The present place Poondi was called as Thiruvenpakkam during 6-7th Century, Thevara period. Before construction of Poondi reservoir also known as Satyamurti reservoir, the temple was at Thiruvalampudur ( a village submerged in the reservoir ) and a new temple was reconstructed in the present place during 20th Century. This is the 17th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam in Thondai Nadu. Sekkizhar has sung Sundarar’s entry to Thiruvenbakkam in Periyapuranam after Eyarkon Kalikama Nayanars puranam . தொண்டைமானுக்கு அன்று அருள் கொடுத்தருளும் தொல்லை வண்புகழ் முல்லை நாயகரை கொண்ட வெந்துயர் களைஎனப் பரவிக் குறித்தகாதலின் வண்டு கண்ட காயும்
After reaching Thiruvenpakkam, Sundarar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva and requesting for the eyesight back, which he lost on the way to Thiruvarur from Thiruvotriyur. When Sundarar asked whether Iraivan is in the temple ( “கோயில் உளாயோ” ), Lord Shiva answered “Yes” and asked him to proceed ( “யாம் உளோம் போகீர்”). After hearing, Sundarar has sung the hymns starts with “பிழை உளன பொறுத்திடுவீர்...” பிழை உளன பொறுத்திடுவர் என்று எடுத்துப் பெண்பாகம் விழைவடிவின் பெருமானை வெண்பாக்கம் மகிழ்ந்தானை
Moolavar : Sri Aadharadhandeswarar, Sri Oondreeswarar.Consort : Sri Minnoliammai
Some of the important features of this temple are….The Temple is facing east with an entrance arch on south side. Rishabam, Balipeedam and Dwajasthambam are on the east side. Constructed like a mada koil with steps.Rishabam is of original and old moolavar was shifted to Purasawalkam Shiva Temple, at Chennai ( For details
Maha Ganapathi and Subramaniyar are at the entrance of moolavar sannadhi. Rishabam in the artha mandapam is without one horn and Sundarar idol/sila murti are opposite to moolavar.
In the inner prakaram sannadhi for Vinayagar, Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniar, Mahalakshmi ( no elephants ), and Chandikeswarar. In mandapam sannidhi for Suryan, Chandran, Navagrahas, Naalvar, Bhairavar, Arunagirinathar.
Ambal sannadhi is on the right side of moolavar and facing south. It was believed that Ambal has shown the way to Kanchipuram to Sundarar after he lost eye sight to this temple in the form of lightning. Hence Ambal is called as Minnoliammai.
HISTORY & INSCRIPTIONSThe temple was once in Thiruvalampudur, which was shifted to the present location during the construction of
The Rajarajan-I, 19th year reign inscription this place was mentioned as Jayangondachozha mandalathu, Eekattu Kottathu, Udayar Thiru Ulom bogi Udaya Nayanar. From the same mandalam Perumoor nattu, Manavir Kottathu, Vidaiyur Nemi Kozhan Ezuvandai’s wife Thiruvandal placed Sandhi vilakku / Lamp for which she had paid 4 pazhangkasu. Another 16th year reign inscription records the endowment of sandhi lamp for which 4 kasu was gifted by, Kayilayamudaiyan Uyyavanthan.
Out of 22 inscriptions, the rest of the inscriptions belongs to Rajaraja-I’s 7th, 9th, 10th , 17th, 28th, 29th, 30th year reign, Kulothunga Chozhas 49th, year reign, Vikrama Chozhas 5th, 6th, year reign and Sundara Pandyan’s 16th year reign inscriptions records the gift of money, Land towards burning of Sandhi lamps, Naivedyam, etc,.
LEGENDSSundarar left from Thiruvotriyur to Thiruvarur against his words, with Lord Shiva and his wife Sangili Nachiyar. After worshiping Lord Shiva of Thirumullaivoyal lost his eye sight. When he prayed, Lord Shiva gave him walking stick / an oondrukol. Sundarar got angry and threw away, which hits the right side horn of Rishabam and got broken.
People with depression, no hold in life, suffering from lack of developments in profession, etc may pray Lord Shiva of this temple to overcome the above problems.
POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONSAprt from regular poojas, Maha Shivaratri in Masi ( Feb – March ), Aipasi Annabhishekam ( Oct- November ) and pradosham are celebrated in a grand manner.
TEMPLE TIMINGSThe temple kept open between 06.00 har to 11.00 hrs and 16.00 hrs to 20.00 hrs.
CONTACT DETAILS :Sivachariyar Subramaniya Gurukkal may be reached through his mobile 99432 09387
HOW TO REACH From Tiruvallur, Town bus T52 is available on 06.00 Hrs, 07.00 Hrs, 07.15 Hr, 08.30 Hrs and 10.30 Hrs in the morning.Also there is another town bus No T41 from Tiruvallur to Ponnoorpettai is passing through this village.11 KM from Tiruvallur,The nearest Railway station is Tiruvallur.
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Sundarar
right horn broken
---OM SHIVAYA NAMA---
கொண்ட வெந்துயர் களைஎனப் பரவிக்
விழைவடிவின் பெருமானை வெண்பாக்கம் மகிழ்ந்தானை
In the inner prakaram sannadhi for Vinayagar, Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniar, Mahalakshmi ( no elephants ), and Chandikeswarar. In mandapam sannidhi for Suryan, Chandran, Navagrahas, Naalvar, Bhairavar, Arunagirinathar.
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