12th May 2019.
After Gudimallam Sri Parasurameswara Temple’s visit, on 12th
May 2019 the a homely lunch was hosted by Mr Lokanathan, a Lawyer by profession
and friend of Mr Manoj. An unforgettable
south Indian lunch ( not the Andhra meals with hot…). After Lunch, Lokanathan,
took us to a temple about 3 KM from the Village on the base of a small hill.
The temple was constructed in a Village style.
Moolavar : Sri Iragalappa Chelam.
Consort : Sri Parvati
Some of the salient features of this temple are…
A Shiva’s statue at the center of a newly constructed pond. A Navagraha
Sannidhi is on the right side of the temple. The temple is facing east with a
Trishul, balipeedam, a Deepasthambham ( on the base images of Conch, chakra, Garudan and a man in worshiping
posture ) and a Nandhi in the shed. The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum and a mandapam. Moolavar
is little different from Shiva Linga. On the Moolavar the relief of a horse
rider with a sword in his right hand, a Lady with bow and an arrow, Two animals
( boar, Deer or Goat ) and a Shiva Linga
on the top. ( looked like a hero stone and details will be posted separately ) A Dhandam made of wood is also kept near. A
Parvati Statue is on the right side.
( looked like a hero stone and details will be posted separately )
LEGENDS
Mr Lokanathan told that by the grace of Lord Shiva of this temple, he is the only person surviving after his mother gave birth to 5 Children. His father/ Grand father stayed in this temple worshiped Lord Shiva at the time his delivery. He quoted many miracle happened in his own life and other devotees life after worshiping Lord Shiva of this temple.
POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONS
It was told that Loganathan’s ancestors worshiped this a Lord Shiva.
Apart from regular Poojas Pournami ( full moon day ), Maha Shivaratri are
celebrated in a grand manner. On Pournami day annadhanam will be served to 200
to 250 devotees and about 50 devotees used to stay in the temple itself during night.
TEMPLE TIMINGS:
There is no fixed time for this temple opening & closing and a care
taker is staying adjacent to the temple.
CONTACT DETAILS:
Mr Lokanathan a practicing Lawyer at Madras High Court may be contacted
on his mobile 9444266717 for further help.
HOW TO REACH:
About 5 KM from Gudimallam Sri Parasurameswara Temple.
LOCATION: CLICK HERE
Navagrahas Sannidhi
Deepa Sthambam
Nagars
Shiva's statue in the middle of a pond
---OM SHIVAYA NAMA---
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