19, March 2012
On 17th March
2012, I had been to Thiruvarur for attending my friend Mr Madhavan’s daughter
marriage. Utilizing this opportunity went to 9 Paadal Petra Shiva
sthalangal. My yatra started from Thiruvarur ‘Paravyunmandali’
( Thiruvarur Temple ), near the Thiruvarur Thiruther at about
07.00 hrs. During that time one or two devotees were came for darshan. The
temple is under the control of Thiruvarur Thiyagarajar temple and needs
maintenance.
The temple Rajagopuram and compound walls
crying for attention. Then went to Thyagaraja temple, which is about
300 meters away from Thiruvarur Temple. It is a very big complex. The temple
complex consists of two Paadal petra Shiva sthalangal (
Thiruvarur ( Thyagesar ) and Thiruvarur Araneri ), in addition to this there
are many small temples/ sannadhis, mandapams, Pillars to erect kottagai during
festivals. It took me around 2 hours to get some idea. ( again 1 hour on
18th march 2012 went again to get more information and
Sunday’s dharshan ). It was belief that After worshiping Shiva’s face at
Thiruvarur one has to worship the feet of Shiva at ‘Vilamal‘ ( a small
village ) about 4 km away from the city. The archakar explained all the
details. To worship feet of shiva one ( Males ) has to remove shirt and banian.
Then I had been to
‘ThirupPeruvelur’ on the way to Kumbakonam from Thiruvarur. One has to get down at Ayyampettai ( Manakkal ) and walk to a distance of 1 Km, off main
road, on the dusty road. It is mada Koil about 17 steps to climb to
worship Lord Shiva. “Karaveram” was my next target, got down at ‘Vadakandam’,
(Vettartruppalam ) and the temple is about 50 meters from the main road and the
entrance is 500 meters from main road. It was about 11.00 hours ( Moolavar and
Ambal are little bigger than the other temples ) when I had the dharshan and
decided to go back to Thiruvarur for the evening darshan. After feeling the
heat of the sun decided to proceed to “Thalaiyalangadu” which is about 5 km
from Karaveeram, instead of going back to Thiruvarur.
My journey started
once again. Landed at ‘Thalaiyalangadu’ at about 13.00 Hrs and Gurukal’s
son ( a small boy ) helped me for the dharshan. It was understood
that Gurukal is making effort for the kumbhabhishekam. On seeing tiredness
on my face Gurukal offered me idly with milakaipodi ( ate the same at
Srivanchiyam ) and water to quench my hunger and thirst. At the start of my
yathra, decided to cover up to ‘Thalaiyalangau’ Shiva temple ( 7 temple ) in
this trip and also I was not prepared, the routes and locations of the other
Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalangal. At Gurukal’s residence they advised me to see
‘Srivanchiyam’. This gives me a boost to proceeded my yathra.
Reached ‘Kudavasal’ (
Without knowing this is also a Paadal Petra Shiva sthalam ). Boarded in a bus
to Nannilam and got down at “Srivanchiyam“ at about 14.30 Hrs. Had a chat with
the retired temple Gurukkal up to 15.30 Hrs. The temple opened
around 15.30 Hrs and to my surprise there are a few peoples waiting for the
dharshan ( reason is, there is small temple for Yama Dharmaraja. Fear of Yeman
will be removed on worshiping Yama Dharmaraja ). After darshan, I had my
breakfast & lunch at 16.00 hrs ( Idly with Milakaipodi, given by
“Thiruvalangadu” temple Gurukkal. May Lord Shiva shower his blessings
on them). I have to wait up to 17.30 Hrs to get a bus to Kudavasal.
During my waiting period, happened to go through my map and found that there is
a Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam at Kodavasal also.
Reached Kudavasal at
18.00 Hrs and went to the Shiva Temple about 500 meters from
bus-stand. The temple is on the main road with a big tank in front of the
temple and facing west. The temple is of mada koil type and same was built by
‘Ko - Chengat - Chozhan’, who built no of temples, like Thiruvanaikaval, at
Trichy. There are 24 steps to reach the sanctum and worshiped Shiva. At temple
had a chat with a Shiva devotee about shaivam and astrology. As usual
lights went off at 19.00 Hrs and walked to bus-stand and returned to
Thiruvarur.
Some of the
Photographs taken through my mobile will be up loaded with the details of
the temples in this post.
THYAGARAJA TEMPLE ( SRI PUTRIDANGONDAR TEMPLE), THIRUVARUR
This
is the 204th Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 87th Stalam on south side of river Kaveri in
Chozha Nadu. Moovar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. This
is one of the saptha vidanga sthalam. The place Thiruvarur was called in 11 different
names.
Moolavar : Sri Thyagaraja Swamy, Sri Putridangondar,
Sri Vanmika Nathar.
Sri Vanmika Nathar.
Consort :
Sri Kamalmbigai, Sri Alliagothai, Sri Neelothbaalambal.
Some of the important
features of this temple are.....
The temple has 5
prakarams and seven Rajagopurams of which east gopuram is 118 feet. Important deity is
Thyagaraja and the dance is Ajaba dance. The moolavar is of PUTRU and
abhishekam is not performed. Gopurams architecture is amazing with single stone
pillars at the entrance of Rajagopurams. The Navagrahas are in single line.
There are three
important mandapams, Chitra saba mandapam, Maha mandapam and 1000 pillar
mandapam. “Kal ther / Chariot” Stone chariot- made of stone ( entry ticket is Rs 10.00.)
The temple has two
Ambal sannadhis and number of small sannidhis. There are many
pillars erected to erect kottagai during functions. Lot of murals
are painted around and roof of the outside sanctum, which are worth to
see. ( It will take at least a day to see all the important features.)
The temple tank area
is equal to the area ( 5 veli) of the temple and has a temple at
the center.
Annual Chariot
festival, Evening pooja and Maragatha
Linga abhishekam are special in this temple. 5 Nayanmars has done service in
this temple.
HOW TO REACH
There are lot of
buses available from cities like Chennai, Trichy, Madurai, Thanjavur etc.
The temple is at the
center of the city.
CONTACT
DETAILS
The land line number is +91 4366 - 242 343.
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK
HERE
( East side Rajagopuram 118 feet high )
( Stucco images on the entrance gopuram )
( Mural / paintings out of Sanctum Sanctorum ceiling )
( Mural / paintings out of Sanctum Sanctorum ceiling )
( Mural / paintings out of Sanctum Sanctorum ceiling )
(Pillars to erect pandhal for the important functions)
( The Yali statue not a regular one - Thumbikai Yazhi )
( Paintings on the roof of the 1000 pillar mandapam )
( Paintings on the roof of the 1000 pillar mandapam )
( Paintings on the roof of the 1000 pillar mandapam )
( 1000 Pillar mandapam )
( kal ther / chariot)
ARANERI ACHALESWARAR TEMPLE THIRUVARUR ARANERI
This is
the 205th Devaram Paadal petra Shiva sthalam and 88th sthalam on
the south side of Cauvery in Chozha Naadu. Moovar has sung hymns in praise of
Lord Shiva of this temple. This temple is within the Thiruvarur Thiyagarajar
temple complex, on left side when we enter from east Rajagopuram. There
are murals painted on the walls of the inner side prakaram.
Moolavar : Sri Akileswarar, Sri Achaleswarar
Consort : Sri Vandaar kuzhali, Sri Bhuvaneswari
CONTACT DETAILS :
The land
line number is : +91 4366 - 242 343.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK
HERE
( Moolavar vimanam )
( Old paintings in the artha mandapam )
( Moolavar vimanam )
206/89.
SREE THOOVAINATHAR TEMPLE, THIRUVARUR PARAVAIYUNMANDALI
This is
the 206th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 89th Sthalam on
the south side of river Kaveri. Sundarar has sung hymns in praise of lord
Shiva of this temple.
Moolavar :
Sri Thoovainathar
Consort : Sri Alliangothai
Some of
the important features of this temple are....
This
temple is on the Keezha veethi, near Thiru Thers / Chariots. on the main
road facing east. The temple is called as Thurvasar temple. This is
under the control of Thiruvarur main temple. It seems that kumbabishekam
has been performed long back and both Rajagopuram and the outer walls crying
for attention.
The
temple is facing east with a 3 tier dilapidated Rajagopuram. Nandhi and balipeedam are after the Rajagopuram. The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum,
antarala and artha mandapam. A Vesara vimana is over the sanctum. In koshtam,
Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai. Ambal is in a separate shrine facing south.
Anjaneyar, Vinayagar, Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniar Sannadhis are in the
prakaram.
HOW TO REACH :
The temple is very near to Thyagaraja temple east Raja
gopuram on the Raja Street or the Keela Ratha Veethi on the Thanjavur Road.
CONTACT DETAILS :
Mobile and land line numbers are : +91 99425 40479,
+91 4366 - 240 646.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK
HERE
( Moolavar vimanam )
( Mukha mandapam )
( Rishabam mandapam and back side Ambal sannathi )
( Rajagopuram )
207/90. VILAMAL PATANJALI MANOHAR TEMPLE
( PATHANCHALI MANOHAR TEMPLE, VILAMAL), THIRUVILAMAR
( PATHANCHALI MANOHAR TEMPLE, VILAMAL), THIRUVILAMAR
This temple is in a small village and now called as Vilamal. This is
the 207th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 90th 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 Pathanchali Manohar
Consort : Sri Mathurabhasini.
Some of
the important features of this temple are.….
The Temple is facing east with an entrance arch / base of the
Rajagopuram. Balipeedam and Rishabam are
after the entrance arch. In Koshtam Vinayagar,
Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai. Moolavar is made of sand and
hence there is no abhishekam to moolavar.
Temple tank
is in front of the temple. Ambal is in a separate sannadhi facing south. Patanjali
and Viyakrabathar statues are in maha mandapam. A Vinayagar and Valli Devasena Subramanian and Chandikeswarar Sannidhis are in the prakaram
ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala and artha mandapam. A Vesara Vimanam is over the sanctum.
LEGENDS
To have
the darshan of Shiva’s feet we have to remove shirt and banian.
There is
an unwritten statement that one has to visit this temple for Shiva’s feet
darshan after the face darshan of Thyagaraja at Thiruvarur.
HOW TO
REACH :
The
temple is village Vilamal is on the Thiruvarur to Thanjavur Road
Long
route buses will not stop, we have to depend one town bus which goes to medical
college.
Better to
take an auto from Thiruvarur bus-stand.
CONTACT DETAILS :
The mobile numbers are : +91 98947 81778 and +91 94894
79896.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK
HERE
( Entrance arch )
ABHIMUKTHEESWARAR TEMPLE, THIRUPPERUVELUR
Now this
place is called as Manakkal Ayyampettai. This is the 209th Devaram
Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 92nd Sthalam on the south side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Moovar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
( Moolavar vimanam )
Moolavar : Sri Abhimuktheeswarar, Sri Priya Eeswarar,
Sri Seshapureeswarar.
Consort : Sri Abhinambigai, Sri Alavar Kuzhali.
Some of
the important features are…
The
temple is facing east with a three tier Rajagopuram. Dwajasthambam, Balipeedam
and Rishabam / Idabam. In koshtam, Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy,
Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai. In prakaram sannadhi for Valli Devasena
Subramaniar, Vinayagar and Vishnu. Ambal is in a separate sannadhi in Veerasanam
sitting posture.
Mirukandu
Maharishi’s statue is one of the koshta moortham.
ARCHITECTURE
The
temple was built by Ko-chengat-Chozhan of Mada Koil type with 17 steps and about 10 feet above the ground level A Single tier vesara vimana is over the sanctum Sanctorum. The Temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala and a Vavval nethi ardha mandapam.
HOW TO REACH:
This
temple is in Ayyampettai ( Manakkal) on Thiruvarur to Kumbakonam road.
All the
buses from Thiruvarur to Kumbakonam passes through this village called
Manakkal Ayyampettai.
From main
road one has to walk to a distance of 1 Km.
CONTACT DETAILS :
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK
HERE
( 3 Tier Rajagopuram )
( Moolavar and Ambal Sannadhi vimanas )
( Perumal sannadhi in the ground level prakaram )
( Kodimaram, balipeedam and Rishabam are at ground level )
KARAVERA NATHAR TEMPLE, KARAVERAM
Now the
place is called as Karayapuram ( Vadakandam). This is the 208th Devaram
Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 91st sthalam on the south side of river Kaveri.
Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
( Moolavar vimanam )
Moolavar :
Sri Karavera Nathar
Consort : Sri Prathyakshaminnammai.
Some of
the important features of this temple are….
The
temple is facing east with and entrance arch.m Balipeedam and Rishabam are after
the entrance arch. TIn koshtam there is no statues. Moolavar and Ambal
are little big, both facing east
ARCHITECTURE
he temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala and a Vavval nethi mandapam. A Nagara Vimana is over the sanctum. Moolavar vimanam is little taller like rajagopuram.
HOW TO REACH :
This
temple is on the Thiruvarur to Kumbakonam main road.
The
Village name is called as Vadakandam on the Thiruvarur to Kumbakonam road. The
place where to get down at Vadakandam Vettartrupaalam.
CONTACT DETAILS :
The land
line number is +91 4366 21978
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK
HERE
( Ambal sannadhi vimanam )
( Rishaba mandapam, Maha mandapam ( Vavval nethi mandapam with Rajagopuram )
( View through entrance arch )
( Entrance arch )
210/93.
SRI NARDANA PUREESWARAR TEMPLE,
THALAIYALANGADU.
THALAIYALANGADU.
This is
the 210th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 93rd
sthalam on the south side of river Kaveri. Appar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
Moolavar vimanam - Recently the Kumbhabhishekam was conducted with full effort of gurukkal)
Moolavar :
Sri Nadana Pureeswarar, Sri Adalvallanathar
Consort : Sri Umadevi
Some of
the important features of this temple are …
The
Temple is facing east with a balipeedam and Rishabam and the entrance is from
south side. Dakshinamurthy is in the koshtam. Moolavar facing east. Ambal is
in a separate sannadhi facing south.
Rishabam is
in a small mandapam.
ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala and artha mandapam. A single tier vesara vimanam is over the sanctum. The moolavar artha mandapam and Ambal Sannathi mandapam are of Vavval nethi type.
LEGENDS
Kabila
Muni worshiped this temple Shiva
HOW TO REACH :
Thalaiyalangadu
is 18 km from Thiruvarur on the way to Kumbakonam.
5 KM from
Peruvelur one of the Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam.
From
bus-stand and cross a small bridge of two canals to reach this temple.
CONTACT DETAILS:
Gurukal
residence is in front of the temple and can be reached over his mobile 9443500235
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK
HERE
(Bairavar and Sani Bhagavan are in a small sannadhi )
( Rishabam Mandapam and Ambal sannidhi is at the back)
VANCHINADHA SWAMY TEMPLE, SRIVANCHIYAM
This is
the 187th Devaram Paadal petra Shiva Sthalam and 70th
sthalam on the south side of river Kaveri in Chozha nadu. Moovar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this
temple.
Moolavar :
Sri Vanchinadha Swamy, Sri Vanji Lingeswarar.
Consort : Sri Mangala Nayagi, Sri Vazhavantha Nayagi.
Some of
the important features of this temple are….
The
temple is facing east with a 5 Tier Rajagopuram. In the outer prakaram, temple tank is on the right and Yama Sannadhi in the agni moolai. In koshta Dakshinamurthy and a mandapam was built. Both Moolavar and Ambal Temples are facing
east. There are lot of stucco images on both Vimanas, painted colourfuly. Both
Ambal and moolavar little large.
ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala and artha mandapam.
HISTORY
From the inscriptions
Chozha kings had done thirupani to this temple.
LEGEND
It is
believed that “Yama fear “ will be relieved when worshiped Yama Dharmaraja of
this temple. This temple is considered to be equal to Kashi.
HOW TO REACH :
The
temple is midway between Kudavasal to Nannilam and buses are available
from Kudavasal, which is also Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam on Thiruvarur to
Kumbakonam bus route.
CONTACT DETAILS:
Mobile and land line numbers are : +91 94424 03926, +91 4366
- 228 305
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK
HERE
( Moolavar vimanam )
( Rajagopuram is of 5 tiers )
KONESWARAR TEMPLE, KUDAVASAL.
Now the
place is called as Kudavasal. This is the 211th Thevara Paadal
Petra Shiva Sthalam and 94th 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 Koneswarar
Consort : Sri Periyanayagi.
Some of
the important features of this temple are…
The
temple is facing west with an entrance arch
and the temple tank in front. Moolavar is little big.
ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala and artha mandapam. Moolavar vimanam is of Vesara style and Stucco / suthai images are very nice.
There
are 24 steps to reach sanctum.
LEGENDS
Biruku
Muni, Thiruna bindu muni worshiped lord of this temple.
Banana
tree is the sthala vruksham of this temple.
HOW TO REACH :
The
temple is in Kodavasal city on the road side about 500 meters from bus-stand.
Kudavasal
is almost half way between Thiruvarur to Kumbakonam.
CONTACT DETAILS:
The mobile number is : +91 94439 59839.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK
HERE
( Front side Temple Tank with entrance gopuram )
( Moolavar vimanam and sthala vruksham - banana tree )
( Moolavar vimanam )
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