The
visit to this temple was a part of the “Trichy Heritage Walk” organized by
“Yaaooyakay – யாஊயாகே- Group”, to the Historical Chozha
period temples, in and around Trichy aka Tiruchirappalli, scheduled on 20th
& 21st March 2021. Even though they were contributed by the
Pallava, Chozha, Pandya, Vijayanagara Kings, and the present Nattukottai
Nagarathars, they are less popular. This place was once in the middle of two
rivers / an island, ie, Kaveri and Kollidam. Hence, this place was called Edayathumangalam.
Moolavar : Sri Mangaleeswarar, Mangalyeswarar Consort : Sri Mangalambigai
Some
of the salient features of this temple are...The
temple faces east with an entrance arch. The stucco images of Lord Shiva,
Mangalya Maharishi, worshiping Lord Shiva, Vinayagar, and Murugan are on the
top. Stucco Dwarapalakas are at the entrance of the artha mandapam from the Mukha
mandapam. Mangalya Maharishi is in the Mukha mandapam. Balipeedam and a Big
Rishabam are in the Mukha mandapam. In kostam Pichadanar, Arthanareeswarar,
Dakshinamurthy, Sankara Narayanan, Brahma, and Durga.
In
praharam Vinayagar, Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniar, Chandikeswarar,
Navagrahas, Bhairavar, and Natarajar Sabha. Ambal is in a separate sannidhi in
the artha mandapam facing south. Ambal is in a standing posture with abhaya and
varada hastam.
ARCHITECTUREThe temple consists of the sanctum sanctorum, antarala, artha mandapam, and an open mukha
mandapam. The adhistanam is of the kapota bandha adhistanam. The sanctum sanctorum, from adhisthana to
prataram, was built with stone. The prastaram consists of valapi with bhuta ganas, kapotam with nasikudus, and vyyalavari. Between karnapathi and salai pathi, the Sanganidhi Relief is shown. The Vishnukantha
pilasters with malaithongal, thamaraikattu, kalasam, thadi, kumbam, pali,
palakai, kandam, and tharanga pothyal are supporting the walls of the sanctum
sanctorum.
An
eka tala vesara vimanam is over the sanctum sanctorum. Tala Rishabas are on the Bhoomi Desam. In griva koshtam, Dakshinamurthy, Maha Vishnu, and Brahma. In
Sikaram, maha nasis are in the cardinal directions, and alpa nasis are shown in
between the maha nasis. kannadi sattam, maha padmam, and kalasam are on the
sikaram.
HISTORY AND
INSCRIPTIONSAs
per the inscriptions, this place was called Idaiyatru Nadu,
Idaiyatru Mangalam. The inscriptions recorded from this temple belong to Thellareintha
Thandhivarman and Varaguna Pandian-II. Most of the inscriptions were lost
during renovations and painting. The inscriptions record the endowment of
Pooja, Naivedyam, maintenance, etc. For the same many gifts, which include Gold,
Lands, etc, were gifted to this temple.
Rajaraja
Brahmarayar purchased lands from the Villagers and gifted them to this temple as
irayili. The inscription also records the periphery limits of the land
purchased.
Natarajar
sannidhi was constructed in 2010 by Ayyasami
Sasthiri.
Maha Kumbhabhishekam was conducted on 08th
March 1990 and 1st June 2006.
LEGENDS The
Mangalaya Maharishi was the acharya of conducting the marriage to Sage
Agasthya, Sage Vasishta, and Bhairava. He was born on Uthiram Nakshatra day. He
worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple and attained Mukti. Hence, Lord Shiva is
called Mangalyeswarar. It is believed that marriage obstacles will be
removed if one prays to Lord Shiva of this temple. He is the guru of the angels of
Devaloka. It is believed Uthiram Nakshatra day, all the angels will visit and
pray for Sri Mangalyeswarar and Maharishi for a long and happy married life.
Since
Mangalya Maharishi was born on Uthiram Nakshatra day, the people born on the
Nakshatra day visit this temple and offer prayers to Mangalya Maharishi and
Lord Shiva Mangalyeswarar.
Mangalya Maharishi
POOJAS AND
CELEBRATIONSApart
from regular poojas, Lord Shiva’s celestial wedding will be conducted on
Panguni Uthiram Nakshatra day. Special poojas
are conducted on Uthiram Nakshatra day, Panguni Uthiram, Pradosham, Maha
Shivaratri, and other important functions.
TEMPLE TIMINGSThe
temple will be kept open from 07.00 hrs to 12.00 hrs, and from 16.00 hrs to 20.00
hrs.
CONTACT
DETAILSThe landline number is +91 431 254 4070, and the mobile number +91 98439 51363 may be contacted for further details.
HOW TO REACHTown
buses and Autos are available from Lalgudi.The
temple at Edayathumangalam is about 4 km from Lalgudi, 20 km from the Main Guard
Gate, 26 km from Tiruchirappalli, 50.3 km from Thanjavur, and 321 km from
Chennai.The nearest
Railway Station is Lalgudi, and the Railway Junction is Tiruchirappalli.
LOCATION OF
THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
Pichadanar & Rishabandhikar
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OM SHIVAYA NAMA---
Consort : Sri Mangalambigai
The
Mangalaya Maharishi was the acharya of conducting the marriage to Sage
Agasthya, Sage Vasishta, and Bhairava. He was born on Uthiram Nakshatra day. He
worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple and attained Mukti. Hence, Lord Shiva is
called Mangalyeswarar. It is believed that marriage obstacles will be
removed if one prays to Lord Shiva of this temple. He is the guru of the angels of
Devaloka. It is believed Uthiram Nakshatra day, all the angels will visit and
pray for Sri Mangalyeswarar and Maharishi for a long and happy married life.
Mangalya Maharishi
Pichadanar & Rishabandhikar
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OM SHIVAYA NAMA---
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