The place was called as Thiruvooral during 7th Century and now the same is being called as Thakkolam. The temple is on the banks of Kusithalai River also called as Kosasthalaiyar River. It was learnt that water used to come through the mouth of Rishabam and sanctum near moolavar, hence this place was called as Thiruvooral. This is the place where historical war ( 948 – 49 CE ) between Chozhas and Rashtrakutas was happened. Chozha king Rajaditya, the elder son of Parantaka-I ( 907-955 CE ) was Killed, by the Rashtrakuta’s, Krishna-III’s, young prince Butuga-II.
This is the 12th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva sthalam in Thondai Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. மாறில் அவுணர்அரணம் அவைமாயஓர் வெங்கணையால் அன்று நீறெழ் எய்தஎங்கள் நிமலன் இடம் வினவில் தேறல் இரும்பொழிலும் திகழ்செங்கயல் பாய்வயலும் சூழ்ந்த ஊறல் அமர்ந்தபிரான ஒலியார்கழல் உள்குதுமே... திருஞானசம்பந்தர் தேவாராம்
Moolavar : Sri Jalanatheeswarar / Sri GangadeeswararConsort : Sri Giriraja Kannikambal.
Some of the important features of this temple are …..The Rajagopuram is of 3 tiers on the west side and the temple is facing east. Balipeedam, Rishabam and Dwajasthambam are in front of Maha mandapam. A Jalaram / Jala/ Stone window is on the maha mandapa wall, through which Rishabam is faces Lord Shiva. The entrance to the sanctum sanctorum is from the south side. The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala, artha mandapam and maha mandapam. Moolavar is made of sand stone ( prithvi) and Theenda Thirumeni. Abhishekam is not done to moolavar and also priests don’t touch the Shiva Linga.
In koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Mahavishnu ( in place of Lingothbavar ), Brahma and Durgai ( In standing like Kannan playing flute ). Dakshinamurthy, Mahavishnu and Brahma are in sitting posture very rare to see.
In the inner prakaram sannadhi for Saptamatrikas, Naalvar, Valli Devasena Sri Subramaniar, Vinayagar with 10 hands ( One hand was found broken), Bhairavar, Mahavishnu, Suryan and Chandran.
The main entrance to maha mandapam is from south side, Natarajar Saba, Navagrahas, Dharma Sastha and Subramaniar are in the maha mandapam. Gangadharar, Subramaniyar and Ambal Sannadhi are in the outer prakaram. Ambal is facing north. Stucco images of Lord Shiva kicking Yaman for Markandeyar is worth to see. Some loose sculptures are also found near Ambal sannadhi.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONSThe original temple was built during 6th to 7th Century Pallava period and latter contributions from Chozhas and hoysalas. Most of the inscriptions records the donations of Gold, money, Land, Goat, Cow etc., to this temple.
The Rajakesarivarman’s period inscription records the gift of a silver vessel and his wife Arul MozhiNangai also donated Cows to this temple.
KoParthivendravarman’s inscription records the endowments of lamps to Durgai.
Kulothungan’s period inscription records the donation of land by by yathavan ( a Herdsman ) Thirukalaththi to this temple.
LEGEND: This is the Guru Parihara Sthalam. Lord Shiva was worshiped by Kamadhenu, Yama, Chandran, Saptakannis, Sages Udadhi and his son Theerkadar. As per the legend Dakshan conducted the Yaga with out inviting Lord Shiva and it is believed that Daksha’s head was cut by Veerabhadra in this place. Hence this place is called as Thakkolam, because Dakshan cried loudly ( oolam- ஓலம் ) by sensing the end of his life. This purana was narrated beautifully by the 18th Century sage Sri Sivagnana Swamigal in his Kanchipuranam. In that he mentions that all those participated in the Yagna also got the punishment.
35. தக்கேசப்படலம் (1194 - 1270) வரவினைத் தெரிந்த வாறு வகுத்தெடுத் துரைத்தேம் இப்பால் இரவெரி யாடு மெம்மான் இனிதமர் அதன்கீழ்ப் பாங்கர்க் கரவிலார்க் கருளுந் தக்கேச் சரத்தியல் கட்டு ரைப்பாம்
1263 வேள்வியிற் பாகம் நல்கா மருள்மன விண்ணோ ரெல்லாம் தாழ்நெறித் தக்கனோடுங் குறைவறு தண்டம் பெற்றார் வாழிய யினிநீ எச்சம் வரமுற அருளிச்செய்து பாழ்படச் சிதைந்த விண்ணோர் பண்டுபோல் உய்யச் செய்யாய்
In another Legend The Sage Theerkadar son of Udadhi, asked Kamadhenu to stay in his hermitage and to conduct the Yagna. Kamadhenu said she cannot stay with out Indra’s permission. Angered Theekadar cursed Kamadhenu to become an ordinary cow, loosing her all divine power. Kamadhenu in turn cursed sage to become a menial labour. Kamadhenu came to Thakkolam and get relieved from the curse after worshiping Lord Shiva. Udhahi prayed to Lord Shiva and Lord Shiva asked him to do penance and worship him and do abhishekam with the water come through the mouth of Rishabam. Udadhi got back his son relieved from the curse.
POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONSApart from regular poojas 10 days brahmotsavam will be held after Chitra pournami ( in April – May ), Navaratri, MahaShivaratri, Vaikasi Visakam, Ani Thirumanjanam, Adi pooram, Margazhi Thiruvathirai, Thai Poosam, Thirukarthigai are Celebrated in a grand manner.
TEMPLE TIMINGSThe temple will be kept opened between 06.00 hrs to 12.00 hrs and 16.00 hrs to 20.00 Hrs. 99947 86919.
CONTACT DETAILSBabu Gurukkam may be contacted on his mobile +91 99947 86919 & +91 4177 246427 may be contacted for further details.
HOW TO REACH : Bus facility is available from Poonamallee, Koyambedu, Arakkonam and Kanchipuram. The Temple is 16 KM from Arakkonam, 28 KM from Kanchipuram, 54 KM from Ranipet, the district head quarters, 61 KM from Chennai. Nearest Railway station is Arakkonam.
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Mahavishnu
Brahma
Durga
Vinayagar with Ambal
Loose Sculptures--- OM SHIVAYA NAMA---
35. தக்கேசப்படலம் (1194 - 1270)
வரவினைத் தெரிந்த வாறு வகுத்தெடுத் துரைத்தேம் இப்பால்
The Temple is 16 KM from Arakkonam, 28 KM from Kanchipuram, 54 KM from Ranipet, the district head quarters, 61 KM from Chennai.
Mahavishnu
Brahma
Durga
Vinayagar with Ambal
Loose Sculptures
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