24,
September 2012
On
22nd and 23rd September
2012 , I had undertaken my 3rd
yathra to Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalangal in and around Kumbakonam and this time
Mayiladuthurai also. As usual reached Kumbakonam on 22nd morning
from Chennai by bus. After taking bath at lodge, hired a taxi and started my
yathra. I was able to cover 18 Shiva Temples and a Vishnu Temple ( Lord Krishna
as Amruviappan, one of 108 Divya desam at Therazhundur).
22-09-2012,
SATURDAY.
First,
I had been to THIRUVISANALLUR. After
dharshan my plan was to go to Thiruthuthevankudi. Since the temple was scheduled
to open only after 09.00 Hrs, skipped and went to the temple SENGANOOR Lot of
peoples throng this temple for darshan. Pooja is mainly conducted for Sukran.
The Sukran sannadhi is in parallel to Shiva’s sannadhi. Then went to the
temples THIRUKODIKAVAL, ETH IRKOLPADI (
Melai Thirumanancheri ) and THIRUMANANCHERI ( Keezhai
Thirumanancheri). In the Kalyana Sundareswarar sannadhi, at Thirumanancheri,
Ambal looks very cute with a beautiful smile on her face ( Naanam ). Tried our
luck to have darshan at Thiruvelvikudi, but to our disappointment the temple
was closed.
After
lunch at Kuthalam returned back to THIRUVELVIKUDI and spend
about 3 hours on the banks of Temple tank. It was an awesome and amazing
site to see the temple tank with water and king fisher
catching the fish. The temple was opened only at 17.30 Hrs, against opening
time of 16.30 hrs. After dharshan went to the temple THIRU ANNIYUR (
Ponnur ), (The temple priest explained me in detail and allowed to take
pictures. He asked me to spread the temple details, so that more peoples can
visit to this temple), THIRU KORUKKAI ( Korkai/ Korukkai )
and THIRU NIDUR ( Nidur – a station on the train route). The
dharshan at the last three temples, had with the lamps / torch light and
the prakarams were under the cover of darkness, due to power failure/ load
shedding. Closed my day’s darshan and returned back to lodge.
23-09-2012,
SUNDAY.
Based
on my previous yathra darshans experience, like to use the public transport to
cover some more temples this time also. First I went to the temple THIRUVADUTHURAI AMB AM also.
When I requested, Gurukkal for darshan, he asked his son to take me to the
temple through his TVS 50 ( Kurukkal also offered me a Kumbakonam degree coffee). It
was about 5 KM journey from Thiruvaduthurai on a bumpy road and
Gurukkal’s son dropped me back at the Thiruvalangadu bus stand. Since KUTHALAM is
on the way to Mayiladuthurai, got down at Kuthalam and had the dharshan at
Kuthalam. The temple is big and understands that temple authorities are
preparing for the Kumbhabhishekam. Waited for the bus to THERAZHUNDUR for
about 1.5 Hrs, finally hired a taxi for one way to Theruzhundur. The pooja
was conducted by a Vishnu battachariyar at this shiva temple. After
darshan at Shiva temple, I also had the darshan of Lord Krishna ( Lord
Krishna as Amuruviappan ), which is on the opposite street of Shiva
Sannadhi.
We
know that there is a relationship between the temple at Thiruvaiyaru and nearby
temples in connection with the marriage function of Sri Nandhi devar at
Thirumazhapadi. Similarly the marriage between Lord Shiva and
Parvati after separation due to pakadai/ Chokkattan attam. This
time Lord Vishnu was also involved
I
couldn’t make visit to Pandanallur and Mayiladuthurai as planned ( Too
greedy ). During my visit most of the temples were locked and the
Gurukkals are kind enough to open the temple for my dharshan. I
expressed my heartfelt thanks to all.
97/43.
SRI SIVAYOGINATHAR TEMPLE. THIRUVISANALLUR.
This
place is now called as Thiruvisanallur. This is the 97th Devaram
Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 43rd sthalam on the north
side of river Kaveri In Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in
praise of lord Shiva of this temple. This is the birth place of Uyyavantha
deva Nayanar who had sung the Thiruvunthiyar.
( 5 tier Rajagopuram )
Moolavar :
Sri Sivayoginathar, Sri Purathaneswarar,
Sri Vilvaranyeswarar.
Consort : Sri Shantha Nayagi, Sri Soundara Nayagi
Some
of the important features of this temple are..........
The
temple is facing east with a 5 tier Rajagopuram. Balipeedam, Rishabam Dwajasthambam are after the Rajagopuram. In Koshtam, Narthana
Ganapathy, Dakshinamurthy, Mahavishnu in Lingothbavar place, Brahma, Durgai.
In
the prakaram sannadhi for Saptamatrikas, Nalvar, Ganapathi, Lakshmi
Narayanan, Subramaniar, Pancha Lingas, Sri Mahalakshmi, Navagrahas.
ARCHITECTURE
The main temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala, artha mandapam and a mukha mandapam.
Ambal
is in a separate temple like Sannadhi with sanctum, antarala and
artha mandapam. There is a Time clock,
based on the sun movement on the south side temple wall.
HISTORY & INSCRIPTIONS
Chozha and Vijayanagara period inscriptions found on the walls and adhistanam which speaks about donations given to this temple for pooja and burning of lamps. Nagarathar had done thiruppani.
Chozha and Vijayanagara period inscriptions found on the walls and adhistanam which speaks about donations given to this temple for pooja and burning of lamps. Nagarathar had done thiruppani.
LEGENDS
Jadayu worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple.
HOW
TO REACH :
On
the bus route Thiruvidaimaruthur to Veppathur.
Town
buses available from Kumbakonam route nos 2, 28 & 38
CONTACT DETAILS :
Land
line and mobile numbers are ; 0435 200 0679 and 94447 47142
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE
( Bas reliefs of a King and Queen worshiping Lord Shiva on the Sanctum Sanctorum wall )
Moolavar vimanam - in Koshtam Mahavishnu
( Naalvar )
( Corridor View )
( Brahma and Maha Vishnu worshiping Lord Shiva )
95/
41. SRI SATYAGIREESWARAR TEMPLE. SENGANUR
Now
this place is called as Senganoor / Senganur /Seignalur. This is the 95th Thevara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 41st sthalam on the north
side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar
has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
( Moolavar vimanam with Dakshinamurthy sannadhi )
Moolavar :
Sri Sathyagireeswarar, Sri Sathyagirinathar
Consort : Sri Saki Deviammai.
Some
of the important features of this temple ........
The
temple is facing east with and entrance arch. This one of the mada koil built
by Ko Chenkat Chozhan. There are two prakaram of one is on the top around
the sanctum and other is at the base level. Nandhi and balipeedam are in front
of the sanctum. The sanctum sanctorum
consists of sanctum, antarala and artha mandapam. A vesara Vimana is on the
sanctum. In Koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Mahavishnu, Brahma and Durgai.
In
Maha mandapam Natarajar darshan, Bhairavar (Tap on the side of Bairavar, you
will hear venkala/bronze bell sound by placing ear on the wall near Suryan
& Chandran), Suryan, Chandran, Nalvar, Vinayagar, Murugan,
Gajalakshmi, Chandikeswarar. On Chandikeswarar murthy - pirai is shown on the
head, Sadai, Kundalam, Gangai are to be watched. In this posture Lord Shiva
gave darshan to Chandeeswara Nayanar. Ambal Sannadhi is little away
facing east.
This
is the birth place for Chandeeswara Nayanar. Sibi and Harichandran worshiped lord
Shiva. Sri Murugan got the Uruthira Pasupatham to destroy Suran
after worshiping Lord Shiva of this temple.
HOW
TO REACH:
On Kumbakonam to Thiruppanandal route, after Nedungkollai,
Senganur Koot road – Sri Chandeeswara Nayanar Arch – right side road 1 Km.
CONTACT
DETAILS :
Mobile
and Land line numbers are : 93459 82373 and 0435 2457 459
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK
HERE
( Moolavar Vimanam with Chandikeswarar sannadhi )
( Chandikeswarar - Pirai chandran, Ganga, Jada mudi, and kundalam on the head)
( Mada koil view from arch )
( Front arch )
( Wall painting of another Shiva temple in the same village )
94/40.
SRI BALUGANDA NATHAR TEMPLE. THIRUVOIPADI.
Now
this place is called as Thiruvoipadi. This is the 94th Devaram
Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 40th sthalam
on the north side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Appar has sung hymns in
praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
( Moolavar Vimanam )
Moolavar :
Sri Baluganda Natha Swami, Sri Balugandheeswarar.
Consort : Sri Birugandha Nayagi, Sri Periyanayagi.
Some
of the important features of this temple are........
The
temple is facing east with an entrance
arch. Nandi and balipeedam are immediately after the entrance. The
sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum and artha mandapam. Front mandapam is of
vavvalnethi mandapam.
In
the prakaram Bhairavar, Suryan, Chandran, Saneeswarar and
Natarajar. Chandikeswarar worshiped lord Shiva of this temple.
HOW
TO REACH:
The
place on the Kumbakonam to Thiruppanandal route after Senganur.
CONTACT
DETAILS :
Mobile number is 94421 67104.
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE
( Vavval nethi mandapam )
( Temple front view )
( Entrance door with arch )
93/ 39. SRI ARUNA JADESWARAR TEMPLE, THIRUPPANANDAL.
This
is the 93rd Thevara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 39th
sthalam on the north side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
( Ambal temple rajagopuram )
Moolavar :
Sri Chenchadaiyar, Sri Thalavaneswarar,
Sri
Jadaathar, Sri Aruna Jadeswarar,
Sri Thalapureeswarar.
Consort : Sri Birukandha Nayagi, Sri Periyanayagi,
Sri
Thaalavaneswari.
Some
of the important features of this temple are........
The
temple is facing east with a 7 tier Rajagopuram. Balipeedam, Dwajasthambam and Rishabam are in a recently built mandapa. In the
sanctum Moolavar is swayambhu.
In
Aasthana mandapam Urthavadhandava moorthy. In
prakaram Subramaniyar, Lakshmi, Panchabootha Lingas, Bairavar, Suryan,
Chandran, Saptha kannis, 63 var /Arupathumoovar.
ARCHITECTURE
The main temple consists of Sanctum sanctorum, antarala and artha mandapam. Ambal is in a separate Temple with 3 tier Rajagopuram facing east.
HISTORY
The katrali / complete stone temple was built by King Nakkantharan.
The katrali / complete stone temple was built by King Nakkantharan.
LEGENDS
In Prakaram two male palm trees under that there is Shiva Linga moortham in slanting position. In 16 pillar mandapam paintings of Shiva leaned forward to accept the garland from a lady Thadagai. Latter Shiva was straightened by Gunguliayakalaya Nayanar.
Lord Shiva of this temple was worshiped by, Brahma, Thirumal, Indiran, Iravatham, Agathiyar, Suryan, Chandran, Adhiseshan, Naga kannigas, Thadagai and Gunguliakalaya Nayanar
HOW
TO REACH :
Buses
available from Mayiladuthurai and Kumbakonam.
CONTACT
DETAILS:
Mobile and land line numbers are 94431 16322 and 0435 245 6047
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE
( Corridor view with sthala vruksham Palm tree )
( Stucco images in front mandapam )
( Front Mandapam )
( 7 Tier Rajagopuram )
96/42.
SRI KARKADESWARAR TEMPLE. TIRUNDUDEVANKUDI.
Now
this place is called as Nandangkoil/ Nandu koil. This is the 96th Devaram
Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 42nd sthalam on the north side
of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of
Lord Shiva of this temple.
Moolavar :
Sri Karkadakeswarar ( Karkadam – Nandu )
Consort :
Sri Arumarunthammai, Sri Apoorvanayagi.
Some
of the important features of this temple are.......
The
temple is facing east with an entrance arch. Agali around the sanctum. In Koshtam,
Narthana Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai. An
ekathala Dravida stone Vimana is on the sanctum. Dwarapalakas in sudhai at the
entrance.
There
are two Ambal sannadhis. Sri Arumarunthammai and Sri Apoorva Nayagi. Ambal
Arumarunthammai was installed by the King of that area after he was cured
from a decease.
In
the inner prakaram sannadhi for Dhanvanthiri, Agasthiyar, Kaala Bhairavar,
Suryan, Chandran, Naalvar, Ganapathy, Subramaniyar and Gajalakshmi. Natarajar is of Stucco image.
ARCHITECTURE
The main temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, Antarala and Artha mandapam. Ekatha Dravida Vimanam is over the sanctum sanctorum. The temple was completely from Adhistanam to Stupi, constructed with Stone called Katrali. The adhistanam is of simple pada bandha adhistanam with 3 patta kumudam. The prastaram consists of Valapi, Kapotam and Viyyala vari. Ashtamangala bas-relief at the entrance of the artha mandapam.
Ashtamangala bas-relief
LEGENDS
As per sthala purana Indra worshiped Lord Shiva with 1008 Sengazhuneer flowers /after taking a dip in the theertham. Every day Indra found that one number was short to 1008. Since it happened every day, Indra wanted to check personally. When he was watching a flower was moving through pranalika / komukha in to the sanctum and a crab was offering the flower to Lord Shiva. Since crab ( Karkadam in Sanskrit is Nandu in Tamil ) worshiped Lord Shiva, Lord Shiva of this temple is called as "Karkadeswarar".
HOW
TO REACH :
Buses
from Mayiladuthurai and Kumbakonam up to Thiruvisanallur and a KM has to walk to
reach this temple.
CONTACT
DETAILS :
Mobile and land line numbers
are +91 99940 15871 and +91 435 200 0240.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE
( Moolavar Vimanam with Dakshinamurthy sannadhi - Stone construction )
( Rajaraja Chozha with his wives - bas-reliefs on the wall )
( Temple complex view )
( Colour full Sudhai Nataraja with Ambal )
( Temple front mandapam view )
( Front entrance Arch )
92/ 38. SRI
PRANANATHESWARAR TEMPLE, THIRUMANGALAKUDI.
This is the 92nd Devaram Paadal
Petra Shiva Sthalam and 38th Sthalam on the north side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar and Appar has sung hymns in praise
of Lord Shiva of this temple.
( Moolavar vimanam with Chandikeswarar sannadhi )
Moolavar : Sri Prananantheswarar
Consort : Sri Mangalanayagi
Some of the important features of this temple are
.........
The temple is facing east with 5 tier Rajagopuram. Balipeedam, Rishabam and Dwajasthambam are in the mukha mandapam. Moolavar is little
taller. Urchavars are Chandrasekar, Mayil vahanan, Naalvar, Pradosha Nayagar. In
koshtam, Dakshinamurthy, Rishbaroodar, Brahma, Durgai.
In prakaram 11 Shiva lingas, Vinayagar, Arumugam,
Gajalakshmi, Bairavar, Two Natarajar.
LEGENDS
A
story – During 1st Kulothungan period, a minister build this
temple using the peoples tax with out the knowledge of the king. King ordered
to shear his head and the body was brought to this village ( as per his
wish – to be buried in this place ) he became alive by the blessings of
Ambal.
Sri Kaali, Suryan, Thirumal, Brahma, Agathiyar worshiped lord of this temple. Pancha Mangala shethram. ( Mangala vimanam, Mangala Vinayagar, Mangalambigai, Mangala theertham, Mangalakudi ).
It is believed that Navagraha dosha will be removed
after worshiping lord Shiva of this temple.
HOW TO REACH :
It is in the bus route Kumbakonam –
Kathiramangalam – Mayiladuthurai
CONTACT
DETAILS :
The land line number is 0435 247 0480
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE
( Front Mandapam view )
( Maha mandapam with Kodimaram )
( 5 tier Rajagopuram )
90/ 36. SRI AGNISWARAR TEMPLE ( SUKRAN TEMPLE ), KANJANUR.
This
is the 90th Theevara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 36th Sthalam
on the north side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Appar has sung hymns in
praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
( Moolavar Vimanam )
Moolavar :
Sri Agneeswarar
Consort : Sri Karpagambigai.
Some
of the important features of this temple are..........
The
temple is facing east with a three tier Rajagopuram. Rishabam Dwajasthambam are in a mandapam. A second level 2 tier
Rajagopuram is at the entrance of sanctum sanctorum. Moolavar is swayambhu-
little big in size. In koshtam, Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Brahma
and Durgai. Ambal is in a separate
sannadhi in Thirumanakolam / Marriage posture.
In
outer prakaram Mayura Subramaniyar, mahalakshmi and parasu maram. Sila roopam
for Suraikai baktha and his wife.
In
Parakaram sannadhi for Bairavar, Suryan, Saneeswarar, Chandran, Navagrahas,
Naalvar. In Natarajar sabha Natarajar moolamurthy thirumeniyil Ambal Sivakami. A
separate Sannadhi for Sukran in parallel with Lord Shiva.
ARCHITECTURE
The main temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala, ardha mandapam. The artha mandapam is of vavvalanethi mandapam, built during marathas period.
( Vavvalnethi mandapam )
HISTORY
Chozha, Marathas, Vijayanagara kings period inscriptions are found.
LEGENDS
Mukti Thandavam
danced for Parasuramar. Kal Rishabam ate the grass for poor anthanar. A Sukran parihara sthalam
HOW TO REACH :
Mayiladuthurai
to Kallanai-bus route- Anjaar Vaathalai- Pandanallur – Kumbakonam salai,
Kathiramangalam from there Thirukodikaval, Kottur Kanjanur.
Bus
from Kumbakonam near Thiruvaduthurai.
CONTACT
DETAILS :
Land
line number is 0435 - 247 3737
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK
HERE
( Saptamatrikas are on the arch)
( Front 3 tier Rajagopuram )
91/37. THIRUKOTEESWARAR TEMPLE / SRI KODEESWARAR TEMPLE, THIRUKODIKAVAL.
Now
this place is called as Thirukodikaval. This is the 91st Thevaram paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 37th Sthalam on the north side
of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar and Appar has sung hymns in
praise of Lord Shiva of the temple.
( Moolavar vimanam with Dakshinamurthy sannadhi )
Moolavar :
Sri Kodeeswarar, Sri Kodinathar
Consort : Sri Thripurasundari, Sri Vadivambigai
Some
of the important features of this temple are....
The
temple is facing east with a 5 tier Rajagopuram. Balipeedam, Dwajasthambam and Rishabam are in a
mukha mandapam abutting the 2nd level Rajagopuram of 2 tiers. Moolavar on a square avudayar and little taller. In Koshtam Narthana vinayagar, Natarajar,
Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma, Ashtabhuja Durgai, Pichadanar,
Agasthiyar. The sanctum out side is like a moat /agazhi style.
In
the inner prakaram, sannadhi for Karaiyetrum Vinayagar, Mayil vahanar,
Sivalingamurthy, Gajalakshmi, Jyeshta devi, Kala bhairava, Suryan, Chandran, Saneeswarar, Durvasa.
ARCHITECTURE
The main temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, Antarala and Artha mandapam. Ekathala vesara Vimanam is on the sanctum sanctorum. Mandapam was built around the sanctum sanctroum. The artha mandapam is of Vavvaknethi style.
LEGENDS
As
per Legend Karaikkal Ammaiyar came to this temple through head.
HOW
TO REACH :
The
temple is on the bus route Kumbakonam to Kathiramangalam.
Mayiladuthurai
to Kathiramangalam via Kuttalam
CONTACT
DETAILS:
Mobile number is 94866 70043
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE
( Temple complex view )
(Bas-reliefs at the entrance wall of rajagopuram )
(Temple view through Rajagopuram)
( Rajagopuram )
78
/ 24. SRI IYRAVATHESWARAR TEMPLE, AIRAVATESHWARAR TEMPLE, ETHIRKOLPADI - MELA THIRUMANANCHERI.
Now
this place is called as Mela Thirumanancheri. This is the 78th Devaram
Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 24th sthalam on the north side
of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Sundarar has sung hymns in praise of Lord
Shiva of this temple.
( Moolavar sannadhi with Chandikeswarar sannadhi )
Moolavar :
Sri Iyrathavatheswarar, Sri Madhyaneswarar
Consort : Sri Suguntha Gunthalambigai, Sri Malar Kuzhal madhu.
Some
of the important features of this temple are .......
The
temple is facing west with a three tier Rajagopuram. Balipeedam and Rishabam are
after the Rajagopuram.
In
Prakaram Bhairavar, Vinayagar, Shani Bhagavan, Suryan, chandran. Sannadhi for
Vinayagar, Subramaniyar, Mahalakshmi.
ARCHITECTURE
The main temple consists of Sanctum sanctorum, antarala and artha mandapam.
LEGENDS
The marriage conducted by Lord Shiva to a prince at ThiruVelvikudi was
received by Lord as uncle from this temple after Lord Shiva came out of Sanctum
worshiped lord of this temple.
HOW
TO REACH
Bus
from Mayiladuthurai is available via Kuthalam to Thirumanancheri
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK
HERE
( Moolavar vimanam with Dakshinamurthy sannadhi )
( Temple complex view )
( 3 tier Rajagopuram)
79/
25. SRI UTHAVAKA NATHASWAMY TEMPLE / KALYANASUNDARESWARAR TEMPLE, THIRUMANANCHERI.
Now
this place is called as Keezha Thirumanancheri or Thirumanancheri. This is the
79th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 25th Sthalam
on the north side of river Kaveri. This temple has got the Thirugnanasambandar
and Appar Devara Pathigam.
( Temple view kodimaram and Rajagopuram )
Moolavar :
Sri Uthvaka Nathaswamy., Sri Arulvallanatha Swamy
Consort : Sri Kohilambal
Some
of the important features of this temple are....
The
temple is facing east with a 5 Tier Rajagopuram. Dwajasthambam and Rishabam are between, entrance 5 tier and 2nd
level Rajagopuram. In
koshtam, Pichadanar, Bala Ganapathy, Natarajar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar,
Brahma, Ragu, Durgai, Gangavisarjanar. Ambal is in a separate sannadhi, small in size.
In
prakaram Nalvar, Subramaniyar, Gajalakshmi, Kala bhairava, Saneeswaran, Pachai Nayaki and Pachaiyappa Nathar.
ARCHITECTURE
The sanctum sanctorum consists of Sanctum, antarala and artha mandapam.
LEGENDS
Iraivan
as Kalyanasundarar married Ambal as Kohilambigai in this temple and Ambal as a
bride to be watched- young and beautiful with smile on her face (naanam.) and
facing down.
This is a Rahu
graha dosha parihara sthalam.
HOW
TO REACH :
Town
bus available from Mayiladuthurai to Thirumanancheri Via Kuthalam.
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK
HERE
( Kalyana kola stucco images in the Rajagopuram)
( Rajagopuram front view )
77/ 23. SRI KALYANASUNDARESWARAR TEMPLE.
THIRUVELVIKUDI.
This
is the 77th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 23rd sthalam
on the north side of river Kaveri. This temple has got Thirugnanasambandar and
Sundarar Devara Pathikam.
( 3 tier rajagopuram back side view )
Sri Manavaaleeswarar
Consort :Sri Parimala Sugantha Nayagi,
Sri
Kouthakesinarumchanthu Nayagi
Some
of the important features of this temple are.....
The
temple is facing east with a 3 tier Rajagopuram. Balipeedam, Rishabam are after
the Rajagopuram. In koshtam Lingothbavar, Arthanareeswarar (
different from others – Parvati on the right side – right half ),
Chandrasekar, Dakshinamurthy.
In
artha mandapam Agathiyar, Natarajar and Vinayagar ( Pillayar is doing prayer for
Lord Shiva's Velvi Completion. There are two Bhairavas facing Moolavar. Stucco images of Kalyana Sundarar and Parvati in a separate Sannadhi, looks very beautiful.
ARCHITECTURE
The main temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala and artha mandapam. The sanctum sanctorum is on a pada bandha adhistanam with 3 patta kumudam.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS
Inscriptions of 1st Parantaka Chozhan period are found.
LEGENDS
As
per archakar, all Navagrahas attended the velvi, hence there is no separate
sannadhi Navagrahas. During velvi, Dakshan send birds to disturb, but
dwarapalakas made them as ring and worn as ear ring which is not available in
any other temples.
It is believed that Lord Shiva's Marriage Yagna / thirumana velvi was performed here. For Ambal “Gnana Tharanam” was given in
this temple hence this place is called as “Kowthukapanthana kshethram”. Lord Shiva conducted a marriage of a Prince with a girl whose relatives denied for the
marriage after the sudden demise of her parents.
HOW TO REACH:
The
temple is near Kuttalam.
Bus
available from Mayiladuthurai to Maharajapuram.
CONTACT DETAILS:
The land line number is 04364 - 235 462
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE
( Stucco images are at the entrance of mandapam )
(Moolavar vimanam with Dakshinamurthy sannadhi )
( Agasthiyar )
( 3 Tier Rajagopuram )
( Beautiful view of rajagopuram during sunset )
76/
22. SRI ABATHSAHAYESWARAR TEMPLE / AGNIPUREESWARAR TEMPLE, ANNIYUR.
Now
this place is called as Ponnur. This is the 76th Thevara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 22nd sthalam on the north
side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar and Appar has sung
hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
( Front arch entrance )
Moolavar :
Sri Aabathsahayeswarar, Sri Virusaranyeswarar,
Sri Agneeswarar, Sri
Pandathaveswarar, Sri Ratheeswarar
Consort : Sri Birukannayagi, Sri Periyanayagi.
Some
of the important features of this temple are .......
The
temple is facing east with an entrance arch. Balipeedam and Rishabam are in front
of the sanctum. In Koshta moortham Narthana Ganapathi,
Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Durgai. Ambal is in a separate Sannadhi facing
east. The image of Vinayagar, Sivakami, Aadipoora Amman, Durgai, Asthira devar
in Artha mandapam. There are two Dakshinamurthy and reflection of hand can be
seen on the base.
In
outer prakaram Sannadhi for Sidhi
Vinayagar, Sri Valli Devasena Murugan, Mahalakshmi, Navagrahas. Sani
Bhagavan, Suryan, Bhairavar.
ARCHITECTURE
The main temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala and ardha mandapam. The stucco images of Lord Shiva with Parvati, Murugan and Vinayagar are at the entrance of the sanctum. An ekathala vesara vimanam is on the sanctum. Kumbha panjaras are in between two koshtas.
LEGENDS
Varunan,
Agni, Suryan, Rathi, Pandavar, worshiped the lord of this temple. Stucco images on the mandapam entrance are to be watched.
HOW
TO REACH :
Bus
from Mayiladuthurai to Manalmedu Passes through this temple.
8
Km from Mayiladuthurai.
CONTACT
DETAILS:
Ravi
Gurukkal may be contacted for darshan and the mobile number is
9786766995
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK
HERE
( Moolavar vimanam with Dakshinamurthy sannadhi)
( Stucco images - worshiping of Lord Shiva )
( Stucco images - worshiping of Lord Shiva )
80/
26. KORUKKAI VEERATTESWARAR TEMPLE. THIRU KORUKKAI.
Now
this place is called as Korukkai / Korkai. This is the 80th Devaram
Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 26th sthalam on the north side
of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Appar has sung hymns in praise of lord Shiva
of this temple. This is one of atta-veeratta temples.
Moolavar : Sri Veeratteswarar
Consort : Sri Gnanambigai
Some
of the important features of this temple are......
The
Temple is facing eat with a 5 tier Rajagopuram. Balipeedam and Rishabam are in front. The sanctum sanctorum consists of
sanctum, antarala and artha mandapam. In koshtam Durgai, Brahma, Rathi (
Sudhai), Lingothbavar, Dakshinamurthy, Narthana Vinayagar, Chandikeswarar. Kurungai
Vinayagar sitting on square Avudayar/ peedam.
In prakaram Valli Devasena Subramaniar, Gajalakshmi, Kamathaganamurthy (in folding the left leg, hanging right leg, sitting posture ) Rathi and Manmadhan.
Sanakatha
munivars idols are near moolavar/ Lord Shiva. A
Pig, elephant, Narasimham and a man head moorthy in stucco images.
LEGENDS
The image of Therkabaga munivar stretching his hands for ganga Theertham sitting in front of temple theertham
HOW
TO REACH:
Mayiladuthurai
to Manalmedu bus route – Nidur, reach Kondal, turn left towards “Korukkai”
name board 3 KM after bridge you can reach the temple.
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK
HERE
( Rishaba Mandapam - since there was no power Couldn't take more pictures )
75/ 21. THIRUNEEDUR SOMANATHASWAMI TEMPLE
( ARUL SOMANATHA SWAMY TEMPLE THIRU NEEDUR ).
THIRU NEEDUR - NIDUR.
( ARUL SOMANATHA SWAMY TEMPLE THIRU NEEDUR ).
THIRU NEEDUR - NIDUR.
Now this place is called as Thiru Needur. This is the 75th Paadal Petra
Shiva Sthalam and 21st sthalam on north side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Appar and Sundarar has sung hymns in praise of Lord
Shiva of this temple.
( Back side of moolavar vimanam )
Moolavar : Sri Somanathawami, Arul Somanatha Swamy.
Consort : Sri Aadhithya
Abayaprathambigai,
Sri Vedhanayagi, Sri Veyurutholoammai.
Some of the important features of this temple
are............
Rishabaruder in front of entrance gopuram.. The temple is facing east with a Balipeedam and Rishabam. In Koshtam Narthana Ganapathy,
Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai.
In the prakaram Sannadhi for 3 Ganapathi,
Subramaniyar, Shiva lingas, Mahalakshmi, Kala Bhairavar, Munaiyadu nayanar.
Previously abhishekam was not conducted since Panam is made of mud, now abhishekam is conducted.
ARCHITECTURE
The main temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala and artha mandapam.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS
Rajathirajan-III
inscriptions are found.
HOW TO REACH :
Just 3 KM from Mayiladuthurai town. Can come by
auto also.
CONTACT DETAILS :
Mobile and Land line numbers are : 99436 68084,
04364 - 250 424,
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE
( Moolavar vimanam )
( South side entrance arch )
--- OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---
