Sri Swarnakaala Bairavar Temple / Sri Swarna kala Bhairavar Temple / அழிவிடைதாங்கி பைரவர் கோவில் / ஸ்ரீ சொர்ண கால பைரவர், Azhividaithangi - Bhairavapuram, Thirivannamalai District, Tamil Nadu.

The visit to this Swarna Kala Bhairavar temple was a part of the visit to the Temples and heritage sites around Kanchipuram, scheduled on 10^th July 2021. It was not planned to visit this temple earlier, and the same was combined with the Ayyangarkulam Nadavavi and Thirupanangadu Sri Thalapureeswarar Temple.

Moolavar: Sri Swarna Kala Bhairavar

Some of the salient features of this temple are…

The temple faces south with a recently built 5-tier Rajagopuram. A Kanthu is in the asbestos sheet mandapam after the Rajagopuram. In the artha mandapam, Vahanas Dog, Simham, Elephant, Horse, Nandi, Peacock, Garuda, and balipeedam. In the sanctum, Bhairavar is with his consort. Vinayagar and Murugan are in the Prakaram.

Stucco images of  Dattatreyar, Lord Shiva, Samhara & Chandaka (Lakshmi), Sri Bhishana Bhairava & Chamundi, Kala Bhairavar with Indrani, Unmatha Bhairavar & Sri Varahi, Krothana Bhairavar & Vaishnavi, Sri Sanda Bhairavar & Kaumari, Guru Bhairavar & Maheswari, Asitanga Bhairava & Brahmi, Swarna Akarshana Bhairavar, and Adisankara around the Parapat wall of the sanctum sanctorum.

ARCHITECTURE

The temple complex consists of the sanctum sanctorum, antarala, and artha mandapam. The 5-tier Rajagopuram was built in recent years. A two-tier vesara vimana is above the sanctum sanctorum.  Stucco images of Bhairavars are in the Greevam, in the eight directions.

HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS

It is believed that the temple is more than 600 years old, built during the 14^th to 15^th centuries. The temple was reconstructed during the Vijayanagara period. It is also believed that Moolavar was installed by Adi Sankara.

The front 5 Tier Rajagopuram was built at 15.1 lakhs, and the amount was shared by 8 villages. Maha Kumbabishekam was conducted on 15th Dec 2019. 

LEGEND

It was learned that Bhairavas (Dogs) will enter into the sanctum and come out as soon as the sanctum is opened. 

During ancient times, the Buddhist Kings converted the Thondai mandalam and Thondakarunyam forests into habitation places and ruled. They established a school in this place, and students from northern India also came to study. During the 3^rd century CE, the Heema Seethana King period, the Jain scholar Asulangar called the Buddhist and won over the debate. The Buddhists were chased out of the Kingdom. The Jains started Jain schools. During this period, this place was called “Aravazhithangi”. After Pallavas and Chozhas came to power, they gave importance to Saivite temples

About 600 years ago, i.e., in the 14^th Century, a King called Veera Veera Sambuvarayar, built a Fort in this area and ruled. The Yadavaraya, who came from the north, fought with Veera Veera Sambuvarayar.  He was worried about the diminishing number of his soldiers on the first day. In the night, Kala Bhairava came in his dream and said that he would stand by his side to win the war. The next day, he won over Yadavaraya. Since Bhairava helped to win the war and saved his warriors, he named this place “Azhipadaithanki”. He also built a temple for Kala Bhairavar.  This sthala Purana is also referred to as Thiruvothur Sthala Purana.

It is believed that one can get relieved from Shani dosha, debt,  black magic/billy sunyam, diseases caused through Karmas, relieved ashta poverty, and increase wealth, win court cases, stay gold, get rid of jealousy, and get rid of obstacles caused by the enemies,  by worshiping Sri Swarna kala Bhairavar. This temple is believed to be equivalent to Kasi.  

POOJAS & CELEBRATIONS

Apart from regular poojas, special poojas are conducted on Sundays and Theipirai Ashtami days. The Temple functions are shared by the Villages around Azhividaithangi.

Function                         Village

Thiruvathirai                   Vayalur

Azhividaithangi                Kanum Pongal

Thai Poosam                    Bhairavapuram

Mayilar                           Konamedai

Masi Maham                    Jambodai

Thai Kiruthigai                 Perumal pettai

Panguni Uthiram              Thakkan Palayam

Maha Shivaratri               Edapalayam

TEMPLE TIMINGS

From Monday to Saturday, the temple will be kept open from 08.00 hrs to 12 hrs and from 16.00 hrs to 20.00 hrs.

On Sundays from 08.00 hrs to 14.00 hrs and from 16.00 hrs to 20.00 hrs.

Pooja will be conducted on Theipirai Ashtami days from 12.00 hrs to 13.30 hrs, and the temple will be kept open from 08.00 hrs to 21.00 hrs.

CONTACT DETAILS

The following people may be contacted for further details.

Secretary (Thalaivar)         +91 9787143750

Asst Secretary                  +91 9751572140

Archakar (Priest)               +91 9943784070

In charge                          +91 9786237097

HOW TO REACH

The temple is  8 km from Thirupanangadu, 12 km from Ayyangarkulam, 21 km from Kanchipuram, 41 km from Vandavasi, and 99 km from Chennai.

The nearest railway station is Kanchipuram.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE

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