Monday, 8 October 2012

Sri Kadaimudinathar Temple/ Mahadevar Temple / Semmalai Nathar Temple, Keelaiyur, Thirukadaimudi, Sri Swarnapureeswarar Temple, Sembanarkoil / Thiruchemponpallai , Sri Thanthondreeswarar Temple, Akkur, Sri Vaidhyanathar Temple / Vaitheeswaran Temple, Vaitheeswaran Koil / Pullirukkuvelur, Sri Shivayoganathar Temple / Shivalokanathar Temple, Thirupungur, Mayiladuthurai District Tamil Nadu.

 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 18th sthalam on the north side of 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.
Consort      : Sri Abirami.

Some of the important features of this temple are as follows.
The temple faces east with balipeedam and Rishabam. A Vesara Vimana is over the sanctum.  Moolavar is a little taller, Made of Navapashanam ( as per Gurukkal ) with 16 faces /Dharalingam. In Koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai.

In prakaram 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 the 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.


Now this place is called Sembanarkoil. This is the 159th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 42nd sthalam on the south side of 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 sanctum antarala and artha mandapam. An eka thala vesara Vimana is over the sanctum. The avudayar is of 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 Prakaram Vanadurgai, Viswanathar, Srinivasa Perumal, Sibi Kaatchinathar with maan and mazhu, Balasubramaniar, Gajalakshmi, Jyeshta Devi, Veerabhadra, Suryan, Bhairavar. Ambal 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.
Town bus from Mayiladuthurai passes through this place and the distance is about 10 Km from Mayiladuthurai.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLECLICK HERE


( Moolavar vimanam in globe shape )


163/46.  SRI THANTHONDREESWARAR TEMPLE.  
AKKUR.


This is the 163rd Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 46th Sthalam on the south side of 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 praharam Vinayagar, Sri Murugan ( Sannadhi is like a chariot ), Saraswathy, Sundarar with his wives, Sangiliyar and Paravai Nachiyar. Paana Lingam,  Viswanathar, Visalakshi, Naalvar,  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 may be contacted for further details: 9865809768 and 9787709742.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE:    CLICK HERE
 
 ( Front Rajagopuram, but people used to enter from 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 out side prakaram )


70/16. SRI VAIDYANATHAR TEMPLE / VAITHEESWARAN TEMPLE.
VAITHEESWARAN KOIL -  PULLIRUKKUVELUR.  


Now this place is called Vaitheeswaran Koil. This is the 70th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 16th sthalam on the north side of 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 praharam, Ramar, Jadayu, Subramaniyar, Suryan, and Angarakan worshiped Shiva Lingas.

ARCHITECTURE
The sanctum sanctorum consists of 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, Kaali guards 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 Chidambaram to Mayiladuthurai after Sirkazhi.
Can come from Kumbakonam via Mayiladuthurai.

CONTACT DETAILS :
The landline number is  04364 - 279 423.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE:    CLICK HERE

( 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 20th sthalam on the north side of 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 mukha mandapam. The Mukha mandapam has a Stucco image arch. Rishabam is in the mandapam. Moolavar is a little short 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 Shethra balar.

In prakaram 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 the tongue is not protruding outside to be watched.

LEGENDS
Kalikamar one of the 63 Nayanmar, Yayerkon, 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  looks 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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