The Visit to this Sri Puthrakameshwarar Temple at Pudukamoor, a part of Arani was a part of Gajaprishta Vimana Temples Visit in Thiruvannamalai and Ranipet Districts. Thanks to Mr Vijayan sir, for taking me to these temple in and around Arani.
Moolavar : Sri Puthrakameshwarar
Consort : Sri Periyanayagi
Some of the salient features of this temple are....
The temple on the banks of River Kamandala nadhi, where it changes its course from West - east to North - South. Both Anjaneyar and Padithurai Vinayagar are on the padithurai facing each other ( This signifies that any activity should begin with Vinayagar worship and ends with Anjaneyar worship ). Nagars and Sri Dhasratha Maha Raja sannidhis are in front of the temple ( The King Dhasratha looks like rishi performing yagna, holding Kamandala and rudraksha mala ).
The temple is facing east with a 3 tier Rajagopuram. Balipeedam, Dwajasthamabam and Rishabam are after the Rajagopuram. The Entrance to the sanctum sanctorum is on the south side with a mukha mandapam. Dwarapalakas are at the entrance of the ardha mandapam. In koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Maha Vishnu, Brahma and Durgai. Nalvar is in the ardha mandapam. Vinayagar, Murugan and Dwarapalakas are at the entrance of antarala.
In praharam, 63var, Vinayagar, A Shiva Lingam with Ambal, Sahasra Lingam, Veerabhadra, Sri Valli devasena Subramaniar, Ambal, Shaniswaran, Navagrahas, Suryan and Chandikeswarar.
Ambal Periya Nayagi is in a separate temple on the left side of the Main temple, facing east with Balipeedam, Dwajasthambam and vahanam. Ambal is in standing posture with abhaya varada hastam. Dwarapalakis are at the entrance of sanctum sanctorum.
ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala, ardha mandapam and a mukha mandapam. The sanctum sanctorum is on a Pada bandha adhisthanam with jagathi, three patta kumudam. The Adhisthanam alone was built with stone. The sanctum sanctorum and Vimanam are built with bricks and lime mortar is applied.
The Koshtas are sala type ( padra salas - protruding out side ) and the pilasters are of Brahmakantha pilasters with kalasam, kudam, plain mandi, palaka, and tharanga pothyal. The squatting lions are shown on the corner of the padra koshtas. The prastram consists of valapi, kapotam with nasi kudus. Bhuta ganas, are with birds, animal’s faces. The Two tier brick vesara vimanam is above the prastaram. Dakshinamurthy, Maha Vishnu, Brahma and Shiva, ashtadikpalaka’s stucco images are on the tala & koshtams.
The plastering on many portions of the wall was found peeled off and the brick work can be seen. The brick of the pilasters are made specially to the required forms can be seen on the peeled off portions.
Bhuta ganas, are with birds, animal’s faces
Sri Vinayagar Koshtam
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS
The original brick temple belongs to Pallava period and latter mandapas are added during Viajayanagara’s period. A two line Pallava grantha inscription on the lintel of sanctum sanctorum, records the name of the temple as “Jeyathirechura Gruham”. அந்த இருவரி கல்வெட்டு இந்த கோயிலின் பெயரை (ெ)ஜயதிரேச்சுர கிருகம் என்ற அழைக்கின்றது.
The Vijayanagara period inscription are on the ardha mandapam wall and Kumudam. Since continuous white washing was done, nothing is legible to read.
Pallava grantha inscription on the lintel
LEGENDS
As advised by Kula Guru Vasihta maharishi , the king Dasratha came to this place, established a Shiva lingam on the banks of Kamandala river and performed Puthrakameshti yaga for Child boon. The 4 sons Rama, Lakshmana, Bharata and Sathrugna are born after this Puthrakameshti yaga. Hence Shiva of this temple is called as Puthrakameshwarar or Puthrakamati Eshwarar.
King Dhasarath Maharaja Shrine
POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONS
Apart from regular poojas, special poojas are done on pradosham, Maha Shivaratri, Lighting of one lakh lamps on Swati nakshatra day in the month Aadi, Navaratri, etc.
Puthrakameshti yaga is performed for the Childless Couples, as a pariharan for Child boon. The childless ladies has to observe a set of procedures for 6 Mondays and finally conduct the Puthrakameshti yaga.
TEMPLE TIMINGS
The temple will be kept opened between 07.00 hrs to 11.00 hrs and 17.00 hrs to 19.30 Hrs.
CONTACT DETAILS
The Mobile numbers +91 9159158683 and +919791995668 may be contacted for further details.
HOW TO REACH
This temple is at Pudhukamoor, a part of Arani and about 1.8 KM from Arani Bus Stand, 31 KM from Ranipet Railway Station, 37 KM from Arcot, 42 KM from Vellore, 66 KM from Thiruvannamalai and 144 KM from Chennai central Station.
Nearest railway station is Ranipet.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE
Veerabhadra - Chandikeswarar
--- OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---
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