After the darshan of Sri Sri Babavinasa Perumal Temple / Sri Balasubramaniar Temple, on the way to Thirukadiyur, had been to this temple. This is an updated post with hymns, Architecture, History & Inscriptions and legends to the old post.
Main shrine arch before kodi maram
This is one of the Atta Veeratta Sthalams of Shri Shiva and also a Vaippu sthalam, 7 KM from Mayiladuthurai. Thirunavukkarasu Swamigal has sung hymns in praise of this temple’s Shiva in Thiruvanaika Thiruthandagam in உஞ்சேனை மாகாளம் ( 6-70-8).
உஞ்சேனை மாகாளம் ஊறல் ஓத்தூர் உருத்திரகோடி மறைக்காட்டுள்ளும்
மஞ்சு ஆர் பொதியில் மலை தஞ்சை வழுவூர் வீரட்டம் மாதானம் கேதாரத்தும்
வெஞ்சமாக்கூடல் மீயச்சூர் வைகா வேதீச்சுரம் வில்வீச்சுரம் வெற்றியூரும்
கஞ்சனூர் கஞ்சாறு பஞ்சாக்கையும் கயிலாயநாதனையே காணல் ஆமே
மஞ்சு ஆர் பொதியில் மலை தஞ்சை வழுவூர் வீரட்டம் மாதானம் கேதாரத்தும்
வெஞ்சமாக்கூடல் மீயச்சூர் வைகா வேதீச்சுரம் வில்வீச்சுரம் வெற்றியூரும்
கஞ்சனூர் கஞ்சாறு பஞ்சாக்கையும் கயிலாயநாதனையே காணல் ஆமே
In Adaivu Thiruthandagam starts with Kavirikarai kandi.. காவிரியின் கரைக்கண்டி (6-71-2)
காவிரியின் கரை கண்டிவீரட்டானம் கடவூர்வீரட்டானம் காமரு சீர் அதிகை
மேவிய வீரட்டானம் வழுவைவீரட்டம் வியன்பறியல்வீரட்டம் விடை ஊர்திக்கு இடம் ஆம்
கோவல்நகர்வீரட்டம் குறுக்கைவீரட்டம் கோத்திட்டை குடிவீரட்டானம் இவை கூறி
நாவில் நவின்று உரைப்பார்க்கு நணுக சென்றால் நமன் தமரும் சிவன் தமர் என்று அகல்வர் நன்கே
மேவிய வீரட்டானம் வழுவைவீரட்டம் வியன்பறியல்வீரட்டம் விடை ஊர்திக்கு இடம் ஆம்
கோவல்நகர்வீரட்டம் குறுக்கைவீரட்டம் கோத்திட்டை குடிவீரட்டானம் இவை கூறி
நாவில் நவின்று உரைப்பார்க்கு நணுக சென்றால் நமன் தமரும் சிவன் தமர் என்று அகல்வர் நன்கே
Moolavar : Sri Gaja samhara moorthy, Sri Veeratteswarar,
Sri Kajari, Sri Kiruthivasan and Sri Gnana sabesan
Consort : Sri BalaKujambigai, Sri Ilamulai / Ilankilai Nayaki.
Sri Kajari, Sri Kiruthivasan and Sri Gnana sabesan
Consort : Sri BalaKujambigai, Sri Ilamulai / Ilankilai Nayaki.
Some of the important features of this temple are….
The temple is facing east with 5 tier Rajagopuram. Kambathadi Vinayagar, Dwajasthambam / Kodimaram, Balipeedam and rishabam are after the first level Rajagopurm. There is another small ekatala Rajagopuram is on the 2nd level. The temple tank Panchamukha ( Brahma ) theertha is infront of the temple. There is a 100 pillar mandapam and a separate sannadhi for Sahasrara Lingam. Moolavar is of Swayambhu. In Koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai.
The temple is facing east with 5 tier Rajagopuram. Kambathadi Vinayagar, Dwajasthambam / Kodimaram, Balipeedam and rishabam are after the first level Rajagopurm. There is another small ekatala Rajagopuram is on the 2nd level. The temple tank Panchamukha ( Brahma ) theertha is infront of the temple. There is a 100 pillar mandapam and a separate sannadhi for Sahasrara Lingam. Moolavar is of Swayambhu. In Koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai.
Urchavar is kept in a separate sannadhi with 8 hands holding various weapons. A Srichakra is placed behind, by Kanchi Sankarachariyar ( Periava ). Very beautiful to look. Under Urchavar we can see Ambal with Murugan as child on her hip and pointing Shiva, when he comes out of elephant. Also we can see the right leg of Ambal turned to return back to abode.
In the inner prakaram Chandikeswarar, Vinayagar, Nalvar, 63var, two Vinayagars, Umai Murugudayar, Jyeshta Devi, Nagars, Pidari, Saptamatrikas worshiped Lingas. In the outer prakaram Vinayagar, Natarajar Sannidhi, Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniar, Gajalakshmi, Saniswarar, Bhairavar, Suriyan, Chandran and Navagrahas.
ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of Sanctum Sanctorum, antarala and ardha mandapam The sanctum sanctorum is on a pada bandha adhistanam. Vishnu makantha pilasters on the bhitti, with square base, Kalasam, Kudam, Mandi, Palak and Vettupothyas. The prastaram is with Valapi, and Kapotam. A two tala Vesara Vimanam is on the sanctum sanctorum. Shiva , Dakshinamurthy, Maha Vishnu and Brahma are on the Tala and greeva koshtams. A mandapam was constructed around sanctum santroum at a latter date. The mandapas are of Vavvalnethi mandapas, may be constructed during Nayakas / Marathas.
The temple consists of Sanctum Sanctorum, antarala and ardha mandapam The sanctum sanctorum is on a pada bandha adhistanam. Vishnu makantha pilasters on the bhitti, with square base, Kalasam, Kudam, Mandi, Palak and Vettupothyas. The prastaram is with Valapi, and Kapotam. A two tala Vesara Vimanam is on the sanctum sanctorum. Shiva , Dakshinamurthy, Maha Vishnu and Brahma are on the Tala and greeva koshtams. A mandapam was constructed around sanctum santroum at a latter date. The mandapas are of Vavvalnethi mandapas, may be constructed during Nayakas / Marathas.
Shiva purana and leelas are in the form of paintings on the praharam walls.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS
This temple may belongs to 10th to 11th Century, constructed during Chozha period and further extended during Vijayanagara and Maratha period. The following inscription details are taken from Soth Indian Shrines.
This temple may belongs to 10th to 11th Century, constructed during Chozha period and further extended during Vijayanagara and Maratha period. The following inscription details are taken from Soth Indian Shrines.
418 of 1922, A party damaged record in the eleventh year of the Chola king Parakesari Varman alias Tribhuvanachakravartin Rajarajadeva-II’s, 11th reign year inscription, records gift of money for lamps to the temple of Virattanam Udaiyar at Valugur a brahmadeya Village of, Tiruvalundur-nadu, in Jayangondasolavalanadu.
419 of 1912. The Chola king Rajaraja-II’s 15th reign year (Tuesday, 27th September, 1160) inscription records the gift of money (100 kasus) with lands des'cribed for two lambs and two lamp-stands, one of which was given by a native of Sirrar- kadu in Arkattu-kurram of Pandyakulasani Valanadu, for the merit of Kundavai.
420 of 1912, The Chola king Parakesarivarman alias Tribhuvana chakravartin Virarajendradeva (i... Kulottunga III)’s 3rd reign year inscription records the, gift of land by purchase for offerings in the image of Vadayur Nayanar set up in the temple of Tiruvirattanam Udaiyar by a native of Mulangudi in Vela nadu, a sub-division of Kulottungasola valanadu. The same inscription also records gift of money for other articles required for worship.
421 of 1912, The Chola king Tribhuvana chakravartin Rajarajadeva-II’s 5th year inscription records the gift of money by the same individual for getting the Tiruvembavai recited before the image of Vadavuradi Nayanar in the temple on Margali Tiruvadirai festival and for also maintaining the festival of Panguni.
422 of 1912, The Vijiayanagara king Vira Bokkana Odaiyar (ie., Bukka II, 1399-1406 CE) inscription records that Certain lands (Parru) which had been submerged and lying waste for some years on account of flood in the Kaveri were brought under cultivation, being granted favourable concessions in the payment of assessment. The lands belonged to Valavur in Tiruvalundur-nadu, a sub-division of Blumuri-parru. The record is very interesting as it illustrates the fiscal policy of the age.
423 of 1912, A record in the thirty-third year of the Chola king Parakesarivarman alias Tribhuvanachakravartin Tribhuvanaviradeva (1178-1216 CE )’s 29th reign year inscription starts with his meikeerthi as "who being pleased to take Madurai (Madura), Eelam (Ceylon), Karuvur and the crowned head of the Pandya, was pleased to perform the anointment of heroes and the anointment of victors, records gift of money by a Brahmana lady to the shrine of Tiruchchattimurram Udaiyar consecrated by her in the temple of Tiru Virattanam Udaiyar at Valugur, a brahmadeya in Tiruvalundur nadu, a sub-division of Jayangondasolavalaradu.
424 of 1912, A little damaged Vijayanagara king Pratapadevaraya Maharaya-II’s reign inscription records that certain additions made to the temple from the year Sobhakrit when apparently, a tank and an irrigation channel were constructed.
425 of 1912, A little damaged Chola king Tribhuvanachakravartin Rajendra Choladeva-III’s 2nd reign year inscription starts with his meikeerthi as pumaruviya tirumadandai, etc., records the gift of money for a lamp. The money was received by the temple authorities and a land assigned for the amount. The king is said to have established the six systems of religion and been obeyed by all kings including the Seralas.
426 of 1912, The Pandya king Jatavarman Tribhuvanachakravartin Sundara-Pandyadeva-III’s 5th (6th ) reign year ( 1276 CE ) inscription, records that a tenant of the temple having absconded without paying his dues, the amount was recovered, from a man who had stood surety for him, by selling his land.
427 of 1912, The Chola king Parakesari Varman alias Tribhuvanachakravartin Kulottunga Choladeva-III’s 2nd reign year ( 15th May, 1180CE ), inscription records the gift of money and à lamp to the same temple, by a native of Modappakkam in Surattur-nadu, a sub division of Puliyurkottam ( present Chennai and around ) alias Kulottungasola Valanadu in Jayangondasola mandalam.
428 of 1912, The Chola king Rajakesari varman alias Tribhuvanachakravartin Rajadhirajadeva-II’s 16th reign year ( 18th August, 1177 CE ), inscription records gift of money for purchasing land to maintain a lamp in the temple of Tiruvirattanam Udaiyar at Valugur, by a native of Tiyangud! in Tiruvarurkurram, a sub-division of Geyamanikka valanadu. The land was situated at Kirangudi, a hamlet of Virarajendrachaturvedi mangalam which was a Brahmadeya in Tiruvalandur Nadu.
429 of 1912, The Chola king Rajakesarivarman alias Tribhuvana chakravartin Virarajendradeva (ie. Kulottunga Chola III)’s 5th reign year inscription records the construction of the shrine of the Goddess in the north-west corner of the north verandah by Ekava chakan Ulagukanvidutta perumal alias Vanakovaraiyar, chief of Tonda Nadu in Mudigonda sola-valanadu. Also records gift of money in the 18th year of the king for purchasing land and maintaining worship in the same shrine.
430 of 1912, The inscriptions on either side of the entrance into the main gopura of the same temple, records the construction of the gopura and the prakara wall by Alagapperumal-Pillai, son of Gangeyar Ganapathinayanar Pillai of Nallavur in Irun golappandi Nadu.
431 of 1912, On the four sides of the same gopura, records the gift of Bhikshatanamurti, the main gopura, the prakara wall and the st……. by the same Alagapperumal Pillai.
432 of 1912, On a slab set up in a grove in the same village. Records in Durmukha gift of land (mukkalvattam, nattam and tidal) in Valavarayakuppam of the residents of that village including Tamba-Pillai.
LEGENDS
As per the legend the Rishis of Tharukavanam feel proud of their power and donot require any God’s assistance any more. To teach a lession, Shiva took the form of Pichadana and went to take picksha through the street. On seeing Shiva’s beauty, the Rishipathinis followed him, even when the their dress slipping down without knowing anything. On hearing this the Rishis sent snake, tiger etc on shiva, which came from the Velvi kund. Finally they sent an elephant. Shiva in the form of small size went inside the Elephant, and came out after tearing the Elephant’s skin. Hence Lord Shiva is Gaja samhara moorthy. Lord Shiva gave gnanam to the rishis by killing elephant called as Gnanasabeswarar. This legend is also applicable to Thiruparaithurai Shiva temple.
As per the legend the Rishis of Tharukavanam feel proud of their power and donot require any God’s assistance any more. To teach a lession, Shiva took the form of Pichadana and went to take picksha through the street. On seeing Shiva’s beauty, the Rishipathinis followed him, even when the their dress slipping down without knowing anything. On hearing this the Rishis sent snake, tiger etc on shiva, which came from the Velvi kund. Finally they sent an elephant. Shiva in the form of small size went inside the Elephant, and came out after tearing the Elephant’s skin. Hence Lord Shiva is Gaja samhara moorthy. Lord Shiva gave gnanam to the rishis by killing elephant called as Gnanasabeswarar. This legend is also applicable to Thiruparaithurai Shiva temple.
Sthala puranam Gaja samkara moorthy painting on the ceiling of the sannadhi entrance gopuram
Sthala puranam old painting on the prakaram wall
POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONS
Apart from regular poojas, special poojas are conducted on Pradosham, Maha shivaratri, Amavasai, Pournami, Kiruthigai, Chathurthi, a 10days festival in the month Masi Magam ( February – March ).
Apart from regular poojas, special poojas are conducted on Pradosham, Maha shivaratri, Amavasai, Pournami, Kiruthigai, Chathurthi, a 10days festival in the month Masi Magam ( February – March ).
TEMPLE TIMINGS
The temple will be kept opened between 06.00 hrs to 12.00 hrs and 16.00 hrs to 20.00 hrs.
The temple will be kept opened between 06.00 hrs to 12.00 hrs and 16.00 hrs to 20.00 hrs.
CONTACT DETAILS :
TSR Keethivasa Sivachariyar may be contacted for Pooja and darshan through his mobile +91 9943798083 and land-line number 04364 – 253029.
Address : Vazhuvur Post, Elanthakudi via, Mayiladuthurai TK and Pincode 609401
TSR Keethivasa Sivachariyar may be contacted for Pooja and darshan through his mobile +91 9943798083 and land-line number 04364 – 253029.
Address : Vazhuvur Post, Elanthakudi via, Mayiladuthurai TK and Pincode 609401
HOW TO REACH :
The Place manganallur / Neikuppai is on the Bus route Mayiladuthurai to Thiruvarur from there 2 KM after crossing the railway line.
Nearest Railway station is Mayiladuthurai.
The Place manganallur / Neikuppai is on the Bus route Mayiladuthurai to Thiruvarur from there 2 KM after crossing the railway line.
Nearest Railway station is Mayiladuthurai.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE
The Story of Pichadanar Painting
Kodimaram - Gajasamkaramoorthy's bas-relief
Stucco images of Sthala puranam on the mandapam arch
The Stucco dwarapalaka at the entrance
The 5 tier Rajagopuram
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