Arulmigu Ekambaranathar Temple / Sri Ekambareswarar Temple / Sri Ekambaranathar Temple / ஏகாம்பரநாதர் கோயில், காஞ்சிபுரம், Kanchipuram / Thirukachi Ekambam, Tamil Nadu

This place is now called as Kanchipuram and Lord Shiva is called as Sri Ekambareswarar. This is the 1^st Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam in Thondai Nadu. One of the 108 Divya Desam is inside this Shiva Temple. Naalvar ie., Thirugnanasambandar ( 4 hymns ), Sundarar ( in his hymns requests Lord Shiva to give back his eye sight which he lost after he left Tiruvottiyur ), Thirunavukkarasar and Manickavasagar has sung hymns in praise of  Lord Shiva of this temple.

    பாயுமால்விடை மேலொடு பாகனே

          பாவைதன்னுரு மேலொரு பாகனே

    தூயவானவர் வேதத் துவனியே

          சோதிமாலெரி வேதத் துவனியே

    ஆயு நன்பொருள் நுண்பொருள் ஆதியே

          ஆலநீழல் அரும்பொருள் ஆதியே

    காய வின்மதன் பட்டது கம்பமே

          கண்ணுதற் பரமற்கு இடம் கம்பமே

.... திருஞானசம்பந்தர் தேவாரம்

    ஆலம் தான்உகந்(து) அமுது செய் தானை

          ஆதி யைஅம ரர்தொழு(து) ஏத்தும்

    சீலம் தான்பெரி தும்உடை யானைச்

          சிந்திப் பாரவர் சிந்தையுளானை

    ஏல வார்குழ லாள் உமை நங்கை

          என்றும் ஏத்தி வழிபடப் பெற்ற

    கால காலனைக்  கம்பன்எம் மானைக்

          காணக் கண்அடி யேன்பெற்ற வாறே

....சுந்தரர் தேவாரம்

    கரவாடும் வன்னெஞ்சர்க்கு அரியானைக் கரவார்பால்

    விரவாடும் பெருமானை விடையேறும் வித்தகனை

    அரவாடச் சடைதாழ அங்கையினில் அனல்ஏந்தி

    இரவாடும் பெருமானை என்மனத்தே வைத்தேனே

... திருநாவுக்கரசு சுவாமிகள் தேவாரம்

18^th Century Sri Sivagnana Swamikal had written the sthalapurana of Sri Ekambaranathar Temple under Thiruvekamba padalam. In that he had written the evolution of this earth, Kanchi nagaram and the temple’s glory etc,.

60. திருவேகம்பப்படலம் (1902-2022)

    கல்வித்தமி ழோர்புகழ் கச்சி மயான மீதால்

    தொல்லைத்தவத் தீரினித் தோமறு சீர்த்தி சான்ற

    மல்லல்தலங் கட்கர சாமணித் தெய்வக் கோயில்

    செல்வத்திரு வேகம்பஞ் சிந்தையுட் கொண்டு சொல்வாம்.

    தமிழ்க்கல்வியோர் என மாறுக.

ஏகம்பம் என்பது ஏகாம்பரம் என்பதன் திரிபு

Moolavar  : Sri Thiruvekambar, Sri Ekambaranathar,

                 Sri Ekambareswarar

Consort    : Sri Elavarkuzhali

Some of the important features of this temple are…….

The 16 pillar Mandapam at the beginning of the street is named after Viswabrahmana Ingol Che. Sangapathar. The relief of Vishnu, Vishnu in koorma avathar worshiping Lord Shiva, Lord Shiva & Parvati, Varahi are looks cute. There is a 4 Pillar mandapam in between 16 Pillar Mandapam and Rajagopuram.

The Rajagopuram is facing south and has 9 tiers. Except dwarapalakars there is no other stucco images The Rajagopuram is 192 feet tall.

The main temple has 5 Prakarams. In the 3^rd, 4^th and 5^th prakaram Sivagangai Theertham with Neerazhi mandapam, Stucco Rishabam is in a mandapam, Valeeswarar sannadhi, Mayaneeswarar sannadhi with Koshta images, Balipedam, Dwajasthambam, again a Nandhi. The front mandapam pillars are with full of reliefs. We may not afford to miss to watch any one of them. There is a second level Rajagopuram.

In the 2^nd prakaram sannadhi for Sri Pralayathamman, Kazharchinga Nayanar, Lingangal, Urchavar sannadhi, Five face Vinayagar, Maavadi ( It was believed that the Maa tree ( Mango tree ) is  of 3500 years old and the existing was replanted recently ), Sahasra Lingam worshiped by Ramar, Palliyarai, Maavadi Kandhar, Elavarkuzhali Amman, Navagrahas, Natarajar Saba with Ambal ( on the North side of the prakaram with mandapam and space for circumambulation.

In the 1^st parkaram sannadhi for, Balachandra Ganapathy, Spadika lingam, Pralaya lingam, Naalvar, 63var ( old mural paintings of 63var is also visible above moorthams on the wall– may be more than 200 to 300 hundred years old ), Sekkizhar, Santhana kuravarkal, Kasi Viswanathar, Santhana Ganapathy,  Sowbakya Ganapathy, Sakthi Ganapathy, 108 Lingams,  Naaga Lingam, Arumugam, 108 Lingam, Markandeswarar, Mathala maatheswarar, Kalla kambar, 63var ( impon idols ), Nilathunda Perumal ( Perumal has the mangala sasanam by Thirumangai Azhlwar. This is one of the 108 Divya Desam of Perumal.

In koshtam there is no images and moolavar is made of sand. Moolavar will be always closed with kavasam and abishekam will be done only for avudayar. On Mondays Gold kavasam /Cover will be kept on which Ambal relief embracing lord Shiva can be seen.

Arunagirinathar came to this temple, worshiped Murugan of this temple and sung hymns in praise of Lord Muruga.

457   அரியயன் புட்பிக் கக்குழு மிக்கொண்

            டமரர்வந் திக்கத் தட்டுரு வச்சென்

            றவுணரங் கத்தைக் குத்திமு றித்தங்          கொருகோடி

      அலகைநின் றொத்திக் தித்தியறுத்தும்

                  பலவியங் கொட்டச் சக்கடி கற்றந்

                  தரியுடன் பற்றிக் குச்சரி மெச்சும்      படிபாடிப்

477   அற்றைக் கிரைதேடி       - அத்தத்          திலுமாசை

      பற்றித் தவியாத          - பற்றைப்         பெருவேனோ

      வெற்றிக் கதிர்வேலா      - வெற்பைத்       தொளைசீலா

      கற்றுற் றுணர்போதா      - கச்சிப்           பெருமாளே

HISTORY & INSCRIPTIONS

Also Chanakyar who wrote Artha sasthiram, Parimelazhakar who wrote the meanings for Thirukkural, Poikaiazhlvar, Vedhandha Desikar, Vannakazhangiyam Naagalinga Munivar and  Syama Sasthirikal are belongs to this place.

It was believed that Dharmabalar, Head of  Nalanda University, Professor Thinnanaakar and Bodhi Dharmar who had written Buddhist philosophy belongs to this place.

Kanchipuram has a history before Christ, 5^th century. Kanchipuram as capital of Thondai Nadu was ruled between 3^rd and 9^th century by Pallavas. Chozhas and Vijayanagara kings also ruled Kanchi. Even-though, it is believed that the temple was built after Kailasanathar Temple of Kanchipuram built by Narasimha Varman-II, from the Thevara hymns and inscriptions found in the temple, the historian’s are of the opinion that the temple might have existed before 6^th Century, as a brick Temple and the same was reconstructed latter. The south entrance Rajagopuram was built during 1509 CE, Krishna Devaraya period.

The outer walls ( 1799 CE ) are constructed with the stones, taken  from Various dilapidated temples like Buddha vihara, Hindu Temples etc, since Buddha’s bas reliefs and some Hindu deities, temple structures are found on the outer walls.

The Krishna Devaraya Period inscription of the Sabapathy ( Natarajar ) mandapa Vimana, in grantha records the gift of Village Comattoor  to Lord Shiva of this temple.

15 inscriptions are recorded in the west facing  Mayaneswarar Temple, near Stucco Rishaba mandapa.  The inscriptions belongs to Kakatiya Ganapati ( 1250 CE), Chhozha Uthama Chozha, Rajarajan, Rajendran, Kulothungan, Rajarajan-II, Vijayakanda Gopalan and Vijayanagara Sadasivan.

Bukka Rayan’s period ( 1406 CE ), 3 inscriptions in Natarajar Mandapa and Grantha Sloka inscriptions in 1000 pillar mandapa are found.

The Sabapathy mandapa Pandya king Bhuvaneswran Samarakolakalan’s ( 1469CE ) Period inscription records the gift of 2 Villages to this Shiva Temple and Kamakshi Amman Temple. 

The Vijayanagara period Inscriptions records  Kammapnna Udayars Anandha year, Achutharaya’s ( 1534 CE ) inscription records donation of 8 Villages and Vijayamallikarjuna’s ( 1456 CE ) inscription on the Gopura are found. 

LEGEND:

The moolavar is of sand Shiva Linga, believed to be made by Sri Parvathy to get rid of sin, caused due to closing the eyes of Lord Shiva. She embraced Sand Shiva Linga when the river was flooded. Hence there is mark on moolavar lingam.

Sundarar has got back his left eye sight in this temple which he lost on the way to Kanchipuram via Thiruvenbakkam where he got untrukol from Lord Shiva.

During March on Ratha saptami day sun rays falls on moolavar. It is believed that, those who eats the mango of the stalavruksham will get Child ( please note that the old tree died ). 

POOJAS & CELEBRATIONS

Apart from regular poojas, 15 days Panguni Uthira Bramotsavam/ festival with Temple car procession in March- April, New moon, Full moon days, pradosham, Deepavali, Tamil & English new year days, Thai pongal, Thai poosam, Navaratri, Karthikai Deepam, Kandar shasti and Maha Shivaratri are celebrated in a grand manner. 

TEMPLE TIMINGS.

The temple is kept open between 06.00 Hrs. to 12.30 Hrs and 16.00 Hrs. to 20.30 Hrs.

CONTACT DETAILS :

The land line number is 044 - 2722 2084.

Temple web site: http://www.ekambaranathartemple.tnhrce.in/

HOW TO REACH :

Frequent buses are available from Chennai and buses also available from district capitals of Tamil Nadu. The temple is about 2 KM distance from Bus Stand.

Town bus facility is also available.

Train facility is available from Chengalpattu and Arakkonam.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE

 

 16 Pillar mandapam 

 A relief of Sri Vishnu  in 16 Pillar mandapam 

 A relief of Shiva and Parvathi

 A relief  in 16 Pillar mandapam

 Relief of Sri Vishnu in Varaka Avathar worshiping Lord Shiva  in 16 Pillar mandapam 

Relief of  Varaki  in 16 Pillar mandapam 

 A Nayak king relief in 16 Pillar mandapam

The 4 Pillar Mandapam 

 The Nine tier Rajagopuram on the south side 

 Sri Parvathi worshiping Lord Shiva Lingam made out of sand by her

 A relief in the  Front ( anbe sivam ) mandapam. 

  A relief in the  Front ( anbe sivam ) mandapam.

  A relief in the  Front ( அன்பே சிவம்  anbe sivam ) mandapam.

Front mandapam 

 Front Mandapam with 2nd stage Rajagopuram

 Front mandapam

Stucco Rishabam with mandapam 

 Balipeedam Dwajasthambam and Rishaba mandapam 

 63var  - with mural old painting of 63var on the top

 Sri Pralayathamman sannadhi

Maavadi - Sthala Viruksham Mango tree

Nandhi mandapam in front of Maavadi

 A Bairavar relief in the front mandapam pillar

 A shiva's relief in the front mandapam Pillar

 The beauty of the pillar in front of Sri Mayaneeswarar Sannadhi

Vishnu Sannadhi

An Open mandapam where the functions are held

---OM SHIVAYA NAMA---

Pasupatheeswarar Temple / Arulmigu Kalyana Pasupatheswarar Temple / ஸ்ரீ பசுபதீஸ்வரர் கோயில், கரூர் / Karur, Karur District, Tamil Nadu.

This is the 265th Devara Paadal Petra Shiva sthalam and 7th Sthalam of Kongu Nadu, on the banks of river Amaravathi. As per thevaram the place was called as Karuvur Aanilai, Tiruvanilai and Lord Shiva was called as Tiruvanilai Mahadevar, many scholars refers as Thirukaruvur Aanilai and now called as Karur. Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.

    தொண்டெலாமவர் தூவியேத்த நஞ்சு

    உண்டலாருயிர் ஆய தன்மையார்

    கண்டனார்கரு வூருள் ஆநிலை

    அண்டனார் அருள் ஈயும் அன்பரே

... திருஞானசம்பந்தர் தேவாரம்

The sthala purana of this temple under Karuvur puram was written by Karmega Pulavar. The biography of Karuvur Thevar was given under Kazhiperu Sarukkam with 157 songs in Karuvur Purana.   

    என்றவர் கவலித்து உட்க ஏய்ந்துசிற் றிலைகள் உற்று

    நின்றதோர் வன்னி தன்னை நீதருக என்ற போழ்தின்

    மின்தரு வானம் பூத்த மீன்நிலம் இழிதல் ஏய்ப்ப

    அன்று அளித்தது யார் மேலோர் கருத்தினை அளவு காண்பார்

.... கரூர்ப்புராணம்

Moolavar  : Sri Pasupatheswarar, Sri Pasupathy Nathar, Sri Pasupathy.

Consort    : Sri Kirupanayaki, Sri Soundyarya Nayagi

Some of the important features of this temple are....

The temple is facing east with a 7 tier Rajagopuram measure a height of 120 feet with lots and lots of stucco images. The temple has the compound wall, measures  465 feet, east – west and 205 feet, North south. A Deepa sthamba is immediately after the Rajagopuram. Balipedam, Dwajasthambam and Rishabam are in the mandapam after the Rajagopuram. There is a second level 3 tier Rajagopuram after the mandapam. Moolavar is of swayambu, little leaned / inclined position on a square avudayar. There is a cow's leg / hoof mark on Sivalingam.  In Koshtam, Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai. There is also a 100 pillar mandapam in the temple, Kalyana Mandapa.

In the inner Prakaram 63var, Eripatha Nayanar, Vinayagar, Sri Valli Devasena Muruga, Mahalakshmi and Pancha Lingas. Ambal Sundaravalli  ( Kriya sakthi ) is in a separate sannadhi facing south. Ambal Alangara valli ( Icha Sakthi ) sannadhi is also there facing east. Natarajar sabha  Navagrahas, Kala Bhairavar are also in the prakaram. 

Karuvurar was born at Karur and he used to sing in front of Lord Shiva during his younger days. As per the legend Lord Shiva leaned to one side to hear Karuvur Thevar's songs. Even-though Karuvur Thevar belongs to this place and has sung 103 hymns of various temples in Thiruvisaipa, one of the 12 Thirumurai, he might have sung on Lord Shiva of this temple also, but the same is not available now. 

Also this is the birth place of Eripatha Nayanar and Pukazh Chozha Nayanar, one of the 63 Nayanmar who turned to a Shaivaite Nayanmar from King. Sri Karuvur Thevar’s Jeeva Samadhi temple is in the outer prakaram.  

Arunagirinathar came to this temple. Worshiped and sung hymns in praise of Lord Muruga.

    மதியால்வித் தனாகி      – மனதாலுத்       தமனாகிப்

    பதிவாகிச் சிவஞான      – பரயோகத்        தருள்வாயே

    நிதியேநித் தியமேயென்   - நினைவேநற்     பொருளோய்

    கதியேசொற் பரவேளே    – கருவூரிற்        பெருமாளே  

HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS

Cheras ruled Kongu region  and present Kerala keeping Karur as Capital during 6^th-7^th Century, before Chozhas. This temple was built during the period of Cheras and had the contributions of Chozhas, Pandyas and Vijayanagaras. During Chozha period Lord Shiva was called as Tiruvanilai Mahadevar.

Rajendra Chozha-II’s 9^th year reign inscription starts with his meikeerthi “Thirumakal maruviya.... திருமகள் மருவிய“, records the tax free gift tirunamattukkani of the Village, Ganapati Nallur in Vengala Nadu, a sub division of Adhirajaraja mandalam by the king to meet the expenses of Tiruvanilai – Mahadeva.

A 13^th to 14^th Century inscription without name of the King ( probably Madurai Pandya period – based on the names of the signatories ) ordered while witnessing a dance at Vanji Nayakan tirunandavanam after worshiping Lord Shiva, a Village Minnuvanpalli alias Alagiya Chozha Kuttanur ( with trees above the ground and wells below the ground ) to this temple, fixing a revenue of 30 pon to meet the expenses of worship, offerings and festivals  in Masi to god Alagiya Chokkanatha, who was installed at Tiruvanilai Mahadeva temple at Karur. The Karuvur was in Vanji Managaram alias Mudivalangu – Chozhapuram, in Vengala nadu a sub division of Virasola mandalam.

Kulothunga Chozha-III’s 24^th year reign inscription records, ( who holds Elam, Madurai & Karuvur ) the tax free as iriyili devadhana of the Village Adichchanallurin Tattaiyur nadu by the King to the Tiruvanilai Mahadeva in Tiru vanji managaram alias Mudivalangu solapuram in Vengala Nadu  a division of Vira Kerala ( Chola) mandalam ( ie Kongu mandalam ) to meet the expenses of worship, services, repairs and special festival on the day of Tiru-k-karthikai.

Rajendra Chozha-II’s 24^th year ( may be 9^th year, since he didn’t rule such a long year ) reign inscriptions records the tax free gift of Village Sanappiratti in Tattaiyur nadu, to meet the expenses of worship, service and repairs.

Another 10 inscriptions, belongs to Pandya King Sundara Pandya, Kulothunga –III, Rajaraja-III are recorded in South India Koil sasanangal-II, speaks mainly the donations of  Villages, lands,  Golds, towards meeting the expenses for worship, services, repairs and to conduct important functions. It was learnt that the Rajagopuram was built at the beginning of 20^th Century, till such time it was a mottai gopuram.     

LEGEND

As per the Legend, lord Shiva sensed the conceit of Brahma, the creator of this world, sent Kamadhenu to this world and take up the job of creation. Also Lord Shiva instructed her to worship him hiding in side an anthill at Vanji forest in Karur. Kamadhenu worshiped Lord Shiva by milking on the anthill. During the process of worship, accidentally Kamadhenu’s hoof hits Lord Shiva. She pleaded Lord Shiva to pardon her. Hence Lord Shiva was called as Pasupatheeswarar. Please the worship of Kamadhenu, asked her to continue her creation. In the mean time Brahma realized his mistake did a penance of Lord Shiva to get back his power of creation. He came to this place created a Theertam and worshiped Lord Shiva.  Finally Lord Shiva pleased by the devotion of Brahma,  pardoned him and gave back the power of creation.

POOJA AND CELEBRATIONS

Apart from daily pooja, Annual 10 days festival during Tamil new year month Chithirai, Maha Shivaratri, Soora samharam in Aipasi, Pradosham, No moon day, Full moon day, Krishna Jayanthi, Karthikai Deepam  with 108 conch abhishekam Festival in Aadi, Theerthavizha in Thai, Panguni Uthiram,  special poojas are conducted.

TEMPLE TIMINGS:

The temple will be kept open between 06.00 hrs to 12.30 hrs and 16.00 hrs to 21.00 hrs.

CONTACT Details :

The mobile Number  +91 4324 262010 may be contacted for further details.

Temple web site :  http://www.karurpasupatheeswarar.tnhrce.in/

HOW TO REACH : 

Autos are available from Karur Bus stand.

The temple is  500 Meters from Karur Bus stand, 2.2 KM from Karur Railway Station, 65.9 KM from Erode, 80 KM from Trichy, 140 KM from Coimbatore and 400 KM from Chennai.

Buses are available from major Cities of Tamil Nadu. 

Nearest Railway station  is Karur and nearest Junction is Trichy.

LOCATION : CLICK HERE

Rajagopuram stucco images view from east

View from South side

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---OM SHIVAYA NAMA---

Sri Kalyana Vigirtheeswarar Temple / வெஞ்சமாங்கூடலூர் விகிர்தீஸ்வரர் கோயில், Venjamangudalur, Karur District, Tamil Nadu.

This is the 263^rd   Thevara / Devara Padal Petra Shiva sthalam and 5^th sthalm in Kongu Nadu. Sundarar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. The temple is located at the confluence of rivers a branch river of Amaravathy joins with Amaravathy  and Kudakanaru. 

Sundarar’s Thevara hymn in praise of Lord Shiva...

       எறிக்கும் கதிர்வேய் உதிர்முத்தமொடு ஏலம்

            இலவங்கம் தக்கோலம் இஞ்சி

      செறிக்கும் புனலுட் பெய்துகொண்டு மண்டித்

            திளைத்து ஏற்று சிற்றாறு அதன்கீழ்க் கரைமேல்

      முறிக்கும் தழைமா முடப்புன்னை ஞாழல்

            குருகத் திகள்மேல் குயில்கூ வலறா

      வெறிக்கும் கலைமா வெஞ்சமாக் கூடல்

            விகிர்தா அடியே னையும்வேண் டுதியே

The sthalapurana of Venjamangudalur, as per Kongu Mandala Sathakangal.. Lord Shiva pledged Vinayagr and Subramaniyar to an old lady. Received gold  and gave it to the Thiruthondar Sundarar.

        கொள்ளைவண்டு இமிரும் நாட்பூங் கோதைஓர் பாகர் முன்பு

      கள்ளமில் உள்ளத்து அன்பு கனிந்துள கிழவி யார்பால்

      பிள்ளைகள் ஈடு காட்டிப் பெற்றசெம் பொன்னை யெல்லாம்

      தள்ளிய தமிழ்பா சொன்ன திருத்தொண்டர்க்கு உவந்து அளித்தர்

      ( திருவெஞ்சமாக் கூடற் புராணம் )

Moolavar  : Sri Kalyana Vigirtheeswarar, Sri Vigirthanatheswarar

Consort    : Sri Mathurabhashini, Sri Pannermozhiammai, 

                 Sri Vigirthanayaki.

Some of the important features of this temple are...

The temple is facing east with a 5 tier Rajagopuram and the Deepasthambam or Vilakku thoon is in front. Vinayagar and Sri Subramaniyar sannadhis are on both side of Rajagopuram. The Temple is about 6 feet below the ground / road level. A flight of steps are constructed to reach the maha mandapam. At the entrance of moolavar sannadhi bas-reliefs of all the seven Kongu Nattu padal petra Shiva Sthalangal Moolavars / Shiva Lingas. Moolavar is swayambu. In Koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai.

In the inner prakaram sannadhi for Navagrahas, Bhairavar, Nambiyandar Nambikal, Sekizhar and 63var &  Natarajar Saba. In the outer prakaram sannadhi for Suryan, Chandran, Pancha Lingas, Valli Devasena Sri Subramaniyar ( One leg on the peacock vahanam is to be noticed ). 

Ambal is in a separate sannadhi facing east. Urchavars are Somaskandar, Pallakku, Chokkar and Subramaniyar.

HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS

As per the Kongu Mandala Sathagam sthalapurana the place was ruled by a Vettuva king named Venjaman, hence this place is called as Venjamangudalur.

As per தென்னிந்திய கோயில் சாசனங்கள் பகுதி-II, Lord Shiva was called as Tiruvenjamagudal Udayar, Tiruvenjamagudal Nayanar of Venjamagudalur in Vengala nadu.

Kongu Chozha King inscription without year records the gift of tax free land at Nandanur Village, to Lord Shiva of this temple, mentioning the periphery limits. The palm leaf inscription gave permission to reproduce the same on Copper plates and Idols.

The 6^th year rule of Jadavarama Sundara Pandiyan period inscription records the gift of Village Ilamadathur, after removing the Tax to the Adhi Sandeswarar Shrine, with Soolakal on all the four directions as Thevathanam.

Another Kongu King Thiribhuvana Chakravarthi KonerimaiKondan, period inscriptions records the gift of tax free deserted land as thevadhana with Soolakal on all four direction to this temple for meeting the expenses for the daily worship and festivals. The Land was re-colonized again. The inscription ends with Rajakesari.

Another undated Kongu King Jayakesari Konerimaikondan, inscription records the gift of a Venjamagudal Village to this temple, with all wells, a dam.

Another inscription Rajakesari Sri Thiribhuvana Chakravarthy Konerimaikondan records the gift of Land with its periphery at Mudikonda Chozhapuram Village, measuring 6 Kalam of paddy sowing, after purchasing the land for 120 achu coin deposited in the Treasury. The tax on this land was also exempted.

Another inscription Kongu King Rajakesari Sri Thiribhuvana Chakravarthy Konerimaikondan, records the gift of tax free Land at Nagampalli Village of Vengala Nadu to Lord Shiva of this Temple. The land spread over an area of 60 kalam paddy sowing. The income from the land to be used for the daily worship and Naivedyam with Vegetables.

Another inscription Kongu King Rajakesari Sri Thiribhuvana Chakravarthy Konerimaikondan’s 2^nd year rule (267^th day ) rule,   records the gift of tax free Land as devadhanam in the Village Turaiyur Nattam in Tattaiyur nadu. The income from the land to be utilized for the Naivedyam and abhishekam of moolavar on the King’s birth star.

Another inscription Kongu King Rajakesari Sri Thiribhuvana Chakravarthy Konerimaikondan’s 15^th year 14^th week ( Masi month ) rule,  records the gift of  Village  Kandiyadeva nallur as iraiyili, too meet the daily worship, Naivedyam and special Puratasi festival.

The Pandya king  Jadavarman alias  Tribhuvana Chakravarthy, Sundarapandyadeva’s 1^st year rule and 14^th year rule, records the grant of house site  and a land at Nedunguli  alias Munivarada Peruma nallur, for a temple’s staff  ( Accountant ? ).

The temple  was washed away by the flash flood in the river Kudakanaru and the same was reconstructed during 1982.

LEGEND

As per the legend Indra fell in love with Gautama Maharishi’s wife Ahalya.  One day before dawn Indra came to ashram. Took the form of Cock / rooster and gave the wake up call / crowing. Gautama Maharishi woke up and went to river to take bath. In the mean time Indra  took the form of Gautama Maharishi and entered in to the ashram. Un suspected Agalya rendered her service to Indra. After the bath in the river, Gautama Maharishi  noticed that, it was not actually dawn and suspected some thing must be wrong. On seeing the Maharishi entering in to the ashram, Indra took the form of Cat and tried to runaway. Gautama maharishi, had seen what happened using his extra sensory power. Knew that it was Indra’s trick, cursed him to get eyes on all over his body. Indra came to this temple and worshiped Lord Shiva and got rid of Gautama Maharishi’s curse. Also requested Lord Shiva to Stay here and bless his devotees.

As per Kongu Mandala Sathakam, Sthala purana, Lord Shiva took the form of old man and pledged his sons Vinayagar and Subramaniyar to get gold from an old lady of this place. The gold thus obtained was given to saint Sundarar. 

        கிழவெ தியவடிவு ஆகி விருத்தையைக் கிட்டியென்றன்

           அழகாரு மக்கள் அடகுகொண்டு அம்பெண் அருள்தியென்றுஏற்று

           எழுகாத லால்தமிழ் பாடிய சுந்தரற்கு ஈந்தஒரு

           வழுவேந் தியவிகிர் தேசுரன் வாழ்கொங்கு மண்டலமே

POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONS

Apart from regular poojas, 10 days Brahmotsavam in the Tamil month Masi, Markazhi thiruvathirai, Aipasi Annabhishekam, Karthikai Deepam and Mahashivaratri are celebrated in a grand manner.

TEMPLE TIMINGS

The temple will be kept open between 07.00 hrs to 12.00 hrs and 16.00 hrs to 17.30 Hrs.

CONTACT DETAILS  

Prabhu Gurukkal +91 9600291218 or +91 4324 262010 or    +91 9943527792.

This temple is under the control of Karur Shiva temple details may be obtained from them also.

HOW TO REACH

On Karur to Aravakurich road, after 13 KM take diversion at 6 Roads junction, to reach this place after 8 KM travel.

Town bus to Aatru medu to Karur passes through this village. The regular buses from Karur to Dindukal passes through this village.

The temple at Venjamangudalur is 25 KM from Karur Bus Stand, 87 KM from Erode, 141 KM from Coimbatore and 411 KM from Chennai.

Nearest Railway Station is Karur.

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