The
visit to this Sri Bhutapureeswarar temple at Sriperumbudur was a part of the visit
to the Temples and heritage sites around Kanchipuram, scheduled on 10th
July 2021. This temple at Sriperumbudur is on the Chennai – Bangalore / Mumbai
National Highway. This place was called Bhutapuri during the Puranic period.
Moolavar : Sri BhutapureeswararConsort : Sri Soundaravalli
Some
of the salient features of this temple are…The
temple faces east with entrances on the east and west sides. Balipeedam,
Dwajasthambam, and Rishabam are in front. Since the entrance to the shrine is from the South, a Jala is provided on the east side wall. Moolavar is in the sanctum
sanctorum. In koshtam Maha Ganapathi, Dakshinamurthy (as Medha Dakshinamurthy),
Maha Vishnu, Brahma, and Durgai.
In prakaram, Nagars and Putramman (Ant hill Amman) are under a peepal tree on
the left side of the east side entrance, Vara Siddhi Vinayagar, mandapam with
Nataraja’s stucco image, Sri Valli, Devasena Subramaniar, Anjaneyar, Chandikeswarar, and Navagrahas.
Ambal
Sri Soundaravalli is in a separate sannidhi / temple on the left side of
Moolavar, also faces east like Moolavar. Stucco Dwarapalakis are at the
entrance of the sanctum sanctorum.
In the ardha mandapam Dwarapalakas, Nataraja with Sivagami and Manickavasagar, two
Kala Bhairavars, of which one Bhairavar does not have the Dog, Nalvar, and
Veerabhadra. Ardha mandapa pillars have the bas-reliefs of Vyagrapathar,
Pathanjali, Bhairavar, Uma Maheswarar, Shiva, and Parvati as Rishabaroodar, Dakshinamurthy worshiped by Munis, Shiva and
Parvati’s marriage Thirukalyanam, Kali’s Nardhanam, Kinnara Bird, etc. The south side entrance mandapa Pillars have
the bas-reliefs of Gajasamhara Murthy, Kannappar Purana, Arjuna's penance, etc. The ardha mandapa ceiling has the bas reliefs
of Patanjali, Vyaghrapada, and Munis Rishis.
ARCHITECTUREThe Temple consists of Sanctum Sanctorum, antarala
and artha mandapam. Stucco images of Lord Shiva and Parvati with Vinayaka and
Murugan are on the top of both sides entrance mandapam. The adhisthana is of a simple padabandha adhisthana with three patta Kumuda. The sanctum sanctorum was
built with stone up to the prastaram. Nasikoods on the kapotam are with various
images like Bhutas, and Shiva-related reliefs carved. There are no images or
lotus petals in the valabi. Koshta Durgai mandapa/shrine was added in
recent years.
The superstructure, ie, a 3-tier vesara vimana above bhumi desam, was built with brick. Stucco
images of Dakshinamurthy, Maha Vishnu, Brahma, and Vimanam Thangis are on the
vimanam.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONSThis place was mentioned as Bhutapuri in the Skanda Purana. It is believed that the original temple was built
during the Pallava period (Parameswara Varman) and extended by the Cholas and
Vijayanagara. The adhisthana has 16th to 17th-century inscriptions, which means the original temple might have been reconstructed. This place was called Kaithavachaturvedi Mangalam.
Vijayanagara King Vijayakanda Gopala's 28th reign year inscription records that Chozhaganga Devar gifted lands ( குடிநீங்கா தேவதானமாக ) to Bhutheesvaramudaya Nayanar, as per the King's order. (ARE 203 of 1922).
The inscription on the west side of the sanctum (Sakam 1182, ie, 1260 CE) refers to this place as Jayangonda Chozhamandalathu Chengattu Kottathu Makanur Nattu Perumbudur Kaitha Chaturvedimangalam (ARE 203 of 1922). The inscription records the endowment of burning a perpetual lamp in front of Bhutheeswaramudayar, for which 3 cows are gifted by a Merchant (ARE 204 of 1922).
Sundara Pandia's 15th reign year (1268 CE) inscription records that Chengattu Kottam Makanur Nattu Irungulam village was gifted to this temple for Chitramezhi Thirumandapam maintenance and worship. (ARE 205 of 1922).
Kulothunga Chozha-III's 3rd reign year inscription starts with his Meikeerthi as "Maduraiyum Eezhamum Konda... ". The inscriptions record that an individual person has established an endowment of burning a perpetual lamp with ghee for which 2 cows and a calf were gifted to this god Aludayar Thirubhutheeswaramudayar (ARE 206 of 1922).
Vijayanagara King Devaraya Maharayar Sakam 1352 (1430 CE) inscription records that Thari Irai (தறி இறை) was collected in terms of cash from the weavers and given to the Thirubhutheeswaramudayar as per the order of the King. The inscription mentions the person's name, Sirigirinatha Udayar, and the Village's name, Vacharasoor.
Maha Kumbhabhishekam was conducted in the years 1992
and 2009.
Ref:Annual Report on South Indian Epigraphy, Year 1922.
LEGENDIt is believed that this temple was constructed and Lord Shiva by Bhuta ganas ( During the process of Dancing, Lord
Shiva’s dress got disturbed. On seeing that, the Bhuta Ganas laughed at Lord
Shiva. So Lord Shiva, as Rudra ordered/cursed to leave Kailash. To get rid of
the curse, the Bhuta Ganas came to this place, took a bath in the Adhiseshan tank, and
worshiped Lord Shiva and Rishis/Munis. This sthala purana is in the form of bas-relief on the pillars and
ceiling. Dakshinamurthy was also worshiped by two Rishis.
Ambal temple is on the left side of the Moolavar
and faces the same direction, hence it is considered as Arthanareeswarar form. It
is believed that separated couples will reunite, relieved from the difference
of opinions, if worshiped on Somavaram
& Pradosham days, after doing Abhisheka and offering Vastara to Lord Shiva
and Ambal. Devotees pray to Ambal for the Child's boon and to get relief from
marriage obstacles.
This temple is also believed to be the Parihara Sthalam for the Rahu and Ketu doshas.
POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONSApart from regular poojas, special poojas are conducted on Maha Shivaratri days,
Pradosham with Lord Shiva and Ambal procession (3 times) in the Prahara, Vinayaka Chathurthi, Deepavali, Karthigai Deepam, Navaratri in the month Purattasi (October – November), Thai
Poosam, Fridays in the month Thai (January), 10 days Panguni Uthiram a
Brahmotsavam (March – April), Aadi Pooram, Valaikappu Vizha to Ambal, Special Abhishekas on Thursdays for Medha/Gnana Dakshinamurthy, Arudra Darshan in
the month Aippasi, Pavithrotsavam, Masi Magam and Tamil New year day.
TEMPLE TIMINGSThe temple will be kept open between 06.30 hrs to
11.30 hrs to 11.30 hrs and 16.30 hrs to 20.30 hrs.
CONTACT DETAILSTemple office +91 44 27162236, Ayyappan may be
contacted on his mobile numbers +91 9865049337, or Manikandan +91 9894872400 may be contacted for
further details.Website: http://boodhapureeswarar.tnhrce.in/
HOW TO REACHSriperumbudur is on the Chennai to Bangalore
National Highway / Mumbai Highway, and the temple is about 200 meters off the highway. The temple is about 500 meters from Adikesava
Perumal / Ramanujar Temple, 19 km from
Thiruvallur, 34 km from Kanchipuram, 44 km from Arakkonam Junction, and 55 km from Chennai.The nearest Railway Station is Thiruvallur.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
Prastaram images
--- OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---
This temple is also believed to be the Parihara Sthalam for the Rahu and Ketu doshas.
Prastaram images
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