03, September 2012
This time I would like to cover the
Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalangal in and around Chidambaram and
Kattumannarkoil. On 01-09-2012, Saturday early morning by 02.00 hrs started
from Chennai and reached Chidambaram around 06.30 hrs. After leaving the
luggage at Hotel Sabanayagam near east Rajagopuram, had the darshan of Lord
Natarajar, CHIDAMBARAM. This time I was fortunate enough to witness
both “Thiruppalliyezhuchi” and “ Artha jama pooja”. It was a wonderful
experience. Even though I had been to Chidambaram temple two times earlier
I could not visit all the temples inside the complex. On this visit, I
could do the same.
01-09-2012, SATURDAY
Hired an auto to visit the temple THIRUVETKALAM,
which is inside Annamalai University. The temple priest was kind
enough to explain to me about the Sthala Purana and I could take photos of the
Sthala Purana bas reliefs chiseled on the pillars. Then went to the
temples THIRUNELVAYIL (Sivapuri) and THIRUKAZHIPALAI (about
½ km from Thirunelvayil - Sivapuri). Hired the same auto visited the
temples ACHALPURAM (THIRU NALLURPERUMANAM –
Thirugnanasambandar after marriage with his wife and relatives merged with
Shiva Jothi), and THIRU MAHENDRAPALLI (Mahendrapalli) via
Kollidam. For Mahendrapalli darshan, we picked up the Sivachariyar from
his residence, (about 2 km away from the temple). I could make the darshan of
all the 6 temples in the morning session.
Since I was not prepared for the
evening temple visit, I like to cover Sirkazhi and nearby temples. From
Sirkazhi went to THIRUMULLAIVASAL by town bus and from there
to THIRUKURUKKAVUR. For this temple, I walked about 1 KM from
the main road, a place called Vadakaal. Returned to SIRKAZHI and had the darshan. Sirkazhi
hired an auto up to THIRUKOLAKKA which is about 1.5 Km from
the old bus stand and returned to the bus stand on a walk. In the evening
session, I was able to cover 4 more temples.
02-09-2012, SUNDAY.
Today’s plan was to cover the FOUR
temples around Kattumannarkoil. After vacating the lodge boarded a bus to
Thirunaraiyur. On the main road, THIRUNARAIYUR was about
1 km. Polla Pillayar is powerful in this temple. The temple is also called as
Polla Pillayar temple, by the locals. On return walked up to the main road and
reached Kattumannarkoil. Hired an auto to go to Thiru Kaanaatumulloor
(Kaalnattampuliyur), OMAMPULIYUR (One of the Atta Veeratta
Sthalam) and MELAKADAMBUR. (The road was very very bad,
despite the DMK Ex-Minister Pannerselvam’s native of Muttam being at the center
of all these temples). On the way to Melakadambur visit the Keez
Kadambur Sri Raudhrapathy Temple, a Thevara Vaippu Sthalam.
This temple is under the control of the Tamil Nadu Archaeological Department.
It seems that reconstruction was done to some extent. After darshan at
Mela Kadambur returned to Kattumannarkoil and also had the darshan of Sri
Veeranarayana Perumal, a Vishnu temple Details and photos up loaded in the next
post). Reached Chennai around 20.30 hrs via Chidambaram.
55/1. NATARAJA TEMPLE, CHIDAMBARAM, KOYIL, (Chidambaram )
This is the 55th Devaram
Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and the 1st Sthalam on the north side of
river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. This place is called Chidambaram. Thirugnanasambandar,
Manikkavasagar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
Moolavar : Sri Thillai Natarajar, Sri
Ambalakoothhar,
Sri Chirtrambalmudayavar, Sri
Ambalavaanar.
Consort : Sri Sivakami, Sri Sivakamsundari
Some of the important
features of this temple are...
Citrambalam: The Roof was covered by gold. To see moolavar – Natarajar not the usual Linga
baanam ( Spatika lingam kept in a box under the feet of Natarajar. Abhishekam
is usually conducted to this Spatika lingam and lingam is taken to Palliyarai
after artha jama pooja) - we have to climb 5 steps made of stone. Hence
Iraivan is called Kartralippadiyar. The right side of the Moolavar (“Chidambara
ragasiyam / secret” in the form of golden vilva leaf mala is hanging on the
wall - which signifies the lord Shiva is without aadhi and andham and roopam
and aroopam).
Ponnambalam :
Front portion of the Chitrambalam.
Perambalam:
Panchamurtis and 100 pillar mandapam, Nandhavanam.
Nirutha Sabai:
South side of Kodimaram. Iraivan danced in this place and the dance is Urdhva
thandavam.
Raja sabai:
1000 pillar mandapam. The ceremony of Chozha kings used to take charge (coronation ceremony) in this mandapam.
Some of the
Miracles that happened in this temple are :
Manikkavasagar defeated
Buddha and made the dumb girl speak.Thirugnanasambandar
treated all Thillai andhanars as Sivagnanis. Umapathy Siva sang
the Kodikavai to hoist the kodi (Flag). Senthanar sang the
song to make the Chariot move/run. In this temple, only
Thirumarai came to this world after it was locked in a room for many
years. (Devaram, Thiruvasagam etc.).
Lord Shiva asked
Sekkizhar to write the Siruthondar Purana with the first step given by the lord. Nandanar attained mukti in this temple
TEMPLE TIMINGS
The temple will be kept open between 06.00 hrs to 12.30 hrs and 16.00 hrs to 21.30 Hrs
CONTACT DETAILS:
Mobile number is + 9194439 86996
HOW TO REACH:
From all cities of
Tamil Nadu bus facilities are available to Chidambaram and Temple at the center of
the city.
LOCATION OF THE
TEMPLE: CLICK
HERE
( Rajagopuram of Sri Perumal's temple inside the Shiva/ Sabhanayagar's Temple complex)
( Stucco image of Dheekshithars welcomes Manickavasagar at East Rajagopuram)
56/2. THIRUVETKALAM PASUPATHEESWARAR TEMPLE,
(Chidambaram - Annamalai Nagar)
(Chidambaram - Annamalai Nagar)
This is the 56th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva
Sthalam and the 2nd Sthalam on the north side of river Kaveri
in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar and Appar have sung hymns in praise of Lord
Shiva of this temple.
( Temple complex front view )
Moolavar : Sri Pasupatheswarar, Sri Paasupatha Nathar
Consort : Sri Sargunambal, Sri Nallanayagi.
Some of the important features of this temple are......
The temple faces east with a 3-tier Rajagopuram.
Dwajasthambam, Balipeedam and Rishabam are under a mandapa in front of Mukha mandapa. In Koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma, and
Durgai. Utsava images are Lord Shiva and
Parvati in Kuravan and Kurathi
In prakaram Sri Siddhi Vinayagar, Sri Somaskandar, Naalvars, Sri
Sokkanathar, Sri Meenakshi, Sri Subramaniar and Sri Mahalakshmi.
Believed to be built during the Chozha period and later renovated and
expanded by the Vijayanagaras and Nattukottai Nagarathars.
ARCHITECTURE
The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, antarala, ardha mandapa, and a mukka mandapa.
LEGENDS
Lord Shiva and Parvati are in Veduvar forms, fighting with Arjuna, Arjuna doing
dhabas, and Rishabaroodar darshan is well chiseled on the pillar of the
front mandapam.
TEMPLE
TIMINGS
The temple will be kept open between 07.00 hrs to 12.00 hrs and
17.00 hrs to 20.00 hrs.
CONTACT
DETAILS :
Gurukkal may be contacted through his mobile 9842008291
HOW
TO REACH :
Just after Annamalai University, We have to go through
Annamalai University.
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK
HERE
( Moolavar Vimanam )
( Arjunanan is fighting with Lord Shiva as Veduvan / hunter )
( Arjunan is doing dhabas )
( Shiva and Parvathi as Veduvan and Veduvathi )
( Rajagopuram)
57/3.
SIVAPURI UCHI NATHAR TEMPLE / SRI UCHINATHESWARAR TEMPLE, THIRUNELVAYIL (Sivapuri
)
This is
the 57th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and the 3rd Sthalam on the north side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar
has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
( The straight 5-tier Rajagopuram )
Moolavar :
Sri Uchinatheswarar, Sri Uchi natha swamy
Consort : Sri Kanakambigai.
Some of
the important features of this temple are........
The
temple faces east with a 5-tier Rajagopuram and the temple tank with neerali
mandapam is in front.
In
Praharam Sri Vinayagar, Sri Subramaniar, Pancha Lingas, Sri Sani Bhagavan,
Sri Suryan and Sri Chandran.
ARCHITECTURE
The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of sanctum, antarala, artha mandapam, and a mukha mandapam. An ekathala vesara vimana is over the sanctum.
( Moolavar vimanam with Dakshinamurthy sannadhi )
TEMPLE TIMINGS:
The temple
will be kept open between 07.00 hrs to 11.00 hrs and 17.00 hrs to 19.30 hrs.
CONTACT DETAILS:
Gurukkal
may be contacted for darshan through his mobile at 9842624580
By the
side of Annamalai University ,
reach the main road via Kavarapattu Road, and go via Perampattu Road to reach the
temple.
Town bus is also available from Chidambaram bus stand to Sivapuri.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
( Back side view of the temple karuvarai - Lingothbavar)
58/4. TIRUKKAZHIPPALAI PALVANNANATHAR TEMPLE,
TIRUKKAZHIPPALAI ( Sivapuri )
This is
the 58th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and the 4th Sthalam
on the north side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Moovar has sung hymns in
praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
( 3 Tier Rajagopuram )
Moolavar :
Sri Palvannanathar.
Consort : Sri Vedhanayagi.
Some of
the important features of this temple are .......
This is a
reconstructed/relocated temple. The original temple was 11 KM from the
present place on the banks of the Kollidam River. The old temple was damaged due to the flood.
ARCHITECTURE
The sanctum sanctorum consists of a sanctum, antarala, artha mandapam, and a mukha mandapam. Adhikara Nandhi with his wives in the niche on both sides of the 3-tier Rajagopuram.
TEMPLE TIMINGS:
The
temple will be kept open between 07.00 hrs to 10.00 hrs and 17.00 hrs to 19.30
hrs.
CONTACT DETAILS :
The mobile number is 98426 24580
HOW TO REACH :
( Various idols are in the outer praharam )
( Moolavar vimanam with Chandikeswarar sannadhi )
( Temple front view with Rishaba mandapam )
( Temple front view )
( Adhikara Nandhi under the niches of Rajagopuram with his wife on both sides )
59/5. ACHALPURAM
SHIVALOKATHYAGAR TEMPLE, ACHALPURAM - THIRU
NALLURPPERUMANAM
Now this place is
called Achalpuram. This is the 59th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and the 5th Sthalam on
the northern side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has
sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
( Ambal Sannadhi)
Moolavar :
Sri Shivalokathyagar, Sri Perumanamudaya Mahadevar.
Consort :
Sri Venneertru Umainangai, Sri Swetha Vibhuti Nayagi.
Some of
the important features of this temple are......
The
temple faces east with a 5-tier Rajagopuram. Balipeedam, Rishabam, and
Dwajasthambam are in front of the sanctum sanctorum. In Koshtam Sri Vinayagar, Sri Dakshinamurthy ( to see the beauty
), Sri Lingothbavar, Sri Brahma, and Sri Durgai. Stucco image of
Thirugnanasambandar with his wife entering Shiva Jyothi above the entrance
of Moolavar Sannadhi.
In the
praharam Vinayagar, Subramaniyar, Rinavimosanar, Mahalakshmi, Bhairavar,
Sattainathar, Suryan and Chandran, Sri Rina vimosanar. Also the images of
Tripura samhara, Chandrasekar, Sekkizhar, Pichadanar, Thiruneelakanda
Yazhapanar, Madhanga soolamani, Neela Nakkar, Muruga Nayanar,
Thirugnanasambandar in the prakaram are in the prakaram.
Thirugnanasambandar
Kalyana mandapam in which Thirugnanasambandar
marriage festival will be conducted every year. A separate
temple for Sri Thirugnanasambandar and his wife Sri Sthothra Poornambigai
in kalyana kolam is in front of Dwajasthambam.
LEGENDS
This is the place where Thirugnanasambandar entered into the Shiva Jyothi along with his wife Thothira Poornambigai and relatives.
ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of sanctum Sanctorum, antarala, artha mandapam and a mukha mandapam.
TEMPLE
TIMINGS:
The temple will be kept open between 07.00 hrs to
12.00 hrs and 17.00 hrs to 20.00 hrs.
CONTACT
DETAILS :
Contact
phone number 04364 278272
HOW TO
REACH :
Town
buses from Chidambaram & Sirkazhi to Mahendrapalli pass through
this Village.
8 KM from
Kollidam on the left side.
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK
HERE
( Vinayagar Sannadhi )
( Dwarapalakis Stucco images are in front of Ambal Sannidhil )
( Thiruganasambandar's marriage stucco image in the Rajagopuram)
( Dakshinamurthy Stucco image above Dakshinamurthy Sannadhi)
( 5 Tier Rajagopuram )
60/6. MAHENDRAPALLI
THIRUMENI AZHAGAR TEMPLE,
Now
This place is called Mahendrapalli (near by village Koyiladippalayam). This is the 60th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva
Sthalam and the 6th 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 Dakshinamurthy sannadhi )
Consort : Sri Vadivambal, Sri Vadivambigai, Sri Vadivammai.
Some of the important features of this temple ..........
The temple faces east with a 3-tier Rajagopuram. Balipeedam and Rishabam are in front of the mukha mandapam. In koshtam Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma, and Durgai.
In
Vavvalnethi mandapam, Ambal Sannadhi and in Natarajar Saba,
Nataraja with Sivagami and Manickavasagar.
In praharam Vinayagar, Kasi Viswanathar, Vishnu with their consorts, Shiva Lingas, Bhairavar, Suryan, and Chandran.
ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of Sanctum Sanctorum, anatarala, ardha mandapam and a mukha mandapam.
( Front view of moolavar sannadhi )
LEGENDS
Natarajar was taken from a nearby place called Theevu Kottai. Mohinipanam is being paid by govt to
Natarajar and Temple
TEMPLE
TIMINGS:
Since the temple opening and closing is unpredictable devotees are advised to contact Gurukkal after Achalpuram temple
darshan.
CONTACT
DETAILS :
Gurukkal may be contacted through his landline 04364 292309.
HOW TO REACH :
Buses are available from Chidambaram, Sirkazhi, Thanjavur, and Kumbakonam.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
Gurukkal may be contacted through his landline 04364 292309.
HOW TO REACH :
Buses are available from Chidambaram, Sirkazhi, Thanjavur, and Kumbakonam.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
( 3 Tier Rajagopuram )
( Beautiful painting in front of Ambal Sannadhi)
( Beautiful Rishabam )
( Beautiful Stucco dwarapalakar )
61/7.
MULLAIVANANATHAR TEMPLE, THIRUMULLAIVASAL.
THEN
THIRUMULLAIVASAL.
This is
the 61st Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 7th Sthalam
on the north side of river Kaveri. This temple has got the Thirugnanasambandar Thevara pathigam / hymns. This place is now called Then Thirumullaivasal, since
there is also another Paadal Petra
( Moolavar vimanam with Dakshinamurthy sannadhi - Sthala vruksham Kiluvai tree )
Moolavar : Sri Uthika Parameswarar, Sri Mullaivaneswarar,
Sri Mullaivananathar.
Consort : Sri Sathyanantha Soundri, Sri Kothaiammai.
Sri Anikondakothai.
Some of
the important features of this temple are as follows.
The
temple faces east with an entrance arch with a stucco image of Shiva and
Parvati. Dwajasthambam, Balipeedam, and Rishabam are after the entrance arch. Moolavar is a little
big. Dwarapalakas are made of stucco at the entrance of the sanctum. In koshtam only Dakshinamurthy. Mandapam is of flat stone slabs roof. (Very
cool in the evening hours)
In
praharam Moorthis of Single stone sthala varalaru, Nalvar, Bhairavar, Mahalakshmi,
Navagrahas, Chandran, Suryan. Also sannadhi
for Vinayagar, Lingams, Pichadanar, and Thirugnanasambandar. Sthala vruksham Mullai
on the Kiluvai maram.
LEGENDS
Chozha King's Brahmahathi
dosham was cured after worshiping lord Shiva of this temple. ( Story - Moolavar
appeared after cutting the mullai plant by the king and the
blood came out of Shiva Lingam.)
( Single stone bas-relief of sthala puranam )
TEMPLE TIMINGS:
The
temple will be kept open between 07.00 hrs to 10.00 hrs and 17.00 hrs to
19.00 hrs.
CONTACT DETAILS :
The mobile
number is 94865 24626
Both
Private and Govt town buses are available from the Sirkazhi town bus stand (old bus stand).
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
( Front entrance view )
( Dakshinamurthy with Sanagatha Munivars )
( Single stone bas-relief of Nalvars )
( Ambal temple vimanam )
( A Shiva temple stucco image near a bus stand )
67/ 13. SRI
VELVIDAINATHAR TEMPLE ( VELLADAINATHA SWAMI TEMPLE ), THIRUKURUGAVUR,
(THIRUKKARUKAVUR).
This is
the 67th Thevara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and the 13th Sthalam
on the north side of river Kaveri, in Chozha Nadu. Sundarar and
Thirugnanasambandar have sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. This
place is called Kurugavur.
( Moolavar Vimanam with Dakshinamurthy sannadhi )
Moolavar : Sri Velvidai Nathar, Sri
Vedhapureeswarar,
Sri Swetharishameswarar.
Consort : Sri Kaviyanganni Ambal, Sri
Nilothbhava Visalakshi.
Some of
the important features of this temple are......
The temple faces east with an entrance arch with a stucco image
of Shiva with Parvati. Moolavar is small in size. In koshtam Ganapathy,
Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma.
In
prakaram Vinayagar, Valli Deivanai sametha Sri Subramaniar, Kariamanicka Perumal, Suryan, Bhairavar, Sri
Mariamman, Sri Ayyanar, Sri Saneeswarar, Sri maavadi vinayagar, Sri Sivaloga
nathar, Sri Boologa Nathar. Also Vinayagar, Sri Viswanathar, Kasi Viswanathar,
Nalvar.
A
Separate temple for Ambal and Ambal and moolavar Rishbams are at a 90-degree
angle.
CONTACT
DETAILS :
Mobile
number is: 92456 12705
HOW TO REACH :
On the
bus route from Thirumullaivasal to Sirkazhi, get down at the place called Vadagal,
and the village is about 1 km off the main road.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
( Agasthiyar..? No... the Chozha King in standing Posture )
( Temple complex view )
( Beautiful Lingothbavar looks like made of cast iron )
( Moolavar and Ambal sannadhi Nandhis - 90 degrees alignment )
( No Rajagopuram - but only an entrance arch)
68/14.
SATTAINATHAR TEMPLE, SIRKAZHI.
(
SRI BRAHMAPUREESWARAR TEMPLE ), SIRKAZHI.
This is
the 68th Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and the 14th Sthalam
on the north side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Moovar has sung hymns in
praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. The temple is in the heart of Sirkazhi
city.
( 5 Tier Rajagopuram )
Moolavar : Sri Brahmapureeswarar, Sri Thoniappar,
Sri Sattainathar.
Consort : Sri Periyanayagi, Sri
Thirunilai Nayagi.
Some of
the important features of this temple are as follows...
The
temple faces east with a 5-tier Rajagopuram, Balipeedam, Rishabam, and
Dwajasthambam in front of the Mukha mandapa. The Temple tank is after the
Rajagopuram. This is a unique malai Koil with 3 tiers above the Moolavar,
Thoniappar – beautiful big sila roopam signifies Kailayam, and 3rd tier,
Sattainathar- can be viewed through a window.
In the
praharam Vinayagar, Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniar, Chandikeswarar and 63 var.
LEGENDS
This is
the birthplace of Thirugnanasambandar and he was fortunate to receive milk (
Ganappal ) from Ambal when he was a child. Gananatha Nayanar has done thiruthondu in this temple. Murugan,
Kali, Brahma, Maha Vishnu, Guru, Indran, Suryan, Chandran, Agni, Adiseshan,
Raghu, Ketu, and Vyasar worshiped Shiva at this temple.
The place Sirkazhi was called by different
names, Brahmapuram, Venupuram, Pukali, Venkudu, Thonipuram, Poonthurai,
Sirapuram, Sambai, and Kazhumalam.
TEMPLE TIMINGS:
The
temple will be kept open between 07.00 hrs to 12.00 hrs and 17.00 hrs to
21.00 hrs
CONTACT DETAILS :
The landline
number is 04364 270235
HOW TO REACH :
Buses are
available from different parts of Tamil Nadu to this temple town
( front Mandapam )
( Temple tank with temple view )
( Stucco image of Lord Shiva with Parvati as Roshabaroodar on the arch )
( Moolavar and Sattainathar vimanam )
69/15.
THIRUKOLAKKA SAPTHAPUREESWARAR TEMPLE.
THIRUKOLAKKA.
This temple is also called “Osai Kodutha Nayaki temple”. This is
the 69th Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and the 15th temple
on the north side of river Kaveri. This temple has got Thirugnanasambandar and
Sundarar Thevara hymns. This temple is about 1.5 KM from Sirkazhi Sattainathar / Sri Thoniappar Temple
( Corridor view )
Moolavar : Sri Sapthapureeswarar, Sri
Thiruthalamudayar,
Sri Thiruthalapureeswarar.
Consort : Sri Osainayagi, Sri
Osaikodutha nayagi,
Sri Thonipranthambal.
Some of
the important features of this temple are as follows.
The
temple faces east with a 5-tier Rajagopuram. Balipeedam, Dwajasthambam (?)
and Rishabam are in front of the mukha mandapam. The sanctum sanctorum consists of
sanctum, antarala, and artha mandapam. Moolavar
is a little large. In koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma,
Vishnu Durgai ( Ashtabujam ), Iyappan, Suryan, and Chandran.
In
prakaram Periya Pillayar, Somaskandar, Sri Subramaniar, Sri Mahalakshmi
and Nalvar. Ambal in a separate Temple
LEGENDS
Lord Shiva gave thalam to Thirugnanasambandar. There is
a story that a dump boy was able to speak by the grace of Shiva of this temple,
So his father denoted a golden thalam to this temple.
TEMPLE
TIMINGS
The temple will be kept open between 07.00 hrs to
12.00 hrs and 17.00 hrs to 20.30 hrs.
CONTACT
DETAILS :
The landline
number is 04364 274175
HOW TO
REACH :
1.5 Km from
Thoniappar temple.
Local people used to
call this temple “Osai Kodutha Nayaki temple”.
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK
HERE
( Moolavar Vimanam with Dakshinamurthy sannadhi )
( Ambal sannadhi Koshtam image - Kiriya Sakthi )
( Dakshinamurthy with Sanagatha Munivars )
87/33. SOUNDARYESWARAR
TEMPLE /( SIDDHANATHESWARAR
TEMPLE ), THIRUNARAIYUR
This is the 87th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva
Sthalam and the 33rd Sthalam on the north side of river Kaveri.
This temple has got Appar and Thirugnanasambandar Thevara Pathigam.
( Temple entrance with 3-tier Rajagopuram )
Moolavar : Sri Soundaryeswarar.
Consort : Sri Thiripurasundari.
Some of the important features of this temple are.....
The temple faces east with a 3-tier Rajagopuram. Balipeedam and Rishabam are in front of the Rajagopuram (Outside). Stucco image of Shiva with
Parvati, above the entrance. On both sides of the sanctum sanctorum entrance
paintings of sthala purana of Naarai worshiping Lord Shiva and Nambiyandar
Nambigal worshiping lord Shiva.
In koshtam Agasthiya Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Annamalaiyar,
Brahma & separate sannadhi for Durgai Amman.
In the inner prakaram Chandrasekar, Nalvar, Thirugnanasambandar,
Thirunavukkarasar, Sundarar, Manickavasagar, Sekkizhar, Agathiyar &
Bagamunivar, Narayana Munivar and Ganapathy.
In the outer prakaram Thirumoola Nathar, Chandikeswarar, Navagrahas,
Saneeswarar, 3 Bhairavas, Suryan,
Polla Pillayar, Subramaniyar and Gajalakshmi. In Santhanachariyar sannadhi Meikanda
devar, Arul nandhi Sivachariyar, Marai Gnanasambandar and Umapathy Sivachariyar.
In the inner praharam of Polla Pillayar sannadhi paintings of how Nambiyandar Nambi found out the Devara Thirumurai. Sila roopam of
Nambiyandar Nambi and Rajaraja Chozhan in Polla Pillayar Sannadhi. Urchavars
are Naarai, Polla Pillayar, Rajarajan.
Ambal in a separate Temple
LEGENDS
Gandharvan turned to Naarai due to Durvasa's curse /saba and worshiped lord Shiva of this temple to get back his original form /roopam.
Nambiyandar Nambi was born in this place. With the blessings of Polla Pillayar of this temple, he was able to bring the Devara Thirumurai to this world from the locked room at Chidambaram temple. Polla Pillayar is swayambhu Valampuri Vinayagar. ( Pollal = to make with chisel ). Pillayar was on his own without chiseled.
TEMPLE
TIMINGS
The temple will be kept open between 07.00 hrs to 12.00 hrs and
17.00 hrs to 20.30 Hrs
CONTACT
DETAILS:
Mobile numbers are 94425 71039 and 94439 06219
HOW
TO REACH :
On the bus route from Chidambaram to Kattumannarkoil via
Kumaratchi, get down at Polla Pillayar temple bus stop and
Naraiyur is 1 Km. ( Town Bus routes are 23, and 28 from Chidambaram)
( Polla Pillayar sannadhi )
( Moolavar Vimanam )
( Gajalakshmi )
( Moolavar vimanam )
( Painting of Narai worshiping Shiva painting at the entrance of Moolavar Sannadhi)
( Paintings at the entrance on both sides - on the left Polla Pillayar helped Nambiyandar Nambi to retrieve the Devara hymns and on the right Narai worshiping Lord Shiva )
86/ 32. PATHANCHALI NATHAR
TEMPLE, KANATTAMPULIYUR (
Now this place is called Kaalnattampuliyur. This
is the 86th Thevaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and the 32nd Sthalam
on the north side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Sundarar has sung hymns in
praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
( Moolavar Vimanam with Dakshinamurthy sannadhi )
Moolavar : Sri Pathanchali Nathar
Consort : Sri Kanar Kuzhali, Sri Ambujakshi, Sri Kolavalaikkaiyal
Some of the important features of this temple are...
The Temple faces east with a 3-tier Rajagopuram. Balipeedam and Rishabam are in front of open mukha mandapa. The sanctum sanctorum consists of
sanctum, antarala, and artha mandapam. In koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy,
Mahavishnu in place of Lingothbavar, and Brahma.
In the inner prakaram sannadhi for Ambal, Natarajar Saba,
Subramaniar, Gajalakshmi and Patanjali.
In the prakaram Sri Nirthru Vinayagar, Subramaniyar, Kasi
Viswanathar, Gajalakshmi, Kasi Visalakshi, Nalvar, Patanjali munivars, Shaniswar,
Suryan. There is no chandran and Navagraha Sannidhi.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS
It was told that this temple belongs to private peoples and now thiruppani is being carried
out. During my visit, the temple was preparing for kumbhabhishekam. The construction of compound walls/plastering and pavement of floors with granite slabs are in progress.
Vikrama Chozha period Tamil inscriptions are found.
TEMPLE TIMINGS:
The temple will be kept open between
07.00 hrs to 11.00 hrs and 17.00 hrs to 19.00 hrs.
CONTACT DETAILS :
The in-charge of this temple Mr Jayachandran may be contacted at his
mobile 9790333377.
HOW
TO REACH :
On the Kattumannarkoil to Omampuliyur bus route a place
called Muttam. The temple is 2 Km from Muttam.
( Outer praharam pavement of stone slabs in progress )
( Front view & Thirupani in progress )
( Rajagopuram 3 tiers )
85/31. THUYARTHEERTHA
NATHAR TEMPLE / PRANAVAPUREESWARAR TEMPLE, OMAMPULIYUR.
This is the 85th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva
Sthalam and the 31st Sthalam on the north side of river Kaveri in
Chozha Nadu. Appar and Thirugnanasambandar have sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
( Moolavar Vimanam )
Moolavar : Sri
Pranava Vyagrapureeswarar,
Sri Thuyartheertha Nathar, Sri
Pranavapureeswarar.
Consort : Sri
Pushpa Lalithambigai, Sri Poongodinayagi.
Some of the Important features of this temple are......
The temple faces east with 3-tier Rajagopuram. Rishabam and
balipeedam are in front of the Rajagopuram. Moolavar is a little higher on a
square peedam. In koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy,
Annamalaiyar, Brahma, and Vishnu Durgai.
In the prakaram Vinayagar, Pathra lingeswarar, Subramaniyar,
Iyappan, Anjaneyar, Gajalakshmi, Saraswati, Chandikeswarar. There is a small Shiva Temple on the bank of
Gowri theertham.
ARCHITECTURE
The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, antarala, and artha mandapam. Saba mandapa is in side the artha mandapam. Lord Shiva inside is as Dakshinamurthy, hence this sthalam is called Gurumurthy sthalam and hence Abhishekam is done first to Dakshinamurthy. Natarajar and Dakshinamurthy's niches are interchanged.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS
Tamil inscriptions of 3rd Kulothunga Chozhan.
LEGENDS
Viyakrabathar worshiped lord Shiva of this temple.
TEMPLE
TIMINGS:
The temple will be kept open between 07.00 hrs to 10.00 hrs and
17.00 hrs to 19.30.00 hrs
CONTACT
DETAILS:
Jagadeesa Gurukkal may be contacted for darshan at his residence
landline number 04144 - 264845
HOW
TO REACH :
Bus facilities are available from Chidambaram and
Kattumannarkoil.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
( Outer prakaram sannadhis )
( Moolavar vimanam with sthala vruksham view )
( Temple complex view )
Ambal sannidhi vimanam
Rajagopuram with Rishabam mandapam
88/34. MELA KADAMBUR AMIRTHAKADESWARAR TEMPLE,
MELA KADAMBUR
Now
this place is called Melakadambur. This is the 88th Devaram
Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and the 34th Sthalam on the north
side of river Kaveri In Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar and Appar have sung
hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
( Moolavar Vimanam and sanctum Sanctorum outer is complete of Sculptures on a Chariot with wheels and the horse pulling )
Moolavar : Sri Amirthakadeswarar
Consort : Sri Vidhyu Jyothi Nayaki, Sri Jyothiminnammai.
Some of the important features of this temple are ...
The temple faces east with a 3-tier Rajagopuram. Balipeedam and Rishabam are in front of the sanctum sanctorum. The sanctum sanctorum was built like
a chariot with wheels and pulled by horses. The sanctum was adorned with koshtas.
In Koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy on Nandhi, Brahma, and Durgai. In addition
to this, are Arthanareeswarar, Aalingna Murthy, Vinayagar, Agasthiyar,
etc,. The Sanctum Sanctorum was
completely built with Stone from base to stupa.
In prakaram Vinayagar, Nalvar, Mahalakshmi, Durvasa, Bhairavar, Shaniswar, Chandran, Suryan and Navagrahas. Natarajar Sabai is in inner mandapam.
In prakaram Vinayagar, Nalvar, Mahalakshmi, Durvasa, Bhairavar, Shaniswar, Chandran, Suryan and Navagrahas. Natarajar Sabai is in inner mandapam.
Ambal on the laps of Lord Shiva as Aalingana Murthy is in the form of bas-relief on the sanctum sanctorum wall. ( Beautiful to look ).
LEGEND:
Moolavar is slanting on one side and paanam is sharp on the top.
There is a story for this. Indran without the permission of Polla Pillayar
tried to take Sanctum Sanctorum with Moolavar for his mother's worship. This
act was stopped by Polla Pillayar by pressing his right leg on the ground. Due
to this Pillayar is also in a slanting posture.
Indran worshiped and got the Amrutha kalasam & Sri
Subramaniar worshiped and got a bow. Angaraka dosha nivarthi sthalam.
Nagarathars had done thirupani to this temple.
TEMPLE
TIMINGS:
The temple will be kept open between 07.00 hrs to 12.00 hrs and
17.00 hrs to 20.00 hrs.
CONTACT DETAILS :
Gurukkal Selva Ganesan 09715639212 & Land line 04144 264638 and auto driver at Kattumannarkoil Ravi 9994220346
HOW TO REACH :
On the bus route Chidambaram to Kattumannarkoil via Eyyalur
On the bus route, Kattumannarkoil to Eyyalur after Keezh Kadambur is Mela Kadambur.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
( Dakshinamurthy is sitting on Rishabam - There is a straight-through hole from right to left ear of the Dakshinamurthy )
( Agasthiyar and Ganapathi on both sides of Arthanareeswarar )
( Sculptures of Aalingana Murthy and Patanjali Munivar)
( Aalingana Murthy Sculpture )
( A three-tier Rajagopuram )
( View of Keezh Kadambur reconstructed Sri Rudhrapathy
--- OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---
Very nice blog..Thank you for sharing your experiences...Pls add the temple timings..
ReplyDeleteOM Namasivaya.
ReplyDeleteThis is a village temple and the timings are not followed. The Gurukkal ( Phone number is given in this post ) may be contacted for the dharshan. The Gurukkal is doing pooja for more than one temple including My friend's native Poovizhunthanallur. All the best and May shiva's blessings will be with you always.
Thanks & regards
ohm Nama Shivaya
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ReplyDeleteNice Informations Sir. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ganesh
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