This is the 208th Thevaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 91st sthalam on the south side of river Kaveri of Chozha Nadu Now the place is called as Karayapuram a part of Vadakandam.
In Periyapuranam Sekkizhar records that Thirugnanasambandar came to this temple after worshiping Lord Shiva of “thani Chathankudi”.
நீடுதிரு வாஞ்சியத்தில் அமர்ந்த முக்கண் நீலமிடற்று அருமணியை வணங்கிப் போற்றிப்பாடுஒலி நீர்த் தலையாலங்காடு மாடு பரமர் பெருவேளூரும் பணிந்துபாடிநாடுபுகழ்த் தனிச் சாத்தங்குடியில் நண்ணி நம்பர் திருக்கரவீரம் நயந்து பாடித்தேடுமறைக்கு அரியார் தமவிளமர் போற்றித் திருஆரூர் தொழநினைந்து சென்று புக்கார்
Thirugnanasambandar and Vallalar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
அரியு நம்வினை உள்ளன ஆசறவரிகொள் மாமணி போற்கண்டம்கரிய வன்திக ழும்கர வீரத்தெம்பெரிய வன்கழல் பேணவே...... திருஞானசம்பந்தர் -“வளமைஎருக்கரவீரஞ் சேர் எழில் வேணி கொண்டுதிருக்கரவீரஞ் சேர்சிறப்பே”..........திரு அருட்பாMoolavar : Sri Karavera Nathar Consort : Sri Prathyakshaminnammai.
Some of the salient features of this temple are….The temple is facing east with and entrance arch. Balipeedam and Rishabam are after the entrance arch. Balipeedam and Rishabam are after the entrance arch, In koshtam Dakshinamurthy, Maha Vishnu, Brahma and Duragai. Moolavar and Ambal are little big, both facing east.
In praharam, Vinayagar, Murugan, Suryan, Chandran, Sahiswarar, Bhairavar and Chandikeswarar. Alari is the sthala vruksham. Ambal is in a separate sannadhi in the ardha mandapa.
The sanctum sanctorum consists of a Sanctum, antarala and a Vavval nethi ardha mandapam and maha mandapam. A 3 tier Nagara Vimana is over the sanctum. Moolavar vimanam is little taller like Rajagopuram.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONSSince Thirugnanasambandar has sung Lord Shiva of this temple, the original temple might have existed before 7th Century and latter the same was reconstructed as a stone temple during Chozha period and further extended during Nayakas period.
LEGENDSIt is believed that Gautama Maharishi, Brahma, Thirugnanasambandar, Vallalar worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple.
This place Karaveeram obtained this name due to the presence of sthala vruksham Pon Alari. Pon Alari is also called as Kaaraneeram. It is believed that, those who, pour water to the sthala Vruksham, then circumambulate the prahara and worships Lord Shiva will get all the wealth.
As per sthala purana, this place was once a Pon alari forest. The Lord Shiva who came in the form of Adhi Shiva under the Pon alari plant was worshiped by Brahma. Hence Lord Shiva is praised as Brahmapureeswarar.
Gauthama Maharishi came to this temple and did a penance of Lord Shiva of temple for many years. Satisfied with the penance Lord Shiva appeared and blessed him. In turn Gautama Maharishi expressed his wish of worshiping him till end of his life and finally merge with him. Lord Shiva granted the boon. Hence it is believed that Gautama Maharishi worships Lord Shiva even today.
Thirugnanasambandar mentions in all his hymns that if anybody comes and worships Lord Shiva will get all wealth and get rid of all sins. Even now on Amavasya days ( new moon days ) devotees worships Lord Shiva gets all the wealth is a proven fact.
It is believed that Ambal is waiting in ardha mandapa, for Lord Shiva who had gone on thiruveethi uzha. Hence Devotees worshiping here will get removed from the marriage obstacles, Child boon and all the wealth.
In another legend, a Donkey came to this place, worshiped Lord Shiva and did a penance. When it was about to die Lord Shiva appeared and gave darshan. On seeing Lord Shiva, with happiness it ran up to the sea shore and worshiped him from there. Hence Lord Shiva is praised as Karai Kanda Nathar and the place as Karaveeram ie due to Agni view of Lord Shiva, there are no houses, on the route from the temple to Sea shore.
POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONSApart from regular poojas, special poojas are conducted on Vinayagar Chathurthi in the month Avani ( Aug – Sept ), Skanda Sashti and Annabhishekam in the month Aippasi ( Oct – Nov ), Thirukarthigai in the month Karthigai ( Nov – Dec ), Maha Shivaratri in the month Masi ( Feb – March ) and monthly pradoshams.
TEMPLE TIMINGSThe temple will be kept opened between 08.00 hrs to 11.00 hrs and 17.00 hrs to 19.00 hrs. Since one kala pooja is conducted the devotees are advised to confirm before visiting the temple.
CONTACT DETAILS The land line number +91 4366 21978, may be contacted for further details.
HOW TO REACH This place Karaveeram a part of Vadakandam, is on the Thiruvarur to Kumbakonam main road. Get down at Vadakandam, Vettaru River Bridge.The Temple is 7.2 KM from Thiruvarur, 34 KM from Kumbakonam, 53 KM from Mayiladuthurai and 327 KM from Chennai.Nearest Railway Station is Thiruvarur.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE
--- OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---
திருஆரூர் தொழநினைந்து சென்று புக்கார்
Moolavar : Sri Karavera Nathar
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