This
is the 105th Thevara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 51st Sthalam
on the North side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. It is believed that this
place obtained name of Thiruvaiyaru due to the 5 rivers, Arisalaru, Vennaru,
Vettaru, Kudamurutti River and Kaveri,
flowing near the temple. This temple is one of the temples equivalent to Kashi
and also called as Thenkailayam.
Thirugnanasambandar
visited twice to this temple. First time he visited this temple after
worshiping Lord Shiva of Thirupazhanam and Second time, after worshiping Lord
Shiva of Thirupoonthuruthi and Thiruneithanam.
கோடல்
கோங்கும் குளிர்கூவிளம் என்னும் திருப்பதிகக் குலவு மாலை
நீடுபெருந்
திருக்கூத்து நிறைந்ததிரு உள்ளத்து நிலைமை தோன்ற
ஆடுமாறு
அதுவல்லான் ஐயாற்றுஎம் இயற்றும் ஐயனே என்று நின்று
பாடினார்
ஆடினார் பண்பினொடும் கண்பொழி நீர் பரந்து பாய
மாடு
புனல்பொன்னி இழிந்து வடகரையில்
நீடுதிரு
நெய்தானம் ஐயாறு சேர்ந்து இறைஞ்சிப்
பாடு
தமிழ் மாலைகளும் சாத்திப் பரவிப்போய்
ஆடல்
புரிந்தார் திருப்பழனம் சென்று அணைந்தார்
Thirugnanasambandar,
Thirunavukkarasu Swamigal, Sundarar, Aiyadigal Kadavarkon Nayanar and Vallalar has sung
hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. Thirugnanasambandar, has sung 2
hymns during his first visit and 3 hymns, on second visit. Both are given
below.
புலனைந்தும்
பொறிகலங்கி நெறி மயங்கி அறிவழிந்திட்டு ஐம்மேல் உந்தி
அலமந்த
போதாக அஞ்சேல் என்று அருள்செய்வான் அமரும்கோயில்
வலம்
வந்த மடவார்கள் நடமாட முழவதிர மழையென்றஞ்சிச்
சிலமந்தி
அலமந்து மரமேறி முகில் பார்க்கும் திருவையாறே
......
திருஞானசம்பந்தரின் முதல் தரிசனதின் போது
கலைஆர்
மதியோடு உரநீரும்
நிலைஆர்
சடையார் இடமாகும்
மலையா
ரமுமா மணிசந்தோடு
அலைஆர்
புனல்சே ரும்ஐயாறே
........
திருஞானசம்பந்தரின் இரண்டாவது தரிசனதின் போது
மாதர்ப்
பிறைக் கண்ணி யானை மலையான் மகளொடும் பாடிப்
போதொடு
நீர்சுமந்து ஏத்திப் புகுவார் அவர்பின் புகுவேன்
யாதும்
சுவடு படாமல் ஐயாறு அடைகின்ற போது
காதல்
மடப்பிடி யோடும் களிறு வருவன கண்டேன்
கண்டேன்
அவர்திருப் பாதம் கண்டறியாதன
கண்டேன்
.........
திருநாவுக்கரசு சுவாமிகள்
பரவும்
பரிசுஒன்(று) அறியேன்நான் பண்டே உம்மைப் பயிலாதேன்
இரவும்
பகலும் நினைந்தாலும் எய்த நினைய மாட்டேன்நான்
கரவில்
அருவி கழுகுண்ணத்ந்தெங்கங் குலைக்கீழ்க் கருப்பாலை
அரவந்
திரைக்கா விரிகோட்டத்(து) ஐயா(று) உடைய அடிகளோ
..........
சுந்தரர்
குந்தி
நடந்து குனிந்தொரு கைகோலூன்றி
நொந்திருமி
நுரைத்தேறி – வந்துந்தி
ஐயாறு
வாயாறு பாயா முன் நெஞ்சமே
ஐயாறு
வாயால் அழை
.........
ஐயடிகள் காடவர்கோன்
--“
பண்பகன்ற
வெய்யாற்றில்
நின்றவரை மெய்யாற்றில் ஏற்று திரு
வைய்யாற்றின்
மேவிய என் ஆதரவே
...........
திரு அருட்பா
Moolavar : Sri Panchanatheswarar, Sri Aiyarappar,
Sri Sembonsotheeswarar.
Consort : Sri Dharmasamvarthini, Sri
Aramvalartha Nayagi.
Some of the important features of this temple are…..
The temple is facing east with a 7 tier Rajagopuras as main entrance and 3 more
entrances on all other three sides with Rajagopuras. Vallabha Ganapathi and Dhandayuthapani
are in the mandapam. The inner & 2nd level rajagopuram is of 3
tiers. Balipeedam, Dwajasthambam and Rishabam are after the three tier 2nd
level Rajagopuram. Stucco Dwarapalakas are at the entrance of sanctum
sanctorum. Moolavar is of swayambhu Prithvi covered Kavasam. A Soolam / Trident
and a Cow bas reliefs are on the Kavasam, hence called as “Thirisooli” - “வடிவேறு திரிசூலம் தோன்றும்
தோன்றும்”- as per Thirumurai. Since moolavar is of
Prithvi,
no Abhishekam is done and punuku is applied with out touching the Lingam, a Theenda
Thirumeni. The out side Sanctum is in the form of moat / akazhi. In koshtam
Dakshinamurthy with Jadabaram, hence circumambulation is restricted in this
Dakshinamurthy prakara.
In
the outer prakaram, Surya Theertham with Neerazhi Mandapam, Kungiliya Kundam,
Atkondar Sannadhi, Then Kailayam with Appars’s image & Shiva Linga,
Vinayagar Sannadhi, Vada Kailayam Ulokamadevicharam.
After
the outer prakaram, next prakara do not have any sannadhis. On one place on the
wall is marked for making the sound as “Aiyara”. The Sound resonates many
times. This reminds the Appar’s thevaram as.... “ஓசை ஒலியெல்லாம் ஆனாய் நீயே”.
Before
the Sanctum Sanctorum, a mandapam, in which Maragatha / Emerald Linga, Spatika
Linga and spadika Ambal are kept in a safety Locker. Poojas will be done during
morning hours. Special poojas will be performed on 5th day of
Chithra festival.
In
the inner prakaram, Murals of Shiva stories are painted on the walls, Bhavani
Nathar Shiva Linga, Adhi Vinayagar, Navagrahas, Pancha Bhoota Linga,
Chandrasekar, Adhi Vinayagar. There is a step leading to up stairs to see the
sculptures.
In
the next prakara Siddhi Vinayagar, Viswanathar Visalakshi, Dhandapani, Dhanusu
Subramaniyar / Villenthiya Velan, Selva Vinayagar, Avudai Vinayagar ( Avudayar
as pedestal ), Mahalakshmi, Saraswati, Durgai as Durgathamman, Chandikeswarar (
is like a temple with Vimana. Succo images of Milk pot abhishekam on one side
and on the other side Lord Shiva blesses Visara Sarumar with Chandikeswarar
Position ), Natarajar Sabha, SaptaSthana Sthala Shiva Lingas except this
temple, Jurahareswarar, Meikandar, Umapathi Sivam, Arul Nandhi Sivam,.
In
addition to main temple there are two Shiva temples as Then Kailayam and Vada Kailayam
on the south and north sides.
THEN KAILAYAM
This north (West) facing shrine was built by Panchavan madevi,
wife of Rajendra Chozha. In memory of the Victory over the Nulambas, a part of
Kannada region. After the victory, the 46 numbers of lathe turned
& intricately carved pillars, made of soap stone supports the
prakaram, was brought from Nulamba region. The story behind this 46 pillars
goes like this…. Only 45 pillars were brought and one was made by the Chozha
sculptures within two days, without any difference between original and
duplicate. ( in my opinion, it may not be true since soap stones are
not available in any part of Tamil Nadu region, then how could it be possible.?
). The temple was built with padabandha adhisthana and deva Koshtams supported
by the pilasters on both sides. Sri Subramaniar, Agni Devar, Shiva, Durga are
in koshtam and Brahma is in sitting posture. The koshta murtis are defaced. The
shrine has only one inscription which speaks about the donation given to this
temple by a lady called Adhikarachi Muthana Pon Nangai, who worked under the
King Rajendra Chozha.
Corridor with Nulamba Pillars
Pillar Reliefs
Pillar Reliefs
Bhairavar & Vinayagar
Lord Shiva & ... ?
Brahma
Murugan & Ambal
VADA KAILAYAMThis shrine was built by Sakthi Vidangi also called as
Logamadevi, wife of Rajaraja Chozha – I. Hence the Lord Shiva of this temple is
called as Logamadeveecharamudaiar and the temple is called as Loka Mahadevi Eswaram. There are more than 10 inscriptions of Rajaraja ( with his full title
) period and one inscription belongs to Rajadhi Raja-I, which speaks about the
gifts made to the temple in terms of land, sheep and gold ornaments, vessels
towards daily poojas, burning of perpetual lamps and maintenance of this
temple. In one of the inscriptions Rajarajan’s wife is referred as Nambiratiyar
Danti Sakti Vidanki.
This shrine was built like a temple with padmabhandha
adhisthana. The sanctum sanctorum consists of Sanctum, antarala, Arathamandapa
and mukha mandapa. Yazhi vari is shown above kumudham and bhuta vari is shown
below kabotham. The kabotham has nasis with motifs. The Bhitti / sanctum walls
has the koshtas with pilasters on both sides and makara thorana on the above.
In the makara thorana cute miniature sculptures are carved. In between the
koshtas, there are empty koshtas with vishnu kanda pilasters. The koshta murtis
Dakshinamurthy and Brahma are original and in defaced condition. A
special miniature sculpture is on one of the north side koshta is
the kuda koothu, similar to the one at Thanjavur, Rajarajecharam and
Thiruvellarai. This represents that Thirumal danced Kuda koothu to save
Aniruthan, the son of Kaman from asura Vaanan. It is believed that
Kuda koothu is the fore-runner of Karakattam, a form of South Indian folk
dance.
Special poojas are conducted on Adhirai nakshatra day in the
month Chithirai at Vada kailayam and Then Kailayam.
Ambal Dharmasamvardhini as
Aram Valartha Nayaki is in a separate temple facing east. Dwajasthambam, Rishabam
and balipeedam are in front of sanctum
sanctorum. Ambal is little big and tall with abhayahastham and other hand in
dola hastham. In the prakara Suryan, Vinayagar, Subramaniyar and Chandikeswari.
Front mandapa was built at a latter stage by Nattukottai Nagarathars. The
mandapa pillars has number of bas-reliefs which include, Bharatha Matha and
Mahatma Gandhi.
There
is a bathing ghat at the end of the street opposite to South Rajagopuram with
steps on rive Kaveri. The Appar Kulam is now called as “Uppangulam” can be
reached through West Rajagopuram, at the end of the right side street. On the Way to kailash Lord Shiva instructed
Appar to ...
“பழுதில்
சீர் திருவையாற்றில் காண்”. It is believed that
Appar came out of this Tank and Lord Shiva gave darshan with Parvati as
Rishabaroodar. Abeeshta Varadha Maha Ganapathy and Viswanathar with Visalakshi
Temples are opposite to the Tank. In Vinayagar temple the legend of Appar comes
out of the Tank and Lord Shiva gives darshan is painted on the wall.
The
15th Century Arunagirinathar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Muruga of this temple.
திரிபு
ராதிகள் தூளெழ வானவர்
திகழ
வேமுனி யாவருள் கூர்பவர்
தெரிவை
பாதியர் சாதியி லாதவர் தருசேயே
சிகர
பூதர நீறுசெய் வேலவ
திமிர
மோகர வீரதி வாகர
திருவை யாறுறை
தேவக்ரு பாகர பெருமாளே
HISTORY AND
INSCRIPTIONS
The
Original temple was existed before 7th Century and latter
reconstructed during Pallavas, Chozhas, Pandyas, Vijayanagaras and Nattukottai Nagarathars.
The inscriptions recorded from this
temple belongs to Aditha-I, Aditha karikalan-II, Rajarajan-I, Vikrama Chozhan,
Pandya King Sundara Pandyan, King Veeramukkan Udayar’s son Veerasaravana Udayar
and Achutha Nayak, who ruled Thanjavur. As per the inscriptions
Lord Shiva was called as Thiruvaiyarudaya mahadevar and Ambal was called as
Ulakudaya nachiyar. This place was under Rajendrasinga Valanattu Poikainattu
Thiruvaiyaru during Rajarajan-I period, Thirubhuvana muzhuthudaiya Valanattu
Poikainattu Thiruvaiyaru during Kulothunga Chozha-II period and
Rajarajavalanattu Poikainattu Thiruvaiyaru during Sundara Pandyan period.
Most of the inscriptions records the
endowment of burning Perpetual lamps, Poojas and the donations made. Some of
the inscriptions records some special details also.
AS PER THE
DISPLAY OF THIS TEMPLE HISTORY......
This temple’s thirupani was done by a king belongs to Surya
vamsam. During 1st Century BCE, the Chozha King Karikala
Peruvalathan created this Chozha Country after transforming forest. One day
while he was crossing Thiruvaiyaru his chariot wheel got struck up at this
place. When he dug the ground to remove the chariot wheel, He found, A swayambhu
Shiva Linga and the images of Sakthi, Vinayagar, Murugan, Saptamatrikas,
Chandikeswarar and Suryan. All the idols were covered by the hair / viri sadai
of Agapei Siddhar called Niyamesar, who was under deep meditation. The Chozha
king fell on his feet and worshiped him. The Siddhar told that these images are
worshiped by Devas and Nandikeshwara. He asked the King Karikala Peruvalathan
to built a temple at this place. The Siddhar gave him a Dhanda, ( the holder cannot
be conquered by any body ) and told that the money required will be available at
Nandhi’s feet. The King constructed the temple and gave donations to temple for
worship. It was believed that the Siddhar was non other than Aiyarappar, and
his virisadai is spread on the back of sanctum sanctorum, hence it is advised
not to circumambulate the inner prakara. The image of the King and his wife are
in Chembian mandapa also known as Cheppesa mandapa.
The original structure was constructed before the Pallava King
Thellarerintha Nandhi varman ( 825 – 850 CE ). The present structure of sanctum
sanctorum, Dwarapalakas, Yazhi pillars belongs to Pallava period.
In 982 CE, Venki King Vimalathitha Thevan reconstructed some
structures and gave donations to this temple. In 1006 CE Rajaraja-I, ( 985
-1014 CE ) and his wife Ologamadevi, constructed the Vada Kailayam also known
as Ologamadeecharam and established Ologa Veethi Vidangar also known as
Somaskandar, donated Vinayagar and pancha Murtis. During Rajendra Chozha period
(1014 to 1042 CE ) his wife Panchavan Madevi renovated the then kailayam, which
was found in dilapidated condition. This prakara was constructed by Krishna
Raja Udayar. The Pillars are brought from Chalukya Country as war trophy.
During Vikrama Chozha period ( 1118 – 1135 CE ), 3rd
and 4 prakara, Prakara wall, East Rajagopuram, 100 Pillar mandapa base ( why it
was stopped the reason is not known ). Mandapa and walls are constructed during
Sadayavarman Sundara Pandyan ( 1381 CE ) and Sendalai karuppur, Kachi
Veeraperuman’s daughter. The 3rd Prakara east side Rajagopuram was constructed by Vikrama Chozha.
During 1350 CE, Achuthappa Nayak completed the Dhandapani Temple
mandapa with 144 pillars. During his period Idaimarudhur Anaiyappa pillai and
his brother Vaidyanathar constructed the west Rajagopuram, 1st
Prakara with Thirunadaimaligai, South Gopuram in the 3rd Prakaram,
Temple Tank, Kaveri pooja Padithurai, Kalyana sindhu mandapam and Chariot
Mandapa which pulled by horses.
In 1784 CE, Pachaiyappa Mudaliar constructed the Mukha mandapam
of 3rd Prakaram. His bas-relief along with his wife are on the
Pillars.
In 1937, Amman temple, marble flooring was done by Nattukottai Nagarathar Meyyappa Chettiar. Maha
Kumbhabhishekam was also conducted on 2nd May 1937 CE.
In 1971, Maha Kumbhabhishekam was conducted by Thiru Kailaya
parambarai, 25th Guru maha sannidhanam Kailai Sri-la-Sri Subramania
Desika Gnana Sambanda Paramacharya Swamigal, on 31st March 1971.
During 26th Guru Maha Sannidhanam Sri-la-Sri Shanmuga Desika
Gnana Sambanda Swamigal, period, Major renovations were carried out including
Vimana, Prakaras, 63var Cheppu idols, Arches. Maha kumbhabhishekam was
conducted on 07th February 2013.
Achuthappa Nayak’s inscriptions records the donation made to
Srirangam Big temple, construction of breached kaveri banks, Pooja padithurai
with steps and named as kalyana sindhu.
The images of Achutha Nayak with his wife was at west Rajagopuram found in
damaged condition. But the stone images in the first prakara west side is in good condition. Also the images of Pachaiyappa Mudaliar and his wives are in
Pachaiyappa Mudaliar Mandapa pillars.
The Somaskandar Temple was built during Chozha period. Kodungai is with intricate
design to be appreciated. The Veera Saravavana Udayar period saka 1303 ie 1381
CE inscription records that the compound wall of the mandapa was reconstructed
by Pandya Kulanasini Valanattu Sendalai Karuppur Kachi Veeraperuman’s son.
Konerimai Kondan period inscription records the donation of 108 veli land to
this temple.
Kochadaya barmar Thiribhuvana Chakravarthi Sundara Pandyan period
inscription records the donation of 6 and some fraction Makani land by Suthamalli Valanattu PAmpunikootrathu PAmpunikizhAn
Mallandan alias Cherasekaran.
Then
Kailayam
There were 7 inscriptions recorded from this temple. In that one
belongs to Vijayanagara period and the rest of Chozhas. Rajendra Chozha's 31st
year reign inscription is the earliest one. This inscription records that this
stone temple was built by Rajendra Chozha’s wife and Queen Panchavan
madevi.
The inscription is in the form of a song on the east wall, in that Lord Shiva
was called as PanchanadhivaNan and Ambal was called as Anjalai.
Rajendra Chozha’s second son Vijaya Rajendran period inscription records that
his wife and Queen Thirailokkiyamudayar gifted ornaments and jewellery to
Natarajar & Sivakami. The names of the ornaments mentioned for Thirukkai /
hands as ThirukkaikArai, Thirukazhuthu / neck as SanbangArai and Thiruvadi /
legs-ankles as ThiruvadikkArai. A single mangalsutra was gifted to
Sivakami. Ear ornament was called as
KAraikAndi.
The Maha mandapa west side inscriptions of Rajaraja ( II or III)
and Kulothunga period records the endowment of burning perpetual lamps. The South side prakara was built during
Krishnadevaraya.
Vada Kailayam also
known as Ulagamamadeveecharam.
This complete stone Temple was built by Rajaraja-I’s first wife
and queen Thanthi Sakthividangi alias Ulagagamadevi. The inscriptions recorded from this temple belongs to
Rajarajan-I, Rajendran –I, Rajathirajan-I, of these Rajarajan’s 21st
year inscription is earliest one.
The Queen established the Ulagamadevichara mudayar, Ulagavidanga thevar /
Thyagaraja, his consort, Vinayagar, Murugan, Natarajar and Chandikeswarar. The
inscription further records the endowment of burning perpetual lamps, sandhi
lamps, Naivedyam as Paruppamuthu, Kariyamuthu, Ponagam, Poriyamuthu,
Thayiramuthu, Chakkaraiamuthu for four kala poojas. Also celebrated The kings
birth star Sathaya days 12 nos in a year and Chithirai perum thiruvizha.
She also donated jewelry and the weights are also mentioned. For Dance 32
persons were appointed with title as Thalaikoli. Musical instruments such as Damru, Uvachan
thalaiparai, kandai, Thimilai, Mathalam, Veena, Karadigai etc,. Were played
during pooja and Thiruvizha. She also gifted 102 Veli land to this temple
situated at Rajendra Singavalanattu Mirai Kootrathu Kalavaithalai Village and
the land is on the north side of Kunjaramalli channel feeding to Veeranarayana
Chaturvedi mangalam
The
latter period inscriptions in front of Adhi Vinayagar records the endowment of
burning a perpetual lamp with 8 strands of wick, for which donations are made.
Further, records that if any default
occurs, this may be intimated to address given, to take further corrective
steps.
The
inscription in front of sanctum sanctorum, records the endowment of Daily
poojas for Panchanadeeswarar, Annadhanam and Maheswarar Pooja at Madurai
Thirugnanasambandar Adheenam and education of Hindu religion children and
teaching of English, appointment of qualified teacher and salary by Vallal Pachaiyappa
Mudaliar. To meet the endowment one lakh varakan was deposited as a first
instalment and the interest earned from the deposit to be used for the above
endowment.
LEGENDS
Indra,
Maha Lakshmi worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple.
When
Sundarar and Cheraman Peruman came from Thirukandiyur, the Kaveri River was
flooded and they couldn’t cross. To his Prayer Lord Shiva asked kaveri to give
them way to reach this temple.
As per the legend, Appar wants to have the darshan of Lord
Shiva at Kailash. So he walked alone from Kasi after taking bath in ganges. At
one stage he could not walk and crawled with blood bleeding from hands and
legs. On seeing Appar’s devotion Lord Shiva crated pond at Mount Himalayas and
asked him to take a dip and promised to give darshan at Thiruvaiyaru. When he
came out of the pond and had the darshan of Lord Shiva with his consort and
devaganas at this Thenkailayam Temple.
As
per Thirumurai it is believed that Ambal is in the form of Maha Vishnu, hence
there is no sannadhi for Maha Vishnu. There is an Anjaneyar shrine on the
opposite to Ambal sannathi at Bhavasami agraharam. The same is mentioned in the
thirumurai as......
அரியலால்
தெவியில்லை
ஐயன்
ஐயாறனார்க்கே.
The
reason for calling moolavar as Panchanatheswarar is as follows... This Legend is associated with
Nandhikeswarar. Sage Siladha, who belongs to Andhanakuruchi near Thiruvaiyaru
prayed Lord Shiva for a Child. Lord Shiva gave him a male child. On that day
evening Lord Shiva called Rishabam and arranged for a sacred bath with Surya
Theertha, Chandra Theertha, the foam water which drips from Nandhi’s ( Rishaba
) mouth, Kaveri river water and the milk
from Ampal’s breast. He was given the title of “Adhikara nandhi’ and made him as incharge for the Temple. Next day
on Punarpoosam nakshatra time Lord Shiva arranged Marriage for
Nandhikeswarar at Thirumazhapadi. To
remind this, “Ezhur Thiruvizha” is celebrated in the month Chithirai.
Nadhikeswarar
marriage is celebrated in all the 7 temples. Aiyarappar, will start with
Nandhikeswarar from Thiruvaiyaru, on Viska Nakshatra day after full moon day
in the month Chithirai. On that day all the Saptha Sthana Temple’s Urchavars
will welcome Lord Shiva of this temple at Thiruvaiyaru.
In
another legend one of the priest went for Kashi and could not returned as
scheduled. This was reported to the Local Chieftain. When he came personally to
check, he found that the priest was performing the abhishekam. But the actual
priest came on the next day. The Chieftain and the priest realised that the
pooja was done by Lord Shiva himself in the absence of the original priest.
This reminds Manickavasagar's hymns as... “ஐயாறு அதனில் சைவனாகியும் “.
POOJAS AND
CELEBRATIONS
Apart
from regular poojas, special poojas are conducted on Kailaya katchi day in the
month Adi new moon day, Special poojas at Then Kailayam and vada kailayam in
the month Chithirai, Ezhur Thiruvizha in the month in the month Chithirai,
Pradosham, Maha Shivaratri in the month Masi and all important Hindu functions.
TEMPLE TIMINGS
The
temple will be kept opened between 06.00 hrs to 11.00 hrs and 16.00 hrs to
20.30 hrs.
CONTACT
DETAILS :
Land
line number +91 436 2260 332 and mobile number +91 94430 08104 may be contacted
for further details.
HOW TO
REACH :
Bus
facility is available from various parts of Tamil Nadu. Buses to Thanjavur
passes through Thiruvaiyaru. City buses are also available from Thanjavur and
Kumbakonam.
The
Temple is 13.5 KM from Thanjavur, 35 KM from Kumbakonam, 56 KM from
Tiruchirappalli and 329 KM from Chennai.
Nearest
railway Station is Thanjavur.
Ayyanar
Saptamatrikas
Ashthradevar
Nandhikeswara & His Consort Susambika
May be a king / donor
West side Rajagopuram
The Fourth Visit to this temple was a part of Divya Desam Temples Visit, near Thanjavur and Kumbakonam, organized by Culture Circuits. Thanks to Mr Balakumaran. --- OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---
Inscriptions on the jala too
Mani ( Bell ) and Mani(cka)vasagar
Kaveri River 
--- OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---
