Monday, 6 August 2012

Sri Nageswarar Temple, Thirunageswaram / Sri Neelakandeswarar Temple, Thiruneelakudi / Sri Vaikalnathar Temple, Vaikal mada Koil / Sri Uma Maheswarar Temple, Thirunallam / Sri Sarguneswarar Temple, Karuvilikottidai / Sri Agnipureeswarar Temple, Vanniyur / Sri Veezhinathar Temple, Thiruveezhimizhalai / Sri Sukshmapureeswarar Temple, Sirukudi / Sri Seshapureeswarar Temple Thirupampuram / Sri Meganathar Temple, Thirumeeyachur && Sri Sakalabhuvaneswarar Temple, Thirumeeyachur Ilangkovil - Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalangal, in and around Kumbakonam.

 05, August 2012
To Increase my score of Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalangal darshan, I started my second yathra to Kumbakonam for the left out 18 temples, out of 36 temples  from my original list on  03-08-2012. ( Please refer my previous post ). Before starting from Chennai I had gone through the web site for the weather report to make sure of visiting the all the left out temples. Reached Kumbakonam on 04-08-2012, 05.00 Hrs. 

After taking bath hired a Taxi, since transport facility is not available frequently for some of the temples. ( Taxi charged me Rs 1800 plus driver batta). Utilizing this opportunity, I want to cover more number of Temples. First day, I was able to cover 16 temples. Since I had prepared the temples route using the google map, I do not found any difficulty to reach the place, also driver himself knows 50% of the temple routes. The Details of the temples and the photographs are up loaded are as per the route I followed, From Thirunageswaram to Azhakaputtur. Throughout the day it was cloudy without rain and very hot.
  
( Temple front entrance Rajagopuram - Vinayagar sannidhi on the left )

146 / 29 – TIRUNAGESWARARM NAGANATHAR TEMPLE,
THIRUNAGESWARAM 


Now the place is called as NAGESWARAM. This is the 146th Paadal Petra Shiva sthalam and 29th sthalam on the south side of river Kaveri. Moovar paadal Petra sthalam. 

Moolavar    : Sri Nageswarar, Sri Naganathar,
                   Sri Shenbagaranyeswarar
Consort      : Sri Girigujaambigai, Sri Kundramamulaiyammai

Some of important features of this temple are.....
The temple is facing east with a 5 tier Rajagopuram, Balipeedam, Dwajasthambam, Rishabam are after the Rajagopuram. On the left is the Temple tank. The second level Rajagopuram is of 4 tiers. The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, antarala and artha mandapam. It is to be noticed that abhishekam milk will turned to blue colour.

Sekkilar with mother, brother statues in the thiruppani mandapam. In the prakaram Adhiseshan, Thakan, Karkodagan, Gauthamar, Nandhi, Nalan, Paraasarar, Bagirathan. All worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple. Sannadhi for Vinayagar, Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniyar and Navagrahas. All the navagrahas are facing Suryan.

On the opposite side of the temple tank is the Ambal Sannadhi. Ambal is made of sudhai in a separate temple and facing east, only Punuku is applied during Thai Tamil month.

Since it is a parihara sthalam for Rahu and Ketu, lot of people throng to this temple.
The temple was built by Kandarathitha Chozhan.

HOW TO REACH: 
Regular town buses are available from Kumbakonam town.

CONTACT DETAILS :
Contact Phone numbers 0435 2463354 and 9443489839
Alternatively these numbers also may be tried : +91 94434 89839, +91 435 - 246 3354, 

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE

( Natarajar saba )
( Temple tank  entrance arch )
( Ambal sannadhi entrance )
( 5 tier Rajagopuram )

  
149 / 32 – SRI NEELAKANDESWARAR TEMPLE. THIRUNEELAKKUDI 


Now the place is called as THENNILAIKUDI. This is the 149th Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 32nd stahalam on the south side of river Cauvery. Appar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.

Moolavar    :  Sri Manokjayanatha swamy, Sri Vilvaaranyeswarar,
                    Sri Bharmanayagar, Sri Neelakandeswarar,
                    Sri Thailabpriyangeswarar, Sri Kamathenupureeswarar
Consort      :  Sri Aribhamasthini & Sri Bhakthabeestathaayini

Some of the important features of this temple are....
The temple is facing east with a single tier Rajagopuram/ entrance arch. Palipedam and Rishabam are after the Entrance arch. Another entrance arch is in front of sanctum sanctorum. The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, antarala and artha mandapam. In Koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Brahma and Durgai. Corridor is formed with pillars around the sanctum. No abhishekam is done to Moolavar. All the thailam applied is absorbed in the baanam itself. Naivedyam is Jack fruit. A Vesara Vimana is on the sanctum.  A moat was formed around sanctum.

In prakaram sannadhi for Vinayagar, Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniar. ( Bhairavar, Shani bhagavan, Navagrahas ). There are two Ambal sannadhi. Paintings of Shiva Parvati, worshiping Lord Shiva, Shiva Leelas are in the prakaram wall.

Iraivan is called as Neelakandar, he who drank the poison that came out while churning the Parkadal. Vashistar, Kamadhenu, Devamathas, Markandeyar worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple.

To get rid of fear of death, Erumai and Blue colour pattu cloths are offered to Iraivan.

HOW TO REACH : 
Town buses are available from Kumbakonam Bus stand.
On the bus route  from Kumbakonam to Karaikal and 15 KM from Kumbakonam.

CONTACT DETAILS :
For the dharshan the phone numbers may be contacted. 0435 2460660 & 9442861634. 

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE 

( Moolavar vimanam and Moat / agali formation around Sanctum Sanctorum )
( Paintings on the wall- Ambal and Vinayagar worshiping Lord Shiva )
( Sthala vruksham - after many years it is giving fruit for naivedyam )
( Balipeedam and Rishaba mandapam in front of Temple entrance arch )
( Entrance arch )


150 / 33 – SRI VAIKALNATHAR TEMPLE, VAIKAL MAADAKOVIL 


Now this place is called as VAIKAL. This is the 150th Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 33rd Sthalam on the south side of river Cauvery in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. 

Moolavar    : Sri Shenbagaranyeswarar, Sri Vaikalnathar
Consort      : Sri Kobiyal kodhai, Sri Saga Komalavalli, Sri Vaikalambigai

Some of the important features of this temple are.....
This temple is of Mada koil. The temple is facing east with a entrance mottai gopuram / base. Before the entrance Vinayagar is n the left and Murugan is on the right. The temple was built on a 5 feet platform. Nandi and Balipeedam are in front of Temple on the platform. A Vesara Vimana is on the top of the sanctum. In sanctum Moolavar is swayambhu. Sannadhi for Chandikeswarar, Sridevi Bhudevi Samedha Srinivasa Perumal Sannadhi.

Sri Lakshmi worshiped the Iraivan of this temple. A Separate sannadhi for Ambal. There is no navagrahas.

The Maada temple was built by Ko chenkat Chozhan.

HOW TO REACH :
On the bus route Kumbakonam to Karaikal, after Thiruneelakudi get down at Paliyangiya nalloor  and the temple is 2 KM from there.
Frequency of the bus is limited.

CONTACT DETAILS :
Gurukal may be contacted for darshan at 0435 2465616

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE

( Mada Koil where elephant cannot claim- built by Ko Chenkat Chozhan )
( Sri Bhudevi and Sri  Sridevi  samedha Sri Perumal sannadhi )
( Moolavar vimanam )
( Rishaba  mandapam )
( Mottai gopuram - Rajagopuram was not built)


151 / 34 – SRI UMA MAHESWARAR TEMPLE. THIRUNALLAM 


Now this place is called as KONERIRAJAPURAM.  This is the 151st Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 34th sthalam on the south side of river Cauvery in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar and Appar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. This temple is also called as Natarajar Koil. 

Moolavar    : Sri Umamaheswarar, Sri Boominathar
Consort      : Sri Angavalanayagi, Sri Thega sundari

Some of the important features of this temple are....
The temple is facing west with a mini Rajagopuram of 3 tiers. Balipeedam, Nandhi are in front of the mandapam. The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, antarala and artha mandapam and mukha mandapam. A Vesara Vimanam is on the sanctum. The open mukha mandapam ceiling has the paintings of various deities. A recent period open mandapam was built around the sanctum sanctorum. In koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy and durgai. In sanctum Moolavar baanam is little big of 4.5 feet high. Iraivan shown the Kalyanakolam to Agasthiyar.

In prakaram sannadhi for Vinayagar, Valli Devasena Subramaniar and Navagrahas. All the 8 grahas are facing Suryan. Saneeswarar was wrapped with white cloth. Ambal is in a separate sannadhi facing east ie Moolavar. There are three Chandikeswarar murtis.

The temple premises is only called as Thirunallam. Hence it is very difficult to reach the temple by asking the way to the temple from different places. For those who has the mun janma prabtham  only will get the Dharshan and blessings of this temple Lord.

Chozha King ‘s wife Sembiyan mahadevi built this temple ( Built stone structure ).

LEGEND: 
It is believed that Natarajar is swayambhu. The story is while making the a Big Nataraja statue as per the order of the King ( If not the head will be severed ), Lord Shiva and Parvati came and asked for water as old man and old lady. The Sthapathi who is in a tension of making this big statue, said that he has only the molten metal and offered to them, if they want. When Lord and Parvati drank the molten metal, immediately they stayed as statues. We could see the mole, scar of sword, and Nails beautifully.  Also as per the temple meikavalar and Gurukkal we can feel the hair on the statue. For touching was not allowed by the gurukkal.

HOW TO REACH : 
Town bus No 22 from Kumbakonam to Vadamattam is passes through the Village Konerirajapuram and the temple Thirunallam is about 500 meters.
On the bus route Kumbakonam to Karaikal get down at S. Pudur and from there  3 KM is the Konerirajapuram. 

CONTACT DETAILS :
For darshan the temple may be contacted at 9486510515 & please check this numbers also 0435 2449830 & 2449800

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE


The biggest Nataraja Statue - Shiva and Parvati turned to Statues after drinking the molten metal - hence Natarajar is called as Suyambu )- Mole, Scar, and nail can be seen clearly. 

                                                                ( Moolavar Vimanam )
( Stucco images above entrance to mandapam )
( Some of the front mandapam ceiling paintings  )
( Some of the mandapam ceiling paintings )
 ( No Rajagopuram - Entrance Sudhai Sirpangal )


180 / 63  - SRI SARGUNESWARAR TEMPLE. KARUVILIKKOTTIDAI 


Now this place is called as KARUVELI other wise called as Sarguneswarapuram. This is the 180th Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 63rd sthalam on the south side of river Cauvery in Chozha Nadu. Appar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. 

Moolavar    : Sri Sarguna Natheswarar, Sri Sarguneswarar
Consort      : Sri Sarvanga Nayagi

Some of the important features of this temple are.......
The temple is facing east with an entrance arch on the road side. Rishabam is in a mandapam before the 3 Tier Rajagopuram. The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, antarala and artha mandapam.  A 2 tier Nagara ( square ) vimana is on the sanctum and sikaram is of vesara style.  

In Koshtam, Narthana Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Bhairavar, Brahma, Arthanareeswarar and Durgai.

In prakaram sannadhi for Vinayagar, Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniar, Chandikeswarar and Murthis of Nalvar and two kings. Ambal is in a separate temple with sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum artha mandapam with a Vimana over the sanctum.

HOW TO REACH : 
20 KM from Kumbakonam.
On the bus route  from Kumbakonam to Poonthottam.
3 KM from Thirunallam ( Konerirajapuram )

CONTACT DETAILS:
For darshan the phone numbers may be contacted 04366 273900 & 9442932942.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE

Moolavar vimanam with Chandikeswarar sannadhi
( Sarabha Dakshinamurthy - right side sarabham can be seen ) 
( Narthana Vinayagar on a pillar )
( Beautiful Bhairavar in koshta moortham facing north )
( Who is the king at the 2nd )
( 3 tier Rajagopuram with Rishaba mandapam )
Rishaba mandapam
Front arch of the temple 

  
179 / 62 – Sri Agnipureeswarar Temple. Vanniyur 


Now this place is called as ANNIYUR. This is the 179th Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 62nd sthalam  on the south side of river Cauvery in Chozha nadu. Appar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. 

Moolavar    : Sri Agnipureeswarar, Sri Agneeswarar
Consort      : Sri Gowri Parvathi

Some of the important features of this temple are..........
The temple is facing east with a two tier Rajagopuram. A balipeedam and a Nandhi are after the entrance Rajagopuram. The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, antarala, artha mandapam and a open mukha mandapam. A Vesara vimana is on the sanctum. In koshtam Dakshinamurthy and Durgai. Somaskandar and Natarajar are beautiful to look.

In prakaram sannadhi for Vinayagar, Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniar, Nalvar  and Chandikeswarar. Sthala puranam sirpam is available out side mandapam wall. Ambal is in a separate Sannadhi. Ambal is small  and dwarapalakas are in  stone.

Nagarathar had done thirupani to this temple. Parihara sthalam for Vastu and It is believed that blood pressure will be cured if one takes bath in Agni theertham.

HOW TO REACH : 
4 KM from Thiruveezhimizhalai.
Town bus available from Kumbakonam to Anniyur.

CONTACT DETAILS :
The phone number 0435 2449578 may be contacted for darshan.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE

( Moolavar vimanam with Dakshinamurthy sannadhi
( Sthala Puranam - in bas-relief )
Rishaba Mandapam
Temple front view
A 2 tier Mini Rajagopuram   


178 / 61 – SRI VEEZHINATHAR TEMPLE, THIRUVEEZHIMIZHALAI


This is the 178th Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 61st  sthalam on the south side of river Cauvery in Chozha Nadu. Moovar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. 

Moolavar    : Sri Veezhi Natheswarar,
                   Sri Naethrapaneswarar, Sri Vizhiazhageesar,
                   Sri Vizhiazhagar.
Consort      : Sri Sundarakujambigai, Sri Azhagumalammai

Some of the important features of this temple are.....
The temple is facing east with a three tier Rajagopuram. Rishabam, balipeedam are in front & back of the mandapam after Rajagopuram. The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, antarala, artha mandapam and a Mukha mandapam. A special Vimana is over the Vimana and is supported by 16 lions. An open pillard mandapa is around the sanctum. In Sanctum at the back of moolavar, sirpam of Shiva & Parvati’s marriage.  Urchava murti is in Kalyana kolam. There is no koshta murthis.

Iraivan gave PADIKASU to Thirugnanasambandar and Appar for feeding the poor and devotees. Vinayagar is called as Padicasu Vinayagar.

In prakaram sannadhi for Vinayagar, Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniar, Chandikeswarar.

Thirumal worshiped Lord shiva for the Chakarayutham. When  one flower was short, he offered his eyes to Lord Shiva.

HOW TO REACH : 
Buses available from Thiruvarur, Kumbakonam, Peralam, Aduthurai and Poonthottam.

CONTACT DETAILS :
Phone numbers 04366 273050 & 9443924825.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE

( Moolavar vimanam )
(Mada Koil - Temple is in an elevated construction with steps to climb )
Moolavar vimanam is different from other temples  supported by 16 lions

 ( Preparing for the Kumbhabhishekam )

177 / 60 – CHERUGUDI SRI SUKSHMAPUREESWARAR TEMPLE. SIRUKUDI 


Now this place is called as SERUKUDI. The original name of Sirupidi was corrupted to the present name of Sirukudi.  This is the 177th Paadal Petra Shiva sthalam and 60th sthalam on the south side of river Cauvery in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. 

Moolavar    : Sri Sukshmapureeswarar, Sri Mangalanathar
                    Sri Sirukudieesar
Consort      : Sri Mangala Nayagi, Sri Mangalambigai.

Some of the important features of this temple are.......
The temple is facing east with a 3 tier Rajagopuram and balipeedam and Rishabam are after the Rajagopuram. The sanctum sanctorum consists of  sanctum, antarala, artha mandapam and a mukka mandapam. A vesara vimana is over the sanctum. In koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Brahma, Durgai, Rishabanthigar, etc,. Moolavar is swayambhu and there is no abhishekam & only sambrani thailam is applied and always covered with kuvalai.

Urchavar is santhosa aalingana moorthy. He was happy to see the pooja of Ambigai and kept his hand on Ambal. Ambal is in a separate temple like sannadhi. Ambal in standing posture with abhaya hastham.

Thirugnanasambandar’s big moola thirumeni in the mandapam. Preparations are  in full swing for  kumbhabhishekam during my visit.

HOW TO REACH 
On the bus route Kumbakonam to Nachiyar Koil get down at Kadagambadi, from there 2 KM
Nearby, On the east – Thirupampuram, On South Thiruveezhimizhalai, on West – Anniyur and on North – Therazhundur.

CONTACT DETAILS : 
Phone number 04366 291646 may please be contacted for darshan.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE

( Moolavar vimanam with Dakshinamurthy sannadhi
Arthanareeswarar in koshtam
( Front mandapam )
 New Dwarapalakas stucco images


176 / 59 –SRI SESHAPUREESWARAR TEMPLE, THIRUPAMPURAM


This is the 176th Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 59th sthalam on the south side of river Cauvery in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.

Moolavar    : Sri Pampureswarar, Sri Seshapureeswarar, Sri Pambeesar
Consort      : Sri Brambarambhigai, Sri Vandaar Poonguzhali.

Some of the important features of this temple are....... 
The temple is facing east with a 3 tier Rajagopuram. Rishabam and balipeedam are after the Rajagopuram. The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, antarala  and artha mandapam. An open mandapa was constructed around sanctum. In Koshtam, Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Durgai. A vesara vimana is over the sanctum after a level of square base.

Ambal is in a separate sannadhi in standing posture facing east. In prakaram sannadhi for Vinayagar, Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniar. Urchava thirumeni of Sri Subramaniar with Valli Deivanai to be seen. Nagarajan worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple. Hence this temple is a parihara sthalam for Raghu and Kethu. It is believed that snakes presence can be felt through the smell of Jasmine and Thazhampoo.

This temple was built during 10th Century and Inscriptions of Sundara Pandyan, Saraboji Maharaja, Rajarajan and Rajendra Chozhan are found out side of sanctum wall.

HOW TO REACH :
On the bus route Kumbakonam to Karaikal ( Via Peralam) get down at Karkathi and from there it is about 2 KM.
Very near to Thiruveezhimizhalai ( The temple tower will be visible if there is no obstruction). 

CONTACT DETAILS:
The Mobile numbers of G Prem Kumar Gurukkal 9443943665 & 9443047302, land line 0435 2449578  may be contacted for more details and darshan.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE:CLICK HERE


Moolavar Vimanam and Sanctum sanctorum is in moat / agali type 

                                                         ( Prarthanai  cloths tied on the tree)
( Rajagopuram looking from Rishaba mandapam )

173 / 56 – THIRU MEYACHUR & 
174 / 57 – THIRUMEYACHUR ILANGKOVIL

The both  the temples are in the same complex. 173rd and 174th Paadal petra Shiva Sthalangal on the south side of river Cauvery in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. And appar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of Ilangovil.

Thirumeyachur
Moolavar    : Sri Meganathar, Sri Muyarchinathar.
Consort      : Sri Soundaryanayagi, Sri Lalithambigai.

Thirumeyachur IlangKovil.
Moolavar    : Sri Sakalabhuvaneswarar
Consort      : Sri Megalambigai

Some of the important features of this temple are........
The Temple is facing east with a 5 Tier Rajagopuram. Balipeedam, Dwajasthambam and Rishabam are after the Rajagopuram. A second level 3 tier mini Rajagopuram is in front of Temple complex. The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, antarala, artha mandapam. A single tier Gajabrusta Vimana is on the sanctum. In Koshtam Kshethra Bhuvaneswar murti is a special one in addition to Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Brahma and Durgai. Dwarapalakas are made of sudhai.

In prakaram Moorthis of  Nagalingam, Sekkizhar, Nalvar, Sabthamaathakkal, Vinayagar, Shiva Lingas worshiped by Indiran and Eman.

Ambal is in a Temple like sannadhi with sanctum, antarala and artha mandapam. Statues in the koshtam also. A Vesara Vimana is over the ambal sanctum. Ambal is in sitting posture.

In Ilankovil worth to see Chathur mukha Chandeeswara / Chandikeswarar.

The original temple was constructed with brick and the same was reconstructed in to a stone temple by Sembiyan mahadevi.

HOW TO REACH : 
On the bus route Mayiladuthurai to Thiruvarur ( Via Peralam ) , on the way to      Kambur, from there 2 KM.
2 KM before Peralam. On Kumbakonam to Peralam bus route.

CONTACT DETAILS :
The phone numbers 04366 239170 & 9444836526 may be contacted for darshan.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE

( Gajabirushta vimanam )
( Ambal sannadhi vimanam )

( Inner Rajagopuram )
( Rajagopuram looking from Kodimaram )
( 5 Stage Raja Gopuram view from front side  )
 --- OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---

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