This is the 275th Devaram
Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam which was found after 274 temples on the south side
of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. The temple is on the banks of a branch
channel of river Vennaru. Now this place is called Thiruvidai Vasal. This was
identified as one of the Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam based on the
Thirugnanasambandar’s hymns inscriptions on the sanctum wall.
Thirugnanasambandar, Ayyadigal
Kadavarkon ( his Kshetra Kovai and mentions as “Then idaivai” ) has sung hymns
in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
மறியார் கரத்தெந்தையம் மாதுமையோடும்பிறியாத பெம்மான் உறையும் இடம் என்பர்பொறிவாய் வரிவண்டு தன் பூம்பெடை
புல்கிவெறியார் மலரில் துயிலும்விடைவாயே....... திருஞானசம்பந்தர்
(This hymn / pathigam was published through Thiruppanandal Sri Kasi
Madam, Panniru Thirumurai pathippu/printing fund in the year 1968. This was added as new hymns under page 1536 on
Thevara Thalamurai by Srivaikundam, Sri Kumarakuruparan Sangam).
Moolavar : Sri Idaivainathar, Sri Vidaivayappar, Sri Punyakotteeswarar.Consort : Sri Umayammai, Sri Abirami.
Some of the important features of
this temple are……The temple faces east with a
mottai gopuram. Balipeedam and Rishabam are after the entrance. Moolavar is of
Swayambhu little high in Nagabaranam looks beautiful. In koshtam Narthana
Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai.
In ardha mandapam Nalvar &
Vinayagar. Ambal sannathi is in maha mandapam facing south. Dwarapalakas and
Dwarapalaki’s are in painting.
In the outer praharam Vinayagar,
Valli Devasena Subramaniar, Gajalakshmi, Bala Sastha, Bhairavar, Suriyan, Chandran Navagrahas and
Chandikeswarar.
ARCHITECTUREThe main temple consists of the sanctum sanctorum, Antarala, and ardha mandapam. The sanctum sanctroum is ona pada bandha adhistanam with 3 pattai Kumudam. The sanctum walls are smoothly finished during reconstruction. Vishnu Kantha pilasters are on the Sanctum Sanctorum walls. A 2-tier Brick Nagara Vimana is over the
sanctum. No stucco images were found except Tala koshtam and greeva koshtam. 
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONSSince Thirugnanasambandar has sung
hymns in praise of Lord Shiva, the original temple might have existed
before the 7th century. Later, may be reconstructed as a stone temple
during the Chozha Period (believed to be during Kulothunga Chozha-I). Initially, only 274 temples are identified as Paadal Petra Sthalangal. This temple was
identified when a heap was excavated, in 1917. Thevara hymn was found inscribed
on the wall and this temple was added as the 175th Sthalam and 128th
Sthalam of Chozha Nadu.
Thirugnanasambandar's hymn inscription
LEGENDSAs per the legend, This place was
ruled by the King Vidaiyan of Surya Kula
and worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple.
Hence this place was called Thiruvidaivai in the name of the King.
Also, it is believed that Vidai is
very much related to Rishabam and Flag and this place was called Thiruvidaivai.
Sun rays fall on Moolavar Vaikasi (May – June) and Margazhi (Dec – Jan) during the Uttarayana and Dakshinayana periods.
Devotees pray to Lord Shiva to remove
marriage obstacles and Child boon.
The Temple is surrounded by Vennaru
on the west side, Vellaiyaru on the south, Pandayaru on the North, and Sea on the east.
POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONSApart from regular poojas, as per
Gurukkal special poojas are conducted on all important days, especially on Chitra Pournami in the month Chithirai
(April – May), Vinayagar Chathurthi in the month Avani (Aug – Sept), Thirukarthigai in the month Karthigai (Nov –
Dec), Thiruvathirai in the month Margazhi (Dec – Jan), Makar Sankranti and
Thaipoosam in the month Thai (Jan – Feb), Maha Shivaratri in the month Masi (Feb – March) and monthly pradosams.
TEMPLE TIMINGSThe temple will be kept open between 09.00 hrs to 11.00 hrs and 18.00 hrs to 19.00 hrs.
CONTACT DETAILSThe temple priest may be contacted
at +91 4366 232853, +91 94433 32853, +91 99431 52999, +91 98942 89077 +91 70947 99791, and +91 98651 89743 may be
contacted for further details.
HOW TO REACHIn Koradacheri cross through the left side of the double bridge and 1 KM from the bridge, and this place is
before Athikadai.The Temple at Thiruvidavasal is 3 KM from Koradacheri, 32 KM from
Kumbakonam, 17 KM from Thiruvarur, 17 KM from Mannargudi, 46 KM from Thanjavur
and 327 KM from Chennai. Nearest Railway Station is
Thiruvarur ( Mannargudi is also the same distance ).
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
--- OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---
(This hymn / pathigam was published through Thiruppanandal Sri Kasi
Madam, Panniru Thirumurai pathippu/printing fund in the year 1968. This was added as new hymns under page 1536 on
Thevara Thalamurai by Srivaikundam, Sri Kumarakuruparan Sangam).
Thirugnanasambandar's hymn inscription
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