Sadayar Koil / Sri Kadaimudi Mahadevar Temple / சடையர் கோயில் / கடைமுடிநாதர் கோவில், Tiruchinampoondi, Koviladi, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu.

This is the 72^nd Thevara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and the 18^th sthalam on the north side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu.

As per Historians, this place is a Paadal Petra Shiva temple based on the inscriptions available in the temple. Sekkizhar mentions clearly that Thirugnanasambandar visited this temple after Thirukkanur which is about 5 KM from this place, also the temple has inscriptions, from the Pallava Period. Lord Shiva’s name mentioned in the inscription and Thevara hymns are the same. Moreover, Thirugnanasambandar’s next visit was to Thirumanthurai which is again 10 KM.

However, some people and some websites claim that the Shiva Temple at Keelur or Kiluer is the Padal Petra Sthalam. The KILUER ( கிளுர் ) referred is more than 100 KM from Thirukkanur and the Temple does not have enough evidence like inscriptions to prove as a Paadal Petra Sthalam. The details of this KILUER temple are also written at the end of this article.

  

This temple was built between Kollidam and the Cauvery River in the midst of a Plantain/ banana grove. Now this place is being called Tiruchinampoondi. During the flood in the rivers, the temple was damaged and reconstructed by the Tamil Nadu Govt Archaeological Department. As per the Tamil Nadu Govt Archaeology Department’s display at the site, this is one of Thirugnanasambandar’s Paadal Petra Sthalam.

In PeriyaPuranam Sekkizhar mentions that Thirugnanasambandar came to this temple after worshiping Lord Shiva of  Thirukkanur ( Near Thirukattupalli ) and Thirumanthurai.

அதன் மருங்கு கடந்து அருளால் திருக்கானூர் பணிந்து ஏத்தி ஆன்ற சைவ

முதல் மறையோர் அன்பில் ஆலந்துறையின் முன்னவனைத் தொழுது போற்றிப்

பதம் நிறை செந்தமிழ்பாடிச் சடைமுடியார் பயில்பதியும் பணிந்து பாடி

மதகரட வரை உரித்தார் வடகரைமாந்துறை அணைந்தார் மணிநூல் மார்பர்

Thirugnanasambandar and Ramalinga Adigalar have sung Hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.  

அருத்தனை அறவனை அமுதனை நீர்

விருத்தனைப் பாலனை வினவுதிரேல்

ஒருத்தனை யல்லது இங்கு உலகம் ஏத்தும்

கருத்தவன் வளநகர் கடைமுடியே

“சடையிடைப் புனல்வைத்தச துரனிடம்

கடை மூடியநன் அயல் காவிரியே

“பொன்நிகழ் காவிரிப்பொரு புனல்சீர்

சென்றடை கடைமுடிச் சிவனடியை

நன்றுணர்ஞானசம்பந்தன்”

.......... திருஞானசம்பந்தர் தேவாரம்

                                                                      -:மாவின்

இடைமுடியின் தீங்கனியென் றெல்லின் முசுத்தாவுங்

கடைமுடியின் மேவுங் கருத்தா

...... திரு அருட்பா

 Moolavar : Sri Thirukadaimudi Mahadevar or

                  Thiruchadaimudi Mahadevar

Some of the important details are as follows...

The temple faces east with a Rishabam on a platform of the old mandapam. The pillars of this muka mandapam are dumped on the north side of the temple. The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, antarala, and artha mandapam. Only the base of the Mukha mandapa exists now.  Chandikeswarar is on the north side near komukha.

ARCHITECTURE

The temple is somewhat similar to SrinivasaNallur, near Trichy Shiva temple. Adhisthana is Kapothabandha adhisthana with miniature reliefs on the Kandapatham and vedhikandam. Yazhi Vari is just above the kapotam. The pilasters are with 8 face Vishnu Kantha - pada pillars, hanging mala, kumbam, kalasam, and pothyal. The vimana above the sanctum exists up to the first level.

HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS

The original temple was built by Pallavas and later extended by Chozhas, The Archaeology Department claims that this temple is one of the Thevara Vaippu sthalam, hymn sung by ThirugnanaSambandar. ( But this is not in the Vaippu sthalangal list). Once this temple was in dilapidated condition and refurbished to some extent by the Tamil Nadu State Archaeological Department regular poojas were conducted.

As per the inscriptions Lord Shiva is called Thiruchadaimudi Mahadevar or Thirukadaimudi Mahadevar. The temple has 21 inscriptions of Thellatrerintha Nandhivarman-III ( 846 - 869 CE) and Nrupathunga Varman ( 865 - 906 CE ) of Pallava Kings, Chozha King Parantaka – I (907 - 950 CE ) and Ko Ilango Mutharaiyar.

Koperakesaribarmar’s 2nd-year reign inscription ( AR 282 of 1901, SII-VII 502 ) records the endowment of burning a sandhi lamp ( Day Light ) for which 6 kalanju gold was gifted by Velar’s daughter Kuzhambathadigal Soolai Olai Karpagam.

Thellarerintha Nandhivarman 18^th year reign inscription ( AR 283 of 1901, SII VII-503 ), records the endowment of 2 perpetual lamps and Naivedyam from the interest earned, for which 60 kalanju gold was gifted. Another 2^nd year reign inscription ( AR 295 of 1901, SII VII-516 ) records the endowment of a burning perpetual lamp for which 90 sheep / Goats as saava moova peradukaL, were gifted.

Madurai Konda Koparakesari’s 29th-year reign inscription ( AR 284 of 1901, SII-VII 504 ) records the endowment of burning a Lamp for day and night with a ulakku ghee for which 15 Kalanju- 6 manjadi ( fraction ) gold was gifted to the temple by a person from Anbil. The same King's 30th-year reign inscription ( AR 285 of 1901, SII-VII 505 ) records the endowment of burning a perpetual lamp for which 6 kalanju gold was gifted by a person’s sister called Kootra Devi. Another 34th-year reign inscription ( AR 286 of 1901, SII-VII 506 ) records the endowment of burning Lamps with  2 ulakku ghee, Day and Night lamps, and an Entrance lamp for which 12 Kalanju gold and 3 Kasu were gifted. 505 to 512 records the endowments of burning lamps. The same Kings ( year missing ),  Inscription ( AR 293 of 1901, SII-VII 513 ) records the endowment of celebration of Masi Maha Thiruvizha, Naivedyam, for which a land was donated after purchase by Kiliyur Nattu........ Pidaran. 517,518, 519, 520 inscriptions record the endowment of burning lamps and other donations.

Nrupathunga Vikramabarmar, 22nd-year reign inscription  ( AR 300 of 1901, SII-VII 521 ) records the endowment of supplying Milk, curd, and ghee for three days Monday, Thiruvathirai and Kettai Nakshatra days for which 10 cows were donated. 522,  inscription also records the burning of Perpetual lamps for which 12 Kalanju gold was gifted. 526, 527, and 628 records the endowment of burning perpetual lamps. 

Nandhivarma Potharayar’s period inscription ( AR 303 of 1901, SII-VII 525 ), records that Queen Kandanmaran Pavayar gifted 6 kalanju Gold. The interest from this is to be given for Chithirai Vishu abhishekam with ghee, Milk, curd, and Banana.Sugar/jaggery Narunsanthu and feeding / annadhanam to be done for 50 Brahmins (?), Temple staff 5. A Merchant of Arukai also mentioned ( hope these people are to monitor the endowment and supply ).

Kovilango Mutharaiyar’s, 13th-year reign inscription  ( AR 303-D of 1901, SII-VII 529 ), records the endowment of burning perpetual lamps for which 12 Kalanju gold was gifted to this temple by, Aey nattuAttupalli Niyamathu Arinjigai Purathu Devan’s daughter Nakkan...

One of the inscriptions speaks about the  Village Court, where Arukai merchants, Boatmen, and Velalar gave donations in terms of gold for burning perpetual lamps. Gold was also donated to this temple for conducting the 7-day Masi Maha festival by Nandhivarmans’ wife & Queen Mahadevi Adikal Kandan Maran Pavai. Pazhuvettayar’s daughter Parantakan Devi Arulmozhi Nangai also donated a gift to this temple.

Ref

South Indian Inscriptions Volume - VII.

Annual Report on South Indian Epigraphy 1901. 

Pallava Inscriptions

Pallava Inscriptions

HOW TO REACH:

There is no public transport up to this temple and transport facilities are available to Poondi Madha Basilica and Thirukattupalli.

6.4 KM from Poondi Madha Basilica and autos are available from Basilica.

The temple is 26 KM from Thiruvaiyaru, 31 KM from Trichy 40 KM from Thanjavur, and 342 KM from Chennai.

Nearest Railway station is Trichy.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE

Lord Shiva's dance 

Pichadanar

Gajasamhara Moorthy

Kudakooththu

A Hero fighting with an elephant 

Hiranya vatham....?

A pregnant lady is being assisted with the delivery

Veena Dakshinamurthy

Brahma 

Mahalakshmi

Lord Muruga

SRI KADAIMUDINATHAR TEMPLE / MAHADEVAR TEMPLE / SEMMALAI NATHAR TEMPLE, KILUER - கிளுர் – ( THIRUKADAIMUDI ), NAGAPATTINAM DISTRICT, TAMIL NADU.

Moolavar  : Sri Kadaimudinathar, Sri Anthi Samraksneeswarar.

Consort    : Sri Abirami.

Some of the important features of this temple are as follows.

The temple faces east with balipeedam and Rishabam. Moolavar is a little taller, Made of Navapashanam ( as per Gurukkal ) with 16 faces of Dharalingam. In Koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai.

In prakaram Vinayagar, Subramaniyar, Bhairavar and Moovar. The Lord Shiva of this temple was worshiped by Kanva Maharishi. A Vesara Vimana is over the sanctum.

  

CONTACT DETAILS :

Gurukkal Sankar can be reached over his mobile at 9095120653. 

HOW TO REACH :

The temple is on the bus route from Mayiladuthurai to Poompuhar- after the Chathram stops the place is called Kiluer.

The temple is 3.7 KM from Sembanarkoil, 14 KM from Mayiladuthurai, 16 KM from Sirkazhi, 37 KM from Chidambaram, and 254 KM from Chennai.

Nearest Railway station is Mayiladuthurai.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE

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