This is the 61st Thevara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 7th sthalam on the north side of river Kaveri. This place is now called as Then Thirumullaivasal, since there is also another Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam near Chennai with same name and to differentiate, this temple is called as Then Thirumullaivasal and temple near Chennai is called as Vada Thirumullaivayil. Then Thirumullaivasal is on the sea shore.Also it is believed that this is one of the Pancha vana Temples and the others are Chidambaram, Chayavanam, Pallavanecharam and Thiruvenkadu.
As per sekkizhar Thirugnanasambandar after worshiping Lord Shiva of Thiruvenkadu, came to this temple. After worshiping Lord Shiva Sri Yuthika Parameswarar / Sri Mullaivaneswarar, He went to Sirkazhi after visiting Shiva Temples on the way.
அருமையாலோ பறம்பு போந்து வணங்கி அங்கு அமரும் நாளில்திருமுல்லைவாயில் எய்திச் செந்தமிழ் மாலைச் சாத்திமருவிய பதிகள் மற்றும் வணங்குவார் மறையோர் ஏத்தத்தருமலி புகலி வந்து ஞானசம்பந்தர் சேர்ந்தார்
Thirugnanasambandar and Vallalar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. This temple also has the sthala purana, which was written by Vadugunatha Desikar.
நெஞ்சார நீடு நினைவாரை மூடு வினைதேய நின்ற நிமலன்அஞ்சாடு சென்னி அரவாடு கையன் அனலாடு மேனியரனூர்மஞ்சாரு மாட மனைதோறு மைய முளதென்றுவைகி வரினுஞ்செஞ்சாலி நில்லின் வளர் சோறளிக்கொ டிருமுல்லை வாயிலிதுவே....... திருஞானசம்பந்தர் -“கயேந்திரனைக்காயலுறாதன்று வந்து காத்தோன் புகழ்முல்லைவாயிலினோங்கு மணி விளக்கே”........திரு அருட்பாMoolavar : Sri Yuthika Parameswarar, Sri Mullaivaneswarar, Sri Mullaivananathar.Consort : Sri Sathyanantha Soundri, Sri Kothaiammai. Sri Anikondakothai.
Some of the important features of this temple are as follows.The temple is facing east with an entrance arch with stucco image of Shiva and Parvati. The temple tank is on the side of the temple. Dwajasthambam, Balipeedam and Rishabam are after the entrance arch. Moolavar is little big swayambhu with two cut marks. Stucco Dwarapalakas are at the entrance of sanctum. In koshtam only Dakshinamurthy. Mandapam is of flat stone slabs roof. ( Very cool in the evening hours )
In prakaram Single slab stone bas reliefs- of sthala Purana ( The king’s sword's hitting Lord Shiva and the King tries to cut his head and Lord Shiva blesses the King in three stages ). Nalvar, Bhairavar, Mahalakshmi, Navagrahas, Chandran, Suryan. Also sannadhi for Vinayagar, Lingas, Pichadanar, Thirugnanasambandar. Sthala vruksham Mullai is on the Kiluvai maram / tree, Karpaka Vinayagar, Maha Vishnu, Kshethra Lingam, Balasubramaniar, Mahalakshmi.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONSSince Thirugnanasambandar sung hymns on Lord Shiva of this temple, the temple might be existed before 7th Century. The Temple might have reconstructed during Chozha period and extended during Marathas Period.
This temple is under the administration of Dharmapura Adheenam. Last Kumbhabhishekam was done on 07th Sep 1989.
LEGEND: It was believed that Ma Parvati, wants to learn the meaning of panchatchara mantra “namasivaya – Na-ma-Shi-Va-Ya”. She came to this temple and worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple. Pleased by her devotion Lord Shiva taught the meaning of panchatchra mantra “namasivaya”. Hence there is no “Palliyarai” and the pooja associated to that at night.
In one legend The Chozha King Killivalavan, the grand father of Karikal Valavan was affected by a skin decease. As advised he took bath, then the theertham of the temple and worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple. He got cured from the skin decease.
Chozha King's got relieved from Brahmahathi dosha after worshiping Lord Shiva of this temple. When a Chozha king was passing through the forest on horse, a mullai / jasmine creeper was obstructing the horse leg. The Chozha king cuts the creepers with his sword. The sword hits the Shiva Linga and blood was oozing out. When the creepers were removed the king found a Shiva Linga inside the creepers. The king felt guilty and tried to kill himself. Lord Shiva and Parvati appeared in the form of Rishabarooder and blessed him. Since Lord Shiva came from the Mullai vana, called as Mullaivana Nathar.In another legend
In another legend, Susavi, a scholar and a teacher of Vedas lived in Pandya Nadu. He performed many yagnas. As per his last wish, after his death, his son Vamadeva the eldest son took the bones and ashes to immerse in the Shiva Temple tanks. When he came to this place Markanda Maharishi advised him to immerse in the Vishnu Theertham. When immersed the ashes and bones turned to diamonds. He than performed his fathers last rites on the banks of the Tank to get his father’s salvation.
It is believed that Indra, King Yudhishthra ( Dharmar ), Karkodakan the Serpent, Chandran to relieve from the curse.
Since Lord Shiva Taught the Panchatchara mantra, many students worships Lord Shiva to excel in education. It is further believed that those who are chanting the Panchatchara mantra on Eclipse days ( solar and lunar) and Amavasya ( New moon days ) will be blessed with prosperity, Happiness and get relieved from birth and death.
POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONSApart from regular poojas, special poojas are conducted on Pradosham, maha Shivaratri, Masi magam theerthavari festival ( for the same Urchavars of Lord Shiva and Parvati, took to the beach in procession ), Vinayagar Chathurthi and Thai poosam. Devotees carry 108 kavadi to this temple.
TEMPLE TIMINGS:The temple will be kept opened between 07.00 hrs to 10.00 hrs and 17.00 hrs to 19.00 hrs.
CONTACT DETAILS :The Mobile number +91 94865 24626 may be contacted for further details.
HOW TO REACH: Both Private and Govt town buses ( Sirkazhi to Alakudi via Thirumullaivasal and Sirkazhi to Thirumullaivasal ) are available from Sirkazhi town bus stand ( old bus-stand ).The temple is 17 KM from Sirkazhi, 33 KM from Mayiladuthurai, 33 KM from Chidambaram and 250 KM from Chennai.Nearest Railway station is Sirkazhi.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE
Sthala Purana - The King's sword hitting Lord Shiva - King tries to cut his head - Lord Shiva blesses the King in three stages 
--- OM SHIVAYA NAMA---
Moolavar : Sri Yuthika Parameswarar, Sri Mullaivaneswarar,
Apart from regular poojas, special poojas are conducted on Pradosham, maha Shivaratri, Masi magam theerthavari festival ( for the same Urchavars of Lord Shiva and Parvati, took to the beach in procession ), Vinayagar Chathurthi and Thai poosam. Devotees carry 108 kavadi to this temple.
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