20, Sep 2015.
The 158th UZHAVARAM of SEVAS
was held at Sri Nageswara Swamy Temple, Kundrathur, on 20th September
2015. I also participated in the Uzhavaram - cleaning of the temple, removing
cobwebs, and cleaning of the temple tank – "Surya Pushkarani". Since I reached
Kundrathur early, around 07.30 hrs than the scheduled time of 08.30 hrs, I had the darshan of Sri Valli Devasena Sametha Subramanian Swamy on the
hill and Sri Kanthazheeswarar and Sri Nagecharar. The details of the temples are
given below.
SRI VALLI DEVASENA SUBRAMANIAR TEMPLE - KUNDRATHUR
16 pillar mandapam at the start of the steps.
Moolavar : Sri Subramaniya Swamy
Consorts : Sri Valli and Sri Devasena
It was believed that on the way to Thiruthani, Murugan stayed here for a while to see the beauty of this place. The
sanctum door is kept such that only Valli with Murugan or Devanai with
Murugan can be seen. There was no rush around 07.30 hrs, and I was
fortunate to circumambulate around the sanctum.
The
temple from a distance
The
Steps with Rajagopuram
On the way to the Sri Nageswarar temple tried to worship Sri
Uraga Perumal. The temple was not opened as per the scheduled time of
07.00 Hrs. Don’t want to wait to open since I have to report for Uzhavaram at Sri
Nageswarar temple. On seeing the board of the Shiva temple opposite
to Sekkizhar temple arch, I thought of worshipping Sr Kanthazheeswarar. On the
board, it was written that Sekkizhar worshipped Lord Shiva of this temple.
SRI NAKAIMUGAVALLI SAMEDHA SRI KANTHAZHEESWARAR TEMPLE, KUNDRATHUR
Temple complex view with Gajabrushta Vimanam with Karpaga Vinayagar sannidhi and Balambigai Samedha Valeeswarar Sannadhi
Moolavar : Sri Kanthazheewarar
Consort : Sri Nakaimugavalli
Some of the important features of this temple are…
The temple faces east with an entrance arch on the south side. Dwajasthambam, balipeedam, and Rishabam are in the east. The vimanam is of the Gajabirustam type. In koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai. Ambal is facing south inside the artha mandapam.
In the outer prakaram sannadhi for Nalvar, Karpaga Vinayagar, Sri
Balambigai Samedha Sri Valeeswarar, 63var, Navagrahas, Nagars under
bodhi and neem tree and Suryan.
Tamil inscriptions are found under the base of the sanctum, but we could not
judge the age of the inscriptions.
TEMPLE TIMINGS :
The temple is kept open from 08.00 hrs to 11.00 hrs, and from 17.00 hrs to 20.00
hrs.
Temple
complex view with Gajabrusta Vimanam
The
relief of Kannappar
These
two reliefs are found on the compound wall outside. Do not know who they are….?
Sri
Ooraka Perumal temple
SRI
NAGESWARAR TEMPLE AT KUNDRATHUR.
Sri
Sekkizhar established this temple, similar to Thirunageswaram, at Kumbakonam, and
called this temple Vada Nagecharam. The Lord has all the powers similar to the Kumbakonam temple. This is very near the Bus stand and about 200 meters off the main
road.
The 5-tier Rajagopuram
Moolavar :
Sri Nageswarar
Consort : Sri Kamakshi Amman.
Some of
the important features of this temple are…
Moolavar
was installed and worshipped by Sekkizhar. The
temple faces east with a mandapam at the front. On top of the mandapam, Stucco images of Shiva and Parvati's marriage. The Rajagopuram is of 5
tiers. Dwajasthambam, balipeedam, and Nandhi Mandapam are in front of the sanctum sanctorum. In koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Vishnu, in place of Lingothbavar, Brahma, and Durgai.
In the
outer praharam sannadhi for Suryan, Sekkizhar, Navagrahas, and Saneeswarar.
In the
inner praharam, Sekkizhar, Suryan, Sri Sundarar (In sitting
posture – a rare Murti) with Paravai Nachiyar, Nalvar, Nagars,
Somaskandar, Kasi Viswanathar, Arunachaleswarar (there is a hearsay that Moolavar's head was broken a little. Hence, people decided and replace it with the present Arunachaleswarar Shiva Lingam and throw the Shiva Lingam in
the Suryapuskarani, the temple tank. The tank water becomes red. In one of Sivanadiyar’s dreams, Iraivan appeared and told the old moortham to be installed
again. So the old Murti was installed again, and the new Murtis are kept in
the praharam behind Moolavar, Sri Lakshmi, Saraswathi, Veerabahu, Valli
Devasena Subramaniar (Urchavar and Murtis), Palliyarai, Chandikeswarar and
Saba mandapam.
Ambal faces south in a separate sannidhi in the maha mandapam before the main sanctum.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS
There are
about 45 Inscriptions around the sanctum wall. The sanctum is with the ardha and the maha mandapam. As per the inscriptions, the temple was built during the Kulothunga
Chozhan Period, ie, 1070 CE. The inscriptions also record donations for Burning Lamp, Iraivans Amuthu, and Three Kala Pooja. The Kings and persons
mentioned in the inscriptions are Kulothunga Chozhan I, Veeraminth, Veera
Rajendran, Rajarajan III, Veerakanda Gopalan, Koperumsingam, Sundara Pandiyan,
Kulasekara Deva Pandiyan, Ekambaranatha Sampuvarayan Kambannan
and Hariharan.
The
temple is maintained by the trustees of Senguntha Mudaliyar, appointed by
Sekkizhar Peruman.
The inscriptions – almost all are very difficult to read due to the painting - Kulothunga Chozhan period
LEGENDS
This is Rahu dosha parihara sthalam and one of the Navagraha sthalam around Chennai.
Rahu - Nagar
TEMPLE
TIMINGS :
The
temple is kept open from 06.00 hrs to 13.00 hrs, and from 15.30 hrs to 20.30 hrs
CONTACT
DETAILS :
The office phone number is 044 24780436
HOW TO
REACH :
Town
buses are available from Vadapalani, Tambaram, and Broadway.
Town bus
nos are 88 series, M 89, M60, 60A, and 66.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
Sekizhar
Manimandapam arch
Thirumurai parayana koodam
Rishaba mandapam
Sri
Sekizhar sannadhi
Moolavar
vimanam
Moolavar vimanam
Amman
Sannadhi Vimanam
Stucco dwarapalakar at the entrance of the mandapam
Dwarapalakar
at the entrance of the sanctum
Sri
Sundarar with Paravai Nachiyar – sitting posture – a rare Murti to see
Somaskandar
Sri Arunachaleswarar - There is a hearsay that Moolavar's head was
broken a little. Hence, people decided and replace the present
Arunachaleswarar Shiva Lingam and threw the old Shiva Lingam into the Suryapuskarani, the
temple tank. The tank water becomes red. In one of Sivanadiyar’s dreams, Shiva came and told the old moortham to be installed again. So the old
moortham was installed again, and the new moortham was kept in the praharam
behind Moolavar.
Sri
Valli Devasena Subramaniyar
Sri
Valli Devasena Subramaniyar
Sekkizhar
Suryapuskarani
– The Temple Tank with Neerazhi mandapam
Ducks are kept in a pool of water
SEVAS IN
ACTION
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SHIVAYA NAMA---
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