This is the 95th Thevara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 41st Sthalam on the north side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu on the banks of river Manniyaru. During 6th to 7th Century this place was called as Seignalur - சேய்ஞலூர் and now called as Senganur .
In PeriyaPuranam Sekkizhar records that Thirugnanasambandar came to this temple after worshiping Lord Shiva of Thirupurambiyam.
வேதியர் சேய்ஞலூர் விமலர் தம்கழல்
Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
நூலடைந்த கொள்கையாலே நுன்னடி கூடுதற்குமாலடைந்த நால்வர் கேட்க நல்கிய நல்லறத்தைஆலடைந்த நீழல்மேவி அருமறை சொன்னதென்னேசேலடைந்த தண்கழனிச் சேய்ஞலூர் மேயவனே.......... திருஞானசம்பந்தர் -“ஏழ்புவிக்குள்வாய்ஞ்ஞலூர் ஈதேமருவ என வானவர்சேர்சேய்ஞ்ஞலூர் இன்பச் செழுங்கனியே......... திரு அருட்பாகருணை வடிவானநின் புடைசூழவே பெரிய காவேரி நாடு வாழ்க கைவேலி னால்மண்ணி நதியழைத் தேதேவர் கம்மியன் றான்படைத்ததிருநகர் மாம்பெரிய சேஞ்ஞலூர் வாழ்முருக செவ்வாயின் முத்தமருளேசிவபூசை செய்தருட் படையொன்று பெற்றவன் செவ்வாயின் முத்தமருளே........ க்ஷேத்திரக்கோவை பிள்ளைத்தமிழ்Moolavar : Sri Satyagireeswarar, Sri SatyagirinatharConsort : Sri Sakidevi Ammai.
Some of the important features of this temple ........The temple is facing east with and entrance arch. This temple is a mada type of temple on two levels with prakaram on both levels. Rishabam and balipeedam are in front of the sanctum. In Koshtam Vinayagar, Mahavishnu, Brahma and Durgai.
In Maha mandapam Natarajar darshan, Bhairavar (Tap on the side of Bhairavar, you will hear venkala/bronze bell sound by placing ear on the wall near Suryan & Chandran ), Suryan, Chandran, Nalvar, Vinayagar, Murugan sitting on a Peacock without his consorts, Gajalakshmi, Chandikeswarar and Sakthi Gireeswarar. On Chandikeswarar murti – pirai on head, Sadai, Kundalam and Gangai are shown. In this posture Lord Shiva gave darshan to Chandikeswara Nayanar. Ambal Sannadhi is little away facing east.
The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, antarala and artha mandapam, maha mandapam and a mukha mandapam. A vesara Vimana is on the sanctum.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONSThis is one of the 70, Mada Temples built by Ko Chengat Chozha, in which steps are provided so that elephant cannot climb up easily. The entrance of the sanctum sanctorum is also narrow. The Ko Chengat Chozha’s brick temple was reconstructed as stone temple during medieval Chozha period and latter expanded during Vijayanagara Period.
Maha Kumbhabhishekam was conducted on 11th Feb 2000 and 12th September 2014.
LEGENDSChandikeswarar’s legend is associated with this temple. Senganur is the birth place of Chandikeswara Nayanar, one of the 63 Nayanmars. Chandikeswara, as an Young boy Visara Sarumanr was taught Vedas at the age of 7. He was forced to take up the job of shepherding, when a shepherd, was beating his cow and Calf. He used to bring the cows to Thiruvoipadi for grazing. After leaving the cows for grazing Visara Sarumar used to make Shiva Linga, out of sand and start worshiping. He milked from the Cows and do abhishekam, too. But the Cows gave milk more than before, due to affectionate behaviour of Visara Sarumar.The Shepherd, who gave the cows to him, watched his activities, told to the owners and Visara Sarumar’s father, that he is milking cows and pouring on the sand. On seeing Visara Sarumar doing pooja to sand Shiva Linga and doing abhishekam with milk, his father got angry. He kicked of the sand Shiva Linga and the milk pot, when Visara Sarumar was in deep meditation. Angered Visara Sarumar, took the stick and threw it on his father’s leg. The stick turned to Mazhu and cuts off the leg. Seeing his devotion Lord Shiva with Parvati appeared and blessed him. One step further Lord Shiva garlanded him on his head with kondrai flower that he wears and elevated him as Chandikeswarar to take care of his wealth. Visara Sarumar attained Mukthi at Thiruvoipadi.
In another legend there was a contest between Adhishesan and Vayu regarding who is great and powerful. Adiseshan holds the Mount meru and Vayu blew violently. Due to this, a piece named as “Sathyam hill” was thrown out from Mount Meru and fallen down on this place. Hence this place is called as Satyagiri and Lord Shiva is called as "Satyagireeswarar".
This place is considered more sacred than Kashi and devotees worships Lord Shiva to regain their lost powers / position, prosperity and wealth.It is believed that Ko Chengat Chozha, Kambeeli King Sibi Chakravarthy and Ayodhya King Harichandra worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple.
POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONSApart from regular poojas, special poojas are conducted on Chandikeswara Nayanar’s birth star Uthiram day in the month of Thai ( Jan – Feb ), Vinayagar Chathurthi in Avani ( August – Sep ), Skanda Sashti and Annabishekam in the month Aippasi ( Oct – November ), Thirukarthigai in the month Karthigai ( Nov – Dec ) and Maha Shivaratri in the month Masi ( Feb – March ).
TEMPLE TIMINGSThe temple will be kept opened between 09.00 hrs to 10.30 hrs and 17.30 hrs to 19.00 hrs.
CONTACT DETAILSMobile and Land line numbers are : 93459 82373 and 0435 2457 459.Ramakrishna Gurukal may be contacted on his mobile +91 93459 82373 and +91 94890 35556 for further details.
HOW TO REACH:This place Senganur is on Kumbakonam to Thiruppanandal route, after Nedunkollai - Senganur Koot road – Sri Chandikeswara Nayanar Arch – right side road 1 Km.The Temple at Senganur is about 4 KM from Thiruppanandal, 17 KM from Kumbakonam, 32 KM from Mayiladuthurai, 56 KM from Thanjavur and 265 KM from Chennai.Nearest Railway Station is Kumbakonam.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE
Chandikeswarar--- OM SHIVAYA NAMA---
வேதியர் சேய்ஞலூர் விமலர் தம்கழல்
கருணை வடிவானநின் புடைசூழவே பெரிய காவேரி நாடு வாழ்க
Chandikeswarar
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