Kottaiyur Kodeeswarar Temple, Kottaiyur, Innambur Ezhutharinathar Temple, Innambur, Sri Sakshinatheswarar Temple, Thiruppurambiyam, Sri Vilvaranyeswarar Temple, Thiruvaikavur, Sri Vijaya Natheswarar Temple, Thiruvijayamangai, Thiruvalanchuzhi Valanchuzhi Nathar Temple Thiruvalanchuzhi, Palaivana Nathar Temple / Sri Palaivaneswarar Temple, Thirupalaithurai, Papanasam, Kalyanasundaresar Temple, Sri Panchavarneswarar Temple, Thirunallur, Nallur, Mayiladuthurai District, Tamil Nadu.

98/44 – KOTTAIYUR KODEESWARAR TEMPLE, KOTTAIYUR 

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Now this place is called as CHOZHICHURAM, BABURAJAPURAM. This is the 98^th Devaram Paadal petra Shiva Sthalam and 44^th on the north side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Appar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.

( Moolavar vimanam - Sanctum Sanctorum is in agazhi / moat shape )

Moolavar    : Sri Kodeeswarar
Consort      : Sri Kanthuga greedambal, Sri Bandhadu nayagi

Some of the important features of this temple are....

Kottai Kottaiyaga is seen on moolavar. Navagraha are with their respective vaganas and enthiram on back beautifully chiseled. Chandran and Suriyan are with chariot & horses. Ashtabhuja Durgai is seen with  right leg in front is worth to see.  Vishnu Durgai in outer prakaram. It was learned that Kodi Vinayagar is swayambhu, when it was tried to take out for renovation even after digging 20 feet they could not find the end of the base. Eranda munivar in meditating posture in the front mandapam. Lord of this temple shown as Kodi Vigneswara, Kodi Ammai, Kodi murugan,  to Pathira Yogi Muni.

LEGENDS

It was believed that Lord Shiva appeared from Aamanakku (kottai) plant. ( In Tamil it is called Erandam ). The Pavam / sin and punniyam in this temple will be multiplied to Kodi. Markandeyar worshiped Lord shiva of this temple.

HOW TO REACH  

4 Km on Kumbakonam to Thiruvaiyaru bus route.

Town bus  from Kumbakonam to Swamimalai passes through this place.

CONTACT DETAILS

The land line number is +91 435 245 4421

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE

 ( Eranda Maharishi )

 ( Ashtabhuja Durgai - Right leg in front - walking towards us  to bless )

( second level rajagopuram )

( Entrance to the temple )

99/45 – INNAMBUR - EZHUTHARINATHAR TEMPLE, INNAMBUR.

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This is the 99^th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 45th Sthalam on north side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar and Appar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. 

( Rajagopuram back view ) 

Moolavar    : Sri Ezhutharinathar, Sri Thanthondreesar

Consort      : Sri Sugunthakunthalambigai, Sri Nithyakalyani

Some of the important features of this temple are.....

Rajagopuram in 5 stage and there is no kodimaram. In Koshtam Vinayagar, Pichadanar, Dakshinamurthy, Arthanareeswarar, Brahma, Katchi kodutha Nathar ( In lingothbavar) and Durgai.

Lot of trees ( Fruit) are grown by the temple personnel. Sanctum is little high. Stucco images in moolavar vimanam gajabrushta shape. Moolavar avudai is little big. Ambal in Chaturbhujam in standing posture. There are two Ambal sannadhis.

HOW TO REACH : 

On Kumbakonam to Thiruvaiyaru route through Swamimalai take diversion at Puliancheri Bus Stop and Innambur is  about 3 KM.

CONTACT DETAILS :

Land line and mobile numbers are  +91 96558 64958 & +91 435 245 9519

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE

 ( Gajabirusta vimanam over the moolavar  with sirpams of Sri  Shiva  & Parvathi  )

( Ambal sannadhi vimanam )

( Rajagopuram 5 tiers ) 

100/46. SRI SAKSHINATHESWARAR TEMPLE, THIRUPURAMBIYAM

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This is the 100^th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 46th sthalam on the north side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Moovar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. 

( Entrance arch with Kodi maram Rishabam ) 

Moolavar    : Sri Sakshinatheswarar, Sri Saksheeswarar, 
                    Sri Punnaivana nathar

Consort      : Sri Ishuvaani, Sri Karumbadu Solliayammai

Some of the important features of this temple are.....

The temple is facing east with a 5 tier Rajagopuram and Balipeedam Rishabam and a Dwajasthambam are after the Rajagopuram. A mandapa with a second level 3 tier Rajagopuram is at the entrance of sanctum sanctorum.

Separate temple for Guru Dakshinamurthy. Vinayagar is special in this temple, made of Chippi, Kilinjal and sea foam. Honey Abhishekam is performed once in a year on Vinayaka Chathurthi day. All the honey will be absorbed in the idol itself. Two Ambal temples. The idols in the koshtam are damaged. Only  thaila kappu is done for the moolavar. Sri Guhambigai Ambal holding Sri Murugan in the hip idol made of wax is in a separate mandapam. 

ARCHITECTURE

The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, antarala and artha mandapam. a Vesara Vimana is on the sanctum. 

LEGENDS

It was believed that Lord Shiva gave sakshi to a Chetti lady. 

HOW TO REACH :

In Kumbakonam to Thiruvaiyaru road take diversion at Puliyancheri – Thirupurambiyam – 3 km  from Innambur.

Town bus is available from Kumbakonam.

CONTACT DETAILS :

Land line and mobile numbers are : 94446 26632 &  0435 245 9519

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE

( Rajagopuram under renovation )

   ( Lady is taking bath - a Sculpture on the Sanctum Sanctorum outer wall )

( Moolavar vimanam )

( Temple complex view  with second level gopuram with Rajagopuram )

102-48. SRI VILVAVANESWARAR TEMPLE, THIRUVAIKVUR - TIRUVAIKAVUR.

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This is the 102^nd Devaram Paadal petra Shiva Sthalam and 48th sthalam  on north side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.

Moolavar    : Sri Vilvavaneswarar, Sri Vilvanathar

Consort      : Sri Sarvajana rakshaki, Sri Valakkai nayagi.

Some of the important features of this temple are....

The temple is facing east with out Rajagopuram and Dwajasthambam. Rishabam is facing same direction ( East ) like moolavar to threaten and chase Yamadharman. There is no Navagraha sannidhi. Moolavar is swayambhu. There are Two Durgai Amman. In Artha mandapam lord Shiva in the form of Dakshinamurthy with a stick in hands to chase Emadharman. Brahma and Vishnu are on both sides. In koshtam Ganapathy, Pichadanar, Agasthiya munivar, Lingothbavar, Arthanareeswarar, Durgai. 

LEGENDS 

This temple celebrates Maha Shivaratri in a grand manner. This relates to a story of a hunter who came to this place in search of a deer. Lord Shiva to save the  deer came in the form of a Tiger. On seeing the tiger the hunter climbed up the tree and unknowingly he plugged the leaves ( Vilvam ) and thrown on the tiger without sleep through out night. The leaves fell on the tiger/ Shiva, hence the hunter got blessing from Lord shiva.     ( The stucco images are at the entrance).

HOW TO REACH

Kumbakonam to Swamimalai town bus passes through the place.

Can reach from Thirupurambiyam about 4 KM

CONTACT DETAILS :

Mobile and land line numbers are : + 91 94435 86453 & + 91 96552 61510

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE

( Ambal sannadhi entrance ) 

( Painting of sthalapuranam  at the niche of the rajagopuram  - Hunter sitting on the tree and throws vilva/ bilva leaves on Shiva Lingam - which happened on ShivRatri day )

( Short Rajagopuram after Rishaba mandapam )

( Entrance arch with Stucco images  )

101-47 SRI VIJAYA NATHESWARAR TEMPLE, THIRUVIJAYAMANGAI.

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This is the 101^st  Devaram Paadal petra Shiva Sthalam and 47th Sthalam on the north side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.

( Moolavar vimanam  with Dakshinamoorthy sannadhi )

Moolavar    : Sri Vijaya Natheswarar 

Consort      : Sri Mangalambigai, Sri Mangai Nayagi.

Some of the important features of this temple are..... 

The temple is facing east with an entrance arch with Shiva & Parvati stucco image. Vinayagar, Rishabam and balipeedam are after the entrance arch. In koshtam Dakshinamurthy. Ambal is in a separate temple with sanctum and ardha mandapam. a Vesara Vimana is on the sanctum. 

The temple is small but maintained beautifully. The kumbabishekam might have conducted in recent years. Only Dakshinamurthy in koshtam Moolavar vimanam is higher than the entrance small rajagopuram. There is a scar on moolavar due to Arjuna’s arrow.

HOW TO REACH : 

The temple is between Thiruvaikavur and Thirupurambiyam, 100 meters of the road.

2 Km from Thiruvaikavur.

CONTACT DETAILS :

Land line and mobile numbers are  0435 - 294 1912 and  94435 86453.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE

( Temple view from entrance )

 ( Moolavar vimanam is is higher than the front entrance gopuram)

142-25. TIRUVALANCHUZHI VALANCHIZHINATHAR TEMPLE 
( SRI SADAIMUDINATHAR TEMPLE ), TIRUVALANCHUZHI.

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This is the 142^nd Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 25th sthalam on the south side of river Kaveri in Chozha. Thirugnanasambandar and Appar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. 

Moolavar    :  Sri Sadaimudinathar, Sri Kapartheesar, 

                    Sri Chenchadai nathar, Sri Karpaganatheswarar, 

                    Sri Valanchuzhi nathar

Consort      :  Sri Periyanayagi, Sri Birugantha Nayagi.

Some of the important features of this temple are..... 

The temple is facing east with a 5 tier Rajagopuram. Palipedam and Rishabam are after the Rajagopuram. The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, antarala and artha mandapam. A Vesara Vimana is on the sanctum. In koshtam Natarajar, Pichadanar, Narthana Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma, Arthanareeswarar, Durgai.

There is White Pillayar temple in front of the east side Rajagopuram. People mainly come for worshiping white Pillayar. There is single stone slab jolly work to be watched in front of sannadhi. Sani Bhagavan in a separate sannadhi. Ambal in a separate temple facing east.  There are about 54 lingas in the outer prakaram. Sanctum is in agali / moat shape..

HOW TO REACH : 

Kumbakonam to Thanjavur, Papanasam, Sundaraperumal Koil buses passes through this  village.

Buses available from Papanasam.

Town buses from Kumbakonam - 12,14,48 & 51

CONTACT DETAILS:

The Land line numbers are : +91 435  245 4421 and +91 435 245 4026.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE

( Natarajar in koshtam - A rare to see)

( Pichadanar in Koshtam )

( Moolavar vimanam with Chandikeswarar sannadhi )

( A Separate Saneeswarar sannadhi ) 

( Single stone jolly work in front of Vellai Pillayar )

( Temple entrance view )

( Ambal sannadhi vimanam )

( Rajagopuram ) 

136-19. PALAIVANANATHAR TEMPLE / SRI PALAIVANESWARAR TEMPLE,  THIRUPALATHURAI - PAPANASAM.

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This is the 136^th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 19th Sthalam on the South side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Appar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. 

( Moolavar vimanam with Chandikeswarar sannadhi )

Moolavar    : Sri Palaivaneswarar, Sri Palaivananathar.

Consort      : Sri Thavalavennanaiyal , Sri Thavalambal.

Some of the important features are......

The temple is facing  east with Rajagopuram. There is no stucco images/ sirpam in the Rajagopuram. 

ARCHITECTURE

The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, antarala and artha mandapam. A Vesara Vimana is over the sanctum. Ambal is in a separate sannadhi. Lord Shiva and Ambal are in Kalyana Kolam. Natarajar dance is called Urdhva thandavam.

HISTORY
There is a 400 years old paddy storage bin  to hold 3000 kalam paddy is at the entrance Rajagopuram. 

LEGENDS 

Thirumal, Brahma , Vishnu, Devars, Vasistar worshiped Lord Shiva in this temple. Arjuna married Uloobi from patala loka after learning the bow and arrow technique. Tharukavanam ( Thirupparaithurai near Trichy ) munivars had done velvi, the tiger came out was made to chase Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva killed Tiger and he used the leather for wearing.

HOW TO REACH  

This place is on Kumbakonam to Tanjore road.

Very near to Papanasam Railway station.- 1Km.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE

( Moolavar vimanam with Dakshinamurthy sannadhi )

Rajagopuram with paddy storage / நெல் கழஞ்சியம், Paddy storage built about 4 hundred  years ago  to hold 3000 kalam  

Balipeedam with Rishabam mandapam  with 3 tier entrance Rajagopuram

( Rajagopuram front view )

137-20. KALYANASUNDARESAR TEMPLE / SRI PANCHAVARNESWARAR TEMPLE, THIRUNALLUR - NALLUR

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This is the 137^th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 20th Sthalam on the South side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar and Appar has sung hymns in praise of Lord shiva of this temple.

 

( Chandikeswarar sannadhi )

Moolavar    : Sri Panchavarneswarar, Sri Kalyana Sundeswarar,

                   Sri Periyandeswarar

Consort      : Sri Girisundari, Sri Parva sundari, Sri Kalyanasundari

Some of the important features of this temple are......

The temple is facing east with a 5 tier Rajagopuram. Dwajasthambam, balipedam, Rishabam are immediately after the Rajagopuram. This is one of the mada Koil built by Ko Chenkat Chozhan. 

ARCHITECTURE
The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, antarala and artha mandapam.The material of the Lord Shiva Idol was not known. But lot of holes made by bees/ vandukal are seen. The Moolavar will change his colour to 5 during the day, via, Thamiram, Light red, Molten gold, Navarathna green, lastly, the colour will not be able to predict. Hence The lord is called Panchavarneswarar. ( During my dharshan the colour was in golden colour). Stucco /Suthai Sirpam of Lord Shiva and Sri Parvati’s marriage is seen at the back wall of moolavar.

LEGENDS

Shiva gave thiruvadi Deekshai in this temple for Appar. Hence thiruvadi is kept on each devotee ( Like Sadari in Perumal temples ). Amar neethi nayanar attained mukti in this place. 

Vayu and Aadhisheshan fought in this place. Thiruvarur moolavar was kept 3 days in the temple and worshiped before installation at Thiruvarur by Musukuntha Chakravarthy, which he got from Indran.

The moolavar valam should be in Somasundara method, since it is believed that Lord Shiva’s head and hair are at the back side of the moolavar. Hence nobody should cross the back side of the moolavar.

The temple is under renovation and preparing for the kumbabishekam.

HOW TO REACH  

Thirunallur is  2 km from Kumbakonam to Thanjavur, Papanasam junction on Valangaiman road.

CONTACT DETAILS

Mobile number is +91 93631 41676.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE

( Steps to moolavar shrine )

( Rajagopuram with Kodimaram - view from inside temple )

 --- OM SHIVAYA NAMA --- 

Sri Adi Kumbeswarar Temple, Kumbakonam, Sri Someswaran Temple, Kudanthai Karonam, Sri Nageswaran Temple, Kudanthai Keezh Kottam, Sri Thenupuriswarar Temple, Patteeswaram, Sri Sakthi Vaneswarar Temple, Thirusakthimutram, Sri Someswarar Temple, Pazhayarai Vada Thali, Sri Pasupatheeswarar Temple, Avoor Pasupatheeswaram, Sri Mullaivananathar Temple / Garbarakshambigai Temple, Thirukkarugavur, Sri Mahalingeswarar / Mahalinga Swamy Temple, Thiruvidaimaruthur, Thenkurangaduthurai Temple Sri Apathsahayeswarar Temple, Aduthurai, In and around Kumbakonam - Mayiladuthurai District, Tamil Nadu.

16th July 2012. 

Planned to have darshan of Paadal Petra Shiva sthalangal in and around  Kumbakonam. One by one the temples added to 36 Temples   in my list. So I arranged the list in to different bus routes  so that I can complete the darshan of temples in one route.

TEMPLES IN THE BUS ROUTE KUMBAKONAM TO THIRUKKARRUKAVUR &  PAPANASAM

142	ThiruvalamChuzhi	ThiruvalamChuzhi	Sri Karpatheeswarar
141	Pszhayarai	Pazhayaarai Vada thali	Sri Somanathar
140	Patteechuram	Patteeswaram	Sri Patteeswarar
139		Sakthi Mutram
138	Aavoorpasupatheeswaram	Aavoor	Sri Pasupatheeswarar
137	Thirunallur	Thirunallur	Sri Panchavarneeswarar
136	Thurpalaithurai	Thurpalaithurai	Sri Paalaivaneswarar
135	Thirkkarukaavur	Thirkkarukaavur	Sri Karpapureeswarar

TEMPLES IN THE BUS ROUTE KUMBAKONAM TO THIRUVAIYARU

98	Kottaiyur	Kottaiyur	Sri Kotteswarar
99	Innambur	Innambur	Sri Ezhutharinathar
100	Thirupurambiyam	Thirupurambiyam	Sri Sakshinatheswarar
101	ThiruVijayamangai	ThiruVijayamangai	Sri Vijayanathar
102	Thiruvaikavur	Thiruvaikavur	Sri Viswavaneswarar

TEMPLES IN THE BUS ROUTE KUMBAKONAM TO MAYILADUTHURAI

147	Thiruvidaimaruthur	Thiruvidaimaruthur	Sri Mahalingeswarar
148	Thenkurangaduthurai	Aduthurai	Sri Aabathsahayeswarar

  

TEMPLES IN KUMBAKONAM CITY.

143	Kuda mookku	Kumbakonam	Sri Kumbeswarar
144	Kudanthai Keezhil Kottam	Kumbakonam	Sri Nageswarar
145	Kudanthai Kaaronam	Kumbakonam	Sri Somesar

14-07-2012 - SATURDAY

As usual started from Chennai on 13^th Friday July 2012, night and reached Kumbakonam around 4.30 Hrs. Stayed in Hotel MSM Lodge near Bus stand. 

Started my journey first  to the three temple in Kumbakonam city,  Sri Adi Kumbeswarar, Sri Someswarar and Sri Nageswarar which are very near to each other. Returned to bus stand and  board the city bus to Patteeswaram. Went to  Sakthi mutram Shiva temple, which is in  adjacent road to Sri Patteeswarar temple. The Pazhayarai Vadathali is about 3 KM  fro Patteeswaram and there is no proper bus facility  took an auto for to and fro.  From Patteeswaram boarded a bus to Avoor Sri Pasupatheeswarar Temple and from there went to Thirukarukavur by Kumbakonam to Thanjavur bus.  To have the darshan before closure of the temple at Thirukarukavur  went through and auto to the temple. On return  I had to walk  for about 1 km from temple to the bus stand and waited for about 2 hours to get a bus to Kumbakonam.

After noon went to Thiruvidaimaruthur and from there went to Aduthurai ( Thenkurangaduthurai (Aduthurai)) through Kumbakonam to Chidambaram bus and return to Kumbakonam around 20.00 Hrs.

143/ 26. SRI ADI KUMBESWARAR TEMPLE, THIRU KUDAMOOKKU - KUMBAKONAM

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The temple is centre of Kumbakonam city near Potramarai kulam. This is the 143^rd Thevaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 26^th sthalam on south of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Appar and Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. 

Moolavar    : Sri Adi Kumbeswarar, Sri Amuthesuwarar
Consort      : Sri Mangalambigai

Some of the Important features of this temple are....
The temple is facing east with a 9 tier Rajagopuram. Dwajasthambam, Rishabam ( Rishabam is little big and beautiful ) and balipeedam are under the recent period Mandapam after the Rajagopuram. There is a 3 tier second level Rajagopuram. The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, antarala and ardha mandapam. A Vesara vimana is on the sanctum. Moolavar is made of sand with a golden cover in inclined position. No abhishekam and punuku is applied. Ambal is in a separate sannadhi facing south.

There are about 14 theerthams. Architecture is beautiful and some of the images are damaged. Hindu deities are in the Mandapa niches and over the mandapam parapet wall.

Unfinished Rajagopuram  is called as mottai gopuram is a land mark for the temple.

HOW TO REACH :

Private Town buses are available from bus stand & Govt bus route nos - 11,12, 14, 15, 25, 29, 48, & 61 

The temple is very near to potramarai kulam.
Land mark is  Mottai Gopuram.

CONTACT DETAILS :  

Land line number is +91 435 242 0276

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE

                                       

( Stucco images on the wall )

( The unfinished Rajagopuram - The famous mottai gopuram in Kumbakonam )

( The Rajagopuram view from inside )

( Temple entrance gopuram with mandapam )

145/ 28. SRI SOMESWARAN TEMPLE, KUDANTHAI KARONAM

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The temple is situated near Potramarai kulam in centre of Kumbakonam city. This is the 145^th  Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 28^th Shiva sthalam on the south of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. 

Moolavar    : Sri Someswaran,  Sri Sikesar, Sri Somanathar

Consort      : Sri Somasundari, Sri Thenar Mozhiyal

Some of the important  features of the temples are.....

The Temple is facing east with 5 tier Rajagopuram which is kept locked and entrance is from road side. Dwajasthambam, balipeedam and Rishabam are in front of the sanctum. The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, antarala and artha mandapam. A Vesara Vimana is on the sanctum. In Koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Brahma and durgai. Ambal in a separate sannadhi with Vesara Vimanam.

In prakaram Sannadhi for Vinayagar, Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniyar and Navagrahas.

It is believed that during Maha sankara period Lord Shiva unified all the athma  with him. Hence the place is Karonam.

HOW TO REACH : 

Private town buses are available from Kumbakonam bus terminus   Govt bus route nos - 11,12, 14, 15, 25, 29, 48, & 61  .

On the side of Potramarai kulam.

Land mark Mottai Gopuram

CONTACT DETAILS :  

Land line number is +91 435 243 0349

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE

Rajagopuram - Main entrance is closed in normal days 

( Moolavar vimanam with Chandikeswarar Sannadhi ) 

  ( Main rajagopuram - kept locked )

144/27. SRI NAGESWARAN TEMPLE,  KUDANTHAI KEELKOTTAM, KUMBAKONAM.

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This is the 114^th Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 27^th sthalam on the south side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Appar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. 

Moolavar    : Sri Nageswaran, Sri Naganathar

Consort      : Sri Birukandha Nayagi, Sri Periya Nayaki

Some of the important features of this temple are...

The temple is facing east with a 5 tier Rajagopuram. Balipeedam, Dwajasthambam and Rishabam are before sanctum entrance arch. Sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, antarala and artha mandapam. In Koshtam Dakshinamurthy and Arthanareeswarar. A Vesara vimana is on the sanctum.

A Separate temple like sannadhi for Ambal with sanctum, artha mandapam and Vesara Vimanam. A Separate sannadhi for Vinayagar, Valli devasena Subramaniyar and Padai Vetti Amman.

Nataraja saba is called as perambalam, in the shape of ratham. stone wheels on both sides and 2 horses and 4 elephants statues  in pulling posture.

It was learned that Padagacheri Sri Ramalinga Swamigal  done kumbabishekam during the year 1923 through begging in the streets  with chembu hanging from his neck. His stucco image is on the inner side of the east Rajagopuram 1^st level.

HOW TO REACH : 

Private Town buses are available from Bus stand up to Uchi Pillayar Koil.  From there, walk-able distance.

On Kaliamman Koil street, near Sri Someswara Temple.

CONTACT DETAILS : 

Land line number is +91 435 243 0386

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE

( North side Rajagopuram )

( Moolavar vimanam - Part of the Gajabirushta vimanam is made of stone )

Natarajar mandapam is in the ratham / Chariot, shape two horses and 4 elephants pulling 

Entrance arch with Stucco images 

( Another view of Rajagopuram - Please see that at first tier centre Stucco image of Sri Padagacheri Ramalinga swamigal who is the instrumental for construction of this Rajagopuram  with a Chembu / pot  hanging from his neck ) 

140/ 23. SRI THENUPURISWARAR TEMPLE / Sri Dhenupureeswarar Temple, PATTEESWARAM

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This is the 140^th Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 23rd 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 Patteechurar, Sri Dhenupureeswarar

Consort      : Sri Gnanambigai, Sri Palvalainayagi.

Some of the important features of this temple are.....

The Temple is facing east with 7 tier Rajagopuram on the south side. Vinayagar Sannadhi, Dwajasthambam and balipedam are after the south side Rajagopuram. Rishabam and balipeedam are not in line with moolavar. There is also another 5 tier Rajagopuram on the south side of sanctum sanctorum. Before the sanctum sanctorum is the temple tank. The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, antarala and artha mandapam and a maha mandapam. Lord shiva gave Muthu Pandal  in this temple. In Koshtam, Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Brahma and Durgai. Big size stucco image Dwarapalakas entrance of artha mandapam.

Bhairavar is beautifully chiseled, worth to see the beauty. In maha mandapam moortham for Govindha Dheekshithar  and his wife who had done thiruppani.

A Separate sannadhi for Ambal with sanctum and artha mandapam.

Kamadhenu worshiped Lord Shiva, bas-relief is in stone pillar.

There is separate Sri Durgai Amman Temple for which importance is given. This is on the east side entrance of Rajagopuram of 5 tiers.

HOW TO REACH :

It is on the way to Kumbakonam to Avoor road.

Town buses 8,11,25,35,61,62 & 67 available from Kumbakonam

Buses from Kumbakonam to Thanjavur passes through Patteeswaram.

CONTACT DETAILS : 

The land line number is +91 435 241 6976

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE

( Rajagopuram )

Main Shiva Temple Rajagopuram entrance - View of the main shrine from South Rajagopuram - right side mandapam is the shrine for Vellai pillayar

( Rishaba mandapam with Vinayagar sannadhi in front of  Temple )

  ( Flower vendors in front of Temple )

139/22. SRI SAKTHIVANESVARA TEMPLE, THIRUSAKTHIMUTRAM.

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This is the 139^th Devara Padal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 22nd sthalam on the south side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Appar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. 

Moolavar    : Sri Shivakozhuntheesar, Sri Sakthivaneswara

Consort      : Sri  Periyanayagi

Some of the important features of this temple...

The temple is facing east with a 5 tier Rajagopuram. Rishabam, Balipeedam and Dwajasthambam are immediately after the Rajagopuram. The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, antarala and ardha mandapam.  In sanctum Moolavar is Swayambhu. Sri Sakthi embraced Lord Shiva and gave kiss. Idol is in front of moolavar sannadhi. Archana is performed only to this Sivasakthi moortham. Only harathy is shown to moolavar. There are two Ambal sannadhis.

In prakaram sannadhi for Vinayagar, Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniar, Bhairava and Shani Bhagavan.

Lord shiva asked Appar to come to Thirunallur to get thiruvadi deekshai. Thirugnanasambandar  went to Patteeswaram  under the muthu pandal  from this temple.

HOW TO REACH : 

The temple is in parallel street to Patteeswaram Shiva temple.  

It is on the way to Kumbakonam to Avoor road.

Town buses 8,11,25,35,61,62 & 67 available from Kumbakonam

Buses from Kumbakonam to Thanjavur passes through Patteeswaram.

CONTACT DETAILS :

Mobile and Land line numbers are : +91 94436 78575 and +914374 267237

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE

( Moolavar vimanam )

( Temple entrance view )

( Ambal sannadhi vimanam )

( 5 Tier Rajagopuram ) 

141/24. SRI SOMESWARAR TEMPLE, PAZHAYARAI KEEZH THALI

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This is the 141^st  Devaram paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 24^th sthalam on the south side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu.  Appar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.  

Moolavar    : Sri Dharmapureeswarar, Sri Someswarar 

Consort      : Sri Vimalambigai.

Some of the important features of this temple are  ....

There are Three Shiva Temples in Pazhayarai. The then  thali  mada Koil,  Gnanambigai temple and Dharmapureeswarar. Garuda and Adhiseshan worshiped Lord Shiva in this temple.

Problems created by Samanars, Appar performed the unna nombu/ fast in this temple.  Mangaiyarkarasiyar and Amar neethi nayanar born in this place.

HOW TO REACH : 

3 Km from Patteeswaram.

Autos available from Patteeswaram temple.

CONTACT DETAILS : 

Mobile number is +91 98945 69543 

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE

( Pazhayarai  - Under renovation - must be a mada koil since Karuvarai is about 6 feet higher than the ground level. )

                                                         ( Pazhayarai Gnanambal Temple ) 

(Pazhayarai - Vada thali)

138/21. SRI PASUPATHEESWARAR TEMPLE, AVOOR - PASUPATHEESWARAM.

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The place is now called as Aavoor. This is the 138^th Paadal Petra Shiva sthalam and 21st 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 Pasupatheeswarar, Sri Asvathanathar, Aavoorudayar

Consort      : Sri Mangalambigai ( Taken from temple tank ), 

                   Sri Bangajavalli ( Old )

Some of the important features of this temple are...

The temple is facing east with a 5 tier Rajagopuram. Balipeedam, Rishabam and Dwajasthambam are after the Rajagopuram. This is also one of the mada temple built by Ko Chenkat Chozhan. A two tier vesara vimana with mahanasi on four sides is on the sanctum. There is no koshta murthis.  The arthamandapam is of vavval nethi style. 

Kamadhenu relieved from sabam by this temple Lord Shiva. Please see the Sculpture on the Dwajasthambam hence the Moolavar obtained the name of Pasupatheeswarar.

There is a separate sannadhi for Somaskandar in which there is no moorthy. There are two Ambigai sannadhi.

HOW TO REACH : 

Town bus available from Kumbakonam

In the bus route Kumbakonam to Mannargudi via Govindakudi.

CONTACT DETAILS : 

The mobile number is +91 94863 03484 

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE

( Moolavar vimanam )

( Moolavar vimanam )

             ( Mada Temple view of Moolavar vimanam from ground level )

( 5 tier Rajagopuram )

( Sthala puranam on the kodimaram- Kamadhenu is milking on Shiva )

( Temple view from Rajagopuram - Mandapam are of Vavval nethi mandapam)

135-18. SRI MULLAIVANANATHAR TEMPLE, ( GARBARAKSHAMBIGAI TEMPLE ), THIRUKARUGAVUR

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This is the 135^th Devara Padal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 18^th Sthalam on south of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar and Appar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.

Moolavar    : Sri Karpapureeswarar, Sri Mullaivananathar,

                   Sri Mathaviveswarar

Consort      : Sri Garbarakshambikai, Sri Karkkaatha Nayagi

Some of the important features of this temple are...

Shiva and Ambal are in separate sannadhis side by side with separate entrance and Rajagopuras. The temple tank is in front of the temple. Balipeedam, Dwajasthambam and Rishabam are in front of sanctum sanctorum. Nandhi is a vidanga moortham without chiseled. In sanctum Moolavar is swayambhu – Putruman. Only punuku is applied. Moolavar vimana is of vesara style.

The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, antarala and artha mandapam. In Koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Brahma and Durgai.  In prakaram sannadhi for Vinayagar and Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniyar.  In Maha mandapam Sannathi for Navagrahas and Natarajar Saba.

Lord Shiva of this temple stopped the abortion of Nidhuvar’s wife Vedhigai by the Curse of  Oorthuva maharishi. Lot of people throng this temple for child boon, pregnancy & safe delivery, believing Lord Shiva & Ambal will save.

HOW TO REACH : 

Bus available from Kumbakonam 11 & 52.

Kumbakonam to Avoor bus via Milattur / Melattur passes through this place.

Kumbakonam to Thanjavur bus passes through this place and Avoor.

Temple is about 1 Km from bus stop.

CONTACT DETAILS : 

Land Line numbers are : + 91 4374 273 502 & +91 4374 273 423

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE

( Moolavar vimanam )

( Temple complex view with Rajagopuram )

( Rajagopuram with Chandikeswarar and Sri Murugan sannadhi )

( Ambal temple Rajagopuram )

( Temple tank in front of Rajagopuram )

147/30 . SRI MAHALINGA SWAMY / MAHALINGESWARAR  TEMPLE,

THIRUVIDAIMARUTHUR

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This is the 147^th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 30^th Sthalam on south side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Moovar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. 

Moolavra    : Sri Mahalingeswarar, Sri Maruthavaneswarar,

                   Sri Maruthavaanar.

Consort     : Sri Birukanth sundarakujambigai,

                   Sri Perunalamulayammai, Sri Anbirpriyalambal.

Some of the important features of this temple are...

The temple is facing east with a 7 tier Rajagopuram and a Temple tank is in front. Balipeedam, Dwajasthambam and  Stucco / Sudhai Rishabam are in front of sanctum sanctorum. Suthai / Stucco in front of Dwajasthambam is in bigger in size, may be the  same size of Thanjavur temple.

Moolavar is called as Mahalinga thevar and big in size. The prakarams are called as Aswamedha Prakaram ( Outer ), Kodumudi prakaram, Branava prakaram, ( Inner ). This is one of the Pancha linga sthalam. Dakshinamurthy  is in mandapam. There are two Nandis in front of moolavar of which one is made of chembu/ copper.

Two sets of Nayanmars murtis are installed in the 2^nd parakaram of which one set is made of Chembu. 2^nd Prakaram is called as Branava prakaram. In 2^nd prakaram sannadhi for Vembadi Murugan and the construction is  in the form of Chariot with horse and wheel in stone. Separate Sannadhi for Bhairavar. Stucco Simha vahana is on Singa muga theertham.

In Ambal Sannathi Painting Of Meenakshi Sundareswarar kalyana kolam in artha mandapam top to be watched. Ambal Sannadhi’s Outer Prakaram Sila Roopam For Thirugnanasambandar and paintings of different avatharams of Ambal.  A small sannadhi for Anbirpriyal in the outer prakaram. It was advised that after darshan of Ambal one has to go out side and should not cross moolavar sannadhi. ( The reason is not known).

This is a parihara sthalam for brahmahathi dosham.

HOW TO REACH :

The temple is on the main road Kumbakonam to Mayiladuthurai.

Town buses available from Kumbakonam- The route numbers are 1,27, 33, 54, & 64.

CONTACT DETAILS :  

The land line number is +91 435 246 0660

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :  CLICK HERE

 ( Stucco images in the outer prakaram of Sri Mahalingeswarar Temple )

 ( Stucco image of Sri Anbirpriyal )

 ( Inner view of Rajagopuram)

 ( Rajagopuram from entrance )

( Rajagopuram at back side ie from Main road )

148/ 31- THENKURANGADUTHURAI TEMPLE /SRI APATH SAHAYESWARAR TEMPLE, ADUTHURAI /THENKURANGADUTHURAI.

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This place is now called as Aduthurai.This is the 148^th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 31^st  sthalam on south side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar and Appar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. 

Moolavar    : Sri Apath Sahayeswarar

Consort      : Sri Pavazhakodiammai.

Some of the important features of this temple are....

The temple is facing east with a Balipeedam and Rishabam. There is no Dwajasthambam( Place is there, but might have been removed ). The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum,antarala and artha mandapam. The sanctum is of moat formation. A Vesara Vimana is on the top of Sanctum. In Koshtam Narthana Vinayagar, Agasthiyar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma, Durgai. In Dakshinamurthy’s place moortis of Agathiyar, Natarajar. Sila roopams for Ganga Vicheschanar, Pichadanar on both side of Sri Durga.

Suthai sirpam for Sugreeva worshiping lord in mandapam. In prakaram sannadhi for Vinayagar, Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniar. And Navagrahas, All the Navagrahas are facing Suryan. Special abhishekam will be done for Sri Durgai.

The temple was built by  Wife of king Kandrathitha Chozhan.

HOW TO REACH : 

The temple is in Aduthurai on the bus route Kumbakonam to Mayiladuthurai. 

Town buses are available from Kumbakonam.

The temple is  in the beginning of Aduthurai from Kumbakonam before Bus stand.  There is Small murugan temple – right turn – walk about 200 meters - Opposite to Kumaraguru Dasa Melnilaipalli ( School ).

The devotees celebrated the annual festival on 14th July 2012, when I went to the temple.

CONTACT DETAILS :  

Mobile numbers are +91 94434 63119 & + 91 94424 25809

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE

( Moolavar vimanam )

( Front entrance no Kodimaram   ( Kodimaram behind the Nandhi was found removed )

( The temple is small but maintained very neatly - with out much of stucco images )

DAY -2, 15-07-2012, temple darshans are continued in Next post. The photos were taken through my Sony Ericssion mobile X 10 mini

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