05 August 2012
To
increase my score of Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalangal darshan, I started
my second yatra to Kumbakonam for the remaining 18 temples, out of 36
temples from my original list, on 03-08-2012. (Please refer to my previous post.) Before starting from Chennai, I had gone
through the website for the weather report to make sure of visiting all
the left-out temples. Reached Kumbakonam on 04-08-2012,
05.00 Hrs.
After
taking a bath, hire a Taxi, since the transport facility is not available frequently
for some of the temples. (Taxi charged me Rs 1800 plus the driver's batta).
Utilizing this opportunity, I want to cover a larger number of Temples. On the first day, I was able to cover 16 temples. Since I had prepared the temple
route using Google Maps, I did not find any difficulty in reaching the
place, also the driver himself knows 50% of the temple routes. The
Details of the temples and the photographs are uploaded 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 NAGESWARAM. This
is the 146th Paadal Petra Shiva sthalam and the 29th sthalam
on the south side of the river Kaveri. Moovar
paadal Petra sthalam.
Moolavar : Sri Nageswarar, Sri Naganathar,
Sri Shenbagaranyeswarar
Consort : Sri Girigujaambigai, Sri Kundramamulaiyammai
Some of the important features of this temple are.....
The
temple faces east with a 5-tier Rajagopuram, Balipeedam, Dwajasthambam, and Rishabam after the Rajagopuram. On the left is the Temple tank. The second-level Rajagopuram is of 4 tiers. The sanctum sanctorum consists of the sanctum,
antarala, and artha mandapam. It is to be noticed that abhishekam milk will be turned blue.
Sekkilar
with mother and 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 stucco in a separate temple and facing east; only Punuku is applied during the Thai Tamil month.
Since
it is a parihara sthalam for Rahu and Ketu, a 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,
( Natarajar Saba)
( Temple tank entrance arch )
( Ambal sannadhi entrance )
(5-tier Rajagopuram )
149 / 32 – SRI NEELAKANDESWARAR TEMPLE. THIRUNEELAKKUDI
Now
the place is called THENNILAIKUDI. This is the 149th Paadal
Petra Shiva Sthalam and 32nd Stahalam on the south side of the 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 faces east with a single-tier Rajagopuram/entrance arch. Palipedam
and Rishabam are after the Entrance arch. Another entrance arch is in front of the sanctum sanctorum. The sanctum sanctorum consists of the sanctum, antarala, and
artha mandapam. In koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Brahma, and Durgai. The corridor is formed with pillars around the sanctum. No abhishekam is done to Moolavar.
All the thailam applied is absorbed in the baanam itself.
In the praharam sannadhi for Vinayagar, Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniar. (Bhairavar,
Shani Bhagavan, Navagrahas). There are two Ambal sannadhi.
Iraivan
is called Neelakandar, who drank the poison that came out while churning
the Parkadal.
To
get rid of the fear of death, Erumai and Blue color silk cloths are offered to
Iraivan.
HOW
TO REACH :
Town
buses are available from the Kumbakonam Bus Stand.
On
the bus route from Kumbakonam to Karaikal, 15 km from Kumbakonam.
CONTACT
DETAILS :
For
the darshan, 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 the temple entrance arch )
( Entrance arch )
150 / 33 – SRI VAIKALNATHAR TEMPLE, VAIKAL MAADAKOVIL
Now
this place is called VAIKAL. This
is the 150th Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 33rd Sthalam
on the south side of the 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 in a Mada Koil style of construction. The temple faces east with an entrance mottai gopuram/base. Before the entrance, Vinayagar is on the left and Murugan is on the
right. The temple was built on a 5-foot platform. Nandi and Balipeedam are in
front of the Temple on the platform. A vesara vimana is on the top of the sanctum. In the 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
are no Navagrahas.
The
Maada temple was built by Ko Chenkat Chozhan.
HOW
TO REACH :
On
the bus route from Kumbakonam to Karaikal, after Thiruneelakudi, get down at
Paliyangiya Nalloor, and the temple is 2 km from there.
The 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 elephants 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 KONERIRAJAPURAM. This is the
151st Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 34th sthalam
on the south side of the river Cauvery in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar and Appar
have sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. This temple is also
called Natarajar Koil.
Moolavar : Sri
Umamaheswarar, Sri Boominathar
Consort : Sri
Angavalanayagi, Sri Thega Sundari
Some of the important
features of this temple are...
The temple faces west with a mini Rajagopuram of 3 tiers. Balipeedam, Nandhi are in front of the
mandapam. The sanctum sanctorum consists of the sanctum, antarala, artha mandapam, and mukha mandapam. A vesara vimanam is on the sanctum. The open Mukha mandapam
ceiling has paintings of various deities. In a recent period open mandapam was
built around the sanctum sanctorum. In koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, and
durgai. In the sanctum, Moolavar Baanam is a little big, 4.5 feet high. Iraivan
showed the Kalyanakolam to Agasthiyar.
In the praharam Vinayagar, Valli Devasena Subramaniar, and Navagrahas. All the 8 Grahas are
facing Suryan. Saneeswarar was wrapped in a white cloth. Ambal is in a separate
sannadhi facing east, ie, Moolavar. There are three Chandikeswarar murtis.
The temple premises
are only called Thirunallam. Hence, it is very difficult to reach the temple
by asking directions to the temple from different places. Those who have 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 a stone structure).
LEGEND:
It is believed that Natarajar is swayambhu. The story is that while making the 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 an old man and an old lady.
The Sthapathi, who is intense about making this big statue, said that he has
only the molten metal and offered it to them if they wanted. When Lord and Parvati
drank the molten metal, they immediately stayed as statues. We could see the
mole, scar of the sword, and Nails beautifully. Also, as per
the temple Meikavalar and Gurukkal, we can feel the hair on the
statue. Touching was not allowed by the gurukkal.
HOW TO REACH :
Town bus No 22 from
Kumbakonam to Vadamattam passes through the Village Konerirajapuram, and
the temple Thirunallam is about 500 meters.
On the bus route from Kumbakonam to Karaikal, get down at S. Pudur, and from there, 3 km is Konerirajapuram.
CONTACT DETAILS :
For Darshan, the
temple may be contacted at 9486510515 & please check these numbers also 0435
2449830 & 2449800
LOCATION OF THE
TEMPLE: CLICK
HERE
The biggest Nataraja
Statue - Shiva and Parvati turned into Statues after drinking the molten metal -
hence Nataraja is called Swayambhu- Mole, Scar, and Nail can be seen
clearly.
( Stucco images above the entrance to the 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 KARUVELI, otherwise called Sarguneswarapuram. This is the 180th Paadal
Petra Shiva Sthalam and 63rd sthalam on the south side of the 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 faces east with an entrance arch on the roadside. Rishabam is in a mandapam before the 3
Tier Rajagopuram. The sanctum sanctorum consists of the sanctum, antarala, and
artha mandapam. A 2-tier Nagara (square) vimana is
on the sanctum, and the sigaram is of the vesara style.
In Koshtam, Narthana Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Bhairavar, Brahma, Arthanareeswarar, and Durgai.
In the praharam, Vinayagar, Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniar, Chandikeswarar, and Murthis of Nalvar, and two kings. Ambal is in a separate temple with a sanctum sanctorum consisting of a 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 Murti facing north )
( Who is the king on the 2nd?)
(3-tier Rajagopuram with Rishaba Mandapam )
Rishaba Mandapam
The front arch of the temple
179
/ 62 – Sri Agnipureeswarar Temple. Vanniyur
Now this place is
called ANNIYUR. This is the 179th Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam
and 62nd Sthalam on the south side of the 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 faces east with a two-tier Rajagopuram. A balipeedam and a Nandhi are after the
entrance of Rajagopuram. The sanctum sanctorum consists of a sanctum, antarala, artha mandapam, and an open mukha mandapam. A vesara vimana is on the sanctum. In koshtam
Dakshinamurthy and Durgai.
In the praharam, Vinayagar, Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniar, Nalvar, and Chandikeswarar. Sthala puranam images are
available outside side mandapam wall. Ambal is in a separate Sannadhi. Ambal is
small, and dwarapalakas are in stone.
Nagarathar had done the thirupani to this temple. Parihara sthalam for Vastu, and it is believed that
blood pressure will be cured if one takes a bath in Agni theertham.
HOW TO REACH :
4 km from
Thiruveezhimizhalai.
Town buses are 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 the 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 faces east with a three-tier Rajagopuram. Rishabam and balipeedam are in
front & back of the mandapam after Rajagopuram. The sanctum sanctorum
consists of a sanctum, antarala, artha mandapam, and a Mukha mandapam. A special
Vimana is over the Vimana and is supported by 16 lions. An open-pillared mandapa is around the sanctum. In
Sanctum at the back of moolavar, images of Shiva & Parvati’s marriage. Urchava murti is in Kalyana kolam. There are
no koshta murtis.
Iraivan
gave PADIKASU to Thirugnanasambandar and Appar to feed the poor and
devotees. Vinayagar is called Padicasu Vinayagar.
In the praharam, 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 are available from Thiruvarur, Kumbakonam, Peralam, Aduthurai, and Poonthottam.
CONTACT DETAILS :
Phone
numbers 04366 273050 & 9443924825 may be contacted for further details.
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 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 the 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 faces east with a 3-tier Rajagopuram, Balipeedam, and Rishabam after the
Rajagopuram. The sanctum sanctorum consists of a sanctum, antarala, artha mandapam, and a mukha 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 Santhosh Aalingana Moorthy. He was happy to see the pooja of Ambigai and kept his hand
on Ambal. Ambal is in a
separate temple, like a sannadhi. Ambal is in a 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 from Kumbakonam to Nachiyar Koil, get down at Kadagambadi, from there, 2 km
Nearby, on the east –
Thirupampuram, on the South
Thiruveezhimizhalai , on the West – Anniyur, and on the 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 the 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 faces east with a 3-tier Rajagopuram. Rishabam and balipeedam are after
the Rajagopuram. The sanctum sanctorum consists of the sanctum, antarala, and artha mandapam. An open mandapa was
constructed around the sanctum. In Koshtam, Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Durgai. A
vesara vimana is over the sanctum after a level of the square base.
Ambal is
in a separate sannadhi in a standing posture facing east. In the praharam, Vinayagar, and 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 Rahu and Ketu. It is believed that snake presence can be felt through
the smell of Jasmine and Thazhampoo.
This temple was built in the 10th Century, and the Inscriptions
of Sundara Pandyan, Saraboji Maharaja, Rajarajan, and Rajendra Chozhan are found outside the sanctum wall.
HOW TO REACH :
On the
bus route from Kumbakonam to Karaikal (Via Peralam), get down at Karkathi, and from
there, it is about 2 km.
Very near Thiruveezhimizhalai (The temple tower will be visible if there is no
obstruction).
CONTACT DETAILS:
The
Mobile numbers of G Prem Kumar Gurukkal are 9443943665 & 9443047302, and the line 0435 2449578 may be contacted for more details and darshan.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK
HERE
Moolavar Vimanam and Sanctum sanctorum are in a moat / agali type
( Rajagopuram looking from Rishaba mandapam )
173
/ 56 – THIRU MEYACHUR &
174
/ 57 – THIRUMEYACHUR ILANGKOVIL
Both temples are in the same complex. 173rd and 174th Paadal Petra
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 faces 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 the Temple complex. The sanctum sanctorum consists of the sanctum, antarala, and artha mandapam. A single-tier Gajabrusta vimana is in the sanctum. In Koshtam Kshethra Bhuvaneswar murti is a special one in addition to Vinayagar,
Dakshinamurthy, Brahma, and Durgai. Dwarapalakas are made of stucco.
In the praharam of Moorthis of Nagalingam,
Sekkizhar, Nalvar, Sabthamaathakkal, Vinayagar, and Shiva Lingas were 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 a sitting posture.
In
Ilankovil, worth seeing is Chathur Mukha Chandeeswara / Chandikeswarar.
The
original temple was constructed with brick, and the same was reconstructed into
a stone temple by Sembiyan Mahadevi.
HOW TO REACH :
On the
bus route from Mayiladuthurai to Thiruvarur (Via Peralam), on the way to Kambur, from there 2 km
2 km before Peralam. On the 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 the front side )
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