The
Visit to this Sri Puthrakameshwarar Temple at Pudukamoor, a part of Arani was a
part of Gajaprishta Vimana Temples Visit in Thiruvannamalai and Ranipet
Districts. Thanks to Mr Vijayan sir, for taking me to these temple in and
around Arani.
Moolavar : Sri Puthrakameshwarar
Consort : Sri Periyanayagi
Some
of the salient features of this temple are....
The
temple on the banks of River Kamandala nadhi, where it changes its course from West
- east to North - South. Both Anjaneyar
and Padithurai Vinayagar are on the padithurai facing each other ( This
signifies that any activity should begin with Vinayagar worship and ends with
Anjaneyar worship ). Nagars and Sri Dhasratha Maha Raja sannidhis are in front
of the temple ( The King Dhasratha looks like rishi performing yagna, holding
Kamandala and rudraksha mala ).
The
temple is facing east with a 3 tier Rajagopuram. Balipeedam, Dwajasthamabam and
Rishabam are after the Rajagopuram. The Entrance to the sanctum sanctorum is on
the south side with a mukha mandapam. Dwarapalakas are at the entrance of the
ardha mandapam. In koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Maha Vishnu, Brahma and
Durgai. Nalvar is in the ardha mandapam. Vinayagar, Murugan and Dwarapalakas
are at the entrance of antarala.
In
praharam, 63var, Vinayagar, A Shiva Lingam with Ambal, Sahasra Lingam,
Veerabhadra, Sri Valli devasena Subramaniar, Ambal, Shaniswaran, Navagrahas,
Suryan and Chandikeswarar.
Ambal
Periya Nayagi is in a separate temple on the left side of the Main temple,
facing east with Balipeedam, Dwajasthambam and vahanam. Ambal is in standing
posture with abhaya varada hastam. Dwarapalakis are at the entrance of sanctum
sanctorum.
ARCHITECTURE
The
temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala, ardha mandapam and a mukha
mandapam. The sanctum sanctorum is on a Pada bandha adhisthanam with jagathi,
three patta kumudam. The Adhisthanam alone was built with stone. The sanctum
sanctorum and Vimanam are built with bricks and lime mortar is applied.
The
Koshtas are sala type ( padra salas -
protruding out side ) and the pilasters are of Brahmakantha pilasters with
kalasam, kudam, plain mandi, palaka, and tharanga pothyal. The squatting lions
are shown on the corner of the padra koshtas. The prastram consists of valapi,
kapotam with nasi kudus. Bhuta ganas, are with birds, animal’s faces. The Two
tier brick vesara vimanam is above the prastaram. Dakshinamurthy, Maha Vishnu,
Brahma and Shiva, ashtadikpalaka’s stucco images are on the tala & koshtams.
The
plastering on many portions of the wall was found peeled off and the brick work
can be seen. The brick of the pilasters are made specially to the required
forms can be seen on the peeled off portions.
Bhuta ganas, are with birds, animal’s faces
Sri Vinayagar Koshtam
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS
The
original brick temple belongs to Pallava period and latter mandapas are added
during Viajayanagara’s period. A two line Pallava grantha inscription on the
lintel of sanctum sanctorum, records the
name of the temple as “Jeyathirechura Gruham”. அந்த இருவரி கல்வெட்டு இந்த கோயிலின் பெயரை
(ெ)ஜயதிரேச்சுர கிருகம் என்ற அழைக்கின்றது.
The
Vijayanagara period inscription are on the ardha mandapam wall and Kumudam.
Since continuous white washing was done, nothing is legible to read.
LEGENDS
As
advised by Kula Guru Vasihta maharishi , the king Dasratha came to this place, established
a Shiva lingam on the banks of Kamandala river and performed Puthrakameshti
yaga for Child boon. The 4 sons Rama, Lakshmana, Bharata and Sathrugna are born
after this Puthrakameshti yaga. Hence Shiva of this temple is called as
Puthrakameshwarar or Puthrakamati Eshwarar.
King Dhasarath Maharaja's Shrine
POOJAS AND
CELEBRATIONS
Apart
from regular poojas, special poojas are done on pradosham, Maha Shivaratri, Lighting
of one lakh lamps on Swati nakshatra day in the month Aadi, Navaratri, etc.
Puthrakameshti
yaga is performed for the Childless Couples, as a pariharan for Child boon. The
childless ladies has to observe a set of procedures for 6 Mondays and finally
conduct the Puthrakameshti yaga.
TEMPLE TIMINGS
The
temple will be kept opened between 07.00 hrs to 11.00 hrs and 17.00 hrs to
19.30 Hrs.
CONTACT DETAILS
The
Mobile numbers +91 9159158683 and +919791995668 may be
contacted for further details.
HOW TO REACH
This
temple is at Pudhukamoor, a part of Arani and about 1.8 KM from Arani Bus Stand,
31 KM from Ranipet Railway Station, 37 KM from Arcot, 42 KM from Vellore, 66 KM
from Thiruvannamalai and 144 KM from Chennai central Station.
Nearest
railway station is Ranipet.
LOCATION OF THE
TEMPLE : CLICK HERE
Veerabhadra - Chandikeswarar
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