19,
November 2012
On
17-11-2012 and 18-11-2012 I started my yatra once again to Kumbakonam South
and southeast side for the Paadal Petra shiva sthalangal. This time it was a
two-day yatra on Saturday and Sunday. On reaching Kumbakonam hired a Taxi
through, Mr Alex, one of my friends. I first thought of returning to Chennai
on Sunday afternoon. But the driver suggested me visit some more temples and
leave by evening bus. ( Afraid of a heavy rush to Chennai bus during evening
hours ). Took a risk and agreed to visit some more temples. To add this from
Thiruchengattankudi one Mr Kannan from the HR & CE Department’s, Commissioner's office also joined us up to Kottaru, on Sunday afternoon. Since he was associated with the HR & CE, we had a pleasant darshan
of all the rest of the temples. This time I was able to cover 20 temples
and the total distance covered during this yathra was 320 KM. The driver charged
me Rs 3200, which is inclusive of diesel.
Apart
from Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalangal darshan, I had been to Sri-la – Sri
Padakachery Ramalinga Swamigal madam ( A Siddhar associated with the Sri
Nageswarar temple Rajagopuram construction and in Chennai a small Vinayagar
temple at Guindy. His Jeeva Samadhi is now near Pattinathar Jeeva Samadhi. He
is well known for his Bhairavar pooja annadhanam ) and Thirunaraiyur Sri
Srinivasa Perumal – The well-known KAL GARUDAN –temple. This temple is also one
of the 108 Divya Desam. The details and photos will be uploaded in the next
post.
17-11-2012,
DAY – 1. SATURDAY.
Started
our Yathra around 07.15 Hrs from Kumbakonam. Today thought of covering 8
temples on the route from Kumbakonam to Thiruvarur. The temple list was given
to the driver who finalized the route. The route followed is as follows.
1.
ARATHAI PERUMPALI ( Haridwaramangalam
) – 2. AVALIVANALLUR ( about 3 KM from the first temple ) –
3. KOIL VENNI – 4. THIRUVIDAIVAI (
Thiruvidaivasal – we went through Koradacheri, after Needamangalam )- 5. KOLLAMPUTHUR (
Thirukkalambur) – 6. IRUMBOOLAI ( Alangudi – This is one of
the Navagraha sthalam for Guru Bhagavan) – 7. KADUVAAIKKARAIPPUTHUR (
Andankoil ) – 8. NAALUR MAYANAM. ( Most people refer only to the Naalur Shiva Temple, which is one of the Vaippu sthalam). This is
before the bridge, there is a road that goes to this temple on the left side when we
come from Thiruvarur.
The
second day’s temple visit and the details are uploaded in the next post.
216/99. SRI PAATHALESWARAR TEMPLE / SRI PADALEESWARAR TEMPLE, ARATHAIPERUMPALI ( HARIDWARAMANGALAM)
Now this place is called Haridwaramangalam. This
is the 216th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 99th 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 mandapam
Consort : Sri Alangaravalli, Sri Alangara Nayagi
Some of the important features of this temple are….
The temple faces east with a 3-tier Rajagopuram. In the sanctum moolavar is swayambhu and there is a shallow/“kuzhi’, on the Shiva Linga, It is believed that Vishnu in the Varaha avatar excavates this kuzhi to find the feet of Shiva. This was closed now.
In the front mandapam Natarajar, Vinayagar, and Murugan (A little large in size)
In the outer praharam Vinayagar, Valli Devasena Sri Murugan, Chandikeswarar, Bhairavar, Visalakshi, Viswanathar, Mahalingam, Shanieswarar, Chandran, Saptamatrikas, and Natarajar. (There is no separate Navagrahas Sannidhi )
Ambal is in a separate Temple like Sannadhi. Since Ambal is of Durga, there is no Durgai Amman sannadhi.
LEGENDS
This is one of the Pancha Aaranya Sthalam and also one of the "Thirumana Thadai Nivarthi Sthalam".
Haridwaramangalam means – Hari – Vishnu, Dwaram- excavate the earth ( making a hole/Thulaiyiduthal ), Mangalam – the sacred place.
HOW TO REACH :
Bus
facility is available from Kumbakonam via Ammapettai to Hardwaramangalam.
The bus Route no 38, is available from Ammapettai to Haridwaramangalam.
CONTACT DETAILS :
The bus Route no 38, is available from Ammapettai to Haridwaramangalam.
CONTACT DETAILS :
Mobile
and landline numbers are +91 94421 75441 and +91 4374 264 586.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
( Moolavar Vimanam with Chandikeswarar sannathi )
( 3 tier Rajagopuram )
217/
100. SRI SATCHINATHAR TEMPLE, AVALIVANALLUR.
This
is the 217th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 10th Sthalam
on the south side of river Cauvery in Chozha Nadu. Appar and
Thirugnanasambandar have sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
( Entrance arch with Rishaba vahana - Shiva and Parvati, Murugan and Vinayagar Stucco images )
Moolavar :
Sri Satchinathar
Consort : Sri Soundaranayagi.
Some
of the important features of this temple are ………
The
temple faces east with an entrance arch. Balipeedam and Rishabam are in front
of Sanctum Sanctorum. Dwarapalakas are called as Aatkondar and Uyyakondar.
In
the inner praharam, 63var, Vinayagar, Valli Devasena Sametha Arumugar,
Mahalakshmi, Natarajar Sabha, Mahalingam, Viswanathar, Visalakshi, Dhavasambal,
Susilai, Kalabhairava, Suryan, and Navagrahas. In the Navagraha sannidhi, all the Grahas are facing Suryan.
This
is one of the Pancha aranya sthalam.
ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of Sanctum Sanctorum, antarala, and artha mandapam. Statue of Shiva and Parvati in standing posture is at the back of Shiva Lingam in the sanctum. A Vesara Vimana is over the sanctum.
LEGENDS
Lord Shiva said that “Aval than Ival’’, after he gave old beauty and eyesight to the Sivachariyar’s daughter.
HOW
TO REACH :
On the Thanjavur to Thiruvarur route, this temple is about 6 KM from Ammapettai.
This
place Avalivanallur is about 3 KM from Haridwaramangalam.
CONTACT
DETAILS :
The landline number is +91 4374 275 441
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
( Front Mandapam - on the right Ambal sannidhi vimanam )
219/ 102. SRI VENNI KARUMBEWARAR TEMPLE, KOVILVENNI.
This
is the 219th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 102nd 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.
( 3 Tier Rajagopuram - built recently - Kalasam yet to be installed )
Moolavar : Sri Venni Karumbeswarar, Sri
Thiyabarewswarar,
Sri Rasapureeswarar, Sri Venni Nathar.
Consort : Sri Azhakiyanayagi, Sri
Soundara nayagi.
Some
of the important features of this temple are……
Rajagopuram
is of 3-tiers which was built recently and there is no Dwajasthambam. Balipeedam
and Rishabam are after the Rajagopuram. Dwarapalakas are made of Stucco.
In
Koshtam Ganapathy, Dhakshinamoorthy, Lingothbavar, and Durgai.
In
Paraharam Vinayagar, Valli Devasena Subramaniar, Gajalakshmi,
Suryan, Chandran, Navagrahas, and Bhairavar.
Sthala vruksham is Sugar cane (Not available) and Venni Plant ( Nandhyavattai )
ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of the Sanctum Sanctorum, antarala, and ardha mandapam. The mandapam on the outer side of the sanctum was built at a latter state which forms a moat / agazhi form. A two-tier Vesara Vimana is above the sanctum.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS
There
are a lot of inscriptions found on the outer walls of the sanctum which speak about a donation of land,
money, etc to this temple.
LEGENDS
Karikar Chozhan defeated Chera, Chozha, and Pandya regional /kurunila kings after worshiping Sri Pidari Amman.
HOW TO REACH :
This
place Kovil Venni is on the main road from Thanjavur to Thiruvarur before
Needamangalam.
CONTACT DETAILS :
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
( Moolavar Vimanam with outer verandah )
( Moolavar vimanam with Dakshinamurthy sannadhi )
( Temple complex view )
275. SRI IDAIVAINATHAR TEMPLE, THIRUVIDAIVAI / THIRUVIDAVASAL.
Now
this place is called Thiruvidavasal. This is the 275th Devaram
Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam which was found after 274 temples on the south side
of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. This was identified as one of the Paadal
Petra Shiva Sthalam based on the Thirugnanasambandar’s hymns inscriptions on the sanctum wall.
( Moolavar vimanam with Dakshinamurthy Sannithi )
Moolavar : Sri Idaivainathar, Sri Vidaivayappar,
Sri Punyakotteeswarar.
Consort : Sri Umayammai, Sri Abirami.
Some
of the important features of this temple are……
The temple faces east with a mottai gopuram. Balipeedam and Rishabam are after the entrance. Moolavar
is a little tall on Nagabaranam and looks beautiful. In artha mandapam Nalvar, Vinayagar, and Ambal. Sambal is in a separate sannidhi facing south.
Dwarapalakas
and Dwarapalaki’s are in paintings. In kostam Narthana Vinayagar,
Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma, and Durgai.
In
praharam sannadhi for Vinayagar, Subramaniyar, Gajalakshmi and Chandikeswarar.
ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala, and artha mandapam. A Nagara 2-tier Vimana is over the sanctum sanctorum.
HISTORY
This temple was added as Paadal Petra Sthlam after Thirugnanasambandar's Hymns were found on the wall.
( The inscription of Thirugnanasambandar hymns to prove this is the Thiruvidavasal temple )
HOW TO REACH :
In
Koradacheri cross through the left side of the double bridge and 1 KM from
the bridge, and this place is before Athikadai.
CONTACT
DETAILS :
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK
HERE
( Dakshinamurthy )
( Temple front mottai arch )
230/113. SRI VILVARANYESWARAR TEMPLE, THIRUKKOLLAMPUTHUR / THIRUKALAMBUR.
Now this place is called Thirukalambur. This is the 230th Devaram Paadal Petra
Shiva Sthalam and 113th Sthalam on the south side of river Kaveri
in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of
this temple.
( Distance view from the entrance of the temple of the Rajagopuram )
Moolavar : Sri Vilvaranyeswarar, Sri
Vilva Nathar
Consort : Soundaranayagi, Sri
Azhakunachiyar.
Some important features of this
temple are...
The temple faces east with a 5-tier Rajagopuram. On the entrance front side Stucco image of Shiva and Parvati as Rishabaroodar, Vinayagar, and Subramaniyar. In Koshtam Vinayagar,
Dhakshinamurthy, Chandrasekar, Lingothbavar, Brahma, and Durgai.
In praharam Poyyatha Vinayagar,
Dhandapani, Naalvar, Valampuri Vinayagar, Somaskandar, Gaja Muktheeswarar,
Mullaivananathar, Satchi Nathar, Pathalavarathar, Mahalingar, Gangai Amman,
Dakshinamurthy, Saraswathi, Visalakshi, and Choza King with his wife.
ARCHITECTURE
The Temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala, and artha mandapam.
Ambal is in a separate sannadhi. 12
Rasi basreliefs below the ceiling of Ambal mandapam.
LEGENDS
This is also called a Gnanasambandar Temple .
(Nambar Koil). Thirugnanasambandar made the boat sail using his hymns of Lord Shiva of this temple. The other name of Vilvam is Koovilam,
hence this place is called Koovilamputhur.
( Painting and bas-relief of Thirugnanasambandar sailed the boat with his hymns of Lord Shiva of this temple )
Nattukottai Nagarathar’s thiruppani
to this temple.
HOW TO REACH :
The place is on the bus route from Kumbakonam to Kudavasal.
From Koradacheri to Kudavasal route, after Abivirutheeswaram and Sellur. From Sellur Thirukkalambur is 1 KM
CONTACT DETAILS :
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK
HERE
( The Rajagopuram opposite Ambal sannidhi- Doors are kept closed )
( Vimana's view from the back side praharam / corridor wall)
( 5 Tier Rajagopuram )
215/98. SRI AABATHSAHAYESWARAR TEMPLE. IRUMBOOLAI / ALANGUDI.
Now
this place is called Alangudi. This is the 215th Devaram
Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 98th Sthalam on the south side
of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Appar have sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of
this temple.
( Temple complex view with Kodimaram and theertha well)
Moolavar : Sri Kasi Aaranyeswarar,
Sri Aabathsahayeswarar
Consort : Sri
Yelavar Kuzhali
The important features of this temple are …
The
temple faces east with a 5-tier Rajagopuram. Dwajasthambam, Balipeedam, and Rishabam are in front of the sanctum. In Koshtam
Vinayagar, Guru Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma, and Durgai. Dhakshinamoorthy
is of special one, hence this sthalam is called Dhakshinamoorthy Sthalam or
the Guru Sthalam one of the Navagraha Sthalam.
In praharam Vinayagar, Subramaniyar, Chandikeswarar, Shiva Lingas, Naalvar, Suryeswarar, Someswarar, Bhairavar,
Chandran, Suryan, Gurumeswarar, Somanathasamy, Saptarishi Nathar, Vishnunathar,
Beermeswarar, Agasthiyar, Kasi Viswanathar, Visalakshi, and Navagrahas.
Uutsavars Vinayagar, Pradosha Nayagar, Chandikeswarar, Sri Bakthar, Chandrasekar,
Valli Devasena Subramaniyar, Kalyana Sastha, Adaikalam Thanthar, and Aalayam Aamarnthavar.
ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala, and artha mandapam.
HOW TO REACH :
This place is on the bus route from Kumbakonam to Needamangalam.
CONTACT DETAILS :
The landline number is: +91 4374 269 407
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK
HERE
( 5 Tier Rajagopuram )
214/97. SRI
SWARNAPUREESWARAR TEMPLE / KADUVAAIKARAIPUTHUR / ANDAN KOIL.
Now this place is called Andankoil or
Andangkoil. This is the 214th Paadal
Petra Shiva Sthalam and 97th Sthalam on the south side of river
Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Appar has sung hymns in praise of the Shiva of this
temple.
( Temple complex view )
Moolavar : Sri Swarnapureeswarar
Consort : Sri Swarnambigai, Sri Shivambigai.
Some of the important features of this temple are
as follows.
The Temple faces east with a 5-tier
Rajagopuram. Dwajasthambam, balipeedam and Rishabam/Idabam are in front of Mukha mandapam. In Koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma, and Durgai.
In praharam sannadhi for Swarna Vinayagar, Valli
Devasena Subramaniar, Musukuntha
Chakravarthy, Sanda thevar, Roma Maharishi, Nalvar, (Manickavasagar in a seated
position), Sekkizhar, Navagrahas, Bairavar, and Suryan.
Ambal Poornambigai is in a temple like sannadhi
with Dwarapalakis, facing east at an elevated level without koshtam.
The old name of the Kudamurutti river is Kaduvai,
hence this was called Kaduvaaikaraiputhur.
ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala, artha mandapam, and a Mukha mandapam. Moolavar is at an elevated level.
TEMPLE
TIMINGS:
The temple will kept open between 08.00 hrs to
12.00 hrs and 17.00 hrs to 19.30 hrs
CONTACT
DETAILS:
The landline +91 4374 265130 may be contacted for
further details
HOW TO REACH :
This place is on the bus route from Kudavasal to
Valangaiman.
LOCATION OF
THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
( 5 Tier Rajagopuram )
( Saneeswarar in front Mandapam )
( Dakshinamurthy with Sanagatha Munivars )
( Back side view of the temple vimanas from the outer praharam / corridor )
( Temple complex view )
213/96.
SRI GNANAPARAMESWARAR TEMPLE. NAALUR MAYANAM (THIRUMEIGNANAM)
Now
this place is called Thirumeignanam and Nalur Mayanam. This
is the 213th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 96th Sthalam
on the south side of river Cauvery in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung
hymns in praise of Shiva of this temple.
( Moolavar vimanam with Dakshinamurthy mandapam )
Moolavar : Sri Gnanaparameswarar,
Sri Mayanathu Paramasivasamy
Consort : Sri
Gnanambikai
Some of the important features of this temple are as follows.
The temple faces east with an entrance arch on a mottai gopuram. In
Koshtam Narthana Vinayagar, Dhakshinamoorthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma, and Dugai.
In praharam Somaskandar, Utsava Murtis, Dakshina Kailasar, Kumbhakarna Pillayar, Valli Devasena Subramaniyar, Mahalakshmi, Uthira Kailashar, Arunachaleswar, Chandikeswarar,
Viswanathar, Visalakshi, Dakshinamoorthy, Musukuntha Chakravarthy, Chandikeswarar, Uromasa Maharishi, Naalvar, Bhairavar, Navagraha Sannidhi, Suriyan, and Chandran.
In front Mandapam Subramaniyar and Swarna Vinayagar. Ambal is in a separate temple and Chandikeswari is in koshtam.
ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala, and artha mandapam. The Moolavar is small and the entrance to the sanctum is also small. The sanctum is in square shape and the vimanam is in the form of a Globe ( உருண்டை) / Vesara vimana.
TEMPLE TIMINGS:
The temple will be kept open between 08.00 hrs to 11.00 hrs and 17.00 hrs to 19.30 hrs.
CONTACT DETAILS :
The Mobile number is +91 94439 59839
HOW TO REACH :
Naalur is on the way to Kudavasal from Kumbakonam and it is a
vaippu sthalam. From there Nalur Mayanam is about 1 KM towards the east.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK
HERE
( Temple entrance arch with stucco images )
( Natarajar and a man worshiping Lord Shiva )
( Temple complex view )
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