29, July 2014
After the accident (
break in one of the bones and angle joint dislocated ) on my right leg, well-wishers advised me to go to Magaral, the 7th Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam,
of Thondai Nadu near Kanchipuram. Even though I had been to this temple
twice this is my third visit on 29th July 2014. After confirmation
with the gurukkal ( Shanmuga Sundara Gurukkal 9444810396 ) of the temple
reached the temple around 07.45 Hrs with an empty water bottle to get the
abhisheka water. It was believed that the holy water would cure many
deceases. Utilizing this opportunity had Lord Shiva’s darshan
at Thirumetraleeswarar and Thirukachi Anekathangavatham. Also visited Sri
Kailasanathar Temple near Thirukachi Anekathangavatham.
2. SRI METRALEESWARAR
TEMPLE, THIRUKACHI METRALI
( திருக்கச்சி மேற்றளி )
This is the second
Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam in Thondai Nadu. Now called Thirumetraleeswarar Koil and is in Pillayar Palayam, part of Kanchipuram.
Thirunavukkarasar and Thirugnanasambandar have sung hymns in praise of Lord
Shiva of this temple.
Moolavar vimanam
Moolavar : Sri
Metraleeswarar, Tirumetralinathar.
Consort : Sri Metrali Nayagi
Some of the important
features of this temple are …..
The temple faces west with a 3-tier Rajagopuram on the east side. Balipedam and Rishabam are in
the prakara. In Otha urugesar Sannadhi thiruvadi of Thirumal is in front of
Lord Shiva. Moolavar is facing west. In koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy,
Mahavishnu, Brahma and Durgai. Urchava Murtis are kept
in the mandapam. In Natarajar Saba, Natarajar is painted and the original idol/
moortham is kept at Kachabesar Temple.
In the inner prakaram
Sannadhi for Vinayagar, Subramaniyar, Kasi Viswanathar and
Bhairavar.
In the outer prakaram
Sannadhi for Navagrahas. Balipeedam with Nandhi are in front of the Sanctum. Ambal Sannadhi in this temple was constructed at a later state, since
for all Kanchipuram Shiva Temples Ambal is only Sri Kamakshi Amman.
Jyeshta Devi’s statue is in the open ground with Manthan, Manandhi, and
ghost reliefs.
During Kachabesar Urchavam Ambal will be brought to this temple and poojas will be conducted in the mandapam.
LEGEND
Thirumal worshiped
Lord Shiva and got back his Shiva Swaroopam after Thirugnanasambandar came and
sang the pathigam, till Thirumal was in Dhabas. Thirugnanasambandar’s sannidhi
is at the end of the street. It was believed that Lord Shiva came
here and listened to Thirugnanasambandar’s hymns. Hence there is a sannadhi
available in the middle of the street by the name “Utrukketta Muthesara”.
HISTORY &
INSCRIPTIONS
Old Pallava,
Sambuvarayar, and Vijayanagara period Tamil inscriptions are found.
These inscriptions give the message of collecting Tax /funds from
Sengunthars for running the temple. During my visit, Preparation was in
progress for the Maha Kumbhabhishekam on 31-08-2014
TEMPLE TIMINGS
The temple is kept
open between 07.00 Hrs to 12.00 Hrs and 17.00 Hrs to 21.00 Hrs.
CONTACT DETAILS
The temple may be
contacted through mobile numbers 9865355572 and 9994585006
HOW TO REACH
The temple is about 2
KM from the bus stand. Can be reached through auto.
LOCATION OF THE
TEMPLE: CLICK
HERE
Painting at Natarajar Saba ( The original Natarajar is kept at Kachabesar temple, Kanchipuram )
Palalayam -Thirumal's thiruvadi also can be seen
Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniyar Sannadhi
A new mandapam with Stucco images is in progress
Entrance to the shrine
Rishabam in mandapam
Three tier Rajagopuram
Utruketeeswarar Temple
Utruketeeswarar Temple
Utruketeeswarar Temple
Utruketeeswarar Temple Rishabam
Thirugnanasambandar Sannadhi ( at the end of the street )
4. SRI
ANEKADHANGAVADESWARAR TEMPLE,/ KACHI ANEKATHANGAVATHAM / ( கச்சி அநேகதங்காவதம் )
Balipeedam, Rishaba mandapam with Moolavar shrine view from the east
Moolavar: Sri
Anekathankavadheswarar
Some
of the important features of this temple are …
The
Temple is facing east with an entrance mini Rajagopuram on the north
side. The sanctum sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Antarala and Artha mandapam. A
Shed in front acts as a mukha mandapa. Rishabam and Balipeedam are in front of
the temple. In Koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and
Durga.
In
the Prakara, Sri Vinayagar, Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniar and Chandikeswara.
The adhisthana is a simple padabandha adhisthana.
LEGEND
Anekam
– Elephant-faced lord Sri Vinayagar installed and worshiped. The
Lord Shiva was also worshiped by Kuberan.
Tamil inscriptions
are found at the base of the Sanctum Sanctorum.
TEMPLE
TIMINGS
The
temple is kept open between 08.00 Hrs to 11.00 hrs.
CONTACT
DETAILS :
The
landline number is 044-2722 2084.
HOW
TO REACH
This
temple is before Sri Kailasanathar temple on the left side.
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK
HERE
Moolavar vimanam
Vinayagar sannadhi
Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniyar sannadhi
Moolavar Vimanam with Chandikeswarar sannadhi
Front mini Rajagopuram
A newly built arch on the left of the main road
SRI KAILASANATHAR
TEMPLE
The temple is an
architectural marvel, built by Pallava king Narasimha Varman –II, during the 8th century.
The temple is under the control of the Archaeological Survey of India. The stone
and statues were damaged badly due to age and were reconstructed by ASI. It
also attracts foreign tourists. Daily poojas are conducted.
LEGEND
When the date was
finalized for the Kumbhabhishekam, Lord Shiva asked to change to date to some
other day, since he is attending the Kumbhabhishekam of a temple built by Poosalar
one of Nayanmar at Thiruninravur.
There are very small
entries and exit passages around Moolavar sanctum sanctorum. Going in and
coming out through the passage signifies that people will get rid of the pain
caused due to birth and death.
TEMPLE TIMINGS
The temple is kept
open between 08.30 Hrs to 12.00 Hrs and 16.00 Hrs to 18.00 Hrs.
HOW TO REACH.
The temple is about 2 KM
from the bus stand and the autos will charge Rs 60.00.
LOCATION OF THE
TEMPLE: CLICK
HERE
Front view from Rishaba mandapam
Rishabam with mandapam Lion pillars
Temple front entrance - The First Rajagopuram
Inside mandapam
Entrance view from the back side with corridor
Dwarapalakas - on both sides are not identical
View of the corridor
Moolavar vimanam - the superstructure was also built with stone
Mahishasuramardini
Shiva with Parvati ( old paints also can be seen near heads )
Kalasamhara Murthy
Gajasamhara Murthy
Pot for collection of Abhisheka water
Old Pallava period inscriptions
----- OM SHIVAYA NAMA -----
