This is the 98th Thevara Paadal petra Shiva Sthalam and 44th Sthalam on the north side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Now this place is called as CHOZHICHURAM, BABURAJAPURAM. This is one of the saptasthana temples associated with Adhi Kumbeswarar Temple of Kumbakonam. This is one of the 12 temples, which participates in the Theerthavari festival in Kumbakonam Mahamaham ( Happens once in 12 years ).
In Periya Puranam, Sekkizhar mentions that Thirunavukkarasu Swamigal came to this temple after worshiping Lord Shiva of Thiruvalanchuzhi. He has sung the hymns combining both Thiruvalanchuzhi and this place Kottaiyur.
நல்லூரில் நம்பர் அருள் பெற்றுப்போய்ப் பழையாறை
Thirunavukkarasu Swamigal and Ramalinga Adigalar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
கருமணி போல்கண்டத்து அழகன் கண்டாய் கல்லால நிழற்கீழ் இருந்தான் கண்டாய்பருமணி மாநாகம் பூண்டான் கண்டாய் பவளக் குன்றன்ன பரமன் கண்டாய்வருமணிநீர்ப் பொன்னி வலஞ் சுழியான் கண்டாய் மாதேவன் கண்டாய் வரதன் கண்டாய்குருமணிபோல அழகமரும் கொட்டையூரில் கோடீச்சரத்து உறையும் கோமான்தானே....... திருநாவுக்கரசு சுவாமிகள் --:அயலாம்பன்மட்டையூர் வண்டினங்கள் வாய்ந்து விருந்துகொளுங்கொட்டையூர் உட்கிளருங் கோமளமே...........திரு அருட்பாMoolavar : Sri KodeeswararConsort : Sri Kanthuga greedambal, Sri Bandhadu nayagi
Some of the important features of this temple are....The temple is facing east with a 5 tier Rajagopuram. Balipeedam and Rishabam are after the Rajagopuram. Kottai Kottaiyaga like Castor oil seeds, is seen on Swayambu moolavar. In koshtam, Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai.
Navagraha are with their respective vaganas and enthiram on back beautifully chiselled. Chandran and Suriyan are with chariot & horses. Ashtabhuja Durgai is seen with right leg in front is worth to see. Vishnu Durgai in outer prakaram. It was learned that Kodi Vinayagar is swayambhu, when it was tried to take out for renovation even after digging 20 feet they could not find the end of the base. Eranda munivar in meditating posture is in the front mandapam.
The 15th Century Saint Arunagirinathar has Sung Hymns in praise of Lord Muruga of this temple.
சுட்டபொருட் கட்டியின்மெய்ச் செக்கமலப் பொற்கொடியைத் துக்கமுறச் சொர்க்கமுறக் கொடியாழார் சுத்தரதத் திற்கொடுபுக் குக்கடிகித் தெற்கடைசிச் சுற்றுவனத் திற்சிறைவைத் திடுதீரன்கொட்டமறப் புற்றரவச் செற்றமறச் சத்தமறக் குற்றமறச் சுற்றமறப் பலதோளின் கொற்றமறப் பத்துமுடிக் கொத்துமறுத் திட்டதிறர் கொற்றர்பணிக் கொட்டைநகர்ப் பெருமாளே
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONSSince Thirunavukkarasu Swamigal has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple, the original temple might be existed before 7th century as a brick structure. Five stone inscriptions were recorded from this temple. The inscriptions belongs to Rajathi Rajan and Kulothunga-III. It is believed that the original brick temple built during Pallava period was reconstructed in to Stone temple by the Chozhas.
Rajathirajan-II’s 3rd year reign ( 1166 CE ), inscription records Purana Linga Sannadhi was established and donated for Naivedyam by Innambur Nattu Eair village Araiyan Por Chozhan’s wife Arulmozhinangaiyar.
Kulothunga Chozha-III’s 32nd year reign inscription endowment of a Kuththu Vilakku ( brass Standing Lamp ) by Mangalavan Periya Thevan and Nachchinarkiniyan.
Kulothunga Chozha-II’s another inscription of 27th year reign gifted Thiruvilai thattu / plate, Conch, Plate /vattil, Pasmathaligai by Ponnaarambudayan Abhayan Pukkan’s wife Uthayanjayal.
Kulothunga Chozha-III’s 36th year reign (1214 CE ) inscription, records that Thiruppukazhur Mummeliranathaala Nayakan gifted for Nandavanam.
Amman Temple inscription records that Amman temple was constructed by Ezhupaththonpathu Vala Nadu, Nagars, Pathinonnee vishayathar ( the required fund was collected through Various sources / people ).
Kaliyuga 5014, year Parithabi, Thai month 4th day, donated 3 acre and 85 cent land by Kottaiyur Venkatachalam Pillai towards Morning pooja, Somavara Pooja, Shivaratri Pooja
This place was called as Innambur Nattu Brahmadeyam and also called different names during different Kings rule, as Rajendra Singa Valanadu ( Rajarajan period ), Ulaguyyavantha Chozhavala nadu ( Kulothunga Chozha-I ) and Vikrama Chozha vala naadu ( Vikrama Chozha, Rajathi Rajan – II and Kulothunga-III ).
Maha Kumbhabhishekam was conducted 09th February 1992 and 26th October 2015.
LEGENDSSince Lord Shiva came under the Amanakku Kottai plant/ Castor oil seed, this place is called as Kottaiyur. This place was also called as Vilvaranyam and Erandapuram ( erandam - kottai / Castor plant ) during ancient times.
Lord Shiva gave darshan in the form of crore Lingas for Chozha King and Eranda Muni, Lord Shiva is called as Kodeeswarar. Since A muni did a penance under the Kottai plant/ Castor plant, he was called as Eranda Munivar.
Lord Shiva gave darshan Pathra Yogi Muni as Kodi Vinayagar, Kodi Ambal, Kodi Murugan and Kodi Shiva, ( Kodi – one crore ) hence called as Kodeeswarar.
It is believed that If any body does both Sin and Good things, the same will multiply to crore times, hence there is no way to get rid of the sins.
It is also believed that Ram, Brahma, Indra, Sage Narada, and Sage Markandeya worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple.
POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONSApart from Regular Poojas, Special poojas are conducted on Vinayagar Chathurthi in the month Avani ( Aug – September ), Annabhishekam in the month Aippasi ( Oct - November ), Thiruvathirai in the month Margazhi ( November - Dec ), Maha Shivaratri in the month Masi ( Feb – March ), Panguni Uthiram in the month Panguni ( March – April ) and every month Pradosham.
TEMPLE TIMINGSThe temple will be kept opened between 06.30 hrs to 12.00 hrs and 16.00 hrs to 20.00 hrs.
CONTACT DETAILS : The land line number +91 435 245 4421, +91 435 245 0595 and mobile number +91 94866 70043 may be contacted for further details.
HOW TO REACH : This temple Kumbakonam to Thiruvaiyaru bus route and 4 km from Kumbakonam. City Service bus from Kumbakonam to Swamimalai passes through this place.The temple is 4.5 KM from Kumbakonam, 38 KM from Mayiladuthurai, 40 KM from Thanjavur and 282 KM from Chennai.Nearest Railway Station is Kumbakonam.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE
Eranda munivar
--- OM SHIVAYA NAMA---
நல்லூரில் நம்பர் அருள் பெற்றுப்போய்ப் பழையாறை
....... திருநாவுக்கரசு சுவாமிகள்
Consort : Sri Kanthuga greedambal, Sri Bandhadu nayagi
Eranda munivar
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