Arulmigu Kalyana Pasupatheeswarar Temple, Karur, Karur District and Sri Magudeswarar Temple, Kodumudi, Erode District.

04, MAY 2011

265/7. ARULMIGU KALYANA PASUPATHEESWARAR TEMPLE, KARUR

This post has been updated with Thevara Hymns, History & Inscriptions and legend. For the updated post please click this link

This is the 265th Devara Paadal Petra Shiva sthalam and 7th Sthalam of Kongu Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. This is one of the five capital ruled by Chera Kings.

Rajagopuram with mandapam before moolavar mandapam

Moolavar    : Sri Pasupatheeswarar, Sri Pasupathy Nathar, 

                   Sri Pasupathy.

Consort      : Sri Kirupanayaki, Sri Soundarya Nayaki

Some of the important features of this temple are....

The temple is facing east with a 7 tier Rajagopuram.  Moolavar is little inclined position on a square avudayar. There is cow's leg mark on Sivalingam. 

There is  stone deepa sthambam  after entering the Rajagopuram. On the base bas-reliefs of Pugazh Chozhan with  head load on one side and Cow milking on Shiva Lingam on the other side. This sort of Deepa sthambam may be seen in many  temples of Kongu Nadu.

There is a 100 pillar mandapam in front of the sannadhi. There is a Jeeva Samadhi for Sri Karuvur thevar.  Sannadhi for Natarajar, Ganapathi, Sri Valli devasena Sri Subramaniar, Sri Lakshmi, Navagrahas, Bairavar. There are two sannadhis for Ambal.  Sri Alankara Nayagi in one sannadhi and Sri Soundarya Nayagi in another sannadhi.

HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS

Since this is one of the Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam, the original temple existed before 7th Century and the was re-constructed during Chozha period.

This is the birth place of Eripatha nayanar and Karuvur thevar, who has sung the Thiruvisaippa. 

LEGENDS

It was learnt that Shiva leaned to one side to hear Karuvur Thevar's Thiruvisaippa.

HOW TO REACH : 

To  Karur frequent buses are available from Coimbatore, Erode, Trichy.

CONTACT Details :

The mobile Number  +91 4324 262010 may be contacted for further details.

LOCATION : CLICK HERE

View of east side Rajagopuram

View of east side Rajagopuram 

264 /6 Sri Magudeswarar Temple,  Kodumudi / Thirupandikodumudi.

This post was up dated with Thevara Hymns, Sthala purana, History and Inscriptions. For the updated post please click this Link

Now the place is called as Kodumudi. This is the 6th Devara Padal petra Shiva Sthalam of Kongu Nadu. Moovar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.

Ambal, Lord Shiva and Sri Veeranarayana  Perumal sannadhi Rajagopurams

Moolavar    : Sri Magudeswarar, Kodumudi Nathar, 

                   Malaikozhuntheesar.

Consort      : Sri Madhura Bhashini, Thiripurasundari, 

                   Panmozhi Nayaki.

Some of the important features of this temple are...

Temple is on the banks of river cauvery. It was believed that a piece of meru was fallen here, hence the place is called as Kodumudi. There is a Vishnu temple ( Sri. Veeranarayana Perumal ) inside the premises with separate dwajasthambam. Dakshinamurthy is with Jadamudi and only a Sanakatha munivar is seen. The mandapa pillars are with lot of bas-reliefs.

HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS

The temple has Sundara Pandiyan period inscriptions.

LEGENDS

It is a parihara sthalam for Naga dosham. 

Bharadwaja, Agasthiyar worshiped lord Shiva of this temple.  

CONTACT DETAILS :

The land line  +91 4204 222375 may be contacted for further details .

HOW TO REACH : 

The Kodumudi is on the way to Karur from Erode about 1/2 hour journey.

The Kodumudi is on the railway route from Erode to Trichy.

LOCATION :   CLICK HERE 

A bas-relief of Vinayagar  on the mandapam Pillar 

--- OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---

Velliangiri Andavar Temple / வெள்ளியங்கிரி ஆண்டவர் கோயில் / “THEN KAILAYAM” - Velliangiri Hills, Poondi in Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu. Yatra - 2011, My Experience

18th April 2011

On 9^th morning been to Velliangiri hills to have darshan of Sri Lord Velliangiri Andavar. At about 09.00 hrs morning started to climb from the foot hills.  started alone. Yes, alone  with a  strong desire to make this trip alone. Except tired and thirst I  never faced any problem. Reached to the top by 14.00 Hrs and had a good darshan. Taken rest for an hour and climbed down.

The aim of making in the day time is to see the nature’s beauty or the gods gift to the mankind. Reached back by 19.00 Hrs to the base temple. It was a wonderful experience. Here are some photographs taken from my  Sony ericssion X10 mini mobile with a 5 MP camera.

The followings are some tips  for the people who takes adventure with 

• Less luggage and more comfort.
• Carry at least 2 liters of good drinking water.
• Carry some sweets
• Do not carry any plastic items / carry bags
• Carry some food, though some shops on the route where only junk foods will be available.
• Carry a bamboo stick ( available at the base at cost)
• Some amount of practice with bare foot is required.

All the best to the devotees who wishes to make this yathra

Velliangiri yatra  2012      : CLICK HERE
Velliangiri yatra  2013      : CLICK HERE
Velliangiri yatra  2015      : CLICK HERE
Velliangiri yatra  2016      : CLICK HERE
Velliangiri yatra  2017      : CLICK HERE
Velliangiri Yatra  2018      : CLICK HERE
Velliangiri Yatra  2019      : CLICK HERE

LOCATION:CLICK HERE

( Irregular steps )

Bamboo  forest in 2nd hill

(Vazhukku parai - 234 Steps are cut on the rock )

( This is the way we crossed)

( This is the way we crossed)

( A green mountain view )

( The view of Velliangiri from fourth hill )

( This is the way we crossed)

( Lord Shiva's shrine in the top cave and moolavar is swayambhu )

( A rock points the sky adjacent to cave )

( A green mountain view )

( A green mountain view )

Sudhai Rishabam in Isha Yoga centre

--- OM SHIVAYA NAMA: ---