19, November 2012.
18-11-2012, DAY – 2. SUNDAY.
Started our
Second day’s yatra after vacating the hotel room from Kumbakonam at
07.15 Hrs. Today I was given a list of 11 temples on the southeast side of
Kumbakonam. Thought of covering the maximum possible temples during the forenoon
session. The driver only suggested completing all 11 temples and
returning to Chennai. The temples and the routes covered are as follows.
1. NANNILAM –
2. KONDEECHARAM (Thirukandeeswaram)
3. THIRUPANAIYUR -
4. THIRUVIRKUDI(Virkudi)
5. THIRUPAYATRUR (Thirupayathaangudi)
6. THIRUCHENGATTANKUDI
(From here up
to the rest of the temples Mr Kannan from the HR & CE Department accompanied us )
7. RAAMATHEECHARAM (Thirukkannapuram)
8. THIRUPUGALUR &
9. THIRUPUGALUR VARTHAMAANEECHARAM
(This temple
is within the first temple)
10.AMBAR PERUNTHIRUKKOIL (
Ambal )
11.AMBAR MAKALAM ( KOIL THIRUMALAM)
12.KOTTARU (
Thirukkottaram )
(Since this temple’s exact location is not known, thought, it
would be near to Peralam. But later it was learned that the temple is very near to
Karaikal).
188/71. SRI MADHUVANESWARAR TEMPLE, NANNILAM.
This
is the 188th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 71st sthalam
on the south side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Sundarar has sung hymns
in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
( Temple view - A Maada Koil )
Moolavar : Sri Madhuvaneswarar, Sri Prakasa Nathar,
Sri Devaranyeswarar.
Consort : Sri Madhuvaneswari, Sri
Devakandhara Nayagi
Some
of the important features of this temple are…..
The
Temple faces east without Rajagopuram. Dwajasthambam, Rishabam, and balipeedam
are after the entrance and in front of Ambal Sannadhi. Moolavar on the
square avudayar worshiped by Brahma. In koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy,
Lingothbavar, Brahma, and Durgai in the ground level. In the Upper level only
Dakshinamurthy.
Sannadhi
for Brahma worshiped Mahadeva lingam, Agasthiyar worshiped
Agastheeswarar, Vinayagar, Subramaniyar, Gajalakshmi, Somaskandar, and Chandikeswarar. Chandikeswarar is with his
wives.
Only a picture of Natarajar is available in the Saba mandapam.
ARCHITECTURE
This is one of the Maada temples built by Ko Chenkat Chozhan, which has 18 steps. The temple consists of Sanctum Sanctorum, antarala and ardha mandapam.
LEGENDS
Brahma, Suryan,
Agasthiyar, and Devars ( in the form of honey bees ) worshiped Lord Shiva of this
temple.
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 :
Mobile numbers +9194426 82346, +91 99432 09771 may
be contacted for further details
HOW TO REACH :
On
the bus route from Mayiladuthurai to Thiruvarur
Buses are also available from Kumbakonam.
( Somaskandar sannadhi adjacent to Moolavar sannidhi in the first level )
( Ambal sannadhi view from main shrine entrance steps )
( Ambal sannadhi entrance )
189/72. SRI PASUPATHEESWARAR TEMPLE. THIRUKONDESWARAM.
Now
this place is called Thirukondeecharam. This is
the 189th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 72nd Sthalam
on the south side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Appar has sung hymns in
praise of Shiva of this temple.
( Inside arch view from Rishabam )
Moolavar : Sri Pasupatheeswarar,
Consort : Sri Santhanayagi
Some of the important features of this temple are….
The temple is facing east with an entrance arch. Balipeedam and Rishabam are in front of the sanctum sanctorum. An arch with stucco images above the sanctum entrance. In
Koshtam Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma, and Durgai.
Moolavar
came from earth when a cow as Ambal hit the earth through her horns ( There is a scar/(வெடிப்பு
) on the top of moolavar).
In
prakaram Sannadhi for Vinayagar, Subramaniyar, Gajalakshmi, Brahmapureeswarar,
Agastheeswarar, Viswanathar Visalakshi, Bairavar, Naagar, Sambandar (Thalangal
very near), Suryan. Navagrahas, Aabathsahaya maharishi, Jurahareswarar with three thiruvadikal.
ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala, and artha mandapam. a 2-tier Vimana is on the sanctum. All the mandapams are of Vavval nethi style.
Dwarapalakas
are made of stucco. The Sthala Purana is painted on the ceiling of artha mandapam.
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 landline number is 04366 - 228 033.
HOW TO REACH :
On the bus route Nagapattinam to Nannilam, Mayiladuthurai to
Thiruthuraipoondi, Nagapattinam to Kumbakonam before entering
Nannilam Thoothukudi stop from there walkable distance.
( Entrance of the moolavar sannadhi with dwarapalakas)
( Sthala Purana in painting over the mandapam )
( Moolavar vimanam with Dakshinamurthy sannadhi )
( Moolavar vimanam view with Chandikeswarar sannidhi )
( Front arch )
190/73. SRI SOUNDARESWARAR TEMPLE, THIRUPANAIYUR.
This
is the 190th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 73rd Sthalam
on the south side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar and
Sundarar have sung hymns in praise of Shiva of this temple.
Moolavar : Sri Soundareswarar, Sri Azhahiyanathar,
Sri Thaalavaneswarar.
Consort : Sri Brukanthanayagi, Sri Periyanayagi.
Some
of the important features of this temple are as follows.
The
temple faces east with an entrance arch/Rajagopuram base with stucco images
of Roshabarooder at the center. A balipeedam and Rishabam are immediately after the entrance arch. In Koshtam
Agasthiyar, Dakshinamurthy, Mahavishnu, Brahma, and Durgai.
In
praharam, Thunai Iruntha Vinayagar (for
Karikal Chozhan), Martruraitha Vinayagar, Subramaniyar, Sandeswarar,
Mahalakshmi ( Sudhai sirpam) and ashta lingam,
Somaskandar (a different one with fruit in left hand).
ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala, ardha mandapam and a mukha mandapam. An ekathala Vesara Vimanam is over the sanctum.
LEGENDS
Saptha
rishis, Parasara Muni, Mahalakshmi, and Karikar Chozhan lived in this place (Vinayagar is called Thunai iruntha Vinayagar) and worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple.
Sundarar
got gold from Lord Shiva for the celebration of Panguni Uthiram Thirunal at Thiruvarur.
TEMPLE TIMINGS:
The
temple will be kept open between 07.00 hrs to 10.00 hrs to 17.00 to 19.00
hrs.
CONTACT DETAILS :
The landline number is 04366 - 237 007
HOW TO REACH :
On
the route Thiruvarur get down at Sannanallur then Panayur Stop from there 1 KM.
On
the bus route from Peralam to Thiruvarur get down at Andipandal then
Konamadhu from there 1 KM
( Un installed sculptures of Manickavasagar and a King under the sthala vruksham )
( Temple view )
( Moolavar vimanam with Dakshinamurthy sannidhi )
( Inside arch with sthala vruksham )
191/74. SRI VEERATANESWARAR TEMPLE. THIRUVIRKUDI.
This is the 191st Devaram Paadal petra Shiva Sthalam
and 74th Sthalam on the south side of river Kaveri in Chozha
Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Shiva of this temple.
( Front mandapam with kodimaram inside )
Moolavar : Sri Veerataneswarar
Consort : Elavar Kuzhali, Parimala
Nayagi.
Some of the important features of this temple are...
The temple faces west with 5-tier Rajagopuram. Dwajasthambam, balipeedam, and Rishabam are in the mukha mandapam. Moolavar is Swayambhu on a square avudayar. In koshtam Brahma, Mahavishnu, Dakshinamurthy, and Narthana
Vinayagar.
In Praharam Vinayagar, Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniar,
Mahalakshmi, Bhairavar, Bhairavi, Saneeswarar, Navagrahas, Suryan,
Pidari, Mariamman, Bairavar, Nalvar with Sekkizhar, and Somaskandar.
ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala, artha mandapam and a mukha mandapam. Moolavar is of swayambhu on a square avudayar. A Copper Rishabam is in front of the Moolavar. A special sculpture of pranala /Komukha is supported by a lady.
(A special sculpture of pranala / Komugam is supported by a lady.)
LEGENDS
This is one of the Atta Veeratta sthalam (8 places where Lord Shiva destroyed the evil forces). In this place, Lord Shiva has done the samharam of Jalanthan. Utsavar Jalanthara Vatha Murthy - holding Chakra in the right
hand and Maan, Mazhu, Aayutha mudra in the other hands. Maha Vishnu also worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple.
TEMPLE TIMINGS:
The temple will be kept open between 07.00 hrs to 09.00 hrs and
17.30 hrs to 19.00 hrs.
CONTACT DETAILS :
Shanmuga Sundaresa Gurukkal may be contacted through his mobile
number 8870887717.
HOW TO REACH :
On the bus route Mayiladuthurai to Thiruvarur – a place after
Vettaru, Kangalajery, and after that Virkudi Railway station, from there 2 KM
On the bus route from Nagore to Nagapattinam via Karaikal get down at
Virkudi Koot road, from there 1 KM.
The bus to Thirumarugal, Aamur from Thiruvarur passes
through Thiruvirkudi.
( Navagraha bas reliefs on the ceiling )
A beautiful basrelief called Rishaba Kunjaram, on one of the Pillar in front of Ambal temple
- Cow and elephant heads together - to view Elephant close the body of the cow
on the left side and see the cow close the head of the elephant up to the
ears on the right side.
195/78. THIRUPPAYATRANATHAR TEMPLE / SRI MUKTHAPUREESWARAR TEMPLE. THIRUPPAYARTRUR - THIRUPPAYATHANGUDI.
Now
this place is called Thirupayathangudi. This is the 195th Devaram
Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 78th Sthalam on the south side
of river Kaveri. Appar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
( Moolavar vimanam with Dakshinamurthy sannadhi )
Moolavar : Sri Mukthapureswarar, Sri Thirupayarteu
Nathar
Conosrt : Sri Nethrambigai, Sri Kaaviyanganni.
Some
of the important features of this temple are……
The
temple faces east with an entrance arch. Balipeedam, Rishabam, and
Dwajasthambam are in a newly built Mukha mandapam. In the sanctum, Moolavar is a little large on a square avudayar. In Koshtam only
Dakshinamurthy. In artha mandapam Natarajar, Somaskandar, and Urchavars.
In
praharam Siddhi Vinayagar, Subramaniyar, Viswanathar, Mahalakshmi, Veera
Maahali, Dhandapani, Navagrahas, Suryan, Bhairavar, Somaskandar, and Dakshinamurthy
Ambal
is in a separate sannidhi. Ambal is in a standing posture with four hands Abayam, Rudhra malai, Lotus, and left hand on the thigh.
ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala, and artha mandapam. A Three-tier Vimana is on the sanctum.
LEGENDS
Bhairava Maharishi 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 hrs.
HOW TO REACH :
The
place is on the bus route from Thiruvarur to Mayiladuthurai after Kangalajeri and
Melapputhur.
This
temple is on the bus route Thiruvarur ( 10 KM ) to Thirumarugal.
( Temple complex view )
( Front entrance arch )
196/79. SRI UTHRAPATHISWARASWAMY TEMPLE /UTHRAPATHEESHWARASWAMY TEMPLE. THIRUCHENGATTANKUDI.
This is the 196th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva
Sthalam and 79th 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
Uthrapureeswarar, Sri Athivana Nathar,
Sri Manthira Pureeswarar, Sri Brahmapureeswarar,
Sri Baskarapureeswarar.
Consort : Sri
Chulikambal ( Kuzhammai ).
Some of the important features of this temple are…..
The temple faces east with a 5-tier Rajagopuram. Dwajasthambam, balipeedam, and Rishabam are in mukha
mandapam. In Koshtam Dhakshinamoorthy,
Lingothbavar, Arthanareeswarar, and Durgai.
In praharam Brahma, Arthanareeswarar, Siddhi
Vinayagar, Naalvar, Sangapathumanithigal, Vatapikalapar, Subramaniyar, and Valli
Devasena Subramaniar.
Utsavars Durgai, Veerattalingam, Vilvalingam,
Pujangalalithar, Gajasamharar, Oordhuva Thandavar, Kalasamharamurthy, Gangalar,
Pichadanar, Thiripurar, Bairavar, and Vinayagar.
Maragatha Lingam is in safety locker.
Utsavar Uthrapathy is to be watched. ( Similar story of Konerirajapuram –
Thirunallam)
ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala, and artha mandapam. There is a second level 3-tier Rajagopuram.
LEGENDS
Siruthondar Nayanar got blessings from Lord Shiva for offering Lord
Shiva Pillaikari (offering of his son after cooking).
Stucco image to be watched.
Vinayagar worshiped Lord Shiva to get rid of Sin/Brahmahathi dosha due to the killing of
Kayamugasuran.
TEMPLE TIMINGS:
The temple will be kept open between 07.00 hrs to 10.00 hrs and
17.00 hrs to 17.00 hrs
CONTACT DETAILS :
mobile and landline numbers are 94431 13025,
04366 - 270 278.
HOW TO REACH :
This place is on Thiruvarur to Thirumarugal road. 3 KM
after Thirumarugal Veterinary Hospital.
Buses are available from Thiruvarur and Thirumarugal.
( Temple complex view )
( Front mandapam view from another angle)
( Ambal temple arch in the front mandapam )
( Rajagopuram inside view )
( Sthala Purana Stucco images are in Rajagopuram )
194/77. SRI
RAMANATHEESWARAR TEMPLE. RAMANATHEECHARAM - THIRUKKANNAPURAM.
This
place is now called Thirukkannapuram. This is
the 194th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 77th Shalam
on the south side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung
hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
( Moolavar vimanam with front mandapam )
Moolavar : Sri Ramanatheeswarar
Consort :
Sri Soolikambal, Sri Sarivar Kuzhali.
Some of
the important features of this temple are…..
The temple faces east with a recently built entrance
arch. Balipeedam and Rishabam/Idabam are in front of Sanctum Sanctorum. In koshtam Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma, and Durgai.
In praharam Vinayagar, Subramaniyar,
Gajalakshmi, Kalabairavar, Suryan, and Chandran.
The Utsavar Somaskandar is kept at Thirupugalur for safety reasons.
Kumbhabhishekam was conducted recently and mandala pooja was on during my visit.
ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of the sanctum Sanctorum, antarala, and ardha mandapam. There is an arch at the entrance of the sanctum with stucco images of Shiva’s family. A 2 tier vesara Vimana is over the sanctum.
LEGENDS
Rama came to
the temple Rishabam obstructed for the darshan of Ambal. So Ambal
asked Rishabam to move side and gave darshan. Rama embarrassed Shiva Lingam and
worshiped.
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 :
Mobile and landline numbers are 94431 13025, 04366 - 292
300.
HOW TO
REACH :
Buses
from Nannilam, Thirupugalur are available.
3 Km from
Thiruchengattankudi.
This place is near to
Thirupugalur.
( Vinayagar and Subramaniar Sannadhi )
( Moolavar vimanam with Chandikeswarar sannadhi )
( Front entrance of the shrine )
192/75.
SRI AGNIPUREESWARAR TEMPLE. THIRUPUGALUR.
193/76.
SRI VARTHAMANEECHARAR TEMPLE. THIRUPUGALUR VARTHAMANEECHARAM.
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These are
the 192nd and 193rd Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva
Sthalam on the south side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. These are moovar
Padal Petra Sthalam. These two temples are in the same complex.
(A smaller vimanam is for the Varthamaneeswarar and a big one is for the Thirupugalur main shrine )
THIRUPUGALUR
Moolavar :Sri Agnipureeswarar, Sri Saranya
Pureeswarar,
Sri Konapiran.
Consort :Soolikambal, Sri
Karuntharkuzhali.
VARTHAMANEECHARAM
Moolavar : Sri Varthamaneecharar
Consort : Sri
Manonmani
Some of
the important features of these temples are…..
The temple faces east with a Moat/agazhi around, believed to
be excavated by Banasuran. The first level Rajagopuram is of 5 tiers and the second level is of 3 tiers. In between the two
Rajagopuram Dwajasthambam, balipeedam, and Rishabam/Idabam. Both Thirupugalur and Thirupugalur
Varthamaneecharam are side by side. Moolavar Sri Agnipureeswarar is in slanting
position. In Koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Mahavishnu, Brahma, and Durgai.
Ambal is in a separate Sannadhi near Rajagopuram.
In
praharam Chinthamani Eswarar, Narthana Vinayagar, Shiva Lingam
worshiped by Bharadwaja, Appar’s Iykaya sirpam, Agni, 63 var/Arupathumoovar,
Panchalingam, Appar, Vatha Vinayagar, Subramaniyar, Shiva Lingam worshiped by
Maharishis, Mahalakshmi, Saneeswarar, Navagrahas, Kalaimagal, Annapoorni,
Kaalasamharar, Agora Lingam, Bootheswarar, Vatabi Ganapathy, and Bhavitcheswarar. Paintings of Shiva turning the Bricks into gold and Agneeswarar is one Praharam wall.
Utsavars are Agneeswarar with 1 Agni, 2 faces, 7 hands, 3 Thiruvadikal, 4 horns, 7
Jyothis - worth to watch), Mooga Sura Samhara Moorthy, Somaskandar. Silamoortham
of Agneeswarar is also like Utsavar in praharam.
Ramanatheecharam
(Thirukkannapuram) Utsava Murti is kept in this temple for safety reasons.
LEGENDS
Lord Shiva changed bricks into Gold for Sundarar. Agni and
Bharadwaja worshiped lord Shiva of this temple.
On Chitra Sathayam thithi Thirunavukkarasar attained mukti in this sthalam ( சிவஜோதியுடன் ஐகியம் ஆனார்), hence a 10-day festival is celebrated. This is the birthplace of Muruga Nayanar.
TEMPLE TIMINGS:
The
temple will be kept open between 07.00 hrs to 11.00 hrs and 17.00 hrs to 20.00
Hrs
CONTACT DETAILS :
Mobile and landline numbers are 94431 13025, 04366 - 292
300.
HOW TO REACH :
This
place is on the bus route from Nagapattinam to Nannilam.
( Temple complex view )
( Corridor view )
( Shiva changed brick to gold for Sundarar)
( Agni Bhagavan on the left side one Agni 2 head, three legs, seven hands, etc )
(Rajagopuram with Kodimaram view)
(Temple view from Rajagopuram entrance)
(Kalai arangam and Natya mandapam in damaged condition )
171/54. AMBAL BRAHMAPUREESWARAR TEMPLE. AMBAR PERUNTHIRUKOIL - AMBAL.
Now this place is
called Ambal. This is the 171st Devaram
Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 54th Sthalam on the south side
of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of
Lord Shiva of this temple.
Moolavar :Sri Brahma Pureswarar
Consort :Sri Sugunthakauntahalambigai,
Sri Poongulazhiammai.
Some of
the important features of this temple are…..
The
temple faces east with a 3-tier Rajagopuram. Dwajasthambam, balipeedam, a
stone Rishabam, and a big stucco Rishabam after the rajagopuram. In the upper-level sanctum sanctorum Koshtam, only Dakshinamurthy. In
the lower level Koshtam Vinayagar, Vishnu, Brahma, and Durgai. Somaskandar
is in front of Moolavar.
In
Praharam Padikasu Vinayagar (3 nos), Subramaniyar, Mahalakshmi,
Jambukeswarar, Somaskandar, Vinayagar, Ko Chenkat Chozhan, Saraswati, Thirugnanasambandar,
Appar, Suseela Ambal, Bhairavar, Suryan, Somasimaarar, Punnai Vana Nathar,
Sthala Vinayagar, Subramaniyar, Iyappan, Mahalakshmi, Jambukeswarar, and Chandikeswarar.
ARCHITECTURE
This is one of the Maada Temples built by Ko Chenkat Chozhan with sannidhis on the upper and lower level. The temple consists of the sanctum Sanctorum, antarala, and ardha mandapam.
LEGENDS
Urchavars
for Swamy who gave Darshan to Brahma with Nandhi, Brahma, and Naalvar. Brahma
recovered from the Annaparavai shape after worshiping 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 19.00 hrs
CONTACT
DETAILS :
The landline number is 04366 - 238 973.
HOW TO
REACH :
Peralam,
Poonthottam is on the bus route of Mayiladuthurai from there Ambar
Makaalam is 4 KM and Ambar is 1 Km from Ambar Makalam.
( Stucco Rishabam in front of the temple )
( Molavar vimanam in the first level - Maada koil )
( View of the temple from front of Rajagopuram)
172/55. SRI
MAHAKALANATHAR TEMPLE. AMBAR
MAKALAM.
Now this place is
called - Kovil Thirumangalam. This is the 172nd Devaram
Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 55th Sthalam on the south side
of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns
in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
Moolavar :Sri Mahakalanathar, Sri Kalakandeswarar.
Consort :Sri Bayakshambikai.
Sri Acham Thavirtha Nayaki
Some of
the important features of this temple are as follows.
The
temple faces east with a 5-tier
Rajagopuram at the first level and a 3-tier Rajagopuram at the second level. Balipeedam and Rishabam are between two Rajagopuram. It is believed
that Moolavar was made by Kaali by her hands. In Koshtam, Vinayagar,
Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma, and Durgai.
In
praharam Vanmika Nathar, Somasiyar with his wife Susila, 63var Vinayagar,
Subramaniyar, and Sattainathar (On the north side 2nd tier - side of Compound
wall). Sannadhi for Mahalakshmi, Eesana javaraha lingam, Navagrahas, Natarajar
Mandapam, Saneeswarar, Bhairavar, and Dhandapani. Subramaniyar with a bow to be seen.
Utsavars of Thiagarajar, Katchi Kodutha Nayagar, Somachimarar with his wife, Murugan
with a bow, Somaskandar, and Siva Lingam in the hands of Kali.
Katchi
Kodutha Nayagar – Rishabanthigar (With a right leg on the ground, left leg little
folded, and left hand touching Rishaba’s head).
ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of Sanctum sanctorum, antarala, artha mandapam, maha mandapam, and a Mukha mandapam. The mukha mandapam is of Vavval nethi style.
LEGENDS
Utsavar Thyagesar is not of regular sila murti and is different from other temples. Shiva is in the form of Vettiyan Ma Parvati as his wife with Toddy pot/kallu kudam on her head, and Vinayagar, and Murugan are small children.
Amban, Ambasuran was
killed by Kaali and worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple to get rid of the sin.
Soma
yaga was performed for Somasi Nayanar in this place and Shiva also participated.
TEMPLE
TIMINGS:
The temple will be kept open between 07.00 hrs to
10.00 hrs and 17.00 hrs to 20.00 hrs.
CONTACT
DETAILS :
Mobile and landline numbers are. 94427 66818, 04366 - 291
457
HOW TO
REACH :
On the
bus route from Mayiladuthurai to Thiruvarur, after Peralam – Poonthottam from there
4 KM on the east side.
( View of the temple complex view from Sattainathar Sannadhi)
( 5 Tier Rajagopuram )
( Sudhai sirpam of Sthala varalaru in rajagopuram )
170/53. IRAVATHEESWARAR TEMPLE - THIRUKKOTTARAM. KOTTARU - THIRUKKOTTARAM
Now this place is
called Thirukkottaram. This is the 170th Devaram
Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 53rd Sthalam on the south side of
river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of
Lord Shiva of this temple.
( Moolavar Vimanam with Dakshinamurthy sannadhi)
Moolavar :Sri Iravatheeswarar
Consort :Sri Sukuntha Kundhalambigai, Sri Vandamar
Kuzhali.
Some of
the features of this temple are…
The
temple faces east with a 3-tier Rajagopuram. Dwajasthambam, Rishabam, and balipeedam are immediately after the Rajagopuram. In Koshtam, Dakshinamurthy, Brahma, and Vishnu. In prakaram Sannadhi for
Bala Ganapathy, Kumara Bhuvaneswarar, Arumagar, Agasthiyar, Natarajar Saba,
Sundarar with Paravai Nachiyar, and Suga Maharishi.
ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of sanctum Sanctorum, antarala, and ardha mandapam. The Dwarapalakas are made in stucco. Two balipedas and a Rishabam are also in the mandapam. A Vesara Vimanam is on the sanctum.
HISTORY & INSCRIPTION
As per
the inscription the temple was built by “Chozha Mandalathu Manni Nattu, Muzhaiyur
Udayan Araiyan Mathuranthagan Kulothunga Chozha Kerala Rajan” in 1253 CE, and Shiva was called Rajenda Chozhisvaramudaiya Mahadevar and the Place was
called as “Rajaraja Pandya Nattu Uthama Chozha Valanattu Nanjil Kottarana
Mummudichozha Nallur”.
LEGENDS
Indira's vahana White elephant (Iravatham) worshiped Shiva of this temple. Kumara Bhuvaneswarar, Agasthiyar, and Subar worshiped Shiva at this temple and their images are kept in the praharam.
TEMPLE TIMINGS:
The temple will be kept open between 06.00 hrs to
10.30 hrs and 17.00 hrs to 20.30 hrs.
CONTACT
DETAILS :
The landline number is 04368 - 261 447.
HOW TO
REACH :
On the Karaikal to Kumbakonam bus route, After Thirunallar place called Ambagarathur.
Then 2 KM.
Kumbakonam
to Karaikal bus route place called Kottaram Koot road, from there 1 KM.
( Front Rajagopuram with Kodimaram)
( entrance from mandapam entrance )
( Two balipeedam front and back of Rishabam )
