19, November 2012.
18-11-2012, DAY – 2. SUNDAY.
Started our
Second day’s yathra after vacating the hotel room from Kumbakonam at
07.15 Hrs. Today I had given a list of 11 temples on the south east side of
Kumbakonam. Thought of covering the maximum possible temples during forenoon
session. The driver only suggested to complete the all 11 temples and
return 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 rest of the temples Mr Kannan from HR & CE Department accompanied with
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
will be near to Peralam. But latter it was learnt 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 is facing 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, Dhakshinamoorthy,
Lingothbavar, Brahma, 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
picture of Natarajar is available in the Saba mandapam.
ARCHITECTURE
This is one of the maada temple built by Ko Chenkat Chozhan, which has 18 steps. The temple consists of Sanctum Sanctorum, antarala and ardha mandapam.
LEGENDS
Brahma, Suryan,
Agasthiyar, Devars ( in the form of honey bees ) worshiped Lord Shiva of this
temple.
TEMPLE TIMINGS:
The
temple will be kept opened 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 Mayiladuthurai to Thiruvarur
Buses
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 as 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 lord 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 sanctum sanctorum. An arch with stucco images above the sanctum entrance. In
Koshtam Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai.
Moolavar
came from earth when cow as Ambal hit the earth through her horns ( There is
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.
Dwarap[alakar's
are made of stucco. The Sthala puranam is painted on the ceiling of artha mandapam.
TEMPLE TIMINGS:
The temple will be kept opened between
07.00 hrs to 10.00 hrs and 17.00 hrs to 19.00 hrs
CONTACT DETAILS :
Land line 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 walk-able distance.
( Entrance of the moolavar sannadhi with dwarapalakas)
( Sthala puranam in painting over the mandapam )
( Moolavar vimanam with Dakshinamurthy sannadhi )
( Moolavar vimanam view with Chandikeswarar sannadhi )
( 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 has sung hymns in praise of lord 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 is facing eat with an entrance arch/ Rajagopuram base with stucco images
of Roshabarooder at the centre. A balipeedam and Rishabam are immediately after the entrance arch. In Koshtam
Agasthiyar,Dhakshinamoorthy, Mahavishnu, Brahma, Durgai.
In
prakaram, 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, Karikarchozhan lived in this place ( Vinayagar is called as 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 opened between 07.00 hrs to 10.00 hrs to 17.00 to 19.00
hrs.
CONTACT DETAILS :
Land line 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 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 Lord Shiva of this temple.
( Front mandapam with kodimaram inside )
Moolavar : Sri Veerataneswarar
Consort : Eelavar Kuzhali, Parimala
Nayagi.
Some of the important features of this temple are.....
The temple is facing 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, Narthana
Vinayagar.
In Prakaram Vinayagar, Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniar,
Mahalakshmi, Bhairavar, Bhairavi, Saneeswarar, Navagrahas, Suryan,
Pidari, Mariamman, Bairavar, Nalvar with Sekkizhar, Somaskandar.
ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala, artha mandapam and a mukha mandapam. Moolavar is of swayambhu on a square avudayar. A Cheppu Rishabam is in-front of moolavar. Special sculpture of pranala / Komugam is supported by a lady.
(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 samharam of Jalanthan. Urchavar Jalanthara vatha moorthy, - holding Chakra in 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 opened 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 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 )
Beautiful bas-relief 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 to 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 as 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 is facing east with an entrance arch. Balipeedam, Rishabam and
Dwajasthambam are in a newly built mukha mandapam. In
sanctum Moolavar is little large on a square avudayar. In Koshtam only
Dakshinamurthy. In artha mandapam Natarajar, Somaskandar and Urchavars.
In
prakaram Siddhi Vinayagar, Subramaniyar, Viswanathar, Mahalakshmi, Veera
Maahali, Dhandapani, Navagrahas, Suryan, Bhairavar, Somaskandar, Dakshinamurthy
Ambal
is in 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 opened 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 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 has 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 is facing east with a 5 tier Rajagopuram. Dwajasthambam, balipeedam and Rishabam are in mukha
mandapam. In Koshtam Dhakshinamoorthy,
Lingothbavar, Arthanareeswarar and Durgai.
In prakaram Sannadhi for Brahma, Arthanareeswarar, Sidhi
Vinayagar, Naalvar, Sangapathumanithigal, Vatapikalapar, Subramaniyar, Valli
Devasena Subramaniar.
Urchavars are Durgai, Veerattalingam, Vilvalingam,
Pujangalalithar, Gajasamharar, Urdhva Thandavam, Kala samhara, Gangalar,
Pitchadanar, Thiripurar, Bairavar, Vinayagar.
Maragatha Lingam is in safety locker.
Urchavar Uthrapathy to be watched. ( Similar story of Konerirajapuram –
Thirunallam )
ARCHITECTURE
The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, antarala and artha mandapam. There is a second level 3 tier Rajagopuram.
LEGENDS
Siruthondar Nayanar got blessings of Lord Shiva for offering Lord
Shiva with pillaikari ( offering of his son after cooking ).
Stucco image to be watched.
Vinayagar worshiped Lord Shiva to get rid of Sin /Brahmahathi dosham due to killing of
Kayamugasuran.
TEMPLE TIMINGS:
The temple will be kept opened 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 :
The place is on Thiruvarur to Thirumarugal road. 3 KM
after Thirumarugal veterinary Hospital.
Buses available from Thiruvarur and Thirumarugal.
( Temple complex view )
( Front mandapam view from other angle )
( Ambal temple arch in the front mandapam )
( Rajagopuram inside view )
( Sthalapuranam sudhai sirpam in Rajagopuram )
194/77. SRI
RAMANATHEESWARAR TEMPLE. RAMANATHEECHARAM - THIRUKKANNAPURAM.
This
place is now called as Thirukkannapuram. This is
the 194th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 77th 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 front mandapam )
Moolavar : Sri Ramanatheeswarar
Consort :
Sri Soolikambal, Sri Sarivar Kuzhali.
Some of
the important features of this temple are…..
The temple is facing east with a recently built entrance
arch. Balipeedam and Rishabam / Idabam are in front of Sanctum sanctorum. TIn koshtam Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma, Durgai.
In prakaram Sannadhi for Vinayagar, Subramaniyar,
Gajalakshmi, Kalabairavar, Suryan, Chandran.
The
urchavar Somaskandar is kept at Thirupugalur for safety reasons.
Kumbhabhishekam was conducted recently and mandala pooja is on during my visit.
ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of sanctum Sanctorum, antarala and ardha mandapam. There is an arch at the entrance of sanctum with stucco images of Shiva’s family. A 2 tier vesara Vimana is over the sanctum.
LEGENDS
Raman 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 opened between 07.00 hrs to
10.00 hrs and 17.00 hrs to 19.00 hrs.
CONTACT
DETAILS :
Mobile and land line numbers are 94431 13025, 04366 - 292
300.
HOW TO
REACH :
Buses
from Nannilam, Thirupugalur are available.
3 Km from
Thiruchengattankudi.
Near to
Thirupugalur.
( Vinayagar and Subramaniyar 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.
( Smaller vimanam is for the Varthamaneeswarar and big one 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 is facing 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
prakaram Sannadhi for 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, Bhavitcheswarar. Paintings of Shiva turning the Bricks in to gold and Agneeswarar are one Prakaram wall.
Urchavars
are Agneeswarar with 1 Agni, 2 faces, 7 hands, 3 Thiruvadikal, 4 horns, 7
jyothis- worth to see), Mooga Sura Samhara Moorthy, Somaskandar. Silamoortham
of Agneeswarar is also like urchavar available in prakaram.
Ramanatheecharam
( Thirukkannapuram ) urchava moorthy is kept in this temple for safety reasons.
LEGENDS
Lord Shiva changed bricks in
to Gold for Sundarar. Agni and
Bharadwaja worshiped lord Shiva of this temple.
On Chitra sathayam thithi Thirunavukkarasar attained mukthi in this sthalam ( சிவஜோதியுடன் ஐகியம் ஆனார்), hence a 10 day festival is celebrated. This is a birth place 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 Land line numbers are 94431 13025, 04366 - 292
300.
HOW TO REACH :
This
place is on the bus route 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 as 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 is facing 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
Prakaram Sannadhi for Padikasu Vinayagar ( 3 nos), Subramaniyar, Mahalakshmi,
Jambukeswarar, Somaskandar, Vinayagar, Ko Chenkat Chozhan, Saraswathi, Thirugnanasambandar,
Appar, Suseela Ambal, Bhairavar, Suryan, Somasimaarar, Punnai Vana nathar,
Sthala Vinayagar, Subramaniyar, Iyappan, Mahalakshmi, Jambukeswarar, Chandikeswarar.
ARCHITECTURE
This is one of the Maada Temple built by Ko Chenkat Chozhan with sannidhis on the upper and lower level. The temple consists of sanctum Sanctorum, antarala and ardha mandapam.
LEGENDS
Urchavars
for Swamy who gave Darshan to Brahma with Nandhi, Brahma, Naalvar. Brahma
recovered from Annaparavai shape after worshiped lord shiva of this temple.
TEMPLE
TIMINGS:
The temple will be kept opened between 07.00 hrs to
10.00 hrs and 17.00 hrs to 19.00 hrs
CONTACT
DETAILS :
The Land line number is 04366 - 238 973.
HOW TO
REACH :
Peralam ,
Poonthottam is on the bus route Mayiladuthurai from there Ambar
Makaalam is 4 KM and Ambar is 1 Km from Ambar Makalam.
( Stucco Rishabam in front of temple )
( Molavar vimanam in the first level - Maada koil )
( View of the temple from front rajagopuram )
172/55. SRI
MAHAKALANATHAR TEMPLE. AMBAR
MAKALAM.
Now this place is
called as - 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 is facing east with a 5 tier
Rajagopuram at first level and a 3 tier Rajagopuram on 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
prakaram Vanmika nathar, Somasiyar with his wife Susila, 63var Vinayagar,
Subramaniyar, Sattainathar ( On the north side 2nd tier - side of Compound
wall). Sannadhi for Mahalakshmi, Eesana javaraha lingam, Navagrahas, Natarajar
Mandapam, Saneeswarar, Bhairavar, Dhandapani. Subramaniyar with bow to be seen.
Urchavars
for Thiagarajar, Katchi kodutha Nayagar, Somachimarar with his wife, Murugan
with bow, Somaskandar, Siva Lingam in the hands of Kali.
Katchi
Kodutha Nayagar – Rishabanthikar ( With right leg in 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
Urchavar Thyagesar is not of regular sila roopam and is different from other temples. Shiva is in the form of Vettiyan and Ma Parvati as his wife with Toddy pot / kallu kudam on her head and Vinayagar and murugan are as small children.
Amban, Ambasuran was
killed by Kaali and worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple to get rid of the sin.
Soma
yagam was performed for Somasi Nayanar in this place and Iraivan 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 Land line numbers are. 94427 66818, 04366 - 291
457
HOW TO
REACH :
On the
bus route 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 as 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 is facing 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, Suba Maharishi.
ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of sanctum Sanctorum, antarala and ardha mandapam. The Dwarapalakas are made in stucco. Two balipedams and a Rishabam 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
Iraivan is called as 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 lord Shiva of this temple. Kumara bhuvaneswarar, Agasthiyar, Subar worshiped lord Shiva of this temple and their images are kept in the prakaram.
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 Land line number is 04368 - 261 447.
HOW TO
REACH :
On
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 )
