This is the
50th Thevara Padal Petra
Shiva Sthalam and 18th sthalam of Nadu Naadu on the banks of
river Kedilam. This place was called as Kadaignazhal, Kannivanam, Paadalapuram,
Adhima nagar, Uthaarapuram, Pathiripathy, Pulisai. Kadaignazhalur ( as per
inscriptions ), has become Cuddalore. 
As per
Sekkizhar Periya Purana Thirugnanasambandar, after worshiping Natarajar of
Thillai / Chidambaram, reached Thirupathiripuliyur. On the way, he worshiped Lord Shiva of Thiruthinai Nagar and Thirumanikuzhi.
செல்வம் மல்கிய தில்லைமூ தூரினில் திருநடம் பணிந்து ஏத்திப் பல்தொண்டர் எதிர்கொளப் பரமர்தம் திருத்தினை நகர்பாடி அல்கு தொண்டர்கள் தம்முடன் திருமாணி குழியினை அணைந்து ஏத்தி மல்குவார் சடையார் திருப் பாதிரிப் புலியூரை வந்துற்றார்
Thirunavukkarasar
and Thirugnanasambanr has sung hymns in
praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
முன்னம்நின்ற முடக்கால் முயற்கு அருள் செய்துநீள் புன்னை நின்று கமழ் பாதிரிப் புலியூருளான் தன்னை நின்று வணங்கும் தனத்தவ மில்லிகள் பின்னை நின்ற பிணி யாக்கையைப் பெறுவார்களே... திருஞானசம்பந்தர் ஈன்றாளு மாய் எனக்(கு) எந்தையு மாய்உடன் தோன்றினாராய் மூன்றாய் உலகம் படைத்து உகந் தான்மனத் துள்ளிருக்க ஏன்றான் இமையவர்க்(கு) அன்பன் திருப்பா திரிப்புலியூர்த் தோன்றாத் துணையாய் இருந்தனன் தன்னடி யோங்களுக்கே....திருநாவுக்கரசு சுவாமிகள் -“மாணுற்ற பூப்பதிரிக் கொன்றை புன்னை முதற்சூழ்ந்திலங்கும் ஏர்ப்பாதிரிப் புலியூர் ஏந்தலே.......திரு அருட்பா
Moolavar : Sri Padaleeswarar, Sri Thondrathunai NatharConsort : Sri Brihindanayagi, Sri Periyanayagi, Sri
Aruvantha Nayagi.
Some of
the important features of this temple are....The
temple is facing east with a Mandapa. The Rajagopuram is of 5 tiers with
beautiful stucco images of deities.
Balipedam, Dwajasthambam and Rishabam are after the Rajagopuram. In the
outer prakaram the sthala vruksham Pathiri trees.
Dwara
Vinayagar and Dwara Subramaniyar are at the entrance of sanctum sanctorum.
Dwarapalakas are at the entrance. In Koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy,
Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai.
In the
inner prakaram Chandran, Thirunavukkarasar ( Appar is in sitting posture with
anjali hastham ),Procession deities, Palliyarai ( Instead of Moolavar Ambal
will be brought to Palliyarai to this temple is a special feature ), 63var,
Sonnavaararintha Vinayagar, Procession deities, Vyakrapathar, Agasthiyar
worshiped Lingas, Meenakshi Sundareswarar, Valli Devasena Arumugar, Aadhi
Pathiri tree with kavasam, Gajalakshmi, Arunthava Nayagi ( only pedam without
image ), Natarajar Sabha, Navagrahas, Bhairavar, Suryan.
Ambal is
in a separate temple facing east. In the front Mandapam pillars bas reliefs of Rishabaroodar,
Kalinga Narthanar, Mohini Dance, Kamadenu worship Veenavani, Avirjada Peruman,
Anjaneyar. In the inner prakaram Vinayagar, Arumugar procession deities. A
Pidari temple is in front of Ambal Temple.
The 15th
Century Saint Arunagirinathar has sung
hymns of Lord Muruga of This temple.
அணிதரு கயிலை நடுங்க வோரெழு குலகிரி யடைய இடிந்து தூளெழ அலையெறி யுததி குழம்ப வேல்விடு முருகோனே அமலைமு னரிய தவஞ்செய் பாடல வளநகர் மருவி யமர்ந்த தேசிக ஆறுமுக குறமக ளன்ப மாதவர் பெருமாளே
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONSThe
original temple was built before 7th Century may be by Pallavas.
Latter reconstructed extended during Chozhas, Pandyas, Vijayanagaras, Pallavas.
As per the inscriptions this place was called as, Pathiripuliyur, Rajarajavala
nattuPattanpaakkai Nattu,Thirupathiripuliyur, and Lord Shiva is called as Thirukadaignaazhal
Peruman, Thondra ThunaiyaNdaar. Thirunavukkarasar mentions thiruthandakam this temple’s
name as as “kadi pozhilsool gnazhaR Koyil- கடிபொழில்சூழ் ஞாழற் கோயில்”
–the inscriptions proves the same.
Rajaraja
–I’s 14th year reign inscription ( AR 115 of 1902 SII-VII-739) starts with his
meikeerthi records the endowment of burning a perpetual lamp for which 48 goats
/ sheep gifted to this temple for SirupalaiyuurudayanManjanai alias Rajasinga
Perayar by his son Manabaranan. The inscription (AR 131 of 1902 SII VII -755 )
records only his full meikeerthi and body of the inscription is incomplete.
Madurai
Konda Koparakesari’s 18th year inscription ( AR 116 of 1902 SII-VII
740) records the gift of lands to this temple for “Thirunattakana Perumakkal
Peruvazhi” –( may be for path/ road ) by
Thirupathiripuliyur Dhamodharan Orriyuran.
Vikrama
Chozha’s 9th year reign inscription ( AR 117 of 1902 , SII VII- 741)
records the endowment of a burning a perpetual lamp for which an amount of 15
kasu gifted to this temple by 7 people. Another inscription of the same kings 7th
year reign ( AR 122 of 1902 SII VII- 746 ) records the endowment of burning a
perpetual Lamp by 4 Siva Brahmanars for which 15 kasu was gifted. Another
inscription (AR 123 of 1902 SII VII -747 ) records only his meilkeerthi and the
inscription is incomplete...
Kulothunga
Chozha’s 35th year reign inscription ( AR 121 of 1902 SII VII- 745 )
records the gift of land to this temple. The major portion of the inscription
occupies his meikeerthi and donated by whom is not known. Of the same King’s 3rd
year reign inscription ( AR 126 of 1902
SII VII 750 ) records the endowment of one perpetual lamps for which 20 kasu
was gifted by Chozha Kulavalli Nallur Tribhuva street Kilinallur Kizhavan
Ammayappan Veera rameeswaramudayan and the same was received by 6 Siva
Brahmanars of the temple. Same kings 9th year reign inscription
records the endowment of a perpetual lamp by Nerkuppai Udayan Puththan Kesan.
Same Kings 41st year reign inscription ( AR 129 of 1902 SII VII- 753 ) records the
gift of land to the street play / drama
artist.
Rajendra Chozha’s period inscriptions ( AR 124 of 1902 SII VII- 748 ) records
the sale of lands in two place totalling to 12 ma. The land was on the north
side of “irandaayirap pereri” with a way to access.
Ko Rajakesarivarman period 4th reign
inscription ( AR 130 off 1902 SII VII – 750 ) records the endowment of burning
a lamp at ThirunattakaNapperuvazhi, for which 96 goats were gifted.
Veera
Rajendran’s 5th year reign inscription ( AR 132 of 1902 SII VII-756
) records the endowment of burning a perpetual lamp by Kudipalli Peruman
Thiruvaikanan. MummudiChozhaperiyan. The same Kings 5th year reign
inscription ( AR 133 of 1902 SII VII-
757 ) records the endowment of naivedyam to this temple for which 80 kalam
paddy was gifted by Koodamangalam Pattinavan Kanichan Kadan Devan. The paddy
was received by the 5 Brahmanars who does the pooja at this temple.
Vikrama
Pandyan period inscription (AR 135 of 1902 SII VII-759 ) records the land
dispute between the Temple accountant and the Brahmins. Vikrama Pandya
Kalingarayan established the Subramaniyar Temple purchased 2 ma land for
Chandeswara peruvilai and inscribed in the temple. This was objected and
claimed that the gifted land belongs to them by the Brahmins. This case was
referred in the sabha and to the King. The judgement was given in favour of the
temple.
Rajagopuram base with kumba pancharas
Vijayanagara Pillars
Vijayanagara Pillars
LEGENDSThirunakkarasu Swamikal
was thrown in to sea with stone tied on his body by Samanars. By
Gods grace Thirunavukkarasar came to shore (Kadal karai ), hence Iraivan is
called as Karaiyearteeswarar).
Viyakkarapatha
Munivar ( Pulikal Munivar ) worshiped in the temple hence the
place ends with puliyur ( Thirupathiripuliyur ). Agasthiyar,
Upamanyu Munivar, Ganga and Agni worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple.
The
sthala purana was sung by Thiruvaduthurai Adheenam, Ilakkanam Chidambara
Munivar called “Sri Padaleeswarar Sthala puranam“
பூமேவு பாதிரி விண்படர்ந்தகன்ற மணிக்கோயில் பொலியமேவி மாமேவு மால் அயனும் மூவிலை வேல் அம்மானும் வணங்கி ஏத்தத் தாம்மேவு தொழில் ஐந்தும் பரைஇயற்ற அனைத்துயிரும் தழைப்பவைகும் காமேவு புகழ்ப் புலிசைப் பாடலேச் சுரன் பதத்தைக் கருதி வாழ்வாம்
உறையேறு சைவநெறி வளர்ந்தேறச் சமணர் எலாம் உட்கிமாழ்கிப் புரையேறக் கண்டவர்கள் ஆனந்தக்களிப்பேறப் புகழ்நா வேந்தை கரையேற விட்டபிரான் ஒருபாகம் வளர்கருணைப் பிராடியான தரையேறு புகழ் புலிசைப் பெரிய நாயகி சரணம் தலைமேற் கொள்வாம்.... தல புராணம்.. சிதம்பரம் முனிவர்POOJAS
AND CELEBRATIONSApart
from regular poojas special poojas are conducted Pradosham, Maha Shivaratri,
Navaratri, Sashti, Karthikai Somavara worship, Masi Magam sea bath- Kadalattu
vizha-, Vaikasi Perumizha, Chithirai Vasantha utsavam, one week Vaikasi Pidari
Utsavam, etc,.
Apart
from this Appar Sathaya function is celebrated in Chithirai. During that time Lord
Shiva will be taken out for procession on Silver Rishaba vahana, Thiruvaiyaru
Kailaya katchi, Thirupukazhur Iyakyam etc. Lord Shiva will be taken out to
Vandipalayam on Chithirai anusham day for Theppa utsavam in Appar swamy Tank.
TEMPLE
TIMINGSThe
temple will be kept opened between 06.00 hrs to 11.00 hrs and 16.00 hrs to
20.30 hrs
CONTACT
DETAILS :The land line number is +91 4142 236 728 and mobile
numbers 98949 27573 & 94428 32181 may be contacted for further details.
HOW TO
REACH :The
temple is very near to bus-stand and Railway station.The
temple is 24 KM from Puducherry, 41 KM
from Chidambaram, 44 KM from Villupuram and 175 KM from ChennaiNearest
Railway station is Cuddalore and Junction is Villupuram.
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE
Appar
Pichadanar
Bhairavar
Elephant worshiping Lord Shiva
Natarajar
Kamadhenu---OM
SHIVAYA NAMA---
Madurai
Konda Koparakesari’s 18th year inscription ( AR 116 of 1902 SII-VII
740) records the gift of lands to this temple for “Thirunattakana Perumakkal
Peruvazhi” –( may be for path/ road ) by
Thirupathiripuliyur Dhamodharan Orriyuran.
Rajagopuram base with kumba pancharas
Vijayanagara Pillars
Vijayanagara Pillars
Appar
Pichadanar
Bhairavar
Elephant worshiping Lord Shiva
Natarajar
Kamadhenu
---OM
SHIVAYA NAMA---
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