10th
November 2019.
காசை ஆடை மூடி ஓடி காதல் செய்தானவன்
ஊர்
நாசமாக
நம்ப வல்ல நம்பி நம்பெருமான்
வெயினன்ன தோள் மடவார் வெண்ணை உண்டான்
இவனென்று
ஏச
நின்ற எம்பெருமான் எவ்வுள் கிடந்தானே!!
முன்னோர் தூது வானரத்தின் வாயில் மொழிந்து அரக்கன்
மன்னூர்
தன்னை வாளியினால் மாள முனிந்து அவனே
பின்னோர் தூதாகி மன்னர்காகி பெரு
நிலத்தார்
இன்னார்
தூதன் என நின்றான் எவ்வுள் கிடந்தானே!
...........திருமங்கை ஆழ்வார் பாசுரம்
Moolavar : Sri Vaidhya Veeraghava Swami
Thayar
: Sri Kanakavalli also called as
Vasumathi
Some
of the important details are….
The
temple is facing east with a recently built arch. Sri Anjaneyar ( Siriya
Thiruvadi ) sannadhi is immediately after the entrance arch. There are two
numbers of 4 pillar mandapas and a 16 pillar mandapa before the 5 Tier
Rajagopuram. The 16 Pillar mandapa and Rajagopuram are connected with a
recently built concrete mandapa. Balipeedam, Dwajasthampam and Garudalwar are in
front of the open mukha mandapa. Moolavar is in bhujanga sayana on Adhiseshan keeping his head on the south side. Only perfumed sandal oil is used for
abhishekam.
In
the outer prakaram Madapalli, Alwars, Sri Kanakavalli Thayar also called as Vasumathi,
Velli kizhamai mandapam (வெள்ளிக்கிழமை மண்டபம்), Ramar Sannidhi, Venugopalan Sannadhi, Thulabaram,
Stucco images of Sthala purana/ varalaru ( History of the temple ), Kalyana mandapam,
Nammalwar Sannadhi, Andal Sannadhi, Thirukachi Nambigal sannadhi, Bhashyakarar Sannadhi ( Ramanujar )
and 3 nos of 4 pillar mandapas. There is also a sannadhi for Sri Adi Van
Satagopan, the 1st Jeeyar of Ahobila mutt on the left side, near the
Rajagopuram. In the inner prakaram Vinayagar
as Thumbikai Alwar, Lakshmi Narasimhar and Chakkarathalwar.
ARCHITECTURE.
The
temple complex consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala, artha mandapam,
maha mandapam and mukha mandapam. The sanctum is of rectangular shape to accommodate
Sri Veera Raghava Perumal’s bhujanga sayana kolam on Adhiseshan. Brahma is from
his naval. Perumal’s head is on the south side keeping his legs pointing
towards north. The Left hand is bend at elbow and stretched towards Brahma. His
right hand is stretched outwards and rests on a support. Salihotra Muni, who is seen in
kneeling posture with palms pressed in supplication. Perumal wears only
checkered cloth as Salihotra Muni had
originally offered to Perumal as bark garment. The Vimana over the sanctum is called
as Vijayakodi vimana.
The
sanctum sanctorum is built with padma bandha adhistanam and walls are with pilasters
and Kumba pancharam. The koshtas are empty now.
Most of the structures belongs to Vijayanagara period and pallava period
temple might have been re-constructed. The Vellikizhamai mandapa (
வெள்ளிக்கிழமை
மண்டபம் ) pillars are sculpted out of Black
granite.
On
the banks of pushkarini sannadhis for Navaneetha Krishna and Bhuvaraha. The Brindavanam of the first 5
Jeeyar’s of Ahobila mutt are on the banks of pushkarini.
Vellikizhamai mandapa ( வெள்ளிக்கிழமை மண்டபம் )
Ramar Sannidhi
Sanctum wall
Sanctum wall with Kumbh panjara
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS:
Since
this temple was praised by the 6th to 9th century Alwars,
it is believed that the temple was built before 9th
century. The temple also has 9th Century Pallava Period, Rajendra Chozha-I's
11th century, Vijayanagara and 17th Century Ahobila mutt
inscriptions.
The
9th Century Pallava period inscription on a step leading to the
pushkarini records the endowments made for burning a perpetual lamp and feeding
a person who cleans the temple.
The
11th Century Rajendra Chozha-I inscription on the south wall of the
Sanctum Sanctorum records the gift of land for conducting the festivals to the
deity Pallikondarulina Emberuman of Thiruevvul. The fragmentary Chozha
inscriptions speaks about donation made towards repairs and conducting festival in the month of
Vaikasi by a devotee.
The temple is under the maintenance of Ahobila mutt. The
1530AD Vira Venkata Raya –II of Vijayanagara period inscription mentions
Vira Raghava Satakopa Jeeyar (1630 to 1675AD ), who was the 13th
pontiff of Ahobila mutt donated gold to this temple and interest to be used for
celebrating functions for the moolavar and Thayar.
The
Thayar sannidhi was built or renovated during Vijayanagara period and royal emblem
of Boar with Sword, Sun and Moon are
sculpted on the north side wall of Thayar Sannidhi.
In
1946, during 42nd Jeeyar’s period Sri Nikamantha maha Desikan
Sannadhi Kalyana mandapam was built by Andalammal, wife Duraisamy Pillai, son of Chennai Rotti
kidangku Kishta Pillai.
In
June 1959, after completing the renovation of Rajagopuram Jeernodhara was conducted
during 44th Jeeyar of Ahobila
mutt period at a cost of Rupees 30000. The work was started during 43rd
Jeeyar of Ahobila mutt period.
July 1998, 45th Jeeyar of
Ahobila Mutt period Maha samprokshanam was performed after after completing
the renovations of Rajagopuram, Thayar Sannidhi and Moolavar Vimanam.
In
2001 during 45th Jeeyar of Ahobila mutt period
a mandapam was built between Rajagopuram and 16 pillar mandapam to facilitate Devotees
to stay and Urchavar’s processions.
In
June 2015, under 46th Jeeyar of Ahobila Mutt period after completing
maintenance works of all sannadhis, Front arch, Anjaneyar Sannadhi, Roofs of
all sannadhis, Rain water harvesting, Neerazhi mandapam & Temple tank / pushkarini maha samprokshanam was conducted.
LEGENDS
The
Salihotra Muni who was born after his father had done the Saliyagna Yaga on
Maha Vishnu, came to this sacred place, took bath in the temple tank on Thai
Amavasai ( no moon ) day and performed penance on Lord Vishnu. After the
penance he offered the two parts of the Prasad which includes his share also to
the old Man who came as Athithi. This incident happened for two years in succession. The old man after eating
wants to take rest, asked Salihotra Muni for the right place ( evvul ) for him
to rest. The Muni offered his hermitage and bark garment. The old man lay down
Keeping his head on the south side, pointing his legs towards north. The Old
man who came as Athithi, revealed himself to be Lord Vishnu and blessed
Salihotra Muni.
It
is believed that those whose take bath in the temple tank on new moon day ( the Temple tank spreads in 7 acres and called as
Hrith-tapa-nasini ) and worship Sri Veeraraghava Swami, will get cured from
deceases & ailments and get rid of the sins of the previous birth. The
Devotees used to offer the vellam ( a product made out of sugar cane juice )
and dissolve it in the pushkarini as a prayer. The
people also offer Salt and pepper after their wishes are fulfilled. Hence Lord
Vishnu is called as Vaidhya Veera Raghava Swami.
When
Vishnu as Veera Narayanan, went for hunting,
Thirumangai Alwar praised him as
Veeraraghavan ( Sri Ramar ). Markandeya Purana describes Perumal as “Kim
Hrigesan”.
Originally
this place Thiruvallur was called as Punyavrata Kshetram, Veeksharanya Kshetram
( This signifies that if you do a good deed, it will grow to 1000 times ) and
Thiruevvul.
Sri
Veeraraghava Swami gave moksha to a deaf and dump Andhanar. Before his last
breath, he shouted twice that Perumal has come to take him to Vaikunth, wearing
silk clothes.
Sthala purana
FESTIVALS:
Apart
from regular festivals like Vaikunta Ekadasi, Navratri, 10 days brahmotsavams
are held during Thai ( January – February ) and Chithirai ( June – July ).
3
days Theppotsavam ( Float festival ) will also be conducted during Ani ( June- July ) and Masi ( February –
March ), both starting from new moon day.
TEMPLE TIMINGS:
The
temple will be kept opened between 06.00 hrs to 12.00 hrs and 16.00 hrs to
20.00 hrs.
Darshan can be done from 06.00 hrs to 7.30 hrs, 08.45 hrs to 11.00 hrs, 11.25 hrs to 12.00 hrs and 18.30 hrs to 20.00 hrs.
Darshan can be done from 06.00 hrs to 7.30 hrs, 08.45 hrs to 11.00 hrs, 11.25 hrs to 12.00 hrs and 18.30 hrs to 20.00 hrs.
CONTACT DETAILS:
The temple land line +914427660738 and mobile number +919789419330, may be
contacted for further details.
HOW TO REACH:
The
temple is at the center of Tiruvallur City and the stop is known as Theradi.
The
temple is about 45 KM from Chennai, 32 KM from Arakkonam and 52 KM from
Kanchipuram.
Chennai
to Tirupati bus passes through this place and frequent buses are available from
T Nagar, Poonamallee, Arakkonam, etc.
Nearest
Railway station is Tiruvallur and the temple is about 3.3 KM.
Vijayakjodi Vimana
Salt and pepper offered as prayer
Herds man one of the icon sculpture of Vijayanagara's with cattle
Vellikizhamai mandapa pillars of black stone
Vijayanagara emblem on Thayar Sannidhi
---OM
SHIVAYA NAMA---
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