiruvanthipuram by pillion
rider on TVS mopet and Thiruvanthipuram to Cuddalore by share auto. - from
Cuddalore to Chennai by bus via Tindivanam Tambaram. The private vehicles do
not charged me any thing. Hence I extend my sincere thanks to those drivers to
carry me to complete the darshan yatra.
50/18. PADALEESWARAR TEMPLE,
THIRUPATHIRIPULIYUR
THIRUPATHIRIPULIYUR
This
is 50th Thevara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 18th sthalam of
Nadu Naadu on the banks of river Kedilam. Thirunavukkarasar has sung hymns in
praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
Rajagopuram view from inside temple
Moolavar :
Sri Padaleeswarar, Sri Sri Karaiyearteeswarar.
Consort :
Sri Bruhindanayagi, Sri Periyanayagi,
Sri Aruvantha Nayagi.
Some
of the important features of this temple are....
Architecture
of the temple sculptures are very nice and beautiful. Ambal
sannathi is built separately.
LEGENDS
Thirunakkarasu Swamigal
was thrown in to sea with stone tied on his body by Samanars. By
Gods grace Thirunavukkarasar came to shore (Kadal karai ), hence Shiva is
called as Karaiyearteeswara).
Viyakkarapatha
Munivar ( Pulikal Munivar ) worshiped in the temple hence the place end
with puliyur ( Thirupathiripuliyur ).
HOW
TO REACH
It
is centre of the new Town Cuddalore and very near to bus-stand and railway
station.
Frequent
buses are available from all the major cities of Tamil Nadu to
Cuddalore.
CONTACT
DETAILS
The land line number is +91 4142 236 728.
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE
Vimanas of the prakaram sannadhis
Stucco images of the rajagopuram
View of the front mandapam with rajagopuram
38/6. MANGALAPUREESWARAR TEMPLE, THIRUCHOPURAM
This is the 38th Thevara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 6th sthalam
in Nadu Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this
temple.
Moolavar vimanam
Moolavar : Sri Mangalapureeswarar, Sri Thiruchopuranathar.
Consort : Sri Thyagavalli ( Near by place is called a
Thiyagavalli),
Sri Velnedinganni, Sri Sathyakshi.
Some
of the important features of this temple are...
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS
Once the temple was completely submerged in the sand and latter the same was renovated by Madurai Ramalinga Yogi.
LEGENDS
From the history after removing the sand it was observed that the lamp near the Shiva deity was burning. This shows that regular pooja was conducted by Devas/ Munivars even though the moolavar was completely covered with sand.
HOW
TO REACH :
Town bus going to Parangipettai goes via Thiruchopuram.
Cuddalore to Chidambaram road, get down at
Alapakkam and 2 KM from main Road.
Very near to Nagarjuna Oil refinery, which is under
Construction.
CONTACT
DETAILS :
The mobile number is +91 94425 85845.
LOCATION
:CLICK
HERE
Saba mandapam vimanam
( Entrance of the temple with bell maadam on the top )
37/5. SIVAKKOZHUNTHESWARAR TEMPLE, THEERTHANAGIRI - THIRUTHINAI NAGAR
Now the place is called as Theerthanagiri. This is 37th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 5th Shiva
Sthalam in Nadu Naadu.
Moolavar vimanam
Moolavar : Sri Sivakkozhuntheswarar, Sri Shivalingeswarar
Consort : Sri Neelathakshi, Sri Oppila Nayagi, Sri Karuthadanayagi.
Some of the important features of this temple are.....
HISTORY
As per Sivanadiyar Ramalingam Vairakannu the present name of "Theerthana giri" is a
changed name from the ancient name of "THEERTHA NAGARI" This
information is from the British manual, a book of inscriptions of Madras
presidency.
LEGENDS
The name Thiru Thinai Nagar called by
devotees is from a story, which is chiseled in the form of relief
available on the temple wall. The story is, Lord Shiva in
the form of Vellalar, sowed the millet Thinai and grown. Lord Shiva on the
rishaba vahana gave darshan to the vellalars.
CONTACT DETAILS
Archakar Subramania Aiyar can be contacted for darshan on 9047140464, 9150151195 & 04142 278324
Alternatively this mobile may be contacted 94434 34024.
HOW TO REACH
Town Bus route No 34 available from Cuddalore. For more
details please refer the comments.
Town bus roué No 39 available from Mettupalayam ( Mettupalayam is
about 20 KM from Cuddalore to Chidambaram route ) starts from Kurinjipadi.
LOCATION :CLICK HERE
Bus stop at Mettupalayam to Theerthanagiri Map : CLICK HERE
Sthala purana bas-reliefs sculptures on the wall
Sthala purana bas-reliefs sculptures on the wall
Narthana vinayagar in koshtam
Rajagopuram view from Dwajasthambam
Ambal temple view from Dwajasthambam
49/17. VAMANAPUREESWARAR TEMPLE,
THIRUMANIKUZHI
THIRUMANIKUZHI
This is the 49th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 17th sthalam
on the banks of river Kedilam in Nadu Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns
in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
Temple complex view from moolavar vimanam
Moolavar : Sri Vamanapureeswarar, Sri Uthavinayagar,
Sri
Manikkavarathar
Consort : Sri Ambushakshi, Sri Uthavinayagi, Sri
Manikkavalli.
Some of the important features of this temple are...
LEGENDS
As per hear say this temple is the 1st among 1008
Shiva temples. This is the only Shiva Sthalam, where one can have darshan with the help of Archakar. It is believed that Shiva is always with Ambal and is guarded by
Sivagana Bheema Rudhra ( also known as Beemangaran printed
on the front screen). Hence aarathi will be shown first to Beemarutharar to get
permission and then to Shiva. After aarathi screen will be closed. Since
Shiva is always with Ambal there is no palliyarai in this temple.
It is believed that Thirumal worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple
at the end of Vamana Avathar ( to remove sin caused by killing Mahabali
Chakravarthy ).
Also it is believed that by worshiping Shiva in this temple will
be equal to worshiping of 16 times Kasi, 3 times Thiruvannamalai and 3 times
Chidambaram.
Sthala puranam is chiseled on the front entrance of sannathi.
Sthala puranam bas-reliefs sculptures in front of moolavar sannadhi
Sthala puranam bas-reliefs sculptures in front of moolavar sannadhi
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS
SPIC- PHARMA, Cuddalore employees also participated in the
lighting of main temple. Thanks to their service.
HOW
TO REACH :
Cuddalore to Panruti bus 16 & 16 are going through
Thirumanikuzhi. ( 1.5 Km walk and cross the river bridge ).
CONTACT
DETAILS:
Archakar can be contacted for darshan Gurukal Natarajan
+919486387154
Alternatively this land lime may also be
contacted +91 4142 224 328.
LOCATION
: CLICK
HERE
Rajagopuram side view
Moolavar vimanam
---OM SIVAYA NAMA ---
Sir,
ReplyDeleteYour description about how to reach Theerthanagiri is not clear.Please clarify, edit your blog
Dear Suresh,
ReplyDeleteThe place Mettupalayam is on the bus route Cuddalore to Chidambaram and 20 km from Cuddalore. Get down at Mettupalayam. From Mettupalayam on the west side road Junction you can get a bus to Theerthanagiri route No 39 which comes from Kurinjipadi.
the name theerthana giri.is a changed name .the real ancient name was THEERTHA NAGARI.this information I got from a british manual.the book of inscriptions in madras presidency.thiru thinai nagar also called by devoties and a story also written and the villagers also known this.
ReplyDeletecuddalore is my home town iam living in Chennai for past 50 years.i have visited all these places by my two wheeler.
Thanks Ramalingam, for the valuable information. I will correct the same in the post.
Deleteregards
Hi Mr. Veluswamy--- I was really delighted with the finer details you've provided. I've just been to thirupadhiripuliyur and I am planning to visit the other temples near cuddalore(as listed by you) and other padal petra thalangal near panruti and vridahchalam. Please could you shed some light on the details for temples near panruti and vridahchalam as well.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks, om nama sivaya....
Mani
ReplyDeleteDear Mani,
Here the details which I know, If you want to cover some more temples you can get details from Raju's temple visit
Temples near Panruti 1. Thiruvadhikai 2. Thiruthuraiyur
Temples near Virudhachalam 1. Thirunelvayil Arathurai ( Thiruvattathurai ) 2. Pennadakam ( Pennadam ) , 3. Erukkathampuliyur ( Rajendra Pattinam ), 4. Koodalaiyartrur, These are Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalangal.
Also temples of Murugan at Kownchiappar and Srimushnam a Perumal temple is on the route to Koodalaiyartrur )
all the best
OM SIVAYA NAMA :
Thank you so much for your response.... Mr. Veluswamy. With this I reckon, I would finish visiting the remaining 10 odd padal petra sivasthalams in nadu naadu. Hoping I'd complete this within the end of this year.
ReplyDeleteEllam eesan arul. Om Nama Sivaya....
All the best
ReplyDeleteOm sivaya nama
I've visited the Vridhachalam Pazamalainathar temple yesterday, the temple is really massive and still has the antique look and gives a great sense of solace. The only little thing annoying was that the gurkkal who was so absent minded and left some flowers that I've brought in the sanctum sanctorum somewhere. Anyways, Lord Shiva would have definitely accepted my flowers though it was not placed upon the lingam. Planning to visit Panruti thiruvadhigai next weekend.
ReplyDeleteI am still wondering how did you manage to visit all the temples near cuddalore on the same day? any tips???
Thanks
Dear Mani,
DeleteAll the temples around Virudhachalam are covered in a single trip. Early morning I reached Virudhachalam. took a Taxi, had the dharshan at . Pennadakam ( Pennadam ), Erukkathampuliyur ( Rajendra Pattinam ), and Koodalaiyartur, Get dropped at Virudhachalam for Evening dharshan. Then returned to chennai.
The temples around Cuddalore are covered in a single day. In the morning session had the dharshan at Thirupathiripuliyur, Thiruchopuram and Theerthanagiri.
In the evening session had the dharshan of Thirumanikuzhi and Thiruvandhipuram Perumal temple.
As far as possible for one day trip try to take food / lunch - like tamarind rice, Lime rice along with you. Mornings you can manage with banana fruit with tea. Evening around 21.00 hrs you can reach home if you are from Chennai.
Regards
Hi Mr.Velu, I've just got 6 temples(hurrah!!) remaining in nadu naadu viz, thiruchopuram, thiyagavallli & 4 other temples around vridahchalam.
ReplyDeletePlease could you help me with a few questions.
what time do you normally board a bus in chennai in the morning?
which is shortest route to cuddalore? Chennai - Pondy -cuddalore or Chennai - Panruti -Cuddalore?
You said you've visited temples around vridahchalam in a car. Which travels in Vridahchalam did you travel with? Any phone number?
Was a day time sufficient to visit all 4 temples in vridhachalam as temples remain open only until 12 in the noon and reopen not before 4:30 in the evening?
Were the priest friendly enough to open the temples in we reach there after it was closed?
Thanks for all your help. Looking forward to getting these queries answered.
Om nama sivaya.
Dear Mr Manikandan,
ReplyDeleteFar off places like Cuddalaore, Virudhachalam I used to start between 02.00 Hrs to 03.00 Hrs from Asarkana / Thambaram bus stop.
I For Cuddalaore I went through Chennai – Tindivanam – Pondy – Cuddalaore. The shortest route is Chennai – Pondy – Cuddalore through ECR .
You can cover easily the 4 temples around Virudhachalam if you engage a Taxi. I went through a taxi and the agency I could not remember now, sorry.
You can go like this Pennadam – Nelvayil Arathurai ( Thiruvadurai, Thiruvathurai ) – Erukkathampuliyur ( Rajendrapattinam ) and koodalaiyatrur ( Archakar’s house is in front of the temple) and you can cover the Vishnu temple at Srimushnam on the way
At Cuddalore I followed the route Thirupathiripuliyur – Theerthanagiri – Thiruchopuram in the morning session and in the evening session Thirumanikuzhi ( Without archakar you cannot have the dharshan here since the screen will always hung infront of moolavar since it was believed that Ambal will always with Shiva ) and Thiruvadhigai ( Vishnu temple ).
Do not plan too much since most of the temples opens during one kala pooja and closed after pooja, it will be un predictable the opening times.
Any way Try your best and lord Shiva will give dharshan either through Archakar or through Meikavalars.
All the best
OM SIVAYA NAMA
Thanks a lot....
ReplyDeleteOM nama sivaya
I visited thiruchopuram today. As I went around 04 PM, the archakar wasn't around. An old lady who has been delegated by the archakar to help devotees with dharshan helped me. I appreciate her help very much . Planning to go to Theerthanagiri on Gandhi Jayanthi. Sorry, I am troubling you with more questions again.
ReplyDeleteMettupalayam - Is that on the kadulur - Chidambaram route. Will all buses to chidambaram pass via this place. Or travelling by a town bus from cuddalore, the only option. I'll anyway get in touch with the archakar with details you've provided above.
OM nama sivaya.
Route
The Place Mettupalayam is on the ECR from Cuddalaore to Chidambaram. Nearly 2 to 3 KM from Alappakkam. From Alappakkam the route is - Vigneswara Polytechnic College - Mullai Hotel ( on the right )- Indian Oil Petrol Bunk and Mettupalayam Bus Stop. To Theerthanagiri you have to take the west side or the right side diversion. Ordinary Govt Buses and Private buses will stop at Mettupalayam Bus stop. After Mettupalayam the ECR will take a turn. Some of the buses going to Parankipettai will also stop at Mettupalayam Bus Stop. Mettupalayam and surrounding people has to use the Theerthanagiri Bank near the temple. After reaching Mettupalayam, you can get lift through some passerby or Town bus. You can get some more details also from the Sivachariyar, whose contact number is given in my blog. The place Mettupalayam Bus Stop can be viewed in the Google maps.
DeleteMettupalayam Bus Stop, Adinarayanapuram, Tamil Nadu 608801
All the best
Dear Manikandan,
DeleteEdited my blog and I had given the link for the bus stop google map Hope this will do for you.
OM Sivaya Nama
HI Sir,
ReplyDeleteI' ve visited Theerthanagiri yesterday (Oct 2, being a holiday). Reached the temple so early by 3 PM. The archakar's hospitality was highly appreciative. He gave me shelter in his home & some hot bajjis and tea. May Sivanaar shower the choicest of his blessings on them. Was blessed enough to see the pradosha pooja and came back home around 12:30 AM night. The buses with route no 6 & 34 pass by the temple street.
Planning to visit other four temples around vridahchalam in the weekends to come. OM nama sivaya.
Dear manigandan,
ReplyDeleteAs I told you, plan for for your travel and leave the rest to Lord Shiva, who is the ultimate authority to decide to give dharshan or not. So do not plan too much. Sitthan pokku sivan pokku. All the best for your Muthukundram (Virudhachalam ) trip. Lord Shiva's blessings will be with you always.
My plan for this week end is for the Uzhavarapani at Villiyampakkam near Chengalpattu.
All the best Mani.,
HI Mr.Velusamy,
ReplyDeleteI've completed my nadu naadu thala yaathirai completely with thirukoodalaiyaatrur on last christmas and then did go to sirkaali and thirukolakka... before last couple of weeks... what is the plan for siva rathri.... I am goona be pleading for a day off from my manager. Need some tips for covering kongu naatu thalangal on the weekend during tamil new year. Could you please help sir..... Many Thanks for all your help with nadu naadu thalangal, Sir.
There are 7 Shiva temples in Kongu nadu and 5 are around ERODE. Thiruchengodu is on east, Bhavani is on west and Kodumudi, Karur, Vejamakoodalur is on south of Erode.
DeleteThe last three are in a line. Example. Stay/ reach at Erode ( Good Lodging facility is available ). Early morning start 5 Hrs from Erode reach Kodumudi have dharshan and go to Karur. From there catch a bus to Venjamakoodalur. After dharshan return back to Karur for Pasupatheeswarar dharshan since the temple will be open till 12.30 Hrs.
After dharshan return to Erode have your meals near bus stand go to Bhavani. It will be 1/2 hour journey. 5 to 5.30 return to Erode and get a bus to Thiruchengodu. Around 6 to 6.30 you can reach hill top. Go through bus from bus stand to Hill top.
Return back to Erode and stay at night.
Once again start from there, catch a bus to Coimbatore and get down at Avinasi. After dharshan catch a bus ( Opposite side of the temple you can get bus ) to Thirupur and get down at Thirumuruganpoondi ( about 5 KM from Avinasi after crossing new bus stand - try to see the Sirpangal manufacturing on the same street to temple - some of them are exported to foreign countries ).
After dharshan around 11.00 Hrs you can push off to your place Via Thirupur or Erode.
Hope you can complete in 1 1/2 day. Hope you got it. If you have doubt call me.
You can see my blog to get more details.
All the best
regards