08, October 2012
PART-4. Continuation of the previous
post......
81/27. SRI KUTRAM PORUTHA
NATHAR TEMPLE.
THALAINAYAR - THIRUKARUPARIYALUR .
THALAINAYAR - THIRUKARUPARIYALUR .
Now this place is called as Melaikazhi, Thalainayar. This is the 81st Thevaram Paadal petra
Moolavar : Sri Kutram Porutha Nathar
( Moolavar Vimanam )
Consort : Sri Vichithara Balambiga, Sri Kolvalainayagi.
Some of the important features of the temple are.....….
Some of the important features of the temple are.....….
The temple is facing east with a 3 tier Rajagopuram. balipeedam
and Rishabam are in front of sanctum sanctorum. In Koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy,
Brahma, Durga Parameswari are looks beautiful. Sanctum sanctorum consists of
sanctum, antarala and antha mandapam. In
parakaram sannadhi for Vinayagar, Subramaniyar.
Similar to Sirkazhi Thoniappar and Sattainathar are in a malai Koil.
Umamaheswarar idol is to be watched.
Indiran throw Vajrayudham on Iraivan and Shiva pardon him, hence Lord Shiva is called as Kutram Porutha Nathar. Since Suryan worshiped Shiva of
this temple, hence this place is called as Thalainayar. Vasister, Anjaneyar,
Indiran, Suryan worshiped lord Shiva of this temple.
Very old temple many portions are damaged. Rajagopuram badly
damaged.
HOW TO REACH :
Thalainayar is on the bus route Vaitheeswaran koil and
Thiruppanandal.
CONTACT DETAILS :
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE
( Malai Koil / Mada koil, similar to Sirkazhi with Thoniappar and Sattainathar sannadhi in different levels)
( Sri Thoniappar Sannadhi in the first level )
(Sri Sattainathar in Malai Koil in top level - to reach we have to climb through wooden steps)
( Rajagopuram looks in bad shape )
82/28. SRI
KUNDALESWARAR TEMPLE.
THIRUKURAKKAVAL
( THIRUKURAKKAKA).
This place is now
called as Thirukurakkaval on the banks of River Uppanar. This is the 82nd Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva
Sthalam and 28th sthalam on the north of River Kaveri in Chozha
Nadu. Appar has sung hymns in praise of lord of this temple.
( Vesara / Globe shape Vimanam on the moolavar sannadhi )
Moolavar :
Sri Kundaleswarar
( Vesara / Globe shape Vimanam on the moolavar sannadhi )
Consort : Sri Kundalambigai.
Some of the important features of the temple are.....….
Some of the important features of the temple are.....….
The
temple is facing east with small
entrance. Balipeedam and Rishabam are in front
of sanctum sanctorum. The arch with stucco images are at the entrance of
Sanctum sanctorum. In koshtam Dakshinamurthy and Durgai.
In
Prakaram Vinayagar, Valli Deivanai Sametha Subramaniyar, Bhairavar, Chandran,
Hanuman and chandikeswarar. Painting of Hanuman worshiping Lord Shiva of this
temple.
ARCHITECTURE
The main temple consists of Sanctum sanctorum, antarala and artha mandapam. A Vesara vimana is over the sanctum. Only painting of Dwarapalakas. Ambal is in a separate temple with vesara Vimana.
LEGENDS
It is believed that Hanuman has got back his tail after worshiping Lord Shiva of this temple. There is a separate sannadhi for Hanuman.
HOW TO
REACH :
On the
bus route Vaitheeswaran Koil and Thiruppanandal get down at Ilanthoppu and by
the side of Hospital the temple is 3 Km ( You have to make your own
arrangement, since there is no bus facility )
Town bus
from Mayiladuthurai to Pattavarthi, get down at Ilanthoppu and
proceed as above.
CONTACT
DETAILS :
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE
(The niches of the entrance arch - only painting - stucco images are added during the recent kumbhabhishekam. )
83/29. SRI MANIKKA VANNAR TEMPLE.
THIRUVALAPUTHUR - THIRUVAZHLKOLIPUTHUR.
This place is now
called as Thiruvalaputhur, Valoliputhur
Moolavar :
Sri Manikka Vannar, Sri Rathna Pureeswarar
Consort : Sri Bramakundhalambal, Sri Vandamar poonguzhali.
Some of
the important features of this temple are.......
The
temple is facing east with an Entrance arch / base of the Rajagopuram. Rishabam and balipeedam are after the entrance. In Koshtam Durgai, Istaparameswar,
Narthana Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar and Brahma.
In
prakaram Vinayagar, Subramaniyar, Gajalakshmi, Saraswathi, Bhairavar, Chandran,
Suryan, Naalvar and Natarajar saba.
Ambal is
in a temple like sannadhi built with stone and there is no koshta moorthams in
the niches.
ARCHITECTURE
The main temple consists of Sanctum Sanctorum, antarala and artha mandapam. All the mandapams are of Vavval nethi style. A 2 tier vesara Vimana is over the sanctum. Sanctum was built with stone, OLd stucco images were replaced during renovation.
LEGEND :
Arjunan,
Thirumal and Vandu worshiped lord of this temple. Iraivan hide the sword of
Arjunan in the tree hole and gave back, hence this place is called as
Valkolipputhur. Thirumal worshiped diamond Lingam of this temple.
HOW TO
REACH :
This
temple is on the bus route Vaitheeswaran koil to Thiruppanandal, after
Ilanthoppu.
Mayiladuthurai
to Manalmedu bus passes through this place.
CONTACT
DETAILS :
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE
( Arjunanan's sword was made to hid in this tree - Sthala vruksham)
( Entrance of the temple - No Rajagopuram )
84/30. SRI NEELAKANDESWARAR TEMPLE,
THIRUPAZHAMANNIPADIKARAI – (
Eluppaipattu / Iluppaipattu )
Now this
place is called as Eluppaipattu on the banks of river Kollidam. This is the 84th Thevara
paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 30th Sthalam on the north side
river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Sundarar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this
temple.
Moolavar : Sri Neelakandeswarar, Sri Mutheeswarar,
Sri Parameswarar, Sri Mahatheeswarar,
Sri Padikarainathar.
Consort : Sri Amitha Karavalli, Sri
Mangalanayagi.
Some of
the important features of this temple are......
The
temple is facing east with a 3 tier Rajagopuram. Vijaya Ganapathy is on the opposite side of the temple. Balipeedam
and Rishabam are after the Rajagopuram.
In
Prakaram Lingams, Valampuri Vinayagar (
Two Vinayagar Sannadhis ), Ambal, Subramaniyar, Mahalakshmi, Sahadeva lingam. Separate Temple for
Padikarai Nathar and Mangala Valli. Dhakshinamurthy sat on Rishaba below kallala tree. There is a through hole from
left ear to the right ear.
Urchavar Natarajar
is of Dashabhuja thandavamurthy and standing on bull surrounding
with devars is kept under custody. This will be taken only on Prathosam day. Sthala vruksham is Iluppai maram.
On the
floor level sannadhi for Ambal Amuthakaravalli and on the upper level sannadhi
for Sri Mangala Nayagi,
ARCHITECTURE
The sanctum sanctorum was built like a mada koil & Kara koil on a raised platform, with sannadhis around. This temple is of Karakkoil like chariot pulled by the horses, one of the nine types of architecture. The basement is 18 layered adhistanam called pathmayapandham and manjapathram.
Dakshinamurthy sat on Rishaba below kallala tree. There is a through hole from left ear to the right ear.
LEGEND
While swallowing the
poison, Ma Parvati stopped by touching his throat in this Sthalam. Devars, Dharumar,
Neelakandeswarar, Arjunan, Draupadi, Padikarai nathar, Nagulan,
Paramesar, Mutheesar worshiped lord of this temple.
Valmpurivinayagar
was worshiped by Draupadi, Sri Parameswarar was worshiped by Nagulan, Sri
Magudeeswarar was worshiped by Beeman. Sri
Padikarainathar was worshiped by Arjunan, Sri Neelakandeswarar was worshiped by
Dharman, Sri Siddha muktheeswarar was worshiped by Sagathevan and Sri Neelakandeswarar was worshiped by Dharman.
HOW TO REACH :
Vaitheeswaran koil to Thiruppanandal road Ilanthoppu, Valaputhur , Manal medu,
after cotton factory (Panchalai), Pappakudi road ( turn right side )
reach the temple.
CONTACT DETAILS :
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE
Sthala Puranam bas-relief on the sanctum wall -King crosses the river on the boat where he find the Iluppai tree floating on the river
Sthala vruksham Iluppai Tree
Moolavar vimanam - A Mada Koil
Three tier RajaGopuram
89/35.
SRI PASUPATHEESWARAR TEMPLE, PANDANALLUR - PANDHANAI
NALLUR.
Now this place is
called as Pandanallur. This is the 89th Thevaram
Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 35th 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 :
Sri Pasupatheeswarar,.
Consort : Sri Venu Kujambigai, Sri Kaambana Tholiammai.
Some of
the important features of this temple are ....
The
temple is facing east with a 5 tier Rajagopuram and a Vinayagar Sannidhi is on
the opposite side. Thirugnanasambandar
is in front of moolavar sannadhi. In Koshtam Narthana Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy,
Sattainathar, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Vishnu Durgai.
In
artha mandapam Sila roopam for Dwara Vinayagar, Subramaniyar, Naalvar ( Gnanasambandar
– little big), Sattainathar, Brahma & , Vaali worships lingam, Gajalakshmi,
Annapoorni and Sri Aadhikesava Perumal with Padmavathi Thayar. Navagrahas
are in a single row. On the base/ pedam of Shiva and Parvathi urchavar is the Kalyana Sundarar's sthala purana.
ARCHITECTURE
The main temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala and artha mandapam. All the mandapams are of Vallavalnethi style. Moolavar is swayambhu made of prithvi ( Sand ), hence covered always. No abhishekam is done. Mandapam was built around sanctum.
HISTORY
Cannon Balls ( Beeranki Gundu ) are on display which are found when fort area was excavated.
LEGENDS
King Kambili’s eye
sight was got back after worshiping Lord Shiva and temple tank side was called as
Kambosa mannan thurai.
The story
of Kamadhenu as Umadevi got rid of saba vimosanam at this place. This as happened when
played a ball made of 4 vedas, which was given by Lord Shiva.
At the
entrance Rajagopuram, right side Kottai muniyasamy, poojas are performed to get
relief from Black Magic /pilli sunyam and eval. How to reach:
HOW TO
REACH :
Mayiladuthurai
to Thiruppanandal bus passes through Pandanallur.
CONTACT
DETAILS :
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE
Stucco image on the top of Maha mandapam entrance arch
( Sthala puranam under the base of Shiva and Parvathy )
--- OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---
