This is the 120th Thevara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam on south side of river Kaveri and 3rd Sthalam in Chozha Nadu at Thirupparaithurai. Thirupparaithurai maintains the same since 6th to 7th Century. The is one of the Saptasthana temples around Thirupparaithurai and the other six temples are, Thiruvanaikoil, Thiruppainjeeli, Thiruchendurai, Thiruvasi, Thiruvedhikudi and Thiru Alanthurai.
In Periyapuranam Sekkizhar records that Thirugnanasambandar came to this temple after worshiping Lord Shiva of Rathnagiri ( Iyermalai ).
நீடும் பராய்துறை நெற்றித் தனிக் கண்ணர் கோயில் நண்ணிக்கூடும் கருத்தொடு கும்பிட்டுக் கோதுஇல் தமிழ்சொல்மாலைபாடும் கவுணியர் கண்பனி பாரிபரந்து இழியச் சூடும் கரலத்து அஞ்சலி கோலித் தொழுதுநின்றார்……… திருஞானசம்பந்தர் புராணம்In Periyapuranam Sekkizhar also records that Thirunavukkarasu Swamigal Visited this temple after worshiping Lord Shiva of Karkudi.
சிலந்திக்கு அருளும் கழல்வணங்கக் செஞ்சொல் மாலை பலபாடிஇலங்கு சடையார் எறும்பியூர் மாலையும் இறைஞ்சிப் பாடியபின்மலர்ந்த சோதித் நலங்கொள் செல்வத் ……… திருநாவுக்கரசு சுவாமிகள் புராணம்Thirugnanasambandar, Thirunavukkarasu Swamigal, Manickavasagar and Vallalar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
விரவி நீறுமெய் பூசுவர் மேனிமேல்இரவனின்றெரி யாடுவார்பரவினாரவர் வேதம் அரமார்த்த அடிகளே…….. திருஞானசம்பந்தர் தொண்டு பாடியுந் தூமலர் தூவியுமஇண்டை கட்டி இணையடி ஏத்தியும்பண்டரங்கர் கண்டு கொண்டடியேனுய்ந்து போவனே………. திருநாவுக்கரசு சுவாமிகள் பராய்த் துறை மேவிய பரனே போற்றி…………. மாணிக்கவாசகர் -- மல்லலொடுவாழும் சூழும் பராய்த்துறை வாழ் தோன்றலே…….. திரு அருட்பா MoolavarConsortSthalaviruksham : Paraai tree
Some of the important features of this temple are...The temple is facing east with a 5 tier Rajagopuram. Balipeedam, Dwajasthambam and Rishabam are after the Rajagopuram. In Koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Arthanareeswarar, Brahma and Durgai. The Arthanareeswarar is in the place of Lingothbavar.
In the outer parakam Vinayagar and Dhandayuthapani. In the inner prakara Valampuri Vinayagar, Saptamatrikas, 63 var, Somaskandar, Maha Ganapathy, Pancha Bhoota Lingas, Gajalakshmi, Arumugar on Peacock, Chandikeswarar ( Chandikeswarar sannadhi ceiling is like dome, supported by the Lion pillars ), Pichadanar, Bhairavar, Navagrahas ( Only Saneeswarar has the Vahana Crow ) and Natarajar Sabha.
In the entrance pillars of Ambal Shrine, the reliefs/ bas-reliefs of Lord's Urdhva thandavam and on opposite side Kali's dance are very beautifully chiseled.
The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, antarala, Artha mandapam and a mukha mandapam. A Vesara vimana is on the sanctum. All the Four Gopuras and Sanctum Vimana can be seen at a particular place near the Rajagopuram.
The 15th century saint Arunagirinathar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
மூசள் பம்பிய நூற்றி தழ்க்கம லாசனன் வந்துல காக்கி வைத்திடு வேதன கந்தையை மாற்றி முக்கண மூதறி வுந்திய தீக்ஷை செப்பிய ஞானம்வி ளங்கிய மூர்த்தி யற்புத மூவரி லங்கு
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONSSince Thirugnanasambandar and appar has sung in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple, the temple might have existed before 6th to 7th Century. The same was reconstructed with stone during Chozha period and latter thirupani was done by the Nattukottai Nagarathars.
The inscriptions belongs to Chozha Kings Parantaka-I, Rajaraja-I, Rajendra Chozha-I, Koparakesai barmar, Madurai konda koparakesari barmar, Kulothunga Chozha, Veera Rajendran, Uthama Chozha, Pandya King Sundara Pandyan, Parakrama Pandya, Kulasekara Pandya and Vijayanagara King Krishna Deva Maharayar, Mallappa Nayaka, Veera Kammapnna Udayar.
As per the inscriptions this place was mentioned as … Rajakembeera Valanattu Mazhai nadu Thenkarai Uraiyur Kootrathu Melpilatru Thirupparaithurai, Keralanthaka Valanattu Uraiyur Kootrathu Thirupparaithurai, Uthama seeli Chathurvedi mangalathu Thirupparaithurai. Lord Shiva was called as Paraithurai Mahadevar, Thirupparaithurai Perumanadigal, and Paraithurai Parameswaran.
Most of the inscriptions records the Poojas, Thirumanjanam / Sacred bath, Naivedyam like Adaikaiamuthu, neiyamuthu, Sarkarai amuthu, burning of perpetual lamps for which Sheeps / Goats / Saavaa moova Peradu, Cow, Paddy, Gold, Lands were gifted to this temple. During Dakshinayana, Punya time and Sankranthi Neeraattu vizha was ( Theerthavari ) performed.
Arinjaya Chozha's father-in-law Thennavan Ilango alias Maravan boothi, had given a gift of land at Kizharaivayal near Kulithalai. In addition to this Irukkuvelir also established endowment to this temple.
During Sundara Pandya's rule, Uraiyur Kootram Karuppur Village an official Araiyan Aliyar alias Keralanthaka Villupparaiyan has no paid the punishment for the manpower arranged for the Araikol part. Also he has not paid the dues of the devathana payment to the Thiruvanaikaval Temple. For these irregularities his son-in-law Kilinjalur Kilavan vanavan Vizhithurangum Perumal alias Vanavizhuparayar and his brother Kakkunayakan alias Mazhavatharaiyariyar were put in jail. Rajakembeera Nattu sabha had sent a King's order t sell the belongings of Thambikiniyan Nallur ( present Kanukkiniya Nallur ) Araiyan Aaliyar and given to this temple.
Thennavan Ilango's Queen Nangai Katrali Piratti Ilangovel devi Gunaperumanar is Nangai Bhoothimadevadigal. This Stone temple mentioned here is one of the Moovar Kovil at Kodumbalur.
Koparakesari's one inscription mentions the building of "Kodiyaalam Anai ( Dam )". The word "Anai" is mentioned about 1000 years before for a barrage - தடுப்பணை.
Nayaka period inscription mentions about "PeNkal Koil" which could not be identified. One of inscription also records the existence of "Panchayathanam- ஐந்தளி". Irukkuvelir had done lot of endowments to this Temple. The temple's present status and where about is not known. Similar temple "ஐந்தளி ", which exists still at Kodumbalur was built by Irukkuvelir is to be noted.
Sundara Pandya’s 9th reign year inscriptions records that he had donated gold jewellery to the temple.
Kulothunga Period inscription records that the sanctum sanctorum Vimana was covered with gold plates.
Somaskandar Temple front mandapa was constructed by Chirai meettaan Thirivikrama Udhayan. A land was donated to Sthala Vinayagar by Ekambara Udhayan.
Nandhi mandapam was built at latter state. The mandapam pillars has the sculptures of Manickavasagar, Thirugnanasambandar, Appar and the Chettiar who built.
As per 1940 CE Inscription, Palalayam was carried out on 03rd Feb 1904 and Maha Kumbhabhishekam was conducted on 13th Aani month, Satharana Year ( In Tamil Year ) by the Kanadukathan Ve. Veera Nagappa Chettiar ( Nattukottai Nagarathar ). After that his sons renovated / maintenance carried out for Rajagopuram, Nandhi Mandapam, Vinayagar, Dhandayuthapani sannadhis, Kalyana mandapam, Outer walls of Outside mandapam, Temple Tank and Maha Kumbhabhishekam was carried out on Salivahana Sakaptham, 1862, Vikrama year Vaikasi Month 13th day ie on 26th May 1940. Nagappa Chettiar was the trustee from 23rd June 1903, his son Arunachalam Chettiar, took over as trustee of this temple after his father. Maha kumbhabhishekam was conducted in 1998 and 2013.
LEGENDS : Indran, Kuberan, Sapta Rishis worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple. As per the legend, the Rishis and sages living in the Parai forest thought they are superior than Gods and they believed that they can do any thing through yagnas. Lord Shiva, wants to teach a lesson to the Rishis and Munis. Lord Shiva asked Maha Vishnu to take the form of Mohini and divert the attention of Rishis. At the same time Lord Shiva took the form of Pichadanar and went to houses of sages. The sages wives were enamoured by Pichadanar and followed him. This incident shattered the Sages claim, that Rishis and sages wives are most pious and devout.
Before the situation becomes worse, the sages started yagna and the weapons, Deer, Tiger, Snake, etc, which came out of Yagna used to destroy Pichadanar. Pichadanar used everything as an ornament and dress. Finally they realized that the Pichadanar is, none other than Lord Shiva and surrendered to him. Lord Shiva gave darshan to the Rishis and sages under the Paraai Tree. ( Sthala Vruksham ). Hence this place is called as Paraithurai.Sun Rays falls on moolavar in Puratasi ( Sep – Oct ), 18th day.
POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONSApart from Regular Poojas, special Poojas are conducted on 12 Days Brahmotsavam / festival in the month Vaikasi ( March- April ), Like Kadai Muzhukku at Mayiladuthurai, Thula Neeraadal / snanam in akanda Kaveri River is practiced on the 1st day of Aippasi ( October – November ), Vinayagar Chathurthi in the month Avani ( Aug – Sep ), Navaratri in the month Purattasi ( Sep - Oct ), Annabhishekam in the tamil month Aippasi ( Oct – Nov ), Thirukarthigai in the month Karthigai ( Nov – Dec ), Thiruvathirai in the month Margazhi ( Dec – Jan ), Maha Shivaratri in the month Masi ( Feb – March ) and monthly pradoshams.
TEMPLE TIMINGSThe temple will be kept opened between 07.30 hrs to 11.30 hrs and 16.30 hs to 20.30 hrs.
CONTACT DETAILS :The Temple mobile number is +91 99408 43571 may be contacted for further details.
HOW TO REACH : This place Thirupparaithurai is between Kulithalai and Tiruchirapalli. All the buses from Tiruchirappalli to Kulithalai, Karur, Namakkal passes through this place. The temple is 16 km from Chatram bus stand, 19 Km from Tiruchirapalli, 19 KM from Kulithalai, 23 KM from Iyermalai, 23.5 KM from Thiru Engoi Malai, 66.5 KM from Karur and 339 Km from Chennai. Nearest Railway Station is Tiruchirappalli.
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Inscriptions
The second Visit to this temple was a part of “Trichy Heritage Walk” organised by “Yaaooyakay – யாஊயாகே- Group”, to the Historical Chozha period temples, in and around Trichy aka Tiruchirappalli on 20th and 21st March 2021. Even after the damages done by the Muslim invaders, they still stands majestically with 1000 and odd years old history, Heritage and culture values. Even-though they were contributed by the Pallava, Chozha, Pandya, Vijayanagara Kings and the present Nattukottai Nagarathars, they are less popular. This place Thirupparaithurai is on the banks of river Kaveri. Some of the photos taken during this Visit are up loaded. 
--- OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---
பாடும் கவுணியர் கண்பனி பாரிபரந்து இழியச்
Thirugnanasambandar, Thirunavukkarasu Swamigal, Manickavasagar and Vallalar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
…….. திருஞானசம்பந்தர்
………. திருநாவுக்கரசு சுவாமிகள்
…….. திரு அருட்பா
Since Thirugnanasambandar and appar has sung in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple, the temple might have existed before 6th to 7th Century. The same was reconstructed with stone during Chozha period and latter thirupani was done by the Nattukottai Nagarathars.
Inscriptions
The second Visit to this temple was a part of “Trichy Heritage Walk” organised by “Yaaooyakay – யாஊயாகே- Group”, to the Historical Chozha period temples, in and around Trichy aka Tiruchirappalli on 20th and 21st March 2021. Even after the damages done by the Muslim invaders, they still stands majestically with 1000 and odd years old history, Heritage and culture values. Even-though they were contributed by the Pallava, Chozha, Pandya, Vijayanagara Kings and the present Nattukottai Nagarathars, they are less popular. This place Thirupparaithurai is on the banks of river Kaveri. Some of the photos taken during this Visit are up loaded.
--- OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---
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