Kaichinam Kaichineswarar Temple / Kaichinneswarar Temple / கச்சனம் கைச்சின்னேசுவரர் கோயில் / கைச்சினம்/ Kaichinam – Katchanam, Thiruvarur District, Tamil Nadu.

This is the 239^th Thevaram Paadal petra Shiva Sthalam and 122^nd sthalam on the south side of river Kaveri in  Chozha Nadu. This place was called as Kaichinam during Thevara period and now called as Katchanam.

In periyapuranam Sekkizhar records that  Thirugnanasambandar came to this temple after worshiping Lord Shiva of Thirunellikaval.

நம்பர்மகிழ் திருஆரூர் வணங்கிப் போந்து

        நலம்கொள் திருக்காறாயில் நண்ணி ஏத்திப்

பைம்புனல்மென் பணைத்தேவூர் அணைந்து போற்றிப்

        பரமர் திருநெல்லிக்காப் பணிந்து பாடி

உம்பர்பிரான் கைச்சினமும் பரவித் தெங்கூர்

        ஓங்கு புகழ்த் திருக்கொள்ளிக் காடும் போற்றிச்

செம்பொன்மதில் கோட்டூரும் வணங்கி ஏத்தித்

        திருமலி வெண்துறை தொழுவான் சென்று சேர்ந்தார்

Thirugnanasambandar and Vallalar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.

தையலோர் கூறுடையான் தண்மதிசேர் செஞ்சடையான்

மையுளா மணிமிடற்றான் மறைவிளங்கு பாடலான்

நெய்யுலா மூவிலைவேல் ஏந்தி நிவந்தொளிசேர்

கையுடையான் மேவியுறை கோயில் கைச்சினமே

...... திருஞானசம்பந்தர்

                                                                                     -“நையுமன

மைச் சினத்தை விட்டோர் மனதிற் சுவை கொடுத்துக்

கச்சினத்தினுட் கரையாக் கற்கண்டே”

....... திரு அருட்பா

Moolavar  : Sri Kaichineswarar, Sri Karachinaeswarar

Consort    : Sri Suvedhavalai Nayagi , Sri Velvalai Nayagi

Some of the salient features of this temple are ……..

The temple is facing east with a 3 tier Rajagopuram. Palipedam, Nandhi and Dwajasthambam are immediately after the Rajagopuram. In Koshtam Dakshinamurthy is as Rishabaroodar,

In praharam Vinayagar, Vidhooman worshiped Vidhoo Shiva Lingam, Subramaniar, Ambal, Perumal, Kasi Viswanathar, Agasthiya Lingam, Arumugar,  Gajalakshmi, Navagrahas, Bhairavar, Vinayagar, Saneeswaran, Kanguvana Nathar and Suriyan. Somaskandar as Sri Thiagarajar is in a separate Sannidhi. Jyeshta Devi ( Thavvai ) is also in the prakaram.

ARCHITECTURE

Ambal is in a separate temple. The main temple consists of, sanctum Sanctorum, antarala and ardha mandapam and a mukha mandapam. A Vesara Vimana is on the sanctum. A two tier Brck Vesara Vimanam is on the Sanctum sanctorum without much stucco images. 

HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS

This is one of the Mada Temple constructed by Ko Chenkat Chozhan. Since Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple, the original temple might  have been existed before 7^th Century and the same was reconstructed as a stone temple by Chozhas and further extended by  Vijayanagara Nayakas.

The Maha Vishnu with Sangu and Chakra was unearthed  from the land belongs to this temple. The same was installed in the north prahara.

The inscriptions recorded from this temple belongs to Chozha Kings Rajendra Chozha, Vikrama Chozha, Kulothunga Chozha, Rajathirajan-II, Kulothunga Chozha-III, Pandya King Jatavarman Sundara Pandyan and Vijayanagara Kings Veerabhupathy Veerappa Udayar.

As per the inscriptions this place was called as Rajendra Chozha Valanattu Arvalakootrathu Kachinam ( Rajathirajan-II period ), Rajendra Chozha Valanattu Vadakkal Vendazhai  Velur Kootrathu achinapatru ( Vijayanagara period Veerappanna Udayar ).  And Lord Shiva was called as “Thirukaichinamudayar”, “Kongu Vaneswara Swamy”, “Thirukaichinamudaya Nayanar” and “Karachinneswarar”.

During Rajaraja –II ( III), period records the endowment of burning two perpetual lamps by Arangan Adkondan. For the same 50 kasus was received by 3 bhattars.

Rajendra Chozha’s 30^th reign year inscription  records the endowment of burning lamps in the early morning and celebrate Thiruvizha in Vaikasi and Margazhi  by the King for the same a land at Pandya Mandalam was donated.

Kulothunga Chozha-III, period inscription also records the endowment of burning Sandhi lamp by Annadhana Nangai for the same money was gifted.

Kulothunga Chozha –III’s 40^th reign year inscription records the endowment of burning perpetual lamp by a resident of Kaichinam called Nilapadi Udayan Avaiyambukkan Sivandavanap peruman. For the same a sum of 2200 kasus was received by the Siva Brahmins.

During Rajathirajan-II’s 12^th reign year inscription records that an amount of  100 kasu was received by the Siva Brahmins for burning a perpetual lamp from certain individuals. 

Jadavarman Sundara Pandya’s 10^th  reign year inscription records the celebration of Vaikasi Vasantha Utsavam for the same a land was gifted, by Mudumbai Village, Somadeva Bhattan’s son Kesava Bhattan.

During Vijayanagara King Viruppanna Udayar’s period inscription Saka 1307 ie 1385 CE, The lands situated in the villages in the name of Mutharasar, were gifted to Chathurvedi bhattars, as Irayili after exempting taxes.

Veera Bhupathi Udayar’s period 1420 CE  inscription records that Land and housing plot was gifted to Kongu …., who belongs to  Uthirangudi.

In Vikrama Chozha’s 12^th reign year inscription records the list of lands belongs to this temple. This inscription also refers Kulothunga Chozha-I’s 40^th reign year rule. This inscription was inscribed on the Shrine of “Konguvaneswara Swamy”

Rajendra Chozha-III’s 32^nd reign year inscription records the endowment of celebrating Thirupalli ezhuchi, Vaikasi Utsavam, Thirukalappadi, Kalai sandhi worship and burning perpetual lamps, by Pandiya Nadu Chozha Pandiya mandalathu, Madhurothaya Valanattu, Palakurichi Aryan Thirumaraikadu Udayan, for the same a land was gifted.

LEGENDS

Thirunavindhu, Indira got relieved from the curse and had Lord Shiva’s darshan as Thiyagarajar, Agasthiyar ( got rid of Brahmahathi dosham ) worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple. Indiran made this lingam with sand hence his hand marks are called as Kaichinam.

This legend is associated with Indra and Ahalya /Ahilya. Indra had fallen love with Maharishi Gautama’s wife Ahalya, who is most beautiful and much younger than the Maharishi. It was around mid night, Indra gave sound as Cock and crow. Gautama Maharishi thought it was dawn, went to the river to take bathe and to complete the morning rituals. In the mean time Indra took the form of Gautama maharishi went to the ashram. Ahalya didn’t suspect Indra’s acts, which was more unusual. With Ahalya’s co-operation, Indra seduced ( Extra-marital affairs ), Ahalya. Indra continued to enjoy the dalliance with Ahalya, till Gautama maharishi returns to ashram. As per Brahma Vaivarta purana, Ahalya came to bathe in the Svarnadhi (heavenly river) and Indra becomes infatuated with her when he sees her. Assuming Gautama’s form, Indra had sex with Ahalya until they sink in to the river bed in exhaustion. When Gautama maharishi, realised that it was folly / foul play of Indra. He returned to ashram and found Indra was escaping. He cursed both, ie Ahalya to be turned in to stone (Latter She got her original form after Rama’s feet touches the stone ).

Indra went many Shiva Temples and worshiped Lord Shiva to get rid of the curse. This is one of the Temple where Indra made a Shiva Linga out of Sand and worshiped Lord Shiva. Satisfied with Indra’s prayers Lord Shiva relieved him from the Gautama Maharishi’s curse.

It is believed that persons with some persons spirit ( pei pidithal ), affected by the Pilli soonyam – Black magic – will get relieved after worshiping Lord shiva of this temple.    

POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONS

Apart from regular poojas, special poojas are conducted on 10 days festival Vaikasi Visakam festival in the month Vaikasi ( May – June ), Thirumanjanam in the month Ani ( June – July ), Vinayagar Chathurthi in the month Avani ( Aug – Sept ), Annabhishekam in the month Aippasi ( Oct – Nov ), Thirukarthigai and Sundays in the month Karthigai ( Nov – Dec ), Thiruvathirai in the month Margazhi ( Dec-Jan ),  Skanda Sashti and Thaipoosam in the month Thai ( Jan – Feb ), Masi Maham and Maha Shivaratri in the month Masi ( Feb – March ), Panguni Uthiram in the month Panguni ( March – April ) and monthly pradoshams.

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 number of Muthusamy Gurukkal +91 94863 19151 may be contacted for further details.

HOW TO REACH

The place Katchanam is on the bus route Thiruvarur to Thiruthuraipoondi.

The temple at Katchanam is 10 KM from Thiruthuraipoondi, 19 KM from Thiruvarur, 29 KM from Mannargudi, 51 KM from Vedaranyam and 350 KM from Chennai 

Nearest Railway station is Thiruthuraipoondi and Junction is Thiruvarur.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :  CLICK HERE

Ambal Temple entrance

Natarajar Sabha - Only painting of Natarajar

--- OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---

Sri Naduthariappar Temple / Nadudariappar Temple / நடுதறியப்பர் கோயில் / Kantrappur / கன்றாப்பூர்/ Koilkanapoor, Thiruvarur District, Tamil Nadu.

This is the 237^th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 120^th sthalam on the south side of river Kaveri in Chozha nadu. This place was called as Kantrappur during Thevaram period and now called as “KoilKanapoor” or Kannapoor.

In Periyapuranam, Sekkizhar records that Thirunavukkarasu Swamigal came to this temple after worshiping Lord Shiva of Keezh Velur and went back on the same day to Thiruvarur since he was eager to visit Thiyagarajar.  

நீர் ஆரும் சடை முடியார் நிலவுதிரு வலிவலமும் நினைந்து சென்று

வார்ஆரும் முலை மங்கை உமைபங்கர் கழல்பணிந்து மகிழ்ந்து பாடிக்

கார் ஆரும் கறைகண்டார் கீழ் வேளூர் கன்றாப்பூர் கலந்து பாடி

ஆராத காதலினால் திருவாரூர் தனில் மீண்டும் அனைந்தார் அன்றே

Thirunavukkarasu Swamigal and Vallalar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple

மாமதியோர் கூறுகந்தாய் மறைகொள் நாவா

        மதிசூடி வானவர்கள் தங்கட் கெல்லாம்

நாதனே யென்று பரவி நாளும்

        நைஞ்சுருகி வஞகமற் றன்பு கூர்ந்து

வாதனையால் முப்பொழுதும் பூநீர் கொண்டு

        வைகல் மறவாது வாழ்த்தி யேந்திக்

காதன்மையால் தொழுமடியார் நெஞ்சி னுள்ளே

        கன்றாப்பூர் நடுதறியைக் காண லாமே

...... திருநாவுக்கரசு சுவாமிகள்

                                                                                -“வீறாகும்

இன்றாப்பூர் வந்தொட்டிடுந்த திவ்வூரென்னவுயர்

கன்றாப்பூர் பஞ்சாக் கரப்பொருளே”

...... திரு அருட்பா

“அருள்மிகு நடுதறிநாதர் துதி”

நயந்திருக்கும் அன்பிற்காய் நடுதறியில் வந்தபிரான்

பயனளிக்கும் பெருங்கருணை படர்ந்திடும் திருவடிகள்

அயர்ந்திருக்கும் மருள்நீக்கி அகத்தடைப்பார்  தமக்குநலம்

உயர்ந்திருக்கும் என்பதன்றோ உலகேத்தும் உண்மையதே

“கன்றாப்பூர் நின்ற தறி”

நெஞ்சத்து மாசாகற்றி நேர்மை வழிநடந்து

கொஞ்சுதமிழ்ப் பாவிசைத்துப் போற்றிடுவாய் – அஞ்சாதே

என்றுமுனைக் காத்தருளி ஏற்றமுறு வாழ்வருள்வான்

கன்றாப்பூர் நின்ற தறி,.

“அருள்மிகு மாதுமையாள் துதி”

பாண்டவ யாற்று மருங்கினிலே பாரோர்க் கெல்லாம் நெறிகாட்டி

வேண்டுவ ஈந்தே மதுமையாள் வீற்றினி திருந்து அருள்புரிவாள்

காண்டகு மமுதாய்க் கலந்தேத்தும் காதலர் நெஞ்சுள் தனியொளியாய்

தூண்டாச் சுடராய் நின்றிடுவாள் துலங்கும் அவளின் ஆடிபோற்றி

Moolavar  : Sri Vasthambapureeswarar, Sri Naduthariappar,

                  Sri Nadutharinathar.

Consort    : Sri Valli Nayagi, Sri Madhumaiammai.

Some of the salient features of this temple are …..

The temple is facing east with a 3 tier Rajagopuram. Balipeedam and Rishabam are in an elevated level. The Moolavar is on square avudayar with a scar on the top. In Koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Brahma and Durgai.

In prakaram Shiva Lingas, Vinayagar ( 4 Nos ), Pidari Amman, Subramaniar, Chandran, Suriyan, Navagrahas, Saneeswaran, Nalvar ( It appears that they resembles like 2 Appar and 2 Thirugnanasambandar – Manickavasagar and Sundarar are not there. ) and Three Bhairavas.

In sanctum base miniature bas reliefs / miniature sculptures of 63var.

HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS

Since Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of lord Shiva of this temple, the original temple might be existed before 7^th Century. The same was reconstructed as stone temple and extended by Vijayanagaras and maintained by the Nattukottai nagarathars.

Annadhanam is being served to the devotees who came for worship from Devakottai, through Thiru Muthu. Ka. A, Rama. Annamalai Chettiar’s endowment.

LEGENDS

As per the legend, A Brahmin lady belongs to Saiva tradition was married to Vaishnava tradition. There was always a conflict between the lady and her husband in worshiping. So the lady used to worship an AAPPU – ஆப்பு / wedge ( used to tie cattle ) considering as Shiva Lingam, without knowing her husband. The Vaishnava husband happened to see that one day. He got angry and cuts the Appu with axe. Lord Shiva appeared from the Appu. The Vaishnava husband prayed Lord Shiva and begged to pardon him. Lord Shiva blessed them both.

  

Devotees

POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONS

Apart from regular poojas, special poojas are conducted on Vaikasi Visakam Brahmotsavam in the month Vaikasi ( May – June ),  Vinayagar Chathurthi in the month Avani ( Aug – Sept ), Navaratri in the month Purattasi ( Sept – Oct ), Skanda Sashti  in the month Aippasi ( Oct – Nov ), Thirukarthigai in the month Karthigai ( Nov – Dec ), Thaipoosam in the month Thai ( Jan – Feb ), Maha Shivaratri in the month Masi ( Feb – March ) and monthly pradoshams.

TEMPLE TIMINGS

The temple will be kept opened between 08.00 hrs to 11.00 hrs and 17.00 hrs to 20.00 hrs.

CONTACT DETAILS

The mobile and land line numbers +91 94424 59978 and +91 4365 204 144 may be contacted for further details.

HOW TO REACH

On the bus route Nagapattinam to Thiruthuraipoondi, Sattiyakudi and from there  go to Athamangalam then to Koilkanapoor koot road and the temple is 1 KM  from there.

On the Thiruvarur to Thiruthuraipoondi bus route get down at Mavur Koot road and from there Maruthur and from there Koilkanapoor koot road and the temple is 1 KM

The temple is 19 KM from Thiruvarur, 37.2 KM from Mannargudi, 58 KM from Kumbakonam, 78 KM from Thanjavur and 349 KM from Chennai.

Nearest railway station is Thiruvarur.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE

---OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---

Sri Kannayira Nathar Temple / Kannayiramudayar Temple / கண்ணாயிரநாதர் திருக்கோயில்/ Thirukkarayil / திருக்காரவாசல் / Thirukkaravasal, Thiruvarur District, Tamil Nadu.

This is the 236^th Thevaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 119^th Sthalam on the south side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. This place was called as Kaarayil / KanRapur during Thevaram period and now called as Thirukkaravasal and Koyilkannapur.

In Periyapuranam, Sekkizhar records that Thirugnanasambandar came to this temple after worshiping Lord Shiva of Thiruvarur.  

நம்பர்மகிழ் திருஆரூர் வணங்கிப் போந்து

         நலம்கொள் திருக்காறாயில் நண்ணி ஏத்திப்

பைம்புனல்மென் பணைத்தேவூர் அணைந்து போற்றிப்

        பரமர் திருநெல்லிக்காப் பணிந்து பாடி

உம்பர்பிரான் கைச்சினமும் பரவித் தெங்கூர்

        ஓங்கு புகழ்த் திருக்கொள்ளிக் காடும் போற்றிச்

செம்பொன்மதில் கோட்டூரும் வணங்கி ஏத்தித்

        திருமலி வெண்துறை தொழுவான் சென்று சேர்ந்தார்

Thirugnanasambandar and Vallalar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. 

நீரானே நீள்சடை மேலோர் நிரைகொன்றைத்

தாரானே தாமரை மேலயன் தான்தொழும்

சீரானே சீர்திக ழுந்திருக் காறாயில்

ஊரானே என்பர் ஊனமி லாதவரே

....... திருஞானசமபந்தர்

செங்கமலை வாணியுறை காறாயில் ஆயிரங்கண் சிவன் செம்பாதி

அங்கமதில் தங்கிஉயிர் அத்தனையும் சுகானு பவமாரச் சந்தி

கங்குல் பகல் எனும் மூன்று காலத்தும் பொதுச் சிறப்பிற் கடைக் கணித்து

மங்களத்தைச் செய்தருளும் கைலாச நாயகியை வாழ்த்தி வாழ்வாம்

...... தலபுராணம்.

ஏறேய வாழ்முதலே ஏகம்பா எம்பெருமான்

ஏறேறி யூரும் எரியாடீ – ஏறேய

ஆதி விடங்கா காறை அண்டத்தாய் எம்மானே

ஆதி விடங்கா வுமை நன்மாட்டு”

.....11 ஆம் திருமுறை பரணதேவ நாயனார்

                                                                --“ நாட்டுமொரு

நூறாயிலன்பர் தமை நோக்கியருள் செய்திருக்

காறாயில் மேலோர் கடைப்பிடியே”

...... திரு அருட்பா

Moolavar  : Sri Kannayiranathar, Sri Kannayiramudayar

Consort    : Sri Kailasa Nayagi

Some of the salient features of this temple are….

The temple is facing east. Dwajasthambam, balipeedam and Rishabam are after the entrance. Moolavar is of swayambhu. In koshtam Dakshinamurthy, Mahavishnu, Brahma and Durgai. Olai suvadi / Palm leaf is in the hands of Dakshinamurthy.

In Prakaram Sundarar, Vinayagar, Many Shiva Lingas, Maha Vishnu, Arumugasamy, Saraswathy, Gajalakshmi, Bhairavar. Natarajar and Mariamman images are in outer prakaram. In Thyagaraja sabha Peruman Aathividangar is on a little elevated level. Sitting in Veerasinga asana posture and Nadanam / Dance as Kukkuda nadanam. Maragatha Lingam is in the silver box / pezhai under safe custody. Abhishekam will be don during morning hours.

Opposite to Thyagaraja sabha Moolavar Sundarar sannadhi ( But now the image is kept in front of Thyagaraja ). Urchavars are   Katchi thantha Nayanar with Rishabam, Ambal and sundarar. Ambal is in a separate sannadhi facing south.

The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, antarala and artha mandapam.

HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS

Since Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of lord Shiva of this temple, the original temple might be existed before 7^th Century. The same was reconstructed as stone temple and extended by Vijayanagaras and maintained by the Nattukottai nagarathars.

The Maragatha Lingam belongs to this temple was stolen of on August 2^nd 1992 and the same was recovered back ( from Villupuram ) by the Tamilnadu Police department, Idol theft wing S Selvaraj DSP. The same was handed over to the temple in December 2009. 

The inscriptions recorded from this temple belongs to Rajakesari varman Rajarajan, Parakesarivarman Rajendra Chozha and Thiribhuvana Chakravarthy Rajaraja. As per the inscriptions Lord Shiva was called as “Karayil Mahadevar”. This place was called as Arunmozhideva valanattu Puliyur Nattu Karayil.

Rajaraja Chozha-I’s 27^th reign year inscription records the construction of Thiruloka thiru mandapam. 28^th reign year inscription records the gifts to “Thirumurai Paduvar” / gifts to the people who are reciting the Thirumurai ( Thevaram ).  The same king’s 3^rd reign year inscription records the gift of 35 ma land by the Village sabha.

Rajendra Chozha-I’s 3^rd reign year inscription records the endowment of worship, for the same a land was gifted to this temple after purchase,

Rajarajan-II, period inscription records the gift of land to the Othuvars who are reciting Thirumurai, at “Thirukkai Kotti mandapam” ( Clapping hand while reciting hymns ) for their food. 

The Maragatha Linga which was recovered back after theft

( Thanks Balu T R for the day light Photo form google Map )

LEGENDS

This place was once a “Kar Akil” trees forest, hence called as “Karakil Vanam”, the same was got corrupted to the present name of “Karayil”. In Sanskrit  the same was called as “Panasaranyam”, “Kalaakaruvanam” “Thevatharuvanam”, “Kapalapuram”, “Brahma Puram”, “Kapithavanaapuram”, ( Person called Kapithan did service and worshiped Lord Shiva).

Lord Shiva gave darshan to “Kapala Munivar”. Out of saptha Vidanga sthalams, this is the Adhi Vidanga Sthalam, where Thyagaraja graces in a big temple and Nadanam is called as Kukkuda nadanam. ( The others are Thiruvarur – Veedhi Vidangar, Ajapa Natanam, Nagapattinam ( Nagai karonam), - Sundara Vidangar, Vici Nadanam, Thirukaravasal – Adi Vidangar, Kukkuda nadanam, Thirukkuvalai ( Thiru kolili ) – Avani Vidangar, Brunga nadanam, Thirunallar – Nagara Vidangar, Unmatha nadanam, Thiruvaimur – Nlla Vidangar, Kamalana nadanam  and Vedaranyam ( Thirumaraikadu ) – Bhuvai Vidangar, Hamsapada nadanam. It is believed that all Vidanga Shiva Lingas are gifted by Indra to Musukunta Chakravarthy.  It is believed that Lord Shiva blessed Patanjali with 7 types of dances.

This legend is associated with the Vinayagar on the banks of Brahma Theertham. As per the legend, a merchant carried “jathikai” bags for sale and stopped at temple for taking rest. Vinayagar took the form of a child and asked the merchant what he is carrying ?. The Merchant lied that he was carrying “Kadukkai”. After hearing, Vinayagar disappeared. The merchant checked and found all the Jathikai had turned to Kadukkai. The merchant begged to pardon him for telling lie, Vinayagar pardoned him and changed back all the Kadukkai in the “Jathikai”. From then onwards This Vinayagar was called as “Kadukkai Vinayagar”.

In another legend, when the Kumbabishekam was in progress, a blind lady was standing on the banks of “Vellaiyaru” hearing the sounds. She felt very sad for not able to see the Kumbhabhishekam. Lord Shiva gave her the eyesight with 1000 times more brighter then the normal. The Blind lady was very happy and worshiped Lord Shiva. Hence Lord Shiva is called as “Kannayiranathar”.  

Lord Shiva gave darshan to a Thasi, hence Lord Shiva is called as “Katchi Kodutha Nayagar”. It is believed that Musukuntha Chakravarthy and Indra worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple. Indra worshiped Lord Shiva on Purattasi Pournami day. Hence special poojas are conducted on that day every year.

It is believed that if one drink theertha from “Sesha Theertham” on all pournami days  will get rid of the deceases. To get cured eye related deceases  Oil ( Thailam ) and Athi fruit are given as prasadam in this temple.

POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONS

Apart from regular poojas, special poojas are conducted on Vaikasi Brahmotsavam in the month Vaikasi ( May – June ), Aani Thirumanjanam in the month Aani ( June – July ),  Vinayagar Chathurthi in the month Avani ( Aug – Sept ), Navaratri in the month Purattasi ( Sept – Oct ), Skanda Sashti and Annabhishekam in the month Aippasi ( Oct – Nov ), Thirukarthigai in the month Karthigai ( Nov – Dec ), Thiruvathirai in the month Margazhi ( Dec – Jan ), Thaipoosam in the month Thai ( Jan – Feb ), Maha Shivaratri in the month Masi ( Feb – March ) and monthly pradoshams.

TEMPLE TIMINGS

The temple will be kept opened between 07.00 hrs to 11.00 hrs and 17.00 hrs to 20.00 hrs.

CONTACT DETAILS

The mobile number of Siva gurukkal +91 85269 41454 may be contacted for further details.

HOW TO REACH

This place is on the bus route Thiruvarur to Thiruthuraipoondi.

Thiruvarur to Thirunellikaval town bus passes through this place.

Frequent buses are available from Thiruvarur and Thiruthuraipoondi.

The temple is 14 KM from Thiruvarur, 30.2 KM from Mannargudi, 53 KM from Kumbakonam, 69 KM from Thanjavur and 344 KM from Chennai.

Nearest railway station is Thiruvarur.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE

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