The
2nd visit to this Sri Mahileeswarar Temple at Perunthalaiyur was a
part of “Shiva, Vishnu, Amman Temples and Heritage sites from Komarapalayam to
Edappadi Visit” – On 19th May 2024. Thanks to ல மா செல்வராசு, of
Komarapalayam, for taking me to all these places.
This
temple is on the south side banks of the river Bhavani at Perunthalaiyur, and on the
north bank is a Murugan Temple on a small Hill. The river flows from north to
south at this place and joins with the Kaveri at Bhavani.
Moolavar : Sri Makizheeswarar
Consort : Sri Brahan Nayaki or Periya Nayagi.
Some
of the important features of this temple are ....
The
temple faces east with a 3-tier Rajagopuram on the south side. On the left
before the Rajagopuram sannadhi for Vinayagar under the bodhi tree. Rishabam,
balipeedam, and Vilakkuthoon / Garuda thoon (Thiru Kurippu thondar's relief on
Vilakkuthoon facing Lord Shiva) are on the east side. Moolavar is of swayambhu, came through the Makizha tree forest, hence Shiva is called Makizhavanamudayar.
In Koshtam Ganapathy, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma, and Durgai.
In
the outer prakaram Nalvar, Arjunan, Kannappar, Ganapathy, Valli Devasena Siva
Subramaniar, Navagrahas, Chandran, Suriyan, Saniswarar, and Bairavar.
Ambal
is in a separate sannidhi. Ambal is in a standing posture with abaya varada hastham on a square
avudayar. The Vigraha is believed to be of the Chozha period. There is a bas relief
panel installed at the entrance of the Ambal Shrine. In that the upper portion is
Murugan on Peacock Vahanam, and on the bottom, two Donors, a Husband and Wife,
bas-reliefs are in Anjali hastam.
Loose
sculptures of Amman and Various deities are kept in Ambal Temple's ardha
mandapam and outside the temple. In addition to this, some more loose sculptures are dumped on the east
side abutting the compound wall, which consists of saptamatrikas in three
pieces and Amman.
Kannappar and Arjuna
Chandikeswara
Thirukurippu thondar's relief on Vilakku thoon/ Garudathoon facing Shiva
ARCHITECTURE
The
temple consists of sanctum santorum, antarala, ardha mandapam, and maha
mandapam. The adhistanam is of pada bandha adhistanam with jagathy, three patta
kumudam, and pattikai. The Bhitti starts with vedikai. The pilasters are of
brahma kantha pilasters with kalasam, kudam, a plain mandi, palakai, and vettu
pothyal. The prastaram consists of valapi, kapotam with nasikudus and viyyalavari.
The brick vimanam is of 2 tiers with nagara sigaram. Shiva, Dakshinamurthy,
Maha Vishnu, and Brahma are in the tala and greeva koshtams.
Old
mandapam pillars are erected abutting the south side compound wall to determine the
temple’s antiquity.
HISTORY
AND INSCRIPTIONS
The
original temple belongs to the Chozha period and received contributions from the Pandyas and Vijayanagras, and Nayakas. The temple was renovated without
disturbing the inscriptions.
In
one of the inscriptions, Sundara Pandiyan, who ruled Kongu Nadu, has given Tax
exemption to the weavers in the year 1298 CE.
The
other inscriptions record the gifts given to the temple for burning a perpetual
lamp and naivedyam / amuthu to Shiva of this temple.
This
is the birthplace of Perunthalaichathan, who composed the Natrinai, one of the
Sangam literature.
Some of the inscriptions of Sundara Pandiyan’s period
Some of the inscriptions of Sundara Pandiyan’s period
Some of the inscriptions of Sundara Pandiyan’s period
Some of the inscriptions of Sundara Pandiyan’s period
Some of the inscriptions
Some of the inscriptions of Sundara Pandiyan’s period
LEGENDS
It
was believed that the epic Mahabharata characters Vaali and Sugriva worshiped Shri Shiva
of this temple.
It is believed that this is one of the 5 temples established by Durvasa Maharishi
on the banks of the River Bhavani.
POOJAS
AND CELEBRATIONS
Apart
from regular poojas, special poojas are conducted on pradosham, Maha Shivaratri,
Vinayagar Chaturthi, etc.
TEMPLE
TIMINGS:
The
temple is kept open from 06.30 hrs to 12.00 hrs, and from 16.30 hrs to 19.00 Hrs
Pooja
timings are 07.00 hrs to 07.30 hrs.
CONTACT
DETAILS :
Shunmuga
Sundaram Gurukkal may be contacted through his mobile 9442240979. Office Phone
number +919361086910 may also be contacted. For further details.
HOW
TO REACH :
On the bus route from Erode to Gobichettipalayam, get down at Kavindapadi, and Perunthalaiyur
is 5 km on the way to Appakudal.
The town bus is available from the Kavindapadi Bus Stand.
The
nearest railway station is Erode, about 20 km.
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
Old mandapam pillars
LOOSE SCULPTURES MURUGAN, MAHA VISHNU, SAPTAMATRIKAS
---OM
SHIVAYA NAMA---
First Visit Photographs.
The 3-tier Rajagopuram on the South side
Vinayagar sannidhi under the bodhi & neem tree
Moolavar Vimanam
Ambal Temple mandapam
Moolavar Vimanam from another angle
Arjunan and Kannappar ( It is believed that Kannappar is the incarnation of Arjuna in the latter birth )
Nalvar
Sanctum east side view
Sukreevan worshiping Lord Shiva in the form of an Annam bird
Vali worshiping Lord Shiva in the form of a monkey
The Photos taken before the renovation of the temple
The Sthalapuranam
The old mandapam pillars were erected on the side of the compound wall as a monument
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