Tuesday 29 July 2014

Sri Metraleeswarar Temple, Thirukachimetrali, Sri Anekadhangavadeswarar Temple, Kachi Anekathangavatham and Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu - Paadal Petra Sthalangal of Thondai Nadu.

 29,July 2014
After the accident ( break in one of the bone and angle joint dislocated ) on my right leg, well wishers advised me to go to Magaral, the 7th Paadal petra Shiva sthalam, of Thondai Nadu  near Kanchipuram. Even though, I had been to this temple twice and this is my third visit 0n 29th July 2014. After confirmation with the gurukkal ( Shanmuga Sundara Gurukkal 9444810396 )  of the temple reached the temple around 07.45 Hrs with a empty water bottle to get the abhisheka water. It was believed that the holy water will cure many deceases. Utilizing this opportunity had Lord Shiva’s dharshan at Thirumetraleeswarar and Thirukachi Anekathangavatham. Also visited Sri Kailasanathar Temple near Thirukachi Anekathangavatham.

2. SRI METRALEESWARAR TEMPLE,  THIRUKACHI METRALI 
திருக்கச்சி மேற்றளி )
 
This is the second Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam in Thondai nadu. Now called as Thirumetraleeswarar Koil and is in Pillayar Palayam, part of Kanchipuram. Thirunavukkarasar and Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.

 Moolavar vimanam 

Moolavar    : Sri Metraleeswarar, Tirumetralinathar.
Consort      : Sri Metrali Nayagi

Some of the important features of this temple are …..
The temple is facing west with a 3 tier Rajagopuram on the east side. Balipedam and Rishabam are in the prakara. In Otha urugesar Sannadhi thiruvadi of Thirumal is in front of Lord Shiva. Moolavar is facing west. In koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Mahavishnu, Brahma and  Durgai.  Urchava moorthams are kept in the mandapam. In Natarajar Saba, Natarajar is painted and the original idol/ moortham is kept at Kachabesar Temple.

In the inner prakaram Sannadhi for  Vinayagar, Subramaniyar, Kasi Viswanathar and Bhairavar.

In the outer prakaram Sannadhi for Navagrahas. Balipeedam with Nandhi are in front of Sanctum. Ambal sannadi in this temple was constructed at a latter state, since for  all Kanchipuram Shiva Temples Ambal is only Sri Kamakshi Amman. Jyeshta Devi’s statue is in the open ground with manthan and mandhi and ghost  reliefs.

During Kachabesar Urchavam Ambal will be brought to this temple and poojas will be conducted in the mandapam.

LEGEND
Thirumal worshiped Lord Shiva and got back his Shiva Swaroopam after Thirugnanasambandar came and sung the pathigam, till Thirumal was in Dhabas. Thirugnanasambandar’s sannidhi is at the end of the street. It was believed that Lord Shiva  came here and listened to Thirugnanasambandar’s hymns. Hence there is a Sannadhi available at the middle of the street by the name “Utrukketta Muthesara”.

HISTORY & INSCRIPTIONS
Old Pallava, Sambuvarayar, Vijayanagara period Tamil inscriptions are found. These inscriptions gives the message of collecting Tax /fund from Sengunthars for running the temple. During my visit, Preparation was in progress for the Maha Kumbhabhishekam on 31-08-2014

TEMPLE TIMINGS
The temple is kept open between 07.00 Hrs to 12.00 Hrs and 17.00 Hrs to 21.00 Hrs.

CONTACT DETAILS
The temple may be contacted through mobile numbers 9865355572 and 9994585006

HOW TO REACH
The temple is about 2 KM from bus stand. Can be reached through auto.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE

 Painting at Natarajar Saba ( The original Natarajar is kept at Kachabesar temple, Kanchipuram )
 Palalayam -Thirumal's thiruvadi also can be seen 
 Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniyar Sannadhi 

 New mandapam with Stucco images are in progress

Entrance to the shrine
  Rishabam in mandapam
 Three tier Rajagopuram 

 Utruketeeswarar Temple 
 Utruketeeswarar Temple 
 Utruketeeswarar Temple 
 Utruketeeswarar Temple Rishabam 
 Thirugnanasambandar Sannadhi ( at the end of the street )

4. SRI ANEKADHANGAVADESWARAR TEMPLE,/ KACHI ANEKATHANGAVATHAM / ( கச்சி அநேகதங்காவதம் ), KANCHIPURAM. 
This is the 4th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam in Thondai Nadu. Sundarar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.

 Balipeedam, Rishaba mandapam with moolavar shrine view from east

Moolavar : Sri Anekathankavadheswarar

Some of the important features of this temple are …
The  Temple is facing east with an entrance mini Rajagopuram on the north side. The sanctum sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Antarala and Artha mandapam. A Shed is in front acts as a mukha mandapa. Rishabam and Balipeedam are in front of the temple. In Koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durga.

In the Prakara, Sri Vinayagar, Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniar and Chandikeswara. The adhisthana is a simple padabandha adhisthana.

LEGEND
Anekam – Elephant faced lord Sri Vinayagar  installed and worshiped. The Lord Shiva was also worshiped by Kuberan.

There was a lot of change in the temple between my first visit and this visit. Kumbhabhishekam was performed after constructing the moolavar vimanam, Naalvar sannadhi, Ganapathi and Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniyar sannadhi. There was also an arch constructed near the main road leads to Sri Kailasanathar Temple. The entrance mini rajagopuram was not touched and kept as it was.

Tamil inscriptions are found at the base of the Sanctum Sanctorum.

TEMPLE TIMINGS
The temple is kept open between 08.00 Hrs to 11.00 hrs.

CONTACT DETAILS :
The land line number is 044-2722 2084. 

HOW TO REACH
This temple is before Sri Kailasanathar temple on the left side.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE 
 
 Moolavar vimanam 
 Vinayagar sannadhi
 Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniyar sannadhi
 Moolavar Vimanam with Chandikeswarar sannadhi 
 Front mini Rajagopuram 
Newly built arch on the left of main road

SRI KAILASANATHAR TEMPLE

The temple is an architecture marvel, built by Pallava king Narasimha Varman –II, during 8th century. The temple is under the control of Archaeological Survey of India. The stone and statues were damaged badly due to age and were reconstructed by ASI. It also attracts foreign tourists.  Daily poojas are conducted.

LEGEND
When the date was finalized for the kumbhabhishekam, Lord Shiva asked to change to date to some other day, since he is attending the kumbhabhishekam of a temple built by Poosalar one of Nayanmar at Thiruninravur.

There are very small entries and exit passages around moolavar sanctum sanctorum. Going in and coming out through the passage signifies that people will get rid of the pain caused due to birth and death.

TEMPLE TIMINGS
The temple is kept open between  08.30 Hrs to 12.00 Hrs and 16.00 Hrs to 18.00 Hrs.

HOW TO REACH.
The temple about 2 KM from bus stand and autos charges Rs 60.00.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE

Front view from Rishaba mandapam
Rishabam with mandapam Lion pillars 
Temple front entrance - The First Rajagopuram 
Inside mandapam  
Entrance view from back side with corridor
Dwarapalakas - on both sides are not identical
 View of the corridor

Moolavar vimanam - the super structure was also built with stone 
 Mahishasuramardini 
 Shiva with Parvati ( old paints also can be seen  near heads ) 


 Kala samhara moorthy
Gajasamhara murthy
 Pot for collection of abhisheka water
 Old Pallava period inscriptions 

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Friday 25 July 2014

Sri Veeramathi Amman Temple, annual Festival 2014, Talguni, Erode District, Tamil Nadu.

 25,July 2014
This 2014, year’s Sri Veeramathi Amman’s annual festival was held on 23rd July. On 22nd my brother reminded me. So booked the ticket in ABT   for the onward and return journey. Since it was a working  day I could easily got the ticket. I reached Erode around 05.30 Hrs. After taking bath we could able to reach the temple at Talguni, Kolappalur, near Gobichettipalayam around 08.00 Hrs. It was too late and we missed the abhishekam. After worshiping  our Kula Deivam, went to native village Pappavalasu to see my mother.  After my mothers blessings returned to Chennai. 

Sri Veeramathi Amman in Santhana Alangaram
Sri Veeramathi Amman, Sri Vinayagar ( Left ), Sri Subramaniar and Amman's Simha vahana with Balipeedam at the center.
Pongal preparation is  in progress
Mavilakku urvalam/ procession
Kannimar.
Sri Karuppasamy our Kaval theivam
Cousin and my brothers are monitoring the temple's income expenses.

When I crossed Kolappalur near Gobichettipalayam, I noticed this old building with hand made tiled roof. This building was built during 1911, nearly 103 years ago. This was in memory of the British Kings pattabhishekam. ( In India there are some loyalists to Britishers. ) 


When I was waiting for the bus, I could notice 2 heads on a pedestal. I was told that this a Kaaval theivam of this place Kolappalur.  ( Normally Kaval Deivam will be at the end of the village ). The Kaval deivam name is pottusamy. During festival for Pachai Nayaki Amman, people used to worship this kaval deivam first and then Pachai Amman.


The History of Veeramathi Amman                 : CLICK HERE 
Sri Veeramathi Amman First Dharshan 2012 : CLICK HERE  
Sri Veeramathi Amman Annual Festival 2013 : CLICK HERE
Sri Veeramathi Amman Annual Festival 2014 : CLICK HERE
Sri Veeramathi Amman Annual festival  2015 : CLICK HERE
Sri Veeramathi Amman Annual festival  2016 :

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