Monday 6 August 2012

Sri Muktheeshwarar Temple, Thilathaipathi Near Ayyampettai, Sri Sivanandeswarar Temple, Tirupandurai ( Penu Perundurai ), Sara Parameswarar Temple, Thirucherai, Sri Siddha Natheswarar Temple Thirunaraiyur, Padikasu Nathar Temple ( Sri Swarnapureeswarar Temple, Alagaputhur ( Arichikaraipututhur ), Karkudi Sargunalingeswarar Temple, Maruthanallur, Amirthakateshwarar Temple ( Sri Amirthakalasanathar Temple ), Sakkottai ( Thirukkalayanallur ), Sivagurunathaswamy Temple ( Sri Sivapurananathar Temple ) Sivapuram -Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalangal in and around Kumbakonam.

 05, August 2012
CONTINUATION FROM THE PREVIOUS POST 

175/58– SRI MUKTHEESHWARAR TEMPLE  - SETHALAPATHY
NEAR KOOTHANUR - THILATHAIPATHI ALSO CALLED AS THILATHARPANAPURI. 


Now this place is called as  Sithalapathi / Sethalapathy on the banks of river Arasalaru. This is the 175th Devaram paadal petra Shiva Sthalam and  58th sthalam on south side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.

( Moolavar vimanam with Ganapathy, Subramaniyar and Lakshmi sannathi vimanas )

Moolavar    : Sri Muktheeshwarar, Sri Mantharavaneswarar
Consort      : Sri Swarna Valli, Sri Ambiga Porkodinayagi.

Some of the important features of this temple are...
The temple is facing is facing east with a Rajagopuram. Rajagopuram was constructed recently with one side normal stucco images and other ( inner ) side only flat surface with paintings. Balipeedam and Rishabam are in front of the sanctum. In koshtam, Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Ashtabhuja Durgai. In prakaram sannadhi for Vinayagar, Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniyar and Gaja Lakshmi.

ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala and artha mandapam. The temple is small but maintained beautifully Kumbhabhishekam was conducted about 15 days before.

There is a separate temple for Adhi Vinayagar. This vinayagar is in normal head with good face ( மனித உருவில் ), instead of elephant head face.

                                             ( Adhi Vinayagar Temple moolavar vimanam )

LEGENDS
Sri Ram and Lakshman gave thilatharbanam in this temple. Sri Ram and lakshman with Lingams are in the prakaram.

HOW TO REACH 
It is on the bus route Mayiladuthurai to Thiruvarur road, get down at Koothanur ( SARASWATI TEMPLE ), from there    3 KM.
Auto available from Koothanur and Poonthottam.

CONTACT DETAILS :
The phone numbers 04366 238818, 04366 239700 & 9442714055 may be contacted for darshan.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE

                                                          ( Front side of Rajagopuram )
( Back side of Plain surface rajagopuram- painting is done looks like a stucco images )
                                            ( Dakshinamurthy with Sanagatha munivars)
                                            ( Ashtabhuja Durgai  - beautifully Chiseled  )
                                                               ( Ambal sannadhi vimanam )


181/64– Sri Sivanandeswarar Temple, Tirupandurai ( Penu Perundurai )


Now this place is called as  TIRUPANDURAI. This is the 181st Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 64th temple on the south side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. 

( Moolavar vinam with Dakshinamurthy sannadhi 

Moolavar    : Sri Sivanandeswarar, Sri Branaveswarar
Consort      : Sri Mangalambigai, Sri Malaiarasi.

Some of the important features of this temple are.....
The temple is facing east with a 3 tier Rajagopuram. Dwajasthambam, Balipeedam and Rishabam are in front. In koshtam, Narthana vinayagar, Dhakshinamoorthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durga. Ambal is in a separate sannadhi, facing south.

Dhandapani in thyana posture with chin mudra. Moortham of Pitchadanar is worth to see. Very old Sri Murugan in the swamy sannathi. In prakaram sannadhi for Vinayagar, Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniar, Navagrahas. Suryan is in an elevated step with his wives.

ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala and artha mandapam. A Vesara vimana is on the sanctum.

HISTORY  
It is believed that the original brick temple was reconstructed by Karikal Chozhan, in to stone structure.

LEGENDS
Brahma and Umadevi worshiped lord Shiva of this temple.

HOW TO REACH : 
On the bus route from Kumbakonam to Karaikal ( Nachiyar Koil next 1 KM on Eravanchery road )

CONTACT DETAILS :
Gurukkal K Nagaraj may be contacted for darshan at 9443650826 & 0435 2448138.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE CLICK HERE
 


( Rajagopuram with Mandapam ) 
( A small 3 tier Rajagopuram ) 


212 / 95 – SARA PARAMESWARAR,  THIRUCHERAI
 

Now this place is called as  Thirucherai. This is the 212nd  Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 95th temple on the south side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar and Appar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
 
( Temple entrance short rajagopuram with front mandapam )

Moolavar    : Sri Senneriappar, Sri Sara Parameswarar
Consort      : Sri Gnanavalli.

Some of the important features of this temple are...... 
The temple is facing east with a mottai Gopuram and Stucco images of Shiva and Parvati on the top. The second level Rajagopuram is of 3 tiers. Swamy moola thirumeni is little big. People used to call this temple as Udayar Koil. Balipeedam and nandhi are in front of the Rajagopuram.

In prakaram  Amuthakadesar, Ambal, Sabtha mathakkal, Naalvar, Murugan, Gajalakshmi and Jyeshta devi are in prakaram.

ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of Sanctum sanctorum, antarala and artha mandapam. A ekathesara Vimana is over the sanctum.

LEGENDS
Markandeyar and Thoumiya maharishi worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple. People used to worship lord Shiva of this temple to free from debt. Hence he is  called as “Rina Vimosana Lingeswarar”. Bhairavar is a Prarthanai murthy.

There is also a Vishnu temple in the same village, which has got the mangala sasanam.

TEMPLE TIMINGS
The temple will be kept opened between 07.00 hrs to 10.00 hrs and 17.00 hrs to 19.00 hrs

CONTACT DETAILS:
The mobile number is 94439 59839.

HOW TO REACH :
Private town bus available from Kumbakonam.
15 KM from Kumbakonam and near Kodavasal.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE

( Ambal sannadhi vimanam )
( Ambal temple arch with stucco images )
( There is no front Rajagopuram - only stucco images of Shiva and Parvathi in Rishaba Vahanam)

  
182 / 65 – Sri Siddha Natheswarar Temple, Thirunariyur ( Thirunariyur chitheecharam ) 


Now this place is called as  THIRUNARIYUR. This is the 182nd Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 65th sthalam on the south side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar and Sundarar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.


Moolavar    : Sri Siththa Natheswarar
Consort      : Sri Soundaranayaki

Some of the important features of this temple are........
The temple is facing West with a 5 tier Rajagopuram. Kambathadi Vinayagar, Dwajasthambam and Balipedm are after the Rajagopuram. 

Ambal is in a separate temple like sannadhi. A Childish face for Ambal. In Koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai. In addition to this the bas reliefs of Gorakkar worshiping Lord shiva, Sri Medhavi Maharishi and Sri Naranaraya Pakshi worshiping Lord Shiva are on the sanctum sanctorum wall.

In Parkaram Vinayagar, Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniyar and Chandikeswarar. Sri Mahalakshmi ( Sri Vanjula Devi )  in stucco image. Sri Mahalakshmi’s avathara sthalam.

ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala and artha mandapam.  Moolavar is of swayambhu.

HISTORY 
The Original temple might have been built during Pallava period and reconstructed during early Chozha period and Latter Vavval nethi mandapams are added at a latter stage.

TEMPLE TIMINGS
The temple will be kept opened between 07.00 hrs to 12.00 hrs and 17.00 hrs to 19.00 Hrs.

CONTACT DETAILS :
The phone numbers 0435 2467343 & 2467219 may be contacted for darshan.

HOW TO REACH :
The place is on the Kumbakonam to Nachiyar Koil ( Front of Nachiyar Koil is Thirunariyur ).

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE

( Sri Narayana bakshi bas-relief ) 
                                                                      ( Lingothbavar ) 
( Gorakkar is worshiping Lord Shiva - a bas-relief ) 


183 / 66 –  PADIKASU NATHAR TEMPLE (SRI SWARNAPUREESWARAR TEMPLE ), ALAGAPUTHUR,  ( ARICHIRKARAIPPUTTHUR )


Now this place is called as ALAGAPUTHUR, before Nachiyar Koil. This is the 183rd Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam  and 66th sthalam on the south side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Moovar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
 

Moolavar    : Sri Swarnapureeswarar, Sri Padikasu nathar.
Consort      : Sri Soundaryanayagi , Sri Azhakambigai.

Some of the important features of this temple are......
The temple is facing west with a 5 tier Rajagopuram. Kambathadi Vinayagar, Dwajasthambam and balipeedam are immediately after the Rajagopuram in side a newly constructed mandapam. In front of mandapam Rishabarooder image in Stucco. Moolavar is taller on  a square avudayar with rudraksha mala. In koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Pichadanar, Lingothbavar Brahma and Durgai.

Ambal is in a separate sannadhi facing south. In Prakaram, Vinayagar, Gajalakshmi, Sri Valli Devasena Arumugar (Arumugar with 12 hands with mayil vahanam and in hand sanghu  is worth to see) , Navagrahas, Sundarar with Paravai Nachiyar and Chandikeswarar.

HISTORY
It is believed that the temple was constructed by Ko Chenkat Chozhan and latter expanded by Chozhas, Vijayanagara nayaks and Nattukottai Nagarathars.

LEGENDS
Puzhal thunai Nayanar attained mukthi in this place. Parihara sthalam for poison bites.

TEMPLE TIMINGS
The temple will be kept opened between 07.00 hrs to 11.00 hrs and 17.00 Hrs to 20.00 hrs.

CONTACT DETAILS :
The phone numbers 0435 2466939 & 9943178294 may be contacted for darshan.

HOW TO REACH : 
On Kumbakonam to Nachiyar Koil bus route, Thirunariyur before Nachiyar Koil.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE
 Moolavar vimanam 
( Entrance concrete mandapam with arch )


PAADAL PETRA SHIVA STHALANGAL IN AND AROUND KUMBAKONAM - DAY 2. 05-08-2012 - SUNDAY
On second day ie 05-08-2012, I covered the left out  three temples  using the public transport. First I went to MARUTHAA NALLUR through Kumbakonam to Mannargudi bus. After darshan went to THIRUKALAYANALLUR ( Now this place is called as Sakkottai ) by walk. The Gurukal told me it will be a half km, but it was 2 km from Maruthanallur temple. After darshan at Thirukalayanallur, Gurukkal dropped me at nearby bus stand to get an auto to SIVAPURAM, which is about 4 KM. The bus facility to this village very limited. The auto driver charged me  Rs 120  and after darshan he dropped me back at the same place to catch bus to Kumbakonam. The time was around 10.00 when I reached Kumbakonam bus stand. Without preparation I do not want to continue my Yathra further, even though I had the list of Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalangal, hence returned back to Chennai around 18.00 Hrs, thanking Lord Shiva for the peaceful darshan of all the temples.    The details and the photographs are as follows.   

186 / 69 – KARUKUDI  SARGUNALINGESWARAR TEMPLE,
MARUTHANALLUR ( KARUKUDI ).


Now this place is called as  MARUTHANALLUR. This is the 186th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 69th sthalam on the south side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
 

Moolavar   : Sri Karkudinathar, Sri Bramhapureeswarar,
  Sri Sargunalingeswarar.
Consosrt   : Sri Advaitha nayagi, Sri Kalyana nayagi.

Some of the important features of this temple are.........
The temple is facing east with an entrance arch. Rishabam and Balipeedam are in front of Sanctum Sanctorum. A Stucco image of Shiva and Parvati on the arch and entrance of Sanctum. Vinayagar and Murugan Sannidhis are at the entrance of the sanctum sanctorum. In Koshtam, Narthana Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar.

In Prakaram, Shani bhagavan is bala Shaniswarar, A Shiva Linga Sannadhi and a Nandhi and Chandikeswarar. Ambal is in a separate Sannadhi facing east.

LEGENDS
Moolavar is believed to be made of mud  by Sri Rama  and hence abhishekam is not done. Abhishekam is performed after covering the Shiva Linga with a Kavasam. Avudayar is of stone. The sanctum Vimanam is little taller. Veena Dakshinamurthy is on the Vimana.

TEMPLE TIMINGS
The temple will be kept opened between 07.00 hrs to 11.00 hrs and 17.00 hrs to 20.00 hrs.

CONTACT DETAILS :
Gurukkal may be contacted for darshan at his mobile 9943523852.

HOW TO REACH :
5 KM from Kumbakonam on Kumbakonam to Mannargudi bus route. 5 Rs ticket in Mannargudi bus.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE 
                                      (  Veena Dakshinamurthy in the moolavar vimanam)

                                                               ( The temple complex ) 
( Ambal Sannadhi )

185 / 68 –  Amirthakateshwarar Temple / Sri Amirthakalasanathar Temple, Sakkottai / Thirukkalayanallur. 


Now this place is called as SAKKOTTAI. This is the 185th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 68th Sthalam on the south side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.

( Rajagopram at second stage)

Moolavar    : Sri Amirthakalasanathar, Sri Amithakalesar
Consort      : Sri Amirthavalli.

Some of the important features of this temple are..........
The temple is facing east with a 3 tier Rajagopuram. In addition to this there is an entrance arch on the road side. Rishabam and Balipeedam are in front of the Rajagopuram. 

In Koshtam Dakshinamurthy ( with Rudraksham, Agni, Chin Mudra, Suvadi, Head hair like Surya prabhai – special to see ), Lingothbavar Lingothbavar made of green stone with Maan and Mazhu, Arthanareeswarar, Brahma and Durgai. Ambal as Dhabas viyammai a bas-relief Standing on right leg folding the left leg and right hand on the head and left hand on the stomach.

In Prakaram, Vinayagar, Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniar, Chandikeswarar and Saptamatrikas panel ( in a single stone.). Ambal is in separate sannadhi facing south, but skewed certain angle towards Lord Shiva.

ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of Sanctum sanctorum, antarala and artha mandapam. A Rishabam / Idabam with Balipeedam are at the artha mandapam. Vinayagar and Murugan are at the entrance of antarala.

LEGENDS
It was believed that when the Amirtha kalayam,  was broken the centre portion of the Kalayam fell in this place hence this place is called Thirukkalayanallur. In olden days Agazhi was there around the temple. It was also believed that due to water in the agazhi people worshiped lord from a distance.

Stucco image of Shiva and Parvathi kalyana kolam is in vavval nethi mandapam. Sakyanayanar worshiped Shiva by throwing stone on him.

TEMPLE TIMINGS
The temple will be kept opened between 07.00 hrs to 10.00 hrs and 17.00 hrs to 19.00 hrs.

CONTACT DETAILS :
Gurukkal Anand may be contacted at his mobile 9788202923 for darshan. 

HOW TO REACH : 
Sakkottai is 5 KM from Kumbakonam on Mannargudi route and the temple is near Kottai bus stop.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE

                                                                  ( A Beautiful lingothbavar )
                                                              ( Ambal is in dhabas) 
                                                             ( A beautiful Gajalakshmi)
Moolavar vimanam
  ( Stucco image of Shiva and Parvati Kalyanam in vavval nethi mandapam )


184/ 67– Sivagurunathaswamy Temple / Sri Sivapuranathar Temple - Sivapuram


This is the 184th Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 67th sthalam on the south of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar and Appar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
 
( Second level Rajagopuram )

Moolavar  : Sri Sivagurunathasamy, Sri Sivapureeswarar,
  Sri Bramhapureeswarar, Sri Sivapuranathar.
Consort    : Sri Aryambal, Sri Singaravalli

Some of the important features of this temple are.......
The temple is facing east with a 5 tier Rajagopuram. The 3 tier Rajagopuram is on the second level. Balipeedam and Rishabam are in between the two Rajagopurams. In Koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai. Moolavar is Suyambu. 

In prakaram Vinayagar, sri Valli DevaSena Subramaniar and Chandikeswarar.

ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of Sanctum sanctorum, antarala and artha mandapam. A bas-relief of Thirumal worshiping Lord Shiva in the form of  white pig on the sanctum wall is worth to watch.

HISTORY
Natarajar statue  got back after theft. There is a separate small temple for Bhairavar in the outer prakaram before Rishabam. The Bhairavar is a prarthanai moorthy.

LEGENDS 
It is believed that Shiva Lingams are below the earth in every 1 feet. Hence people do angapradakshinam in this temple. Parihara sthalam for Child boon. Kubera and Mahavishnu got relieved from the Nandhi’s curse after worshiping Lord Shiva of this temple.

Kuberan saba vimosana -offering child to shiva - father ( Indiran ) and mother ( Indrani ) are holding the child ( Agni )   
 ( Maha Vishnu worshiping lord Shiva in the form of Pig / Varaha )

TEMPLE TIMINGS:
The temple will be kept opened between 07.00 hrs to 10.00 hrs and 17.00 hrs to 19.00 hrs.

CONTACT DETAILS :
Gurukkal    Bala sakthi and S Sai may be contacted at their mobiles 9865306840 & 9898460984 for darshan.

HOW TO REACH :
Get down at Pattamani Iyer stop on Kumbakonam to Mannargudi  route and Sivapuram is via Malaiyappanallur about 4  km from main road.
2 KM from Sakkottai Velaanmai Virivakka Mayyam ( வேளான்மை விரிவாக்க மைய்யம் ) on Kumbakonam to Thiruvarur or Kumbakonam to Mannargudi  bus route.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE
( Moolavar vimanam )
( Lingothbavar)
Bairavar in out side prakaram in a separate  temple - Dog is on the left side and head up facing Bhairavar
( Temple second level rajagopuram through Front rajagopuram )
( Front Rajagopuram )
 --- OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---