This is the 141st Thevara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 24th sthalam on the south side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. During Thevara period this place was called as Pazhayarai nagar, during 8th Century as Nandhipuram, during 9th -10th Century as Mudikonda Chozhapuram and during 12th Century as Rajapuram. This temple is also called Vallalar Koil. Since many Historians considers both Vada Thali and Keel thali as Paadal Petra Shiva temples and Thirunavukkarasu Swamigal has sung hymns combining both temple, the details of both temples are given below.
( Keel thali )
In Periya Puranam Sekkizhar records that Thirunavukkarasu Swamigal came to this temple after worshiping Lord Shiva of Thiruneelakudi. In that he also records that the temple was hidden by the Jains.
தலையின் மயிரைப் பறித்து உண்ணும் சாதி அமணர் மறைத்தாலும்நிலை இலாதார் நிலைமையினால் மறைக்க ஒண்ணுமோ என்னும்விலைஇல் வாய்மைக் குறுந்தொகையுள் விளம்பிப் புறம்போந்து அங்கு அமர்ந்தேஇலைகொள் சூலப் படையார் சேர் இடங்கள் பிறவும் தொழ அணைவார்
Thirunavukkarasu Swamigal and Vallalar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
தலையெ லாம்பறிக் கும்சமண் கையருள்நிலையி னான்மறைத் தான்மறைக் கொண்ணுமேஅலையி னார்பொழிலாறை வடதளிநிலையி னான்அடியே நினைந்து உய்மினே......... திருநாவுக்கரசு சுவாமிகள் -“துட்டமயல்தீங்கு விழையார் தமை வான் சென்றமரச் செய்விக்க ஓங்குபழையாறையில் என்னுள்ளுவப்பே ........ திருஅருட்பாMoolavar : Sri Dharmapureeswarar ( Vada Thali ), Sri Somesar ( Pazhayarai )Consort : Sri Vimala Nayagi ( Vada thali ) and Somakamalambigai ( Pazhayarai ).
Some of the important features of this temple are ....The temple is facing east with and entrance arch. Stucco image of Lord Shiva and Parvati as Rishabaroodar. This is one of the Mada temples believed to be constructed by Kochengat Chozha. Amar neethi Nayanar and his wife images are on the side of the steps. Balipeedam and Rishabam are in artha mandapam. In koshtam, Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Rishabanthikar, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai.
In Prakaram Vinayagar, Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniar, Shiva Linga. Ambal is in a separate sannadhi facing south.
The 15th Century saint Arunagirinathar has sung in praise of Lord muruga of this temple.
ஆடத்தக் காருமை பாதியர் வேதப்பொற் கோவண வாடையர் ஆலித்துத் தானரு ளுறிய முருகோனே ஆடப்பொற் கோபுர மேவிய ஆடிக்கொப் பாமதிள் சூழ்பழை யாறைப்பொற் கோயிலின் மேவிய பெருமாளே
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONSThis place was once a capital for the Chozha dynasty, when they were ruling this area under Pallava Kings. After they conquered Pallavas, this was the second Capital. The Palace where existed during that time, is now called as “Chozhanmaligai”. During 7th Century Chozha period, the Villages Muzhaiyur, Patteeswaram, Sakthimutram and Chozhanmaligai are the part of Pazhayarai and are used as army camps. Pazhayarai has 4 Temples, called Vada Thali, Merthali, Keelthali and Thenthali. The T R Patnam River ( Thirumalai Rayan River ) is flowing on the south side and Arasalar River flowing on the north side of Pazhayarai. This temple is called as Pazhayarai Vada Thali, since this temple is on the north side of Pazhayarai River. It is believed that a coin minting place called “Nanaya Salai”, was existed at the present place of “Kambatta Viswanathar Temple”.
Since, Rajaraja-I had done the thirupani, the temple was called as “Arunmozhi Thevecharam”. Rajendran was brought up by his sister kundavai at this place. Pazhayarai lost it’s glory during Pandya period.
The Saka 1375 ie 1453 CE, Vijayanagara period inscription records that, the Maha mandapam and steps are built by Poruvanur Vanatharayan Narasinga Devan. The inscription is inscribed on one of the pillar as “Narasingadevan gift”.
LEGENDSGarudan and Adhiseshan worshiped Lord Shiva in this temple. Mangaiyarkarasiyar ( daughter of manimudi Chozha ) and Amar neethi nayanar was born in this place.
During Thirunavukkarasu Swamigal’s visit, the temple was completely covered by the Jains ( Samanars ). Appar started fasting ( Unna nonbu ) in front of the temple. This was reported to King. The King cleared Jains and Thirunavukkarasu Swamigal worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple. It was believed that Manimudi Chozha was responsible for brought out the Pazhayarai Vadathai from Jains on behalf of Thirunavukkarasu Swamigal. And he is the same person who tried to correct the slanting of Thiruppanandal ShivaLinga, ( K M Venkataramaiya’s research paper, Periya Puranam, Pattusamy Othuvar Publications ).
POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONSApart from regular poojas special poojas are conducted on Aadi Pooram in the month Aadi ( July – Aug ), Vinayagar Chathurthi in the month Avani ( Aug – Sept ), Navaratri in the month Purattasi ( Sep – Oct ), Skanda sashti and Annabhishekam in the month Aippasi ( Oct – Nov ), Thirukarthigai in the month Karthigai ( Nov - Dec ), Makar sankranti in the month Thai ( Dec – Jan ), Maha Shivaratri in the month Masi ( Feb – March ), Panguni Uthiram in the month Panguni ( March – April ) and monthly pradoshams.
TEMPLE TIMINGSThe temple will be kept opened between 07.00 hrs to 12.00 hrs and 17.00 hrs to 20.00 hrs.
CONTACT DETAILS : Mobile number +91 98945 69543 may be contacted for further details.
HOW TO REACH : The temple is 3 Km from Patteeswaram and autos are available from there.The temple is 1.5 KM from Patteeswaram, 8 KM from Kumbakonam, 40 KM from Thanjavur, 302 KM from Chennai.Nearest Railway Station is Kumbakonam.
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Amar neethi Nayanar
Rashabanthikar
Arthanareeswarar as Rishabanthikar
PAZHAYARAI - KEEL THALI ( பழையாரை கீழ்தளி )
Moolavar : Sri Somesar and SomanatharConsort : Sri Somakalambigai
Some of the important features of this temple are :…The temple is facing east with a mottai gopuram / dilapidated. The second level Rajagopuram is of 3 tiers. This is one of the mad temples. The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, antarala, artha mandapam and a mukha mandapam. In koshtam, Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Arthanareeswarar, Brahma and Durgai. The Adhisthana and the prastharam has the kabotham. The Vimana is of two tiers.
In prakaram 4 Vinayakas, Murugan with his consorts Sri Valli & Devasena, Bhairavar, Suryan, Chandran, Nalvar with Sekkizhar, Mangaiyarkarasiyar, Kailasanathar, Navagrahas and Chandikeswarar.
Ambal is in a separate temple like sannathi. The front mandapa is like a chariot pulled by the Horses. The Adhisthana has the story of Bhaktha Prahlada story in the form of reliefs.
HISTORYThis is the birth place of Mangaiyarkarasiyar and Amarneedhi Nayanar. Both are in 63 Nayanmars group. This place was bounded by the rivers Mudikondan river and Thirumalairayan River. Since the river Mudikondan was called as Pazhaiyaru and the place obtained the name as Pazhayarai and this temple is on the north side of the Pazhayarai. During This place was occupied by the Chozhas war camps as, Aariyap Padaiyur ( Ariyappadaiveedu ), Pampab Padaiyur, Manap Padaiyur and Puthup Padaiyur.
This place was called in different names as Nadhipuram, Pazhayarai nandhipuram, Pazhayarai Vadathali and Rajarajapuram during different period from 07th to 12th Century. This temple was believed to be built by Adithya and latter renovated by Rajaraja-I, due to this temple was called as Arunmozhi Theveecharam.
King Rajendran was brought up under the care of Queen Kundhavai in this place. Also this place was once capital for the Chozha King Manimudidevar. He was the instrumental to appear the Shiva Lingam to Appar. Chozhars had done renovations to this temple.
Mangaiyarkarasiyar, one of the 63 Nayanmar and wife of Koon Pandya belongs to this place. She is the instrumental to bring Thirugnanasambandar to Madurai, when the jains dominated with full powers. Thirugnanasambandar cured Koon Pandya and he came back to Saivam. Thirugnanasambandar mentioned Mangaiyarkarasiyar in his hymns.Maha Kumbhabhishekam was conducted on 29th January 2016.
LEGENDIt is believed that Chandra, the king of snakes Adhiseshan, Garudan, Ganga, Kamadhenu's daughter Vimali worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple.
As per the Legend Garuda, the vahana of Maha Vishnu, wanted to relieve his mother from slavery. For the same he has to bring a pot of amrita from Indra. On the was he was attacked by demons. In the process three drops of Amrita spilled on this place and formed as Shiva Linga, Goddess Ambal and Theertham called Jatayu Theertham. Garuda worshiped Lord Shiva after taking a dip in the Theertham.
In another legend Chandran came to this temple, created a Theertham called Somanatha Theertham and worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple to get relieved from the Curse. After worshiping Lord Shiva Chandran regained back his strength and brightness. Hence the theertham is called as Somatheertham and Lord Shiva was called as Sri Somesar and Somanathar.
This is one of the “Pancha Krosha Sthalams” and the other four temples are Thirunallur, Patteeswaram, Thiruvalanchuzhi and Avoor. Hence it is considered to worship Lord Shiva of all these 5 Temples in a single day during Dakshinayanam.
HOW TO REACH :This temple is very near to Patteeswaram, about 3 KM.Lot of Town buses are available up to Patteeswaram from there Auto facility is available.
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Hiranya vatham
Jyeshta Devi---OM SHIVAYA NAMA---
( Keel thali )
பழையாறையில் என்னுள்ளுவப்பே
Moolavar : Sri Dharmapureeswarar ( Vada Thali ),
This place was once a capital for the Chozha dynasty, when they were ruling this area under Pallava Kings. After they conquered Pallavas, this was the second Capital. The Palace where existed during that time, is now called as “Chozhanmaligai”. During 7th Century Chozha period, the Villages Muzhaiyur, Patteeswaram, Sakthimutram and Chozhanmaligai are the part of Pazhayarai and are used as army camps. Pazhayarai has 4 Temples, called Vada Thali, Merthali, Keelthali and Thenthali. The T R Patnam River ( Thirumalai Rayan River ) is flowing on the south side and Arasalar River flowing on the north side of Pazhayarai. This temple is called as Pazhayarai Vada Thali, since this temple is on the north side of Pazhayarai River. It is believed that a coin minting place called “Nanaya Salai”, was existed at the present place of “Kambatta Viswanathar Temple”.
Amar neethi Nayanar
Rashabanthikar
Arthanareeswarar as Rishabanthikar
Hiranya vatham
Jyeshta Devi
---OM SHIVAYA NAMA---
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