This is the 67th Thevaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 13th Sthalam on the north side of river Kaveri, in Chozha Nadu. This place was called as Velladai during 7th Century and now called as Thirukurugavur and Velladai Thirukadaavur-திருக்கடாவூர்.
As per Sekkizhar’s Periya Puranam, Thirugnanasambandar Visited this temple after worshiping Lord Shiva of Mahendrapalli. This is the last temple of his second Pilgrimage.
வைகும் அந்நாளில் கீழ் பால் மயேந்திரப் பள்ளி வாசம்
செய் பொழில் குருகாவூரும் திருமுல்லை வாயில் உள்ளிட்டு
எய்திய பதிகள் எல்லாம் இன்புற இறைஞ்சி ஏத்தித்
தையலாள் பாகர் தம்மைப் பாடினார் தமிழ்ச் சொல் மாலை
Thirugnanasambandar, Sundarar ( Sundarar came to this temple after Visiting Sirkazhi ) and Vallalar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
சுண்ணவெண்ணீறணி மார்பில் தோல் புனைந்து
என்ணரும் பல்கணம் ஏத்த நின்றாடுவர்
விண்ணமர் பைம்பொழில் வெள்ளடை மேவிய
பெண்ணமர் மேனி எம் பிஞ்ஞகனாரே
....... திருஞானசம்பந்தர்
பண்ணிடைத் தமிழ்ஒப்பாய் பழத்தினில் சுவையொப்பாய்
கண்ணிடை மணியொப்பாய் கடுவிருட் சுடரொப்பாய்
மண்ணிடை அடியார்கள் மனத்திடர் வாராமே
விண்ணிடைக் குருகாவூர் வெள்ளடை நீயன்றே
........ சுந்தரர்
-“பார்காட்
டுருகாவூ ரெல்லாம் ஒளிநயக்க வோங்குங்
குருகாவூர் வெள்ளடை யெங்கோவே
......... திரு அருட்பா
Moolavar : Sri Velvidai Nathar, Sri Vedhapureeswarar,
Sri Swetharishameswarar.
Consort : Sri Kaviyanganni Ambal, Sri Nilothbhava Visalakshi.
Some of the important features of this temple are......
The temple is facing east with an entrance arch and stucco image of Shiva with Parvati are on the top. Moolavar is of swayambhu, small in size. In koshtam Ganapathy, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai.
The temple is facing east with an entrance arch and stucco image of Shiva with Parvati are on the top. Moolavar is of swayambhu, small in size. In koshtam Ganapathy, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai.
In prakaram Vinayagar, Valli Devasena Arumugar ( facing south and treated as Guru ), Karumanicka Perumal, Suryan, Bhairavar, Sri Mariamman, Sri Ayyanar, Sri Shaniswarar, Sri maavadi Vinayagar, Sri Sivaloganathar, Sri Boologa Nathar, Vinayagar, Sri Viswanathar, Kasi Viswanathar and Nalvar.
Ambal is in a separate Temple, with a Rishabam as a vahana. Ambal and Moolavar’s Vahana Rishaba are in 90 degree angle.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS
Since Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple, the temple might have existed before 7th Century. Latter reconstructed during 10th Century Uthama Chozha and extended by Marathas. The inscriptions, belongs to Kulothunga-I, Rajendra Chozha-I and Vikrama Chozha.
Since Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple, the temple might have existed before 7th Century. Latter reconstructed during 10th Century Uthama Chozha and extended by Marathas. The inscriptions, belongs to Kulothunga-I, Rajendra Chozha-I and Vikrama Chozha.
As per the inscriptions Lord Shiva was called as Thirukurukavur Thiruvelladai Andar, Thirukurukavur Velladaiyappar, Kurugavur Velladaiyappan and Velladai Mahadevar. The place was under Rajathiraja Valanattu Thiruvali nattu Kurukavur. The Thiruvali Nadu was called as Ethirili Chozha Chathurvedi mangalam during Maduraiyum Eezhamum Kondaruliya Rajakesarivarman Thiribhuvana Chakravarthy Period.
Kulothunga Chozha’s 13th year reign inscription records the idols installed for Chandrasekarar by Manikonda Chozha pattinathu, Sathanmandai for which an endowment was created for worship. The 15th year inscription records the installation of Moovar ( Thirugnanasambandar, Appar and Sundarar ) in prakaram.
Kulothunga Chozha’s 13th year reign inscription records the idols installed for Chandrasekarar by Manikonda Chozha pattinathu, Sathanmandai for which an endowment was created for worship. The 15th year inscription records the installation of Moovar ( Thirugnanasambandar, Appar and Sundarar ) in prakaram.
Kulothunga Chozha’s 13th year reign inscription records the idols installed for Chandrasekarar by Manikonda Chozha pattinathu, Sathanmandai for which an endowment was created for worship. The 15th year inscription records the installation of Moovar ( Thirugnanasambandar, Appar and Sundarar ) in prakaram.
Vikrama Chozha’s 5th year reign inscription records an endowment of feeding / annadhanam to the Maheswarars and Apoorvis ( may be sathus ) at Thiruchitrambalamudayan Madam / Mutt by Kulothunga Chozha Valanattu Piramboorudayan Thiruchitrambala mudayan alias Vizhupparaiyan.
Under one idol, “Vennayiludaiyan EezhathangkiLLai Aruran” inscribed at the base.
Kumbhabhishekam was conducted on 18th June 1986.
Kumbhabhishekam was conducted on 18th June 1986.
LEGENDS
It is believed that Maha Vishnu, Brahma, Indran, Varunan and Goddess Saraswati worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple. It is further believed that Mahavishnu took the form white bull ( White means Vellai in Tamil ) and worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple and hence called as Velladai, also called as Rishabapuram. In Sanskrit Velladai means “Paramakayam”- this may be translated as “Abode of Deity”.
It is believed that Maha Vishnu, Brahma, Indran, Varunan and Goddess Saraswati worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple. It is further believed that Mahavishnu took the form white bull ( White means Vellai in Tamil ) and worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple and hence called as Velladai, also called as Rishabapuram. In Sanskrit Velladai means “Paramakayam”- this may be translated as “Abode of Deity”.
Lord Shiva asked Kubera to give a gift of gems ( Rathnam in Tamil ) and stones to a poor devotee. Hence Lord Shiva is called as Rathnagireeswarar.
In another legend Agni wants to test Sibi. He latter to regain his form created a river and offered to this temple, Hence called as Kurukavur.( Kuruvi – means Pigeon ).
A place called VarisaipaRRu / Idamanal is about 5. KM from this temple. Sundarar and disciples came to this temple from Sirkazhi. They were hungry and tired. Lord Shiva set up a “Thanneer Pandal”, served annadhanam and water. When they were sleeping Lord Shiva disappeared with the Thanneer pandal. Hence, Sundarar has sung the hymns starts with ... ``இத்தனையாமாற்றை யறிந்திலேன்``. A Shiva Linga is also there at this place now.
In another legend during an argument with Jains, some of them also died. To get rid of the Brahmahathi dosha, Thirugnanasambandar went to Sirkazhi and Prayed. Lord Shiva asked him to go to Kashi. Lord Shiva brought the Ganga in the form of “Pal Kinaru” ( Milk well ) to take a dip and got relieved of the sin at Kurukavur itself. The devotees are allowed to take bath in the well on Thai Pournami day and it will be closed for the rest of the years. During that time water will be in Milk Colour.
POOJAS AD CELEBRATIONS
Apart from regular poojas, special poojas are conducted on Pradosham, “Kattamuthu Thantha vizha’ – Lord Shiva gave food vizha during Chithra Pournami festival ( April – May ), Maha Shivaratri in Masi ( Feb- March ), Thaipoosam with Pancha murti procession. Thai Amavasai Day ( new moon day ), Thirugnanasambandar from Sirkazhi will be brought in procession to this temple and Pal Kinaru Theertham will be offered.
Apart from regular poojas, special poojas are conducted on Pradosham, “Kattamuthu Thantha vizha’ – Lord Shiva gave food vizha during Chithra Pournami festival ( April – May ), Maha Shivaratri in Masi ( Feb- March ), Thaipoosam with Pancha murti procession. Thai Amavasai Day ( new moon day ), Thirugnanasambandar from Sirkazhi will be brought in procession to this temple and Pal Kinaru Theertham will be offered.
TEMPLE TIMINGS
The temple will be kept opened between 08.30 hrs to 10.30 hrs only.
The temple will be kept opened between 08.30 hrs to 10.30 hrs only.
CONTACT DETAILS :
The Mobile number +91 92456 12705 and Muthu Mani Gurukkal may be contacted on his mobile number +9196555 23342 and +91 94892 53941 may be contacted for further details.
The Mobile number +91 92456 12705 and Muthu Mani Gurukkal may be contacted on his mobile number +9196555 23342 and +91 94892 53941 may be contacted for further details.
HOW TO REACH :
On the bus route Thirumullaivasal to Sirkazhi, get down at the place called Vadagal and the village is about 1 km off main road.
The temple is 6.00 Km from Sirkazhi, 26 Km from Mayiladuthurai 25 KM from Chidambaram 243 KM from Chennai.
Nearest Railway station is Sirkazhi.
On the bus route Thirumullaivasal to Sirkazhi, get down at the place called Vadagal and the village is about 1 km off main road.
The temple is 6.00 Km from Sirkazhi, 26 Km from Mayiladuthurai 25 KM from Chidambaram 243 KM from Chennai.
Nearest Railway station is Sirkazhi.
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