08, October 2012
PART - 3. Continuation
of the previous post...
72/ 18. SRI KADAIMUDINATHAR TEMPLE / MAHADEVAR TEMPLE / SEMMALAI
NATHAR TEMPLE. KILUER (கிளுர்) - THIRUKADAIMUDI.
Now
this place is being called Keelaiyur (Thirukadaimudi). This is the 72nd Thevara
Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and the 18th sthalam on the
north side of the river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns
in praise of the Lord Shiva of this temple.
( Moolavar sannadhi vimanam )
Moolavar :
Sri Kadaimudinathar, Sri Anthi Samraksneeswarar.
In
praharam Vinayagar, Subramaniyar, Bhairavar, and Moovar. The Lord Shiva of
this temple was worshiped by Kanva Maharishi.
HOW TO
REACH :
The
temple is on the bus route from Mayiladuthurai to Poompuhar, after Chatram stops at a
place called Kiluer.
CONTACT
DETAILS :
Gurukkal
Sankar can be reached over his mobile at 9095120653 for further details.
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK
HERE
( Moolavar vimanam with Chandikeswarar sannidhi )
(Natarajar saba mandapam )
159/42. SRI SWARNAPUREESWARAR TEMPLE.
SEMBANARKOIL - THIRUCHEMPONPALLI.
SEMBANARKOIL - THIRUCHEMPONPALLI.
Now
this place is called Sembanarkoil. This is the 159th Devaram
Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 42nd sthalam on the south side
of the river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar and Appar have sung hymns in
praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
Moolavar : Sri
Swarnapuriswarar, Sri Devapriyar,
Sri Sornalakshmeesar, Sri
Chemponpalliyar.
Consort : Sri
Maruvar Kuzhali, Sri Pushpazhaki,
Sri Thaakshiyayini, Sri Suguntha Kunthalambigai,
Sri Suguntha vananayagi.
Some of the important features of this temple are as follows.
This is one of the Mada temples constructed by Ko Chenkat
Chozhan. The temple faces east with an entrance arch. There is no Dwajasthambam
and Rajagopuram. Balipeedam and Rishabam are in front. The sanctum sanctorum consists
of the sanctum antarala and the ardha mandapam. An eka thala vesara Vimana is over the
sanctum. The avudayar is of a round shape and
carved like a lotus. It was learned that Vishnu worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple.
In Koshtam, Indira Ganapathy, Dakshinamurthy, Arthanareeswarar, and Durgai.
In praharam, Vanadurgai, Viswanathar, Srinivasa Perumal, Sibi
Kaatchinathar with maan and mazhu, Balasubramaniar, Gajalakshmi, Jyeshta Devi,
Veerabhadra, Suryan, and Bhairavar. Ambal is in a separate sannadhi with Saptakanniyars.
Urchavars Somaskandar, Natarajar, Chandrasekar, and Pichadanar are very old.
Vashister, Brahman, Indiran, and Kuberan worshiped the Lord Shiva of this temple.
Lord blessed Dhaakshiyayini and incarnated Veerabhadra. Indiran got the
Vajrayudham after worshiping lord Shiva of this temple.
Bas relief of King worshiping Lord Shiva and his both sides are monk and minister.
HOW
TO REACH :
On the bus route from Mayiladuthurai to Porayar.
The town bus from Mayiladuthurai passes through this place, and the distance is about 10 km from Mayiladuthurai.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
( Moolavar vimanam in globe shape )
163/46. SRI
THANTHONDREESWARAR TEMPLE.
AKKUR.
AKKUR.
This is the 163rd Devaram
Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 46th Sthalam on the south side
of the river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar and Appar have sung hymns in
praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
( Rishabaroodar, along with Sri Murugan Stucco images in the entrance arch )
Moolavar : Sri Thanthondreeswarar, Sri Suyabu Nathar
Consort : Sri Kadakanethri, Sri Vaalnedunganni
Some of the important features of this temple are as
follows.
This is one of the mada koil built by Ko Chengat Chozhan. The temple is facing west with a 3-tier Rajagopuram. Balipeedam and Rishabam are in front. Moolavar is
Swayambhu, and there is a crack on the top from here only Shiva came out and went
to Thirukadaiyur to kick the Kaalan with his leg. In Koshtam, Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy,
Lingothbavar, Brahma, Durgai.
In the praharam, Vinayagar, Sri Murugan (Sannadhi is like a chariot),
Saraswathy, Sundarar with his wives, Sangiliyar, and Paravai Nachiyar. Paana
Lingam, Viswanathar, Visalakshi, Naalvar, and Lakshmi. A Separate Sannadhi for ‘Aayirathil Oruvar” special Moorthy with vimanam. (When the King gave food to Anthanars, Lord Shiva also participated as the 1000th person).
Ambal temple faces west on the right side of the moolavar and
standing posture.
LEGENDS
Sirappuli Nayanar was born in this place. This is one of the
sthalams in which Lord Shiva has given Kalyana darshan to Agasthiyar.
Moolavar is Swayambhu, and there is a crack on the top from here only Shiva came out and went to Thirukadaiyur to kick the Kaalan with his leg.
HOW TO REACH :
On the way from Mayiladuthurai to Poraiyar.
Town buses available from Mayiladuthurai to Sirkazhi
CONTACT DETAILS :
The mobile numbers 9865809768 and 9787709742 may be contacted for further details.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
( Front Rajagopuram, but people used to enter from the south side entrance )
( Temple entrance with Temple bell. )
Ko Chengat Chozhan - built many mada temples to restrict the entry of elephants. He was a spider who worshiped Lord Shiva in his previous birth
( Saba mandapam with Moolavar Vimanam view from outside prakaram )
70/16. SRI VAIDYANATHAR TEMPLE / VAITHEESWARAN TEMPLE.
VAITHEESWARAN KOIL - PULLIRUKKUVELUR.
VAITHEESWARAN KOIL - PULLIRUKKUVELUR.
Now this place is called Vaitheeswaran Koil. This is the 70th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva
Sthalam and the 16th sthalam on the north side of the river Kaveri in
Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of lord Shiva of this
temple.
( Temple Tank with Neerazhi Mandapam)
Moolavar : Sri Vaidyanathar, Sri Vaitheeswaran
Consort : Sri Thaiyal Nayagi.
Some of the important features of this
temple are as follows….
The temple faces east with a 5-tier Rajagopuram with a Temple tank. Dwajasthambam, balipeedam, and Rishabam are in front of the sanctum sanctorum. In the sanctum, the Moolavar is a little small. Ambal is in a separate
sannadhi facing east.
In the praharam, Ramar, Jadayu,
Subramaniyar, Suryan, and Angarakan worshiped Shiva Lingas.
ARCHITECTURE
The sanctum sanctorum consists of the Sanctum, antarala, artha mandapam, and a maha mandapam.
LEGENDS
The Lord of this temple was worshiped
by Pul (Jadayu), Irukku (Rig Veda), Vel Murugan, and Oor (Suryan). It is
believed that Bhairavar, Veerabhadra, Karpaga Vinayagar, and Kaali guard
this place from four sides.
It is believed that Lord Shiva will cure
the diseases caused due to Manthiram, Thanthiram, Black magic, etc.
HOW TO REACH :
This place is on the bus route from Chidambaram to Mayiladuthurai after Sirkazhi.
Can come from Kumbakonam via
Mayiladuthurai.
CONTACT DETAILS :
( Temple Tank )
( Kalasamhara Moorthy bas-relief on a pillar of the Temple Tank )
( Ambal temple vimanam at night )
74/20. SRI SIVALOKANATHAR TEMPLE /SIVALOGANATHAR TEMPLE. THIRUPPUNGUR.
This is the 74th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva
Sthalam and the 20th sthalam on the north side of the river Kaveri in
Chozha Nadu. Moovar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
( Entrance of maha mandapam along with Kodimaram and balipeedam )
Moolavar : Sri Shivaloga Nathar
Consort : Sri Chokka Nayagi, Sri Soundara Nayagi.
Some of the important features of this temple are…..
The temple faces east with a 5-tier Rajagopuram. Balipeedam and
Dwajasthambam are in front of the mukha mandapam. The Mukha mandapam has a Stucco
image arch. Rishabam is in the mandapam. Moolavar is a little short of swayambhu
Prithivi, and hence, only Punugu is applied, and no abhishekam is done. In koshtam, Narthana
Vinayagar, Pitchadanar, Agasthiyar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma,
Durgai, Arthanareeswarar, and Kshethrabalakar.
In praharam Vinayagar, Naalvar, Subramaniyar, Suryan, Kalikamar,
Sundara Vinayagar, Gajalakshmi, Bhairavar, Navagrahas, Chandran. In Natarajar Saba, Devar is playing a Panchamuga Vaadhyam sila roopam to be watched.
The right side dwarapalaka’s expression on his face to move
the Nandhi to the side for Thirunalaipovar’s darshan, and Rishabam moved to the side. Rishabam/ Idabam is a little big. The special is that the tongue is not protruding outside to be
watched.
LEGENDS
Kalikamar, one of the 63 Nayanmar, Yayerkon, and Sundarar. Brahma, Indran,
Agasthiyar, Chandran, Suryan, Rajendran, Agni, Patanjali, Vyaghrapada, Saptakanniyar, and Virarmindanayanar worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple.
HOW TO REACH :
On the bus route from Vaitheeswaran Koil to Thiruppanandal, get down
after 3 km, and the temple is 1 km away from the main road.
CONTACT DETAILS :
The mobile number is 94867 17634
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
( Shiva Lingams installed under the tree look calm and beautiful )
Rishabam is a little bit away from the center, to the right side, and the
tongue is inside, not outside like in any other temple. Kodimaram, in which Rishabam gives access to Lord Shiva's darshan to Thirunalai
Povar.
( Front Rishaba mandapam with small gopuram )
( Rajagopuram - 5 tier )
--- OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---
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