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 ---