This is the 203rd Thevara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 86th sthalam on the south side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Now this place is called as Thirupalli mukkudal or “Kuruvi Rameswaram –குருவிராமேஸ்வரம்”, since the legend is related to Jadayu of the epic Ramayan. Also referred as “Ariyan Palli” in book Sivasthalamanjari. ( Arikkariyanpalli / Ariyanpalli was called by the locals during that time ). But in this place was referred as “Thirupalliyin Mukkudal” in thevara hymns. In Inscription this place was mentioned as Thiruviramisvaram
In Periyapuranam Sekkizhar records that Thirunavukkarasu Swamigal came to this temple after worshiping Lord Shiva of Thirupayatrur. He didn’t mentioned this temple in particular, but mentioned as other temples on the way.
திருப்புகலூர் அமர்ந்தருளும் சிவபெருமான் சேவடிகள் கும்பிட்டு ஏத்தும்
Thirunavukkarasu Swamigal and Vallalar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
ஆராத இன்னமுதை அம்மான் தன்னை அயனொடுமா லறியாத ஆதி யானைத்தாராரும் மலர்க்கொன்றைச் சடையான் தன்னைச் சங்கரனைத் தன்னொப்பா ரில்லா தானைநீரானைக் காற்றானைத் தீயா னானை நீள்விசும்பாய் ஆழ்கடல்க ளேழுஞ் சூழ்ந்தபாரானைப் பள்ளியின்முக் கூட லானைப் பயிலாதே பாழேநான் உழன்ற வாறே....... திருநாவுக்கரசு சுவாமிகள் -“பூவினிடைஇக்கூடன் மைந்த இனிக் கூடல் என்றுபள்ளிமுக்கூடல் மேவியமர் முன்னவனே” ....... திரு அருட்பாMoolavar : Sri Mukkona Nathar, Sri Nethra Nathar, Sri Mukkoodal Nathar. Consort : Sri Anjanatchi Amman, Sri Maimmevukanni.
Some of the salient features of this temple are….The temple is facing east with an entrance arch. The stucco image of Ramar, Jadayu, Vinayagar, Subramaniyar are on the entrance arch. A two tier Vimana is over the sanctum. Balipeedam and Rishabam are in front of the sanctum. Moolavar is of swayambhu. In koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai. Stucco images of Ramar, Jadayu, Vinayagar, Subramaniar, in front of Moolavar Sannadhi.
In the prakaram Vinayagar, Subramaniar with Valli Devasena, Gajalakshmi, Suriyan & Chandran ( In one place), Nagar, Bhairavar, Shaniswarar, Nalvar, Nagars, Gajalakshmi and Chandikeswarar. Ambal is in a separate sannathi, facing east.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONSSince Thirunavukkarasu Swamigal has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple, the original temple might have existed before 7th Century. Latter the same may reconstructed as a stone temple during Chozha period and further extended during Vijayanagara period.The inscriptions recorded belongs to Chozhas. As per the inscription this place was called as Madanamanjari Chathurvedimangalam, in Nenmali Nadu Kulothunga Chozha valanadu and Lord Shiva is called as Thiruviramisvarattu mahadeva.
Kovi Rajakesarivarmar ( Rajaraja-I), 6th reign year inscription ( incomplete and damaged ), records exemption granted by the maha sabha of Madanamanjari Chaturvedi Mangalam, a brahmadeya in Nemalinadu to the temple of Thiruviramisvarattu mahadeva at the village from the payment of Taxes on one veli and half endowed after purchase by Thirumanjanapichchar, a servant of this temple, in consideration of lump sum received from the donor.
A Sundara Chozha’s 17th reign year inscription records ( damaged ) the endowment of burning a perpetual lamp for which a land was gifted to this temple, by Akkumara Kramavittan, a member of the alunganam of the Village.
The Chozha King Rajarajan-III’s period inscription ( damaged ), records establishment of images at Thirumadam, by Esanadevan for the same a land was gifted to this temple for naivedyam.
Maha Kumbhabhishekam was conducted on 02nd June, 1986 and 27th January 2003 after renovations.
LEGENDS Lord Shiva might be called as “Mukkan nathar” (3 eye ), got corrupted to the present name of Mukkona nathar. Lord Shiva brought Ganga, Kasi and Rameswaram in a single theerthams for Jadayu.
As per the legend Jadayu worshiped Lord Shiva and asked how long he will live. Lord Shiva relied that, he will live, while Ravana abducting Sita, you will be obstructing him. He will cut your wings and you will die. Jadayu asked Lord Shiva, if that is the end, then how can I get the benefits by taking dip in the theerthas of Kasi, Ganga, Rameswaram and Sethu. Lord Shiva created this Mukkudal Theertha and asked Jadyu to take a dip and get the same benefit. To signifies this legend the local people calls this place as “Kuruvi Rameswaram”. This theertha is equivalent to Thriveni Sangamam, those who are taking a dip will get the benefit of 16 times more than Ganga and Sethu. Hence this Theertha is called as “Shodasasethu” Theertha.
It is believed that Rama, Jadayu, Sage Moorka and Saint Thirunavukkarasu Swamigal have worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple. It is believed that Suriyan worships Lord Shiva in the form of sun rays falling on the moolavar on Maha Shivaratri day.
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 ( Sept – Oct ), Skanda Sashti and Annabhishekam in the month Aippasi ( Oct – Nov ), Thirukarthigai in the month Karthigai ( Nov – Dec ), Thiruvathirai in the month Margazhi ( Dec – Jan ), Makara Sankranti and Thaipoosam in the month Thai ( Jan – Feb ), Maha Shivaratri in the month Masi ( Feb – March ) and monthly pradosham days.
TEMPLE TIMINGSThe temple will be kept opened between 10.00 hrs to 12.00 hrs and 18.00 hrs to 20.00 hrs.
CONTACT DETAILS The Mobile and landline numbers are +91 98658 44677 and +914366 244 714 and The temple priest Ganesha Gurukkal may be contacted on his mobile +91 84286 07448 for further details.
HOW TO REACH From Thiruvarur Kadai veethi via reach Kekkarai and from there after crossing crossing bridge turn left road, after 1 KM ( The place is called as Ramake Road) the temple can be reached. There are Two mini Buses ( Thiruvarur to Pallivaramangalam and Pallivaramangalam to Peruntharakudi via Bus stand ) available from Thiruvarur Bus stand. This place Thirupalli Mukkudal is 5 KM from Thiruvarur, 31 KM from Nagapattinam, 44 KM from Kumbakonam, 339 KM from Chennai.Nearest Railway Station is Nagapattinam.
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---OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---
திருப்புகலூர் அமர்ந்தருளும் சிவபெருமான் சேவடிகள் கும்பிட்டு ஏத்தும்
....... திருநாவுக்கரசு சுவாமிகள்
முக்கூடல் மேவியமர் முன்னவனே”
Moolavar : Sri Mukkona Nathar, Sri Nethra Nathar,
---OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---
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