SRI BAKTHAVATCHALESWARAR TEMPLE / ARULMIGU BHAKTHAVASALESWARAR TEMPLE, THIRUKAZHUKUNDRAM ( BASE TEMPLE ). This is the 28th Devaram and Thiruvasagam paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam. There are two temples, one on the top of the hill and the other on the base of the hill, all 4 Saiva saints have sung hymns in, this temple. The temple spreads over 10 acres. It is a huge temple with Ambal temple built separately.
In Periya Purana, Sekkizhar had written that Thirugnanasambandar after the darshan of Idaichuranathar, reached Thirukazhukundram with his disciples. திருக்கழுக்குன்றத்து அமர்ந்த செங்கனகத் தனிக்குன்றை பெருக்கவளர் காதலினால் பணிந்து எழுந்து பேராத கருத்தினுடன் காதல் செயும் கோயில் கழுக்குன்று என்று திருப்பதிகம் புனைந்தருளிச் சிந்தை நிறை மகிழ்வுற்றார்
Thirugnanasambandar, Appar, Sundarar and Manickavasagar has sung hymns on Shiva of Kulukkundram / Thirukazhukundram temple. தோடுடையான் ஒரு காதில்தூய குழைதாழ ஏடுடையான் தலைகலனாக இரந்துண்ணும் நாடுடையான் நல்ளிருள் ஏமம் நடமாடும் காடுடையான் காதல் செய்கோயில் கழுக்குன்றே… திருஞானசம்பந்தர்
மூவிலைவேற் கையானை மூர்த்தி தன்னை முதுபிணக்கா டுடையானை முதலா னானை ஆவனிலைந் துகந்தானை அமரர் கோனை ஆலால முண்டுகந்த ஐயன் தன்னைப் பூவினின்மேல் நான்முகனும் மாலும் போற்றப் புணர்வரிய பெருமானைப் புனிதன் தன்னைப் காலனைக் கழுக்குன்றம் அமர்ந்தான் தன்னைக் கற்பகத்தைக் கண்ணாரக் கண்டேன் நானே....திருநாவுக்கரசு சுவாமிகள் கொன்று செய்த கொடுமை யாற்பல சொல்லவே நின்ற பாவ வினைகள் தாம்பல நீங்கவே சென்று சென்று தொழுமின் தேவர் பிரானிடம் கன்றி னோடு பிடிசூழ் தண்கழுக் குன்றமே… சுந்தரர் தேவாரம்
எனை ஆண்டு கொண்டுநின் தூமலர்க்கழல் த்ந்து எனைக் கயக்க வைத்துஅடி யார்மு னேவந்து காட்டி னாய்க்கழுக் குன்றிலே… மாணிக்கவாசகர் – திருவாசகம்
Vallalar also mentions Thiruvarutpa as… “நன்னெறியோர் தன்னு நெறிக்கோர் தூய கழுக்குன்றினிடை முன்னு மறிவானந்த மூர்த்தமே”... இராமலிங்க அடிகளார். Thiruvarutpa
The 15th Century Arunagirinathar has sung hymns in praise of Murugan of this temple. This hymn may belong to the Murugan of the Lower temple. He describes this place as equal to Indra’s Capital Amaravati.
திருக்கழுக்குன்றத்து அமர்ந்த
நின்ற பாவ வினைகள் தாம்பல நீங்கவே
திகழ்க்க டப்பம் புட்பம தார்புய மறைத்து ருக்கொண் டற்புத மாகிய தினைப்பு னத்தின் புற்றுறை பாவையை யணைசீலா செகத்தி லுச்சம் பெற்றம ராவதி யதற்கு மொப்பென் றுற்றழ கேசெறி திருக் கழுக்குன் றத்தினில் மேவிய பெருமாளே .... அருணகிரிநாதர் திருப்புகழ்
Moolavar : Sri Bakthavachaleswarar Consort : Sri Tripura Sundari
Some of the important details are …. Out of 5 raja gopurams ( two on the east side ), 4 are of 7 tiers, and the second level Rajagopuram is of 5 tiers. Moolavar vimanam is of Gajarishta type. The sanctum sanctorum is a little elevated level. Moolavar is on a Square avudayar. In koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai.
In the inner prakaram Chandikeswarar, Suryan, Vinayagar, Sundarar, 63 var as Urchavars, Bhairavar without dog,
In Prakarm Jambukeswarar, Adhmanathar with only peedam, Manickavasagar with Lord Shiva in Upadesa posture with Vyakhyana mudra, Arunachaleswarar, Vinayagar, Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniar, Navagrahas, Prathaksha Vedagiriswarar with a separate Balipeedam, Agora Veerabhadra, Dwajasthambam, Ashta Bhuja Durgai is on the present office complex, Agora Veerabhadra, Ekambareswarar, Anugraha Nandhi, SomasKandar, etc.
Ambal is in a separate temple like sannidhi. Sri Chakra Pathakkam is adorned with Ambal and abhishekam is done on Adipuram, Panguni Uthiram, and Navaratri Navami day. Only patha pooja will be done daily. Vilenthiya Velan /Murugan in front of Ambal Sannidhi Moortham is very beautiful.
There is a 16-pillar mandapam with a lot of relief on the pillars and Nayaka period old paintings are on the ceiling. This temple belongs to 5 Chariots which will be pulled during Brahmotsavam.
In addition to the Sangu Theertham, there are 12 Theerthams in this place Thirukazhukundram. They are namely 1. Indira, 2. Shambu, 3. Rudra, 4. Vasishta, 5. Meignana-true wisdom. 6. Agasthya, 7. Markandeya, 8. Kausika, 9. Nandhi, 10. Varuna, 11. Akalika and 12. Pakshi Theertham.
Mahishamardini ( on the office room wall )
Agora Veerabhadra
ARCHITECTUREThe present Gajaprishta Vimanam was constructed during the Chozha period and the original Pallava period Gajaprishta Vimanam ( up to Kalkaram without superstructure) is not used as a sanctum sanctorum of Sri Bhaktavachaleswarar Temple.
The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antrala, ardha mandapam and maha mandapam. The temple was constructed with stone from adhistanam to prastaram with stone and the superstructure Vimanam was constructed with bricks. The Vimanam is of Gajaprishta style from adhistanam to sigaram. Sanctum sanctorum is on a Gajaprishta style, adhistanam with jagathy, three patta Kumudam and pattikai. The Vimanam above the prastaram is of 2 tiers. Shiva, Dakshinamurthy, Maha Vishnu, and Brahma are in the tala and greeva koshtams.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS"This place Thirukkalukkundram is the celebrated Pakshithirtha,
mentioned in the Devaram and known in Chola times as Ulagalandasolapuram in
Kalattur nadu in Kalattur kottam. The inscriptions here have been copied during
the years 1894, 1910, and 1911 by the Madras Epigraphical Department.
As per the inscriptions, this place was called Ulakalantha Chozhapuram, which was in Jayankonda Chozha mandalathu Kalathur Kottam. The inscriptions on the Moolavar and Ambal sanctum sanctorum wall, belong to the 7th-century Pallava, Chozha, and Rastrakuda period.
Narasimha Varman-I, Inscription ( ARE No 65 of 1909 ) mentions Lord Shiva as Kalathur Kottathu Kalathur nattu Perumanadigal on the Srimalai ( Hill ) of Thirukazhukundram, records the endowment of land for worship, by Vatapikonda Narasinga Potharaisar.
Rajendra Chozha-I’s 16th-year reign Inscription ( AR 171 of 1894 ) with his full Meikeerthi / Title, records the endowment of a perpetual lamp to ThirukazukunRam alias Ulagalantha Chozhapuram Moovudaiyar… Vidanga Devar by Amoor Kottathu, Mamallapuram also called Jananathapuram Kollampakkam Madhavan Etti for which he gave 90 sheep/goats.
Rajathirajan period inscription ( ARE 172 of 1894 ), with his full Meikeerthi / Title, records the robbery of a bag and lady ( from shops..?) for which donation of land with its periphery limits after sale to this Hill temple. This case was enquired by the Village sabha and judgment was pronounced. It also describes the punishment given to the two Robbers to wear ladies' dress named Ahavalli and another person's head was tonsured and named as Ahamallan.
Another Rajendra-I’s 5th-year reign inscription ( AR 173 of 1894 ) records the endowment of a perpetual lamp by a Chembur Kottathu Pattina Nattu, Koduvurpalli Kandan Sathan for which he gave 90 sheep/goat.
Chozha king Veera Rajendran period inscription ( AR 175 of 1894 ) with his Meikeerthi / title records the endowment of the perpetual lamp, in 3 times totaling 6 Lamps for which 540 sheep/goat were given to this temple, by Chembur Kottathu… Udhayanthittaiyar Narpathonyariraththu (41000) Thirukazhukundra Kannappan (Maybe a merchant ).
The chozha King Vikrama Chozha’s 3rd-year reign inscription ( AR 176 of 1892 ) records the endowment of a perpetual lamp for which 90 saava moova peradu ( சாவா மூவாபேராடுகள் ) / sheep goats Chembur Kottathu Koduvurkudipalli Thiruvenkattikalaran Sathaiyan alias Gurukularayaperi Araiyan.
Sambuvarayar King Rajanarayana Samburayar’s 3rd year reign inscription ( AR 178 of 1894 ), records the endowment of a perpetual lamp for which 8 cows are given to the temple, by Mallinathar alias Sambuvarayar. The cows are given to Cheyyar Mandradi Thazhikon Karikalachozhakon Suryan who agreed to supply 24 Nazhi uri ghee per year and to be measured in Rajakesari Nazhi.
Kulothunga Chozha-I’s 24th-year reign inscription (AR 180 of 1894 ), an inscription records the limits of various lands. It starts with Jayankonda Chozhamandalathu Amoor Kottathu Kumuzhi NattuVanavanmadevi Chaturvedi Mangalam and Temple Rajendra Chozhavinnakarathalwan temple. The inscription has been written on Cheppedu also.
Koperunchingan’s, 21st-year reign inscription ( AR 181 of 1894 ), records the year and date on which the endowment was made for the lighting of the perpetual lamp, for which 10 cows are donated by Chozhinga Nachiyar. The 16 cows were received by five persons and agreed to supply ( 1/8 ) Araikkal lamp for 4 Cows and ( 1/16 ) mahani lamp for two cows, totaling ½ Lamps to the temple. Here the measure is given in terms of Lamp and not in terms of ghee to be supplied. Must be in terms of ghee only.
Chozha King Rajaraja-III, 37th year reign inscription records the ( AR 182 of 1894 ) endowment of lighting lamp for Hill temple Aadhi Chandeshwar, sannidhi by three persons Puzhal Kottathu Manali Manradiyars. They have agreed to supply 60 nazhi ghee after deducting 30 nazhi which was supplied earlier for ¾ perpetual lamp and they assured that it will be followed by their ancestors.
Pandya king Sundara Pandyan period inscription ( AR 186 of 1894 ), records the endowment of lighting a perpetual lamp by 4 people after receiving 100 Saava moova peradu, and agreed to supply of Ulakku ghee / per day measured in Rajakesari ulakku.
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TEMPLE TIMINGSThe temple will be kept open between 06.00 hrs to 11 hrs and 16.00 hrs to 20.30 Hrs.
CONTACT DETAILS.The office landline is 044 – 27447139. Kannan Gurukkal Mobile number is 9790736702.
HOW TO REACHGovernment and Private Buses are available from Chengalpattu, Chennai, Thiruporur, and Kalpakkam. The temple is 12.6 KM from Chengalpattu, 25 KM from Thiruporur, 22 KM from Kalpakkam, and 69 KM from Chennai.Nearest Railway station is Chengalpattu.
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Moolavar : Sri Bakthavachaleswarar
Mahishamardini ( on the office room wall )
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Kamakshi dhabas - Gajasamharamurthi
KUMBHABHISHEKAM PHOTOGRAPHS
Thiruvadi Deekshai
Kamakshi dhabas - Gajasamharamurthi
KUMBHABHISHEKAM PHOTOGRAPHS
Thiruvadi Deekshai
SRI
VEDAGIRISWARAR TEMPLE / VEDAGIRISWARAR TEMPLE (
மலைக்கோயில் )
Moolavar : Sri Vedagiriswarar, Malai Marundeesar
Consort : Sri Pennin Nallal, Sri Chokka Nayagi.
Some of the salient features of this temple are ….
The
entrance to the hill starts from the south with a recently built entrance arch at the Moolavar of swayambhu. Balipeedam is in front of the sanctum
sanctorum.
In
the inner prakaram Sri Vinayagar, Ambal Pennin Nallal sannadhi and
a Shiva Lingam. On the east side entrance Sri Vallabha Vinayagar and Sri Valli
Devasena Sri Subramaniar and on the North side entrance Sri Vinayagar
and Sri Murugan Natarajar sabha are in the artha mandapam. Ambal is in a standing posture facing north. There are no images in koshtam.
HISTORY
AND INSCRIPTIONS:
On
the return path, There is a Pallava period Kudaivarai ( Rock Cut Cave
temple ). This rock-cut Shiva Temple was excavated from 610 CE to 640 CE by
Mahendravaraman-I. This is now under the control of the Archaeological Survey
of India.
The
arch at the start of the steps was constructed in 2013. Kumbhabhishekam was
conducted in Sep 2013 along with the base temple.
Narasingappottaraśar’s
inscription ( SII Volume 26, No. 68, A.R. No 65 of 1909 and SII Volume 12, No 16,
A.R. No. 65 of 1909 )
at the top of the second pillar in the upper
verandah of the Orukal- mandapa on the hill, Narasingappõttaraśar
who took Vatapi (Bādāmi) and it mentions the god of Mülasthana on the hill. The
Mülasthāna temple, according to a record of Rājakēsari Varman Aditya I, existed
from the time of Skandaśishya whose endowment to it was confirmed by
Vatapikonda Narasimhavarman. Skandaśishya may be identified with Skandasēna the
excavator of the cave at Vallam in the Chingleput district. The rock-cut
mandapa where the present inscription is found, is described in detail in the
Epigraphical Report for 1909, page 72, and in the Memoir of the Archaeological
Survey of India, No. 17, pages 19-21.
It may be pointed out here that this is the
third early Pallava inscription engraved in Tamil characters, so far known, the
other two being those found in the caves at Vallam in the Chingleput district,
and at Tirumayyam in the Pudukkottai State." Published in the Epigraphical
Report for 1932-1933, page 55.
The Inscriptions ( SII Volume 26, No. 69 to 75 in the upper verandah of
the Orukal mandapa on the hill, records the signatures of the Dutch officers who
visited the Mandapa in the 17th & 18th centuries.
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LEGENDS
It
is believed that the 4 Vedas hold Lord Shiva in the form of Hill, hence Lord
Shiva is called Vedagiriswarar. This
is the place where Sundarar has got gold
from Lord Shiva.
As
per the legend the two sages Poosa and Vruddha performed on Lord Shiva, seeking
sharoopa tatus. Instead, Lord Shiva gave them the boon of Sayujya status and promised to
elevate them to Sharoopa status later. Since they are very adamant about getting
only the Sharoopa status Lord Shiva cursed them to become Eagles. The two
eagles Shambu and Aadhi worshiped Lord Shiva after creating a Pakshi Theertham. The two eagles used to come and feed by Grukkal on the hill
continued more than 1000 years and it seemed that they stopped coming. In the first
yuga the cursed
Markandeyar
worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple, and to do Abhishekam a conch appeared from the Theertham. Hence called Sangu Theertham the Sangu / conch appears
once in 12 years and they are taken to the temple in a procession.
Indra,
Thilothamai a dancer of Indra’s court, and Garuda the vahana of Lord Maha Vishnu
worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple. It is believed that Indra worshiped Lord
Shiva in the form of Lightning through a hole on the top of the Sanctum Sanctorum.
It was observed an unbearable heat in the sanctum Sanctorum, the same was
recorded in 1930. It was also said that this happens once in two years. Lord
Shiva gave darshan to Sundarar, Manickavasagar as a Guru, and the King Suraguru
POOJAS AND
CELEBRATIONS
Apart
from regular poojas, special poojas are conducted Pournami poojas / full
moon day, Pradosham, Maha Shivaratri.10 days Brahmotsavam in Chitrai ( April- May ), Adi Pooram, Deepavali, both
Tamil and English new year Days, Thirukarthigai. From the Sekkizhar's
Periyapuranam Girivalam was practiced by Thirugnanasambandar, (which might have been practiced before Thiruvannamalai), and the same is continued. Almost all the
celebrations are done at the base temple. On Chithirai Brahmotsavam's 3rd
and 10th day, Lord Shiva and Parvati on Adhikara Nandi
circumambulate the Hill. On the 10th day of the Aadi Pooram festival, Ambal
will circumambulate the Hill.
TEMPLE TIMINGS
The
temple will be kept open between 06.00 hrs to 11 hrs and 16.00 hrs to 20.30
Hrs.
CONTACT
DETAILS.
The
Devasthanam landline and mobile numbers +91 44
27447139 and 94428 11149 may be
contacted for further details.
The
temple website site http://thirukalukundramvedagiriswarartemple.tnhrce.in/
HOW
TO REACH :
Government and Private Buses are available from Chengalpattu, Chennai,
Thiruporur, Kalpakkam
The
temple is 12.6 KM from Chengalpattu, 25 KM from Thiruporur, 22 KM from
Kalpakkam, and 69 KM from Chennai.
Nearest
Railway station is Chengalpattu.
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
Pallava King Narasimha Pallavan -I's inscription in Mahendra Varman-I's rock Cut cave ( 610 - 640 CE ) Rock cut cave. The inscription records the Victory of Narasimha Pallava-I over Chalukya Capital Vatapi. A similar inscription is available at Vatapi. The inscriptions reads as...
ஸ்ரீதிருக்கழுக்குன்ற நாட்டு பெருமான
டிகளுக்கு களத்தூர் கோட்டத்
து தன் கூற்று திருக்கழுக்குன்ற
த்து ஸ்ரீமலை மேல்
மூல தானத்துப் பெருமானடிகளுக்கு
வழிப்பாட்டுப் புற
மாக வாதாபி கொண்ட நரசிங்கப்
போத்தரசர் வய்த்தது.
Pallava King Mahendra Varman-I (610 - 640 CE ) Rock-cut cave
Pallava King Mahendra Varman-I ( 610 - 640 CE ) Rock-cut cave
The arch under construction
INSCRIPTIONS CONTINUED......The Kulothunga
Chozha-I’s 42nd reign year, inscription ( SII Volume 3, No 75, No. 179 of 1894 ), on the south wall of the
second Prahara of the Vêdagiriśvara temple at Tirukkaļukkunram, records the
sale of the reclaimed lands at Melpidagai Keeraipakkam, on Namanandhi adigal’s
mutt Madappuram and received 10 Kasus. The sellers agreed to pay the outstanding
taxes if any. The Land was sold by 8 people.
The Chola King
Ko-Rajakesarivarman alias Kulottunga-Choladeva’s 23rd reign year
inscription ( 180 of 1894 ) on the east wall of the second prahara, a copy of a
former copper plate recording the boundaries of Tirukkalukkunram.
Ko-Perunjingadeva’s 21st reign year 1274
CE, inscription ( 181 of 1894 ), on the east wall of the second prahra same
wall. records the gift of a lamp.
Tribhuvanaviradeva
(i.e. Kulottunga-III’s, 37th reign year (1178-1216 CE ) inscription
( 182 of 1894 ) on the east wall of the second prahara, is a record of relating
gift of a lamp.
Chola King Ko-Parakesarivarman alias
Rajadhirajadeva (II?)’s, 9th reign year an incomplete inscription (183
of 1894 ), on the west wall of the same prahara, records the gift of a lamp.
The Chola King Ko Parakesarivarman alias
Rajadhirajadeva-(II?)’s 9th reign year inscription ( 184 of 1894 ), on
the west wall of the same prahara records the gift of a lamp.
Konerimaikondan’s 34th reign year
inscription ( 184 of 1894 ) on the west wall of the same prahara records the repairs
of the temple.
Vijayanagara King Kampanna’s 14th
reign year inscription under Law and
Justice ( ARE-1894, No: 185 and S.I.I. Volume-V,
No-479 ), on the inside of the east wall of the third prahara of the Vedagirisvara
Temple records the confiscation of land as punishment awarded for those who
indulged in the theft of jewels which were in the underground locker store
room. During the periodical opening and checking of the temple jewelry, it was
found that 150 coins of gold were missing. When the security guard. had been
enquired, the guilt of opening the stone locker room with the help of a group
of persons came to light. The accused accepted the crime as well as the sin of
causing harm to wealth, life, and modesty and filed it in writing. Since the
companions left the place, the properties of Tirukkalukunra Bhatta Mudaliyar
and his close relations were confiscated, sold, and deposited in the temple
treasury. Being the shareholder of ritual worshipping right, his right 6½ days
in 48 days circle and 10 days of 30 days circle were also sold out and
deposited. The inquiry had been carried out in the meeting held by.
Tondargalnayakan Tirukkavanam and Srirudra Srimaheswarar and other dignitaries
participated.
The Pandya King Ko Jatavarman
alias Sundara Pandyadeva-I’s 9th reign year (1251-64 CE ) inscription
( 186 of 1894 ), On the west wall of the Tripurasundari shrine in the same
temple records the gift of a lamp.
The Pandya King Ko Jatavarman
alias Sundara Pandyadeva’s 9th reign year (1251-64 CE ) inscription (
187 of 1894 ) On the west wall of the Tripurasundari shrine in the same temple records
the gift of gold.
The Pandya King
Sundara Pandyadeva’s 9th reign year inscription 188 of 1894 ) On
both sides of the entrance into the second prakara of the same temple, records the setting up of a linga by a chief of Adigai
and the gift of 67 panams.
The Vijayanagara
King Virapratapa Bukkaraya-II’s Saka. 1328, 1406 CE, inscription ( 57 of 1909 )
On the north wall of the kitchen in the Bhaktavatsaleswarar temple, left of
entrances records the gift of land for repairs and for the festival called
Bukkarayan sandi (named after the king), to the temple of Tirukkalukkunramudaiya
Nayanar.
The Vijayanagara
King Pratapa Bukkaraya-II’s, period S. 1328, 1406 CE inscription ( 58 of 1909 )
On the north wall of the kitchen in the Bhaktavatsaleswarar temple, left of
entrances, records a gift of land to the temple of Tirumalai Aludaiya Nayanar,
by the people of Ayinavellipparu.
The Pandya King
Jatavarman alias Tribhuvanachakravartin Vira Pandyadeva’s 13th reign
year 1266 CE, inscription ( 59 of 1909 ), On the north wall of the kitchen in
the Bhaktavatsaleswarar temple, left of entrances, records gift of a village
for the festival called Kalingarayan sandi to the same temple by the inhabitants
of Kalattur parru.
Vijayanagara King
Virapratapa Devaraya’s period S. 1320, 1398 CE inscription ( 60 of 1909 ) On
the north wall of the kitchen in the Bhaktavatsaleswarar temple, left of
entrances, records the grant of Vangalappakam to Tirukkalukkunram Nayanar.
Sakalalokachakravartin
Rajanarayana Sambuvaraya’s 10th reign year 1347 CE, inscription ( 61
of 1909 ), on the north wall of the kitchen in the Bhaktavatsaleswarar temple, right
of the entrance, records the gift of land,
by purchase, to the temple of Tirukkalukkunramudaiya Nayanar. Mentions
Pudupattinam alias Solamarttandanallur in Mondur nadu, a subdivision of
Amurkottam, a district of Jayangondachola-Mandalam. It says that the village
was worth 350 Panam.
The Pandya King Maravarman alias
Tribhuvanachakravartin Vikrama-Pandyadeva’s 7th reign year
inscription ( 62 of 1909) on the north wall of the kitchen in the
Bhaktavatsaleswarar temple, right of entrance, records the gift of cows for a lamp to the shrine of Shanmukha Pillaiyar by a native of Vanavanadevi Chaturvedi Mmangalam in Amurkottam.
The Vijayanagara
King Vira Vijaya Bhupatiraya (Bukka III)’s period inscription ( 63 of 1909 ) on
the north wall of the kitchen in the Bhaktavatsaleswarar temple, right of the entrance, records the gift of taxes for
a festival by Nagesvaramudaiyan Villavarayan who was the agent of the king.
Vijayanagara King
Bhupatiraya’s period Saka. 1330, 1408 CE inscription ( 64 of 1909 ), on the north wall
of the kitchen in the Bhaktavatsaleswarar temple, right of the entrance, records the gift of 32 cows for a lamp by a
native of Nerkulam, at the rate of measure of ghee daily for a lamp.
On the south wall of the gate in the temple of
Bhaktavatsalasvami. Records that one Təndamana Rayan purchased the village "Echencaurana"
for 250 golden panams and granted it to the God.
In the same place. Records that one Narayanadeva
and another gave in the reign of Virupanna Udaiyar, the village of Vamsattu (1)
for 1360 panams.
On the south: wall
of the gate of Bhaktavatsala temple. Records that in the same reign in Vibhava,
53 velis of land in a village were sold for 1,560 Panam.
In the same place. Records that Vira Kampana
Udaiyar levied on the local weavers a tax of 70 panams per annum, to be paid to
the deity.
In the same place. Records that in the reign of Vira Bukkana-Udaiyar, in Nala,
certain allowances were made to the deity.
On the southern
surrounding wall. Records that Tillaimuvayiranambi and his brother Ramabhatta
purchased four Patakam of land for 100 kasu and granted it to the God
Tirukkalukkunra-Nayanar in the twenty-fifth year of Kulottungachola.
In the same place on
the same wall. Records that in the same year of the same king, one Kanakaraya
granted 90 sheep for ghee at the rate of measure daily.
On the eastern wall of the gate of the kitchen
in the Bhaktavatsala shrine. Records in the shrine of Devaraya the sale of 34
karai of land at Kottappakkam for 820 panams and its endowment to the deity.
On the north prakara
wall. Records that Tiruvenkattu Udaiyan granted 550 kulis of land to the deity
in the twenty-first year of Tribhuvanaviradeva (Kulottunga III).
On a stone in the tank of Sankha-tirtham.
Records that Kulottunga-Choladeva granted in his third year 32 velis of land in
the village of Kulottunga-Chola-Nellore.
In the prakara of
the pagoda on the top of the hill. erected the mandapam in front of the
Vedagiriswami temple. Records that a certain chief.
On the south wall of
the inner temple. Records the presentation of a jewel to God by a private
person.
On a gated step of the Vinayaka temple in the
southern wall of Vedagirisvarar temple. Records that one Suryadeva of Puvinur
village erected the steps to ascend the hill and the pagoda of Vinavaka.
On the western wall of the mandapam of the Amman
shrine. Records the gift of the village of Amaranputtur for the Avani festival
by the inhabitants of a village to God Adichandresvara.
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Consort : Sri Pennin Nallal, Sri Chokka Nayagi.
On
the return path, There is a Pallava period Kudaivarai ( Rock Cut Cave
temple ). This rock-cut Shiva Temple was excavated from 610 CE to 640 CE by
Mahendravaraman-I. This is now under the control of the Archaeological Survey
of India.
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Pallava King Narasimha Pallavan -I's inscription in Mahendra Varman-I's rock Cut cave ( 610 - 640 CE ) Rock cut cave. The inscription records the Victory of Narasimha Pallava-I over Chalukya Capital Vatapi. A similar inscription is available at Vatapi. The inscriptions reads as...
ஸ்ரீதிருக்கழுக்குன்ற நாட்டு பெருமான
டிகளுக்கு களத்தூர் கோட்டத்
து தன் கூற்று திருக்கழுக்குன்ற
த்து ஸ்ரீமலை மேல்
மூல தானத்துப் பெருமானடிகளுக்கு
வழிப்பாட்டுப் புற
மாக வாதாபி கொண்ட நரசிங்கப்
போத்தரசர் வய்த்தது.
டிகளுக்கு களத்தூர் கோட்டத்
து தன் கூற்று திருக்கழுக்குன்ற
த்து ஸ்ரீமலை மேல்
மூல தானத்துப் பெருமானடிகளுக்கு
வழிப்பாட்டுப் புற
மாக வாதாபி கொண்ட நரசிங்கப்
போத்தரசர் வய்த்தது.
Pallava King Mahendra Varman-I (610 - 640 CE ) Rock-cut cave
Pallava King Mahendra Varman-I ( 610 - 640 CE ) Rock-cut cave
The arch under construction
INSCRIPTIONS CONTINUED......
The Kulothunga
Chozha-I’s 42nd reign year, inscription ( SII Volume 3, No 75, No. 179 of 1894 ), on the south wall of the
second Prahara of the Vêdagiriśvara temple at Tirukkaļukkunram, records the
sale of the reclaimed lands at Melpidagai Keeraipakkam, on Namanandhi adigal’s
mutt Madappuram and received 10 Kasus. The sellers agreed to pay the outstanding
taxes if any. The Land was sold by 8 people.
The Chola King
Ko-Rajakesarivarman alias Kulottunga-Choladeva’s 23rd reign year
inscription ( 180 of 1894 ) on the east wall of the second prahara, a copy of a
former copper plate recording the boundaries of Tirukkalukkunram.
Ko-Perunjingadeva’s 21st reign year 1274
CE, inscription ( 181 of 1894 ), on the east wall of the second prahra same
wall. records the gift of a lamp.
Tribhuvanaviradeva
(i.e. Kulottunga-III’s, 37th reign year (1178-1216 CE ) inscription
( 182 of 1894 ) on the east wall of the second prahara, is a record of relating
gift of a lamp.
Chola King Ko-Parakesarivarman alias
Rajadhirajadeva (II?)’s, 9th reign year an incomplete inscription (183
of 1894 ), on the west wall of the same prahara, records the gift of a lamp.
The Chola King Ko Parakesarivarman alias
Rajadhirajadeva-(II?)’s 9th reign year inscription ( 184 of 1894 ), on
the west wall of the same prahara records the gift of a lamp.
Konerimaikondan’s 34th reign year
inscription ( 184 of 1894 ) on the west wall of the same prahara records the repairs
of the temple.
Vijayanagara King Kampanna’s 14th
reign year inscription under Law and
Justice ( ARE-1894, No: 185 and S.I.I. Volume-V,
No-479 ), on the inside of the east wall of the third prahara of the Vedagirisvara
Temple records the confiscation of land as punishment awarded for those who
indulged in the theft of jewels which were in the underground locker store
room. During the periodical opening and checking of the temple jewelry, it was
found that 150 coins of gold were missing. When the security guard. had been
enquired, the guilt of opening the stone locker room with the help of a group
of persons came to light. The accused accepted the crime as well as the sin of
causing harm to wealth, life, and modesty and filed it in writing. Since the
companions left the place, the properties of Tirukkalukunra Bhatta Mudaliyar
and his close relations were confiscated, sold, and deposited in the temple
treasury. Being the shareholder of ritual worshipping right, his right 6½ days
in 48 days circle and 10 days of 30 days circle were also sold out and
deposited. The inquiry had been carried out in the meeting held by.
Tondargalnayakan Tirukkavanam and Srirudra Srimaheswarar and other dignitaries
participated.
The Pandya King Ko Jatavarman
alias Sundara Pandyadeva-I’s 9th reign year (1251-64 CE ) inscription
( 186 of 1894 ), On the west wall of the Tripurasundari shrine in the same
temple records the gift of a lamp.
The Pandya King Ko Jatavarman
alias Sundara Pandyadeva’s 9th reign year (1251-64 CE ) inscription (
187 of 1894 ) On the west wall of the Tripurasundari shrine in the same temple records
the gift of gold.
The Pandya King
Sundara Pandyadeva’s 9th reign year inscription 188 of 1894 ) On
both sides of the entrance into the second prakara of the same temple, records the setting up of a linga by a chief of Adigai
and the gift of 67 panams.
The Vijayanagara
King Virapratapa Bukkaraya-II’s Saka. 1328, 1406 CE, inscription ( 57 of 1909 )
On the north wall of the kitchen in the Bhaktavatsaleswarar temple, left of
entrances records the gift of land for repairs and for the festival called
Bukkarayan sandi (named after the king), to the temple of Tirukkalukkunramudaiya
Nayanar.
The Vijayanagara
King Pratapa Bukkaraya-II’s, period S. 1328, 1406 CE inscription ( 58 of 1909 )
On the north wall of the kitchen in the Bhaktavatsaleswarar temple, left of
entrances, records a gift of land to the temple of Tirumalai Aludaiya Nayanar,
by the people of Ayinavellipparu.
The Pandya King
Jatavarman alias Tribhuvanachakravartin Vira Pandyadeva’s 13th reign
year 1266 CE, inscription ( 59 of 1909 ), On the north wall of the kitchen in
the Bhaktavatsaleswarar temple, left of entrances, records gift of a village
for the festival called Kalingarayan sandi to the same temple by the inhabitants
of Kalattur parru.
Vijayanagara King
Virapratapa Devaraya’s period S. 1320, 1398 CE inscription ( 60 of 1909 ) On
the north wall of the kitchen in the Bhaktavatsaleswarar temple, left of
entrances, records the grant of Vangalappakam to Tirukkalukkunram Nayanar.
Sakalalokachakravartin
Rajanarayana Sambuvaraya’s 10th reign year 1347 CE, inscription ( 61
of 1909 ), on the north wall of the kitchen in the Bhaktavatsaleswarar temple, right
of the entrance, records the gift of land,
by purchase, to the temple of Tirukkalukkunramudaiya Nayanar. Mentions
Pudupattinam alias Solamarttandanallur in Mondur nadu, a subdivision of
Amurkottam, a district of Jayangondachola-Mandalam. It says that the village
was worth 350 Panam.
The Pandya King Maravarman alias
Tribhuvanachakravartin Vikrama-Pandyadeva’s 7th reign year
inscription ( 62 of 1909) on the north wall of the kitchen in the
Bhaktavatsaleswarar temple, right of entrance, records the gift of cows for a lamp to the shrine of Shanmukha Pillaiyar by a native of Vanavanadevi Chaturvedi Mmangalam in Amurkottam.
The Vijayanagara
King Vira Vijaya Bhupatiraya (Bukka III)’s period inscription ( 63 of 1909 ) on
the north wall of the kitchen in the Bhaktavatsaleswarar temple, right of the entrance, records the gift of taxes for
a festival by Nagesvaramudaiyan Villavarayan who was the agent of the king.
Vijayanagara King
Bhupatiraya’s period Saka. 1330, 1408 CE inscription ( 64 of 1909 ), on the north wall
of the kitchen in the Bhaktavatsaleswarar temple, right of the entrance, records the gift of 32 cows for a lamp by a
native of Nerkulam, at the rate of measure of ghee daily for a lamp.
On the south wall of the gate in the temple of
Bhaktavatsalasvami. Records that one Təndamana Rayan purchased the village "Echencaurana"
for 250 golden panams and granted it to the God.
In the same place. Records that one Narayanadeva
and another gave in the reign of Virupanna Udaiyar, the village of Vamsattu (1)
for 1360 panams.
On the south: wall
of the gate of Bhaktavatsala temple. Records that in the same reign in Vibhava,
53 velis of land in a village were sold for 1,560 Panam.
In the same place. Records that Vira Kampana
Udaiyar levied on the local weavers a tax of 70 panams per annum, to be paid to
the deity.
In the same place. Records that in the reign of Vira Bukkana-Udaiyar, in Nala,
certain allowances were made to the deity.
On the southern
surrounding wall. Records that Tillaimuvayiranambi and his brother Ramabhatta
purchased four Patakam of land for 100 kasu and granted it to the God
Tirukkalukkunra-Nayanar in the twenty-fifth year of Kulottungachola.
In the same place on
the same wall. Records that in the same year of the same king, one Kanakaraya
granted 90 sheep for ghee at the rate of measure daily.
On the eastern wall of the gate of the kitchen
in the Bhaktavatsala shrine. Records in the shrine of Devaraya the sale of 34
karai of land at Kottappakkam for 820 panams and its endowment to the deity.
On the north prakara
wall. Records that Tiruvenkattu Udaiyan granted 550 kulis of land to the deity
in the twenty-first year of Tribhuvanaviradeva (Kulottunga III).
On a stone in the tank of Sankha-tirtham.
Records that Kulottunga-Choladeva granted in his third year 32 velis of land in
the village of Kulottunga-Chola-Nellore.
In the prakara of
the pagoda on the top of the hill. erected the mandapam in front of the
Vedagiriswami temple. Records that a certain chief.
On the south wall of
the inner temple. Records the presentation of a jewel to God by a private
person.
On a gated step of the Vinayaka temple in the
southern wall of Vedagirisvarar temple. Records that one Suryadeva of Puvinur
village erected the steps to ascend the hill and the pagoda of Vinavaka.
On the western wall of the mandapam of the Amman
shrine. Records the gift of the village of Amaranputtur for the Avani festival
by the inhabitants of a village to God Adichandresvara.
Ref:
South Indian
Inscriptions Volume 3 Part I and II, 5, 12, and 26.
Select Inscriptions
Law and Justice.
South Indian
shrines.
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