The
place was called as Thiruvooral during 7th Century and now the same
is being called as Thakkolam. The temple is on the banks of Kusithalai River
also called as Kosasthalaiyar River. It was learnt that water used to come
through the mouth of Rishabam and sanctum near moolavar, hence this place was
called as Thiruvooral. This is the place where historical war ( 948 – 49 CE ) between
Chozhas and Rashtrakutas was happened. Chozha king Rajaditya, the elder son of
Parantaka-I ( 907-955 CE ) was Killed, by the Rashtrakutas, Krishna-III’s,
young prince Butuga-II. 
Sekkizhar has sung Thirugnanasambandar's arrival to this temple Thakkolam after worshiping Lord Shiva of Thiruvirkolam ( Koovam
திருத்தொண்டர் பலர் சூழ்த் திருவிற்கோலமும் பணிந்துபொருள்பதிகத் தொடை மாலை புரம் எரித்த படிபாடிஅரும்புகழி ஆண்டகையார் தக்கொலம் அணைந்தருளிவிருப்பினொடும் திருவூறல்மேவினார் தமைப் பணிந்தார்.
This
is the 12th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva sthalam in Thondai Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. மாறில் அவுணர்அரணம் அவைமாயஓர் வெங்கணையால் அன்றுநீறெழ் எய்தஎங்கள் நிமலன் இடம் வினவில்தேறல் இரும்பொழிலும் திகழ்செங்கயல் பாய்வயலும் சூழ்ந்தஊறல் அமர்ந்தபிரான ஒலியார்கழல் உள்குதுமே... திருஞானசம்பந்தர் தேவாராம்Moolavar : Sri Jalanatheeswarar / Sri GangadeeswararConsort : Sri Giriraja Kannikambal.
Some
of the important features of this temple are …..The
Rajagopuram is of 3 tiers on the west side and the temple is facing east.
Balipeedam, Rishabam and Dwajasthambam are
in front of Maha mandapam. A Jalaram / Jala/ Stone window is on the maha mandapa wall,
through which Rishabam is faces Lord Shiva. The entrance to the sanctum
sanctorum is from the south side. The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala, artha mandapam and maha mandapam. Moolavar is made of sand stone
( prithvi ) and Theenda Thirumeni. Abhishekam is not done to moolavar and also
priests don’t touch the Shiva Linga.
In
koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Mahavishnu ( in place of
Lingothbavar ), Brahma and Durgai ( In standing like Kannan playing flute ).
Dakshinamurthy, Mahavishnu and Brahma are in sitting posture very rare to see.
In
the inner prakaram sannadhi for Saptamatrikas, Naalvar, Valli Devasena Sri
Subramaniar, Vinayagar with 10 hands ( One hand was found broken), Bhairavar,
Mahavishnu, Suryan and Chandran.
The
main entrance to maha mandapam is from south side, Natarajar Saba, Navagrahas,
Dharma Sastha and Subramaniar are in the maha mandapam. Gangadharar, Subramaniyar
and Ambal Sannadhi are in the outer prakaram. Ambal is facing north. Stucco
images of Lord Shiva kicking Yaman for Markandeyar is worth to see. Some loose
sculptures are also found near Ambal sannadhi.
HISTORY
AND INSCRIPTIONSThe original temple was built during 6th
to 7th Century Pallava period and latter contributions from Chozhas
and hoysalas. Most of the inscriptions records the donations of Gold, money,
Land, Goat, Cow etc., to this temple.
The Rajakesarivarman’s period inscription records
the gift of a silver vessel and his wife Arul MozhiNangai also donated Cows to
this temple.
KoParthivendravarman’s inscription records the
endowments of lamps to Durgai.
Kulothungan’s period inscription records the
donation of land by by yathavan ( a Herdsman ) Thirukalaththi to this temple.
LEGEND: This
is the Guru Parihara Sthalam. Lord Shiva was worshiped by Kamadhenu, Yama,
Chandran, Saptha Kannis, Sages Udadhi and his son Theerkadar. As per the legend
Dakshan conducted the Yaga with out inviting Lord Shiva and it is believed that
Daksha’s head was cut by Veerabhadra in this place. Hence this place is called
as Thakkolam, because Dakshan cried loudly ( oolam- ஓலம் ) by sensing
the end of his life. This purana was narrated beautifully by the 18th
Century sage Sri Sivagnana Swamigal in his Kanchipuranam. In that he mentions
that all those participated in the Yagna also got the punishment.
35. தக்கேசப்படலம் (1194 - 1270) வரவினைத் தெரிந்த வாறு வகுத்தெடுத் துரைத்தேம் இப்பால் இரவெரி யாடு மெம்மான் இனிதமர் அதன்கீழ்ப் பாங்கர்க் கரவிலார்க் கருளுந் தக்கேச் சரத்தியல் கட்டு ரைப்பாம்
1263 வேள்வியிற் பாகம் நல்கா மருள்மன விண்ணோ ரெல்லாம் தாழ்நெறித் தக்கனோடுங் குறைவறு தண்டம் பெற்றார் வாழிய யினிநீ எச்சம் வரமுற அருளிச்செய்து பாழ்படச் சிதைந்த விண்ணோர் பண்டுபோல் உய்யச் செய்யாய்
In
another Legend The Sage Theerkadar son of Udadhi, asked Kamadhenu to stay in his hermitage and to conduct the Yagna. Kamadhenu said she
cannot stay with out Indra’s permission.
Angered Theekadar cursed Kamadhenu to become an ordinary cow, loosing her all
divine power. Kamadhenu in turn cursed sage to become a menial labour. Kamadhenu
came to Thakkolam and get relieved from the curse after worshiping Lord Shiva.
Udhahi prayed to Lord Shiva and Lord
Shiva asked him to do penance and worship him and do abhishekam with the water
come through the mouth of Rishabam. Udadhi got back his son relieved from the
curse.
POOJAS
AND CELEBRATIONSApart from regular poojas 10 days brahmotsavam
will be held after Chitra pournami ( in April – May ), Navaratri,
MahaShivaratri, Vaikasi Visakam, Ani Thirumanjanam, Adi pooram, Margazhi
Thiruvathirai, Thai Poosam, Thirukarthigai
are Celebrated in a grand manner.
TEMPLE
TIMINGSThe temple will be kept opened between 06.00 hrs to
12.00 hrs and 16.00 hrs to 20.00 Hrs. 99947 86919.
CONTACT
DETAILSBabu Gurukkam may be contacted on his mobile +91 99947
86919 & +91 4177 246427 may be contacted for further details.
HOW
TO REACH : Bus
facility is available from Poonamallee, Koyambedu, Arakkonam and Kanchipuram. The
Temple is 16 KM from Arakkonam, 28 KM from Kanchipuram, 54 KM from Ranipet, the
district head quarters, 61 KM from Chennai. Nearest
Railway station is Arakkonam.
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE
Mahavishnu
Brahma
Durga
Vinayagar with Ambal
Loose Sculptures---
OM SHIVAYA NAMA---
35. தக்கேசப்படலம் (1194 - 1270)
வரவினைத் தெரிந்த வாறு வகுத்தெடுத் துரைத்தேம் இப்பால்
The
Temple is 16 KM from Arakkonam, 28 KM from Kanchipuram, 54 KM from Ranipet, the
district head quarters, 61 KM from Chennai.
Mahavishnu
Brahma
Durga
Vinayagar with Ambal
Loose Sculptures
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