The
Visit to this Sri Kadambavana Nathar Temple at Pappakoil was a part of the “Visit
to Shiva, Murugan, Divya Desams, Buddha, and Jain Temples around Nagapattinam”
on 4th September 2024. This is one of the Shiva Temples in and
around Nagapattinam, where Devotees visit on Maha Shivaratri day in the form of
Shivala ottam… சிவாலய
ஓட்டம்.
Moolavar : Sri Kadambavana Nathar
Consort : Sri Bala Kujalambal
Some
of the salient features of this temple are…..
The
temple faces east with a Rajagopuram base. The temple tank, called
Panchakurosha tirtha, is in front of the entrance. Stucco images of Shiva with Parvati,
Vinayagar, and Murugan are on the top of the Rajagopuram base. Balipeedam and
Rishabam are in front of the Rajagopuram base. Paintings of Dwarabalakas, Vinayagar,
and Murugan sannidhis are on both sides of the ardha mandapam. Moolavar is of
Swayambhu on a round Avudayar. In koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy,
Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai.
In
praharam Shiva Lingas, Ambal, Vinayagar Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniar,
Gajalakshmi, Chandikeswarar, Navagrahas, Saniswaran, Chandran and Suriyan.
Ambal
is in a separate sannidhi facing South in the mukha mandapam. Ambal is in
standing posture with abhaya varada hastam.
Kadambavana
Siddhar jeeva Samadhi is on the back side of the Temple in a small shrine.
ARCHITECTURE
The
temple is on an adhistanam. Brahma kantha pilasters with kalasam, kudam,
palakai and Vettu pothyal. The prastaram consists of valapi with nasi kudus. An
eka tala, Dravida Cimanam is on the sanctum sanctorum. Stucco images of Shiva,
Dakshinamurthy, Maha Vishnu, and Brahma are in the greeva koshtam.
HISTORY
AND INSCRIPTIONS
The
temple belongs to the 13th to 14th Century, Chozha
Period, and received contributions from Nayakas. The temple was completely
renovated by Nattukottai Nagarathars, during recent years.
Maha
Kumbhabhishekam was conducted on 14th November 2013.
LEGENDS
It
is believed that Chozhas built this temple amid the Kadambavana forest.
Kadambavana Siddhar worshipped Shiva at this temple, which is why Shiva is
called Kadambanana Nathar.
It
is believed that incurable diseases can be cured by bathing in the temple and
worshiping Shiva.
Muruga
came to this temple amid the Kambavana forest and worshipped Shiva to get rid
of the sin caused due to killing the asura Soorapadman. The five Kadambavan Shiva
Temples are, Aadhi Kadambanur, Agarakadambanur, Ilangakadambanur, and Perungadambanur.
As
per the legend, at the End of each yuga, due to pralaya all the living things
will be destroyed, submerged in water. Ma Parvati worships Shiva during that
night doing 4 kala poojas to spring back the living things and mankind. That
Night is called Maha Shivaratri. Devotees visit this temple on that day in the
form of Shivalaya Ottam.
POOJAS
AND CELEBRATIONS
Apart
from regular oru kala poojas, special poojas are conducted on Pradosham, Maha
Shivaratri, etc,.
TEMPLE
TIMINGS
The
temple will be kept open between 08.00 hrs to 10.00 hrs and 7.00 hrs to 18
Hours.
CONTACT
DETAILS
The
Mobile number +91 97875 88363 may be contacted for further details.
HOW
TO REACH
The
temple is about 500 meter off from Vlankanni – Nagapattinam Road, about 4 KM
from Nagapattinam Railway Station, and 10 KM from Velankanni Railway Station.
Nearest
Railway station is Nagapattinam.
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
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OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---
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