10th May 2019.
When we were in search of temples of Idaikattur, the local people directed us to this Navagraha temple. We are very curious to know more about this temple and the relation to Siddhar Idaikadar. The temple is very small with a shrine for Siddhar Idaikadar and Navagrahas at the centre.
LEGEND
The Sthalapurana was inscribed on 4 tablets and erected on the side of the entrance. Idaikadar is one of the 18 siddhars who lived during 2nd century in this Village. Hence this place, obtained the name as Idaikattur. Ilango, SeethalaiSathanar, Kabila Muni and Paranar are also lived in the same period. Idaikadar used to worship Lord Shiva Sri Manikandeswarar of Idaikattur. Idaikadar was shepherd and a astrologer also. He predicted the drought will prevail for 12 years. During the draught most of the animals were wiped out. Idaikadar made his cattle to eat “erukku”, which leads to itching on their body. The cattle rubs their body on the walls which are plastered with millets. Siddhar Idaikadar survived with the millets and the milk during drought period.
The Navagrahas, passed through this place and found the cattle are healthy and wants know the reason. Idaikadar gave them millets and milk. The Navagrahas went to sleep for a while and Idaikadar utilized this opportunity. He rearranged the Navagrahas so that the drought will happen after 60 years. Immediately this place got rain and plants started growing and all the reservoirs were filled up. During his final stage he went to Thiruvannamalai and attained jeeva Samadhi.
CONTACT:
M Siva Gurukkal may be contacted on his mobiles +919655776014 and +919655968438 may be contacted for further details.
HOW TO REACH:
Town bus route nos 99F from Periyar bus stand, 99M from Mattuthavani bus stand stops at Muthanenthal and from there share autos are available to Idaikattur.
All the busses to Manamadurai from Madurai stops at Muthanenthal.
Nearest Railway station is Manamadurai.
LOCATION: CLICK HERE
Idaikadar - PC: Website
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