The Visit to ancient Sri Tribhuvana
Chakravarteeswarar Temple at Unjanai near Karaikudi was a part of Shiva, Vishnu
Temples of Pudukkottai and Sivagangai Districts Visit on 23rd & 24th September 2023. This
ancient Shiva temple is on the way to Mathur from Ariyakudi. This place was
called as “Unjanaimahalam”.
Moolavar : Sri
Tribhuvana Chakravarteeswarar
Consort :
Sri Soundara Nayaki
Some of the salient features of this Temple are...
The temple is facing east with a Rajagopuram base.
A Vinayagar temple is one the south and the Temple tank is in-front of the
temple. Rishabam and balipeedam are after the entrance. In koshtam Vinayagar,
Dakshinamurthy with a mandapam supported by two lions, Lingothbavar, Brahma and
Durgai.
In praharam Vinayagar, Sri Valli Devasena
Subramaniar, Chandikeswarar and Nagars.
ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala
and ardha mandapam. The Sanctum sanctorum is on an upanam and adhistanam. The Adhistanam consists of padma
base, Jagathy, muppattai kumudam and pattika. The Bhitti starts with Vedika.
Vishnu kantha pilasters with square base, naga bandham, kalasam, kudam, lotus
petals mandi, palaka, veera kandam and pushpa pothyal. The koshtas are patra
sala type. Kumbha panjaras are between koshtas.
The Vimana above the sanctum sanctorum do not match with any temple
architecture.
HISTORY
AND INSCRIPTIONS
As per the inscription in the temple and stone out
side the temple, the temple may belongs to Pandyas period. The temple may
received contributions from, Chozhas. The Outer walls are constructed with
laterite stones at a latter date.
A 13th to 14th Century inscription on a stone slab near the temple
LEGENDS
POOJAS
AND CELEBRATIONS
Apart from oru kala pooja, no special poojas are
conducted.
TEMPLE
TIMINGS
Since oru kala poojas is conducted, the opening and
closing times are unpredictable.
But written as 07.00 hrs to 10.00 hrs and 17.30 hrs
to 19.00 hrs.
CONTACT
DETAILS
HOW TO
REACH
This Sri Tribhuvana Chakravartheeswarar Temple at
Unjanai is about 5.4 KM from Arulmigu Tiruvengadamudaiyan temple at Ariyakudi,
6 KM from Sri Thanthondreeswarar Temple at Iluppaikudi, 5.5 KM from Sri Iinutreeswarar
Temple, Mathur and 10 KM from Karaikudi Bus stand.
Nearest Railway station is Karaikudi.
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE
Vinayagar Temple in front of Shiva Temple
--- OM
SHIVAYA NAMA ---
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