This is the 62nd Devara
Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 8th sthalam on the north
side of river Kaveri. This place was called as Kalikamoor during 7th
Century, is now called as Annappanpetai.
As per
Sekkizhar, Thirugnanasambandar came to this temple after worshiping Lord Shiva
of Mahendrapalli during his third pilgrimage.
வைகும் அந்நாளில் கீழ்பால் மயேந்திரப் பள்ளி வாசம்செய்பொழில் குருகாவூரும் திருமுல்லைவாயில் உள்ளிட்டுஎய்திய பதிகள் எல்லாம் இன்புற இறைஞ்சி ஏத்தித்தையலாஸ் பாகர் தம்மைப் பாடினார் தமிழ்ச்சொல் மாலை
Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns
in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
மடல்வரை யின்மது விம்முசோலை வயல்சூழ்ந்து அழகாரும்கடல்வரை யோதம் கலந்து முத்தம் சொரியும் கலிக்காமூர்உடல்வரை இன்னுயிர் வாழ்க்கை யாய ஒருவன் கழலேத்தஇடர்தொட ராவினை யானசிந்தும் இறைவன் அருளாமே............
திருஞனசம்பந்தர் -“மேயபலிக்காவூர் தோறும் பதஞ்சேப்பச் சென்றுகலிக்காமூர் மேவுங் கரும்பே”....... திரு அருட்பாMoolavar : Sri Sundareswarar Consort : Sri Sundarambal, Sri Azhagammai.
Some of the features of this temple are..
The temple is facing east with an
entrance arch or mottai gopuram. Balipeedam, Rishabam are before the sanctum
sanctorum. Stucco image of Rishabaroodar is above the entrance of sanctum
sanctorum. Moolavar is, Swayambhu, little, short on a square avudayar with a
silver nagaraparanam. In koshtam Dakshinamurthy and Durgai.
In prakarm sannadhi for Selva siddhi
Vinayagar, Lord Muruga with Valli Devasena, Vilvanathar, Akilandeswari,
Mahalakshmi, Shaniswarar, Vinayagar, Kailasanathar, Parasarar and Bhadrakali,
Ambal is in a separate sannadhi on the right side of the moolavar. In Navagrahas
sannadhi all are in standing posture.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS
Since
Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns on this temple, the temple might have been
existed before 7th Century, reconstructed during Chozhas, Marathas,
etc,. The Vavvalnethi mandapam was constructed during Maratha’s period.
The temple
was renovated and Kumbhabhishekam was conducted in 1954, Construction of Sri Sastha sannadhi and Maha
kumbhabhishekam was constructed in 1965, renovation of Mahamariamman temple and
ashta bandhana Kumbabishekam was conducted in 1978 and 4th time on
1996 by T S Duraisamy Ayyar. And recently 2017 Maha Kumbhabhishekam was
conducted. .
LEGENDS
It is
believed that Parasar Minivar worshiped Lord Shiva of this Temple, as per the
legend.... Sage Shakthi was an ardent devotee
of Lord Shiva. He was killed by the demon Udhiran, when his wife was pregnant.
The Child was born and grew up as Parasarar and become a great scholar. When he
came to know that his father was killed by demon Udhiran. He wants to take a
revenge on him, performed yagna and killed him. To get rid of the sin caused
due to killing the demon, he visited many Shiva temples. Lord Shiva gave darshan
in the form of Sundarar ( beautiful ) and blessed him.
As per
another Legend, Ambal idol was caught in a fisherman’s net. With a severe pain
in the stomach, he brought the idol to the temple and miraculously his stomach
pain disappeared. Ambal was installed in the temple. Remembering this even
during Masi maham festival only Ambal will be taken to sea for theerthavari.
Since Lord
Shiva removes all hardships due to kali, the place is called as Kalikamoor.
POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONS
Apart from
regular poojas, special poojas are conducted on Pradosham, Maha Shivaratri,
Lord Shiva of this temple will also joins with Then Thirumullaivayil for Theerthavari
on Masi Maham day, Special abhishekam for Ambal on Aadi and Thai month Fridays
and Laksharchana during Navratri.
TEMPLE TIMINGS
The temple
will be kept opened between 08.00 hrs to 10.00 hrs and 17.00 hrs and 19.30 hrs.
CONTACT DETAILS
The Mobile
number +91 93605 77673 and +91 97879 29799 may be contacted for further
details.
The
Gurukkal N.Rajamani may be contacted on his mobile + 91 97151 70451, for
further details.
HOW TO REACH :
Town bus from Sirkazhi to
Konayampattinam bus runs via Annappan pettai.
The temple is 5 KM from Then
Thirumullaivasal on south west, 5 KM from Thiruvenkadu on North west and 6 KM
from Sayavanam, 15 KM from Sirkazhi, 32 KM from Mayiladuthurai, 37 KM from
Chidambaram, 43 KM from Karaikal, 68 KM from Nagapattinam and 272 KM from Chennai.
Nearest Railway Station is Sirkazhi.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE
---OM SHIVAYA NAMA---
This is the 62nd Devara
Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 8th sthalam on the north
side of river Kaveri. This place was called as Kalikamoor during 7th
Century, is now called as Annappanpetai.
As per
Sekkizhar, Thirugnanasambandar came to this temple after worshiping Lord Shiva
of Mahendrapalli during his third pilgrimage.
வைகும் அந்நாளில் கீழ்பால்
மயேந்திரப் பள்ளி வாசம்
செய்பொழில் குருகாவூரும்
திருமுல்லைவாயில் உள்ளிட்டு
எய்திய பதிகள் எல்லாம்
இன்புற இறைஞ்சி ஏத்தித்
தையலாஸ் பாகர் தம்மைப்
பாடினார் தமிழ்ச்சொல் மாலை
Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns
in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
மடல்வரை யின்மது விம்முசோலை
வயல்சூழ்ந்து அழகாரும்
கடல்வரை யோதம் கலந்து முத்தம்
சொரியும் கலிக்காமூர்
உடல்வரை இன்னுயிர் வாழ்க்கை யாய
ஒருவன் கழலேத்த
இடர்தொட ராவினை யானசிந்தும்
இறைவன் அருளாமே
............
திருஞனசம்பந்தர்
-“மேய
பலிக்காவூர் தோறும் பதஞ்சேப்பச் சென்று
கலிக்காமூர் மேவுங் கரும்பே”
....... திரு அருட்பா
Moolavar : Sri Sundareswarar
Consort : Sri Sundarambal, Sri Azhagammai.
Some of the features of this temple are..
The temple is facing east with an entrance arch or mottai gopuram. Balipeedam, Rishabam are before the sanctum sanctorum. Stucco image of Rishabaroodar is above the entrance of sanctum sanctorum. Moolavar is, Swayambhu, little, short on a square avudayar with a silver nagaraparanam. In koshtam Dakshinamurthy and Durgai.
The temple is facing east with an entrance arch or mottai gopuram. Balipeedam, Rishabam are before the sanctum sanctorum. Stucco image of Rishabaroodar is above the entrance of sanctum sanctorum. Moolavar is, Swayambhu, little, short on a square avudayar with a silver nagaraparanam. In koshtam Dakshinamurthy and Durgai.
In prakarm sannadhi for Selva siddhi
Vinayagar, Lord Muruga with Valli Devasena, Vilvanathar, Akilandeswari,
Mahalakshmi, Shaniswarar, Vinayagar, Kailasanathar, Parasarar and Bhadrakali,
Ambal is in a separate sannadhi on the right side of the moolavar. In Navagrahas
sannadhi all are in standing posture.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS
Since Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns on this temple, the temple might have been existed before 7th Century, reconstructed during Chozhas, Marathas, etc,. The Vavvalnethi mandapam was constructed during Maratha’s period.
Since Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns on this temple, the temple might have been existed before 7th Century, reconstructed during Chozhas, Marathas, etc,. The Vavvalnethi mandapam was constructed during Maratha’s period.
The temple
was renovated and Kumbhabhishekam was conducted in 1954, Construction of Sri Sastha sannadhi and Maha
kumbhabhishekam was constructed in 1965, renovation of Mahamariamman temple and
ashta bandhana Kumbabishekam was conducted in 1978 and 4th time on
1996 by T S Duraisamy Ayyar. And recently 2017 Maha Kumbhabhishekam was
conducted. .
LEGENDS
It is believed that Parasar Minivar worshiped Lord Shiva of this Temple, as per the legend.... Sage Shakthi was an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva. He was killed by the demon Udhiran, when his wife was pregnant. The Child was born and grew up as Parasarar and become a great scholar. When he came to know that his father was killed by demon Udhiran. He wants to take a revenge on him, performed yagna and killed him. To get rid of the sin caused due to killing the demon, he visited many Shiva temples. Lord Shiva gave darshan in the form of Sundarar ( beautiful ) and blessed him.
It is believed that Parasar Minivar worshiped Lord Shiva of this Temple, as per the legend.... Sage Shakthi was an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva. He was killed by the demon Udhiran, when his wife was pregnant. The Child was born and grew up as Parasarar and become a great scholar. When he came to know that his father was killed by demon Udhiran. He wants to take a revenge on him, performed yagna and killed him. To get rid of the sin caused due to killing the demon, he visited many Shiva temples. Lord Shiva gave darshan in the form of Sundarar ( beautiful ) and blessed him.
As per
another Legend, Ambal idol was caught in a fisherman’s net. With a severe pain
in the stomach, he brought the idol to the temple and miraculously his stomach
pain disappeared. Ambal was installed in the temple. Remembering this even
during Masi maham festival only Ambal will be taken to sea for theerthavari.
Since Lord Shiva removes all hardships due to kali, the place is called as Kalikamoor.
Since Lord Shiva removes all hardships due to kali, the place is called as Kalikamoor.
POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONS
Apart from regular poojas, special poojas are conducted on Pradosham, Maha Shivaratri, Lord Shiva of this temple will also joins with Then Thirumullaivayil for Theerthavari on Masi Maham day, Special abhishekam for Ambal on Aadi and Thai month Fridays and Laksharchana during Navratri.
Apart from regular poojas, special poojas are conducted on Pradosham, Maha Shivaratri, Lord Shiva of this temple will also joins with Then Thirumullaivayil for Theerthavari on Masi Maham day, Special abhishekam for Ambal on Aadi and Thai month Fridays and Laksharchana during Navratri.
TEMPLE TIMINGS
The temple will be kept opened between 08.00 hrs to 10.00 hrs and 17.00 hrs and 19.30 hrs.
The temple will be kept opened between 08.00 hrs to 10.00 hrs and 17.00 hrs and 19.30 hrs.
CONTACT DETAILS
The Mobile number +91 93605 77673 and +91 97879 29799 may be contacted for further details.
The Gurukkal N.Rajamani may be contacted on his mobile + 91 97151 70451, for further details.
The Mobile number +91 93605 77673 and +91 97879 29799 may be contacted for further details.
The Gurukkal N.Rajamani may be contacted on his mobile + 91 97151 70451, for further details.
HOW TO REACH :
Town bus from Sirkazhi to Konayampattinam bus runs via Annappan pettai.
The temple is 5 KM from Then Thirumullaivasal on south west, 5 KM from Thiruvenkadu on North west and 6 KM from Sayavanam, 15 KM from Sirkazhi, 32 KM from Mayiladuthurai, 37 KM from Chidambaram, 43 KM from Karaikal, 68 KM from Nagapattinam and 272 KM from Chennai.
Nearest Railway Station is Sirkazhi.
Town bus from Sirkazhi to Konayampattinam bus runs via Annappan pettai.
The temple is 5 KM from Then Thirumullaivasal on south west, 5 KM from Thiruvenkadu on North west and 6 KM from Sayavanam, 15 KM from Sirkazhi, 32 KM from Mayiladuthurai, 37 KM from Chidambaram, 43 KM from Karaikal, 68 KM from Nagapattinam and 272 KM from Chennai.
Nearest Railway Station is Sirkazhi.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE
---OM SHIVAYA NAMA---
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