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,
( 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.
In
prakaram sannadhi for Vinayagar, Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniar. ( Bhairavar,
Shani bhagavan, Navagrahas ). There are two Ambal sannadhi.
Iraivan
is called as Neelakandar, he who drank the poison that came out while churning
the Parkadal.
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.
( 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.
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
( 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
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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