This is the 249th Thevaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 5th
Shiva Sthalam of Pandya Nadu. Also this is one of the Shiva temples on the
hill in Pandiya Naadu after Thiruparankundram. This place was called as Kodungundram and now
called as Piranmalai. As per hear say, Thirugnanasambandar called this hill as
“Em PiranMalai”.
In PeriyaPuranam Sekkizhar mentions that Thirugnanasambandar wishes to worship other Shiva temples in southern part of Pandiya Naadu,
after worshiping Lord Shiva of Thiruvuchathanam now called as Koyilur near
Muthupettai, reached Kudunkundram where Lord Shiva wears the sweet fragrance
smell of kondrai flowers. On the way he crossed many rivers, hills and forests
where the deers with their cubs are playing.
மன்றல் மலர்பிறங்கல் மருங்கு எறிந்து வருநதிகள் பல சென்று அணைந்து கடந்து ஏறித்திரிமருப்பின் கலைபுணர்மான் கன்று தெறித்தன உகைக்கும் கான அதர்கடந்து அணைந்தார் கொன்றை நறும்சடைமுடியார் மகிழ்ந்திருக் கொடுங்குன்றம்
Thirugnanasambandar and Vallalar has
sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. This is the first temple of
Pandiya Naadu visited by Gnanasambandar. As per Sekkizhar, even-though Sundarar visited many temples of Pandya
Naadu, only few hymns are traced.
வானில்பொலி வெய்தும்மழை மேகம்கிழித்து ஓடிக் கூனல்பிறை சேரும்குளிர் சாரல் கொடுங்குன்றம் ஆனில்பொலி ஐந்தும் அமர்ந்து ஆடிஉலகு ஏத்தத் தேனில்பொலி மொழியாளொடு மேயான்திரு நகரே.... திருஞானசம்பந்தார் -“பூமீதின் நற்றவருங்கற்ற நவசித்தரும் வாழ்த்தி உற்றகொடுங் குன்றத்தெம் ஊதியமே”...... திரு அருட்பா
15th Century Saint
Arunagirinathar worshiped Murugan of this temple and sung Hymns in praise of
Muruga.
அனங்க னம்பொன் றஞ்சுந் தங்குங் கண்களாலே
அடர்ந்தெழும்பொன் குன்றங்கும்பங் கொங்கையாலே
முனிந்து மன்றங் கண்டுந் தண்டும் பெண்களாலே
முடங்கு மென்றன் தொண்டுங் கண்டின் றின்புறாதோ
தெனந்தெ னந்தெந் தெந்தெந் தெந்தெந் தெந்தெனானா
செறிந்த டர்ந்துஞ் சென்றும் பண்பின் தும்பிபாடக்
குனிந்தி லங்குங் கொம்புங் கொந்துந் துன்றுசோலை
கொழுங்கொ டுந்திண் குன்றந் தங்குந் தம்பிரானே.
Base Temple Moolavar : Sri Kodunkundranathar (Pathalam) Consort : Sri Kuilamutha Nayagi, Sri Amirtheswari.Middle : Moolavar : Sri Viswanathan(Boologam) Consort : Sri VisalakshiTop: Moolavar : Sri Mangai Bagar, ( Kayilayam) Sri Umamaheswarar Consort :
Sri Thenambigai, Sri Thenambal
Some of the important features of
this temple are....The temple is in three stages.
Pathalam, Bhoomi and Kayilayam. The Rajagopuram was built at a latter
state.
The outer prakaram of the base
temple is similar to Rameswaram temple with long corridor. The Navagrahas
are in sitting posture.
Stucco image of Pari King with
Chariot, one of the Kadai 7 vallals ( The Sangam period 7 kings who donates
generously ), who donated his chariot to
mullai/ jasmine is in the middle of the hill and during his period the place
was called as “Pareesuram” and the hill was called as Purambu Malai ( Purambu
Hill ).
There is a separate sannadhi for
Bhairavar without dog is at the middle level. Bhairava is also called as
Vadugu Bhairavar. Artha jama Pooja is special in this temple. Since this
Bhairavar was worshiped by the ancient Kings a sword is kept on Bhairavar, which
is considered as the symbol of valor. Lord Shiva took this form of Bhairavar to
kill the demon Mundasuran.
A 5 tier Rajagopuram is at the entrance
of Upper level temple. The upper level is considered as Kailash, Sanctum
Sanctorum is of Rock cut cave / kudaivarai type. Lord Shiva and ma
Parvati are in Kalyana kolam as “Mangai oru Bagar”, to give darshan to Sage Agathiyar.
Believed to be made of Nava ( 9 ) herbals and abhishekam is not done to moolavar. On
Pournami days only punugu and sambrani oil are applied. There is no Balipeedam, Dwajasthambam and Rishabam in front of
moolavar sannadhi. Since Lord shiva is holding palm leaves bundle, Lord Shiva
is also called as “Vedha Shiva “.
The Sthala vruksham is Uranga Puli, the
leaves do not sleep / fold during night and also there is tree for which the
name is not known yet, which was grown between two boulders. This temple is
also under the control of Kundrakudi Ponnambala Adigalar.
HISTORY & INSCRIPTIONThe
temple might have been existed before 6th Century. The rock-cut cave
temple was believed to be established by
the Pandyas. Lord Shiva was called as ThiruKodungundraththu udayar,
Thirukodungundra mudaya Nayanar, Nallamangaibagar, Mangai Nathar, etc,. Maha Kumbabishekam was conducted in Sep 2019.
Rayar
Kandan Saluva Immadi Narasimharayar Saka year....22, reign inscriptions ( AR -139 of 1903 SII- VIII-426 ) records the
gift of Land Nanjai & Punjai with periphery limits to this temple by Thipparasar
Ayyan. The same kings another inscription ( AR -151 of 1903 SII- VIII-439 )
records the gift of land and share for each persons who are working as Archakas
/ Bahttars by Eppuli Nayakar.
Kulasekara
Pandiya’s 28th year reign inscription ( AR -140 of 1903 SII- VIII-427
) records the endowment of Palamutham –( milk rice ) naivedyam for which 50 ( In this 30 Cows ) cows are gifted of which, 30 cows to be
treated as Sava moova Cows. For 6 cows 5
nazhi palamuthu to be handed over to the
madapalli, by Thiruvaalavayudaya Nayanar Temple Thiru Thondar Mudaliyar. ( for
Surabi Thirumeni – an idol ..?).
Another 14th year reign inscription
( AR -143 of 1903 SII- VIII-431 ) records the endowment of burning a perpetual
lamp by Azhakia Perumal Akaparivarathu Ulagalantha Azhagar Perumal alias Avani
Narayanadevan, for which two Nei thangi ( ghee holder ), with two pada brass Kuthu Vilakku, weighing 2
X 80 palam. The same King’s 16th
year reign inscription ( AR -152 of 1903
SII- VIII-440 ), records the endowment of naivedyam by the temple supervisors and
Accountants established sannadhi with murtis for Murugan with their consorts
and the materials required for the Naivedyam, 200 panam was deposited in the
treasury. The amount of Naivedyam to prepared for each day also recorded.
Chozha nadu
Kondaruliya Sundara Pandiya’s 3rd year reign inscription ( AR -142A
of 1903, SII- VIII-429 ), records the endowment of burning a perpetual lamp
by Ethirilla Perumal, one of the Treasurer/ pandaram, Natta Perumal for which a brass Lamp weighing
82 palam and 50 saava moova goats / sheeps.
Another inscription of the same King’s ( AR -142B of 1903, SII- VIII-430
), records the endowment of a perpetual lamp by
Madurai Thirumadam Ammai Araperunselviyar.
Veera
Pandya’s 3rd year reign inscription ( AR -144 of 1903, SII-
VIII-432 ) records the endowment of Naivedyam which includes Rice,
vegetables, by the Temple accountants.
The 34th year reign inscription with
out King’s name ( AR -147 of 1903, SII-
VIII-435 ), records the endowment of naivedyam, Dwarapathy Velar built
Boopalapurantharan Sannadhi for which a land
was donated to this temple.
Veera
Pandya’s period inscription ( AR -148 of 1903, SII- VIII-436 ), records the
endowment of naivedyam and worship for
which a Tax free land of punjai and Nanjai
which comprises of Kulam, wells
was gifted.Parakrama
Pandya’s 10th year reign inscription ( AR -150 of 1903, SII-
VIII-438 ) records the endowment of
Perpetual lamp for which a land was sold for 150 panam and 40 panam was
given for one lamp by Gudalur alias Ainootrumangalathu
Sabha.
The
inscription with King’s name in Sanskrit ( AR -154 of 1903, SII- VIII-442 ),
records the Merchants Thisaivilangu Aayirathainootruoruvar, and the place’s
merchants where they do business agreed for the maintenance of this temple. For
which taxes are collected for the materials and animals they traded like Salt
in various forms carried ( pothi, moottai, cart load, head load, etc), Castrol oil seeds, dried Ginger (
chukka ), Pepper, Sandal paste, turmeric, Chambor, Punugu, Javadhu, Horse,
Elephant, and other materials, etc,. This agreement was signed by the
merchants. The taxes thus collected are utilised for the temple maintenance (
Thirupani ) and pooja.
LEGENDSThiruGnanasambandar called the Shiva
of this temple as “Embiram” and hence the place latter called as
Piranmalai.
It is
believed that Punugu and sambrani oil applied to moolavar and will get get rid
of the marriage obstacles. After abhishekam each time dressed with new
vasthiram.
As per the
Legend, there was an argument between Adhiseshan and Vayu, regarding who is
great. As per the agreement, Adhiseshan holds the meru hill firmly. Vayu tried
to release the meru from the grip of Adhiseshan, by blowing. Some pieces from the meru hill and thrown /flown out and landed on the earth. This
Kodungundram is one such piece.
POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONSApart from
regular Poojas, special poojas are conducted on Pradosham, Maha Shivaratri (
Jan – Feb ), Chithirai peruvizha in which 7th day is celebrated as
“Pari Vizha” ( April – May ), Vaikasi Visakam ( May – June ), Thirukarthigai (
Nov – Dec).
THE TEMPLE TIMINGSThe temple
will be kept opened between 07.30 hrs to 12.00 hrs and 17.00 hrs to 20.00 hrs
CONTACT DETAILS :The Land line and mobile
numbers +91 4577 246 170, +91 94431
91300 may be contacted for further details.
HOW TO REACH : Town bus is available from
Tirupattur ( Frequency is Limited )Buses are available from
Singampunari ( Better than Tirupattur). Buses from Madurai to Ponnamaravathi passes through this place.This temple Piran malai is 35 KM
from Melur, 48 KM from Karaikudi, 52 KM
from Pudukkottai, 63 KM from Madurai, 82
KM from Trichy and 413 KM from Chennai.Nearest Railway station is Melur
& Madurai.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE
A Mandapa at the middle levelBas-relief of Lord Shiva & Parvati's marriage on the side of the stepsBas-relief of Lord Shiva & Parvati's marriage on the side of the stepsBase Level Temple prakaram
Chariot---OM
SHIVAYA NAMA---
15th Century Saint
Arunagirinathar worshiped Murugan of this temple and sung Hymns in praise of
Muruga.
அனங்க னம்பொன் றஞ்சுந் தங்குங் கண்களாலே
அடர்ந்தெழும்பொன் குன்றங்கும்பங் கொங்கையாலே
முனிந்து மன்றங் கண்டுந் தண்டும் பெண்களாலே
முடங்கு மென்றன் தொண்டுங் கண்டின் றின்புறாதோ
தெனந்தெ னந்தெந் தெந்தெந் தெந்தெந் தெந்தெனானா
செறிந்த டர்ந்துஞ் சென்றும் பண்பின் தும்பிபாடக்
குனிந்தி லங்குங் கொம்புங் கொந்துந் துன்றுசோலை
கொழுங்கொ டுந்திண் குன்றந் தங்குந் தம்பிரானே.
Base Temple Moolavar : Sri Kodunkundranathar
The
temple might have been existed before 6th Century. The rock-cut cave
temple was believed to be established by
the Pandyas. Lord Shiva was called as ThiruKodungundraththu udayar,
Thirukodungundra mudaya Nayanar, Nallamangaibagar, Mangai Nathar, etc,. Maha Kumbabishekam was conducted in Sep 2019.
HOW TO REACH :
Buses are available from
Singampunari ( Better than Tirupattur).
A Mandapa at the middle level
Bas-relief of Lord Shiva & Parvati's marriage on the side of the steps
Bas-relief of Lord Shiva & Parvati's marriage on the side of the steps
Base Level Temple prakaram
Chariot
---OM
SHIVAYA NAMA---
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