10th March 2019.
After Veppur Shiva Temple visit Mr. Ramesh took me to the north side
of the river Palar. The place is called Pulliyankannu, a part of Navlock near
Arcot. Since there is no direct approach to this temple, we have to trespass
through the government and Private coconut farms. After about 2 km of mud road, a
passage was given to approach this temple.
Moolavar : Sri
Viswamithiriswarar / Sri Vishwamitra
Moolavar : Sri Abirami
Some of the important details are…
This temple is also one of the Shada Aranya Kshetram, installed and
worshiped by the Sage Viswamitra. The temple is on the northern banks of the River Palar and opposite the Veppur Shiva Temple. The temple is facing east
under a meta-color sheet shed. Both moolavar and Ambal are facing east.
Moolavar is swayambhu. Sage Viswamitra is also under worship.
This temple was once with a sanctum & mandapam, etc. The old temple structures, ceiling panels,
Kodungai, Pillars, Pothiyal, etc, and
statues are strewn around the temple. Happened to see a Vishnu statue about 2
km away from this temple under a tree.
Initiatives are taken by some devotees to reconstruct this temple.
Regular poojas are conducted, and the recent MahaShivaratri is also celebrated
grandly. Since this temple is one of the six temples installed and
worshiped by the Munis and Sages, devotees started coming to this temple.
A fragment inscription stone is kept in this temple. Based on the
inscription, this temple may belong to 12th 12th-century Chozha period.
TEMPLE TIMINGS:
Since the actual time of opening and closing is uncertain,
devotees are advised to contact before visiting this temple.
CONTACT DETAILS:
Mr. Goutham 9655282857 and Mr Sekar 9994978926
HOW TO REACH:
This temple is at Puliyankannu and can be approached through the Government and Private
Coconut farms or through the village of Karai.
This temple is about 8.3 km from the Arcot bus terminus and 6 km from the Ranipet bus stop through Karai.
Autos are available from Ranipet and Arcot.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
Keerthi mukha on the belt
A 12th-century Chozha period inscription
---OM SHIVAYA NAMA---
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