Sri Sudarkozhundeesar Temple / Pralayakaleswarar Temple, Pennadam, Sri Theerthapureeswarar Temple, Thirunelvayil Arathurai, Sri Neelakandeswarar Temple, Erukkattampuliyur / Rajendrapattinam, Sri Narthana Vallabeswarar Temple, Koodalaiyathoor, and Sri Virudhagireeswarar Temple, Virudhachalam, Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu.

07, September 2011.

On 4th September 2011, went to 5 Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalangal  of Nadu Naadu near Virudhachalam. Except Virudhachalam and Pennadam, I could not get the clear idea of travelling by public transport. Hence I hired a Taxi and went to the temples. Even-though I hired a taxi I could complete only 4 temples in the morning session.

34/2. SUDARKOZHUNDEESAR TEMPLE, ( PRALAYAKALESWARAR TEMPLE ), PENNADAM

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This is the 34th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 2nd sthalam in Nadu Nadu. Sundarar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.

Rajagopuram with Rishabam  Mandapam

Moolavar    : Sri Sudarkozhundeesar, Sri Piralayakaleswarar

Consort      : Sri Aamothanambal, Sri Kadanthai Nayagi , 
                   Sri Azhakiya Kathali.

Some of the important features of this temple are...

The temple is facing east with an entrance arch. Rishabam is in a mandapam immediately after the entrance arch. A 5 tier Rajagopuram is at the entrance of sanctum sanctorum. Balipeedam, Dwajasthambam and a Rishabam are in front of the mukha mandapam. 

ARCHITECTURE

The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala and artha mandapam. The Vimanam is of Gajabrushtam style of construction, ie back of elephant and hence  this temple also called as Thoonganai Mada Kovil. 

 

Gajabirushta vimanam with Chandikeswarar sannadhi

HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS

The original temple is believed to be constructed during 7th to 8th Cenrtury and latter received contributions from Chozhas, Vijayanagaras. The sanctum walls are full of inscriptions.

Pennadam is the birth place of Kalikamba Nayanar  and Marai Gnanasambandar. Appar got the symbol of  soolam and Idabam from lord Shiva of this temple.

LEGENDS

Devakanniyar, Kamadhenu and White elephant worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple, hence Siva of this temple is called as Pen+ Aa + dagam.  The Rishabam is viewing out side the temple  to stop flood in the Vellar river.

HOW TO REACH :

17 Km from Virudhachalam and  frequent buses are available from Virudhachalam

CONTACT DETAILS :

The landline and mobile numbers are : +91 4143 222 788 and +91 98425 64768

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE

Mada Koil - (Kept locked )

Kodimaram with Nandhi Mandapam

Back side view of Moolavar vimanam ( Tamil epigraph are found on the wall of karuvarai)

Ambal sannadhi Vimanam

Entrance Arch with stucco images 

33/1. THEERTHAPUREESWARAR TEMPLE, 
THIRUNELVAYIL ARATHURAI

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This is the 33rd Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 1st sthalam in Nadu Nadu on the banks of river Neeva. Moovar Padal petra Shiva sthalam. This village is now called as Thiruvatturai / Thiruvathurai.

  

5 tier Rajagopuram

Moolavar    : Sri Anandeeswarar, Sri Theerthapureeswarar

Consort      : Sri Amandha Nayagi, Sri Thiripura Sundari, 
                   Sri Arathurai Nayagi.

Some of the important features of this temple are....

The temple is facing east with a 5 tier Rajagopuram. balipeedam, Dwajasthambam and Rishabam are immediately after the Rajagopuram. There is an entrance arch for the sanctum sanctorum. In koshtam, Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai. Vinayagar and Valli Devasena Subramaniar sannadhis are in the prakaram.

ARCHITECTURE

The temple consists of sanctum Sanctorum, antarala and artha mandapam.

Colourfull moolavar vimanam

HISTORY AND INSCRIPTION

It is believed that the original temple belongs to 7th to 8th Century and reconstructed as a stone temple during Chozha period. The Kumbhabhishekam was conducted recently.

LEGENDS

The Nandhi’s head is up and turned to right to stop flood in the river Nevaa.  Gnanasambandar has got Muthu palanquin/ Pallakku and Muthu Kodai (Umbrella) in this Temple. 

HOW TO REACH : 

Just 5 Km from Pennadam on the Thittakudi Road. 

22 Km from Virudhachalam

CONTACT DETAILS:

The Land line number is :  +91 4143 246 467

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE

Entrance arch with kodimaram / Flag staff

Amman sannadhi entrance arch Stucco images

36/4. NEELAKANDESWARAR TEMPLE, RAJENDRAPATTINAM, 

ERUKKATTAMPULIYUR.

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Now this village is called as Rajendra Pattinam which has no relation to the original name. This is the 36th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 4th Sthalam in Nadu Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.

5 Tier rajagopuram

Moolavar    : Sri Neelakandeswarar, Sri Swetharanyeswarar

Consort      : Sri Abeethakuja Nayagi, Sri Neelamalar kanni, 
                   Sri Neelorbalaambal.

Some of the important features of this temple are....

The temple is facing east with a 5 tier Rajagopuram and Temple tank is in front.  Ambal sannathi is on the left side, both Lord Shiva & Ambal are facing the same east direction. 

ARCHITECTURE 

The temple consists of Sanctum Sanctorum, antarala, ardhamandapam and mukha mandapam. A Vesara Vimana is over the sanctum sanctroum.

Lot of white Erukku ( calotropis gigantea - Sthala  vruksham ) plants at the back of the temple. The temple Vimana is not maintained properly. We can see lot of weeds and plants on the Vimana.

LEGENDS

Munivar  Viyakrapathar (Legs are Tigers leg shape) worshiped lord Shiva of this temple. There are 5 more Padal Petra sthalangal the name ending with Puliyur.  

HOW TO REACH :

On the way to Virudhachalam to Srimushnam route via Karuveppilai Kurichi. The Village is on the main road and the temple is about a KM from the main road.

12 Km on the Jayankondam route.

CONTACT DETAILS :

The land line and mobile numbers are : +91 4143 243 533 and +91 93606 37784

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE

Ambal sannadhi Vimanam

Moolavar sannadhi vimanam

35/3. NARTHANA VALLABESWARAR TEMPLE.

THIRUKOODALAIYATHOOR.

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This is the 35th Devaram paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam on the junction of rivers Vellaru and Manimuthar and 3rd Sthalam in Nadu Nadu. Sundarar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.

Moolavar vimanam

Moolavar    : Sri Narthana Vallabeswarar, Sri Nerikkattu Nathar

Consort      : Sri Parasakthi, Sri Ganasakthi.

Some of the important features of this temple are....

The temple is facing east with a newly built 3 tier Rajagopuram. In koshtam Dhakshinamoorthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Ashtabhuja Durgai. There is no navagraha sannidhi and only Sani bhagavan moortham is available.

There are two Ambal Sannathis in this temple. Vibhuti is given in Sri Parasakthi Ambal Sannidhi and Kungum is given in Ganasakthi ambal sannadhi.

ARCHITECTURE

The temple consists of sanctum Sanctorum, antarala and artha mandapam. Moolavar vimanam is of two tiers. 

The temple is under renovation and preparing for the Kumbhabhishekam during my Visit. This is a reconstructed temple after it was washed away by the flood from Manimukhaaru.

LEGENDS

On the way to Thirumdhukundram Lord Shiva in the form of  andhanar directed him the way to this temple as “Koodalaiaartrirku vazhi ikthu “ and disappeared.

HOW TO REACH  

Nearly 5 km from Srimushnam. Rarely mini bus is available.

20 Km from Chidambaram to Sethiyathope route.

Town bus from Chidambaram to Kaavalaadi passes through this village

CONTACT DETAILS  

Land line number : +91 4144 208 704

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE

Ambal sannadi

Rajagopuram under construction

41/9. VIRUDHAGIREESHWARAR TEMPLE, VIRUDHACHALAM - THIRUMUDUKUNDRAM

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The present name is Virudhachalam and it is a Sanskrit word. This is the 41st Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and  9^th sthalam in Nadu Naadu.  Moovar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.

Rajagopuram on east side

Moolavar    : Sri Virudhagireeshwarar, Pazhamalai Nathar

Consort      : Sri Viruthambigai, Periya Nayagi, Balambigai.

Some of the important features of this temple are...

The temple is facing east with a 5 Tier Rajagopuram. Ambal is in a separate temple facing east with Rajagopuram.   on the outer Prakaram at North side of Rajagopuram entrance. 

In the Vanniadi prakaram sannadhi for Pancha Lingams, Vallabha Ganapathi, Meenakshi Chokkalingam, Vishwanatha Lingam, Arumugar, Sahasra Linga, Ekambra Lingam, Jambu Lingam, Annamalaiyar. 

On the way to Periyanayagi Amman sannadhi, sannadhi for Navagrahas, Dhandapani.

In the third parakaram sannadhi for 63var, Naalvar, Vinayagar, Rishabaroodar, Yoga Dakshinamurthy, Saptamatrikas, Rudra, Matruraitha Vinayagar, Varuna Lingam, Mooppilayar, Dakshinamurthy, Valli Devasena Subramaniar, Vallabha Ganapathi, Chinna Pazhamalai Nathar, Bindu Madhava Perumal, Mayura Murugan.

In Ilamai Nayaki Amman Temple sannadhi for Gajalakshmi, Bairavar, Surya Lingam and Suryan.

ARCHITECTURE

The temple is in a huge complex consisting of  5 Rajagopurams and 5 Prakarams. Bas-Reliefs of 72 Bharatanatyam dance karanas/styles are available in the 16 pillar mandapam, in front of east side Rajagopuram.

HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS

72 Tamil inscriptions were traced so far and there are many more inscriptions available in this temple. These inscriptions are  from 10th century. 

LEGENDS

The temple sthala vruksham is Vanni Tree and the same is believed to be of older than 3000 years. The temple is believed to be on the hill, of very old ( Pazhamalai ). The hill is below the present temple.  It is believed that departed human soul  will be soothed by Lord Shiva and Ambal  with the Shivaya nama mandhiram.

CONTACT DETAILS 

The land line number is +91 4143 230 203

HOW TO REACH 

23 KM from Ulundurpet on Chennai to Madurai High way.

Frequent buses available from Chennai and major cities of Tamil Nadu.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE

erotic Stucco images in small temple Rajagopuram on the outer prakaram

--- OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---

Sri Veerattaneswarar Temple at Thiruvathigai, Swarnakadeswarar Temple at Neivanai / Thirunelvennai, Shista Gurunathar Temple at Thiruthuraiyur, Bhaktajaneswarar Temple at Thirunavalur - Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalangal of Nadu Nadu

                                                                           07, September 2011.

On 31^st August 2011,  I went  to the four Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalangal.  The route I followed  is as given below. Chennai – Ulundurpet ( Thirunel Vennai ) –  Kedilam – Thirunavalur – Panruti – Thiruthuraiyur – Panruti – Thiruvathigai and back to Panruti.

39/7. VEERATTANESWARAR TEMPLE, THIRUVATHIGAI

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This is the 39th Thevara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 7th sthalam of Nadu Nadu. Moovar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.

Iraivan : Sri Veerattaneswarar, Sri Veeratanatha and  Sri Athigainathar

Iraivi    : Sri Thiripurasundari..

Some of the important features of this temple are....

The temple is facing east with a 7 tier Rajagopuram. The temple tank  and a mandapam is after the Rajagopuram. A 5 tier Rajagopuram is on the second level to the sanctum sanctorum. Palipedam, Dwajasthambam and Nandhi are immediately after the second level Rajagopuram. Moolavar is big and made of 16 flat surfaces. 

This is the  3^rd Veerata Shiva sthalam out of eight Veerata Shiva sthalangal in  Nadu Naadu. The moolavar gopuram of Thanjavur and Kanchepuram Kailasanathar temple was built after seeing this temple. One of the special attraction of this sanctum Vimana is there are lot of stucco images / suthai sirpangal around sides, which we cannot find any other temple, looks like thiruteir (Chariot). 

It is believed that this temple is older than Thanjavur Rajarajecharam/ Peria Temple. Similarly the entrance steps of  the sanctum sanctorum, also from both sides, similar to other two temples.

   

Appar returned to Hinduism from Jainasim after he recovered from  soolai Noi  ( Soolai decease ) through his sister Thilagavathiyar after drinking holy water of this temple well.  There is a separate sannadhi for Appar. Sundarar did not entered the temple and stayed away in a madam, since Appar was doing seva in this temple. 

In latter stage the temple was used by the French Govt, Arcot Nawabs,  Marathis and Britishers  for storing arms and as fort.

HOW TO REACH:

The temple is 2 Km from Panruti bus stand,  town buses, Auto and share autos are available.

It is on the bus route  from Panruti to Cuddalore, so through  this route buses also can reach.

CONTACT DETAILS :

Mobile number is + 91 98419 62089

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE

( Inside mandapam with east side Rajagopuram )

(Mandapam arch on the north side after 16 pillar mandapam )

Sudhai sirpangal around Karuvarai wall and moolavar vimanam

                               Sudhai sirpangal around Karuvarai wall and moolavar vimanam 

  Sudhai sirpangal around Karuvarai wall and moolavar vimanam

  Sudhai sirpangal around Karuvarai wall and moolavar vimanam

  Sudhai sirpangal around Karuvarai wall and moolavar vimanam

  Sudhai sirpangal around Karuvarai wall and moolavar vimanam

Temple complex view

Thirunsvukkarasu Swamigal sannadhi

42/10. SWARNAKADESWARAR TEMPLE, THIRU NELVENNAI/  NEIVANAI . 

( The details of this has been updated with Thevara hymns, History, Inscriptions and Legends. For the updated post please click this Link ).

The place is now called as Neivanai, 14 KM from Ulundurpet. This the 42nd Thevara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam  and 10th Shiva Sthalam in Nadu Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. 

Iraivan: Sri Swarnakadeswarar, Sri Vennaiappar and 
            Sri Nel vennai Nathar.

Iraivi   : Sri Neelamalar Kanni and Sri Purukanthanayaki.

Some of the important features of this temple are....

There is no dwajasthambam and Rajagopuram.  The outer  Nandhi near pali peedam is  facing down. Separate sannadhis for Vinayagar and Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniyar. Ambal is in a separate Temple like sannadhi.

The flooring work out side sannathi are in progress during my visit due to Archakar’s effort.

It is believed that the temple was built during Chozha period.

HOW TO REACH :

A mini bus is available to this village, but details like time, route etc.,  are not known.

Share auto is available from Ulundurpet.( While traveling in the share auto I was able to count my bones in my body. )

CONTACT DETAILS:

Land line and mobile numbers are +91 4149 - 291 786 and +91 7826090451

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE

Moolavar sannadhi Vimanam

Moolavar vimanam with Dhakshinamoorthy sannadhi and Vinayagar sannadhi

Entrance arch 

47/15. SHISTA GURUNATHAR TEMPLE, THIRUTHURAIYUR

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Now this place is called as Thiruthalur. This is the 47^th Thevara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 15th Shiva Sthalam of Nadu Naadu. Sundarar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.

Iraivan : Sri Shista Gurunathar, Sri Pasupatheeswarar.

Iraivi    : Sri Shivaloga Nayagi, Sri Poongothai Nayagi.

Some of the important features of this temple are....

The temple is facing east  with a RajaGopuram base / Mottai Gopuram at the Main entrance  and 1^st prakaram entrance.  The temple is facing east. The temple is on the  north bank of  river Pennai. A Two tier Vesara Vimana is above the sanctum. Ambal sannathi is in the same complex near the main entrance.

From Sundarar’s hymn,  during his period the river was flowing on southern side of the temple. ( Now it flows on the opposite side – The water course changed due to flood ).

LEGEND : 

In this temple Sundarar obtained the spiritual power from Lord Shiva along with Ambal  as Rishabaroodar,  witnessed  by Sri Vinayagar. Since Shiva teaches to Sundarar as guru,  Iraivan is called as  Shista-Gurunathar.

CONTACT DETAILS:

Landline and mobile numbers are +91 4142 - 248 498 and +91 94448 07393.

HOW TO REACH: 

This Village is 8 KM from Panruti 

4.5 KM from Kandarakottai near panruti on the Villupuram to Panruti route.

Town bus route No 19,  from Panruti Akkadavalli through this Village Thiruthuraiyur.

Town bus route No 25  is going the Korathi  from Panruti through Thiruthuraiyur.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE

Moolavar vimanam

Entrance mottai gopuram

Arunanthi Sivachariyar Thirukkoil under the control of Thiruvaduthurai adheenam - this temple is about 3 meters opposite to Shiva temple 

40/8. BHAKTAJANESWARAR TEMPLE, THIRUNAVALUR

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This is the 40th Thevara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 8th Shiva Sthalam of Nadu Nadu. Sundarar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. This is the birth place of  Sundrarar. 

Iraivan: Sri Bhaktajaneswarar, Sri Thirunavaleswarar

Iraivi   : Sri Manonmani , Sri Sundra Nayagi , Sri Sundarambigai. .

Some of the important features of this temple are....

The temple is facing east with a 5 tier Rajagopuram. Balipedam, Dwajasthambam and Nandhi  are immediately after the Rajagopuram. The temple is big with lot of Teak wood trees grown in the outer prakaram. Separate temples for Lord Shiva and Ambal both are facing east.

There is a separate sannathi for Vishnu in the same Temple complex and the details of construction is not known. Sannadhis for Vinayagar, Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniyar.  Sthalapura bas relief is on the wall of prakaram.

From the inscriptions available, the main temple was constructed  by Paranthaga Chozha-I’s son Rajathitha Chozha.

CONTACT DETAILS :

Mobile and land lines are +91 94861 50804 and +91 4149  224 391.

HOW TO REACH : 

Share autos are available from Kedilam stop ( 2 KM ). ( Kedilam is near Villupuram on the NH 45 route to Trichy )

Buses plying to Panruti  from Villupuram passes through Thirunavalur.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE

Moolavar vimanam with Dhakshinamoorthy sannadhi

Moolavar vimanam with sandikeswarar sannadhi

Sthala purana  reliefs / sirpangal

Ambal sannadhi

Perumal  Sannadhi in the same premises

Temple complex view with palipedam , Dwajasthambam and Nandhi mandapam

The east side 5 tier Rajagopuram 

 --- OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---

Sri Marundeeswarar Temple at T. Edayar, Sri Sivaloganathar Temple, Gramam / Thirumundeeswaram and Sri Kripapureeswarar Temple, Thiruvennainallur , Villupuram District, Tamil Nadu.

17, August 2011

On 14^th August 2011,  went to the following PAADAL PETRA SHIVA STHALANGAL  and had a good dharshan. For this journey,  I would like to thank Mr Srinivasan of Adyar House and his friend Mr RAVI, who took me to all the three temples through his motor cycle. These three temples are located on the southern side of Pennai River.   

45/13. MARUNDEESWARAR TEMPLE / IDAIYATTRUNATHAR TEMPLE,  THIRI IDAYARU, ( T. EDAYAR )

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Now the place is called as T. Edayar. This is the 45th Devaram Padal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 13th Sthalam of Nadu Nadu. Sundarar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.

    

Ambal sannadhi entrance

Moolavar    : Sri Marutheswarar,  Sri Idayarteesar

Consort      : Sri Ganambigai, Sri Sitridai Nayagi.

Some of the important features of this temple are....

The temple facing west with a 3 tier Rajagopuram. Only Balipeedam with out dwajasthambam and Rishabam mandapam without Rishabam. Maharishi Sukar worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple.  

A small sannathi of Sukar is also there in this temple. ( In my earlier post we had seen the Sugavaneswarar  temple at Salem. The statue is very much similar to this with a parrot face ). Ambal is facing east in a separate entrance from east.

ARCHITECTURE

The temple consists of Sanctum Sanctroum, antarala, ardha mandapam and Maha Mandapam. The adhistanam is of simple pada bandha adhistanam. An ekathala Vesara Vimanam is on the sanctum sanctorum. 

CONTACT DETAILS 

Telephone and mobile numbers are - + 91 4146 216 045 and 94424 23919. 

HOW TO REACH :

The bus  from Villupuram going to Thirukovilur  via Thiruvennainallur passes through Idayar and the temple is on the road side which can be located very easily. 

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE 

Moolavar vimanam

3 tier Rajagopuram

Balipeedam and Rishabam mandapam without Rishabam

51/19. SIVALOGANATHAR TEMPLE, GRAMAM 

/ THIRUMUNDEESWARAM

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Now this place is called as Gramam. But the Panchayat Board is known as Thirumundeeswararm.This is the 51st Devaram Padal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 19th Shiva sthalam of nadu nadu. Appar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. 

Moolavar vimanam with Subramaniyar sannadhi on the left

Moolavar    : Sri Sivaloganathar, Sri Mudeeswarar, Sri Mundeesar.

Consort      : Sri Soundarya Nayagi, Sri Kanaar Kuzhalali, 

                   Sri Selvanayagi.

Some of the important features of this temple are ....

The 5 tier Rajagopuram was built at a latter stage. There is no Dwajasthambam (Kodimaram). In the prakaram Sannadhi for Sri Vinayagar and Sri Murugan. Thindi and Mundi  of Lord Shiva’s bhuta ganas worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple.

HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS

From the inscriptions ( By 24^th Koprakesari Varman of Madurai ) available in the temple that the place Thirumudeeswaram was once the Capital city of Mudiyur Nadu. Please note that there is connection with the Salem Sugavaneswarar  temple inscription of Madurai Koprakesari Varman.

CONTACT DETAILS

The telephone number is + 91  4146 206 700

HOW TO REACH

Town bus from Villupuram to Thiruvennainallur passes through this Gramam village.  Rout No 5E.

Private bus also available from Villupuram  ( For heavens shake do not try this mode of transport.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE 

5 tier Rajagopuram

46/14. SRI KRIPAPUREESWARAR TEMPLE, 
THIRUVENNAINALLUR

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This is the 46th Thevaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 14th Shiva Sthalam of Nadu nadu. Sundarar has sung his first hymn in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. Sundarar’s first Thevaram Hymns/song “Pitha Pirai Soodi Arulala“ paadal petra sthalam. And also Lord Shiva  thaduthankonda  sthalam for Sundarar.  Sundarar is seen with Palm leaf  in this temple.

Moolavar    : Sri Kripapureeswarar, Sri Venupureeswarar, 
                   Sri Aruturainathar,  Sri Thaduthatkonda Nathar

Consort      : Sri Mangalambigai, Sri Verkanniammai

Some of the important features of this temple are....

The temple is facing east with a 5 tier Rajagopuram. A small Sundarar sannathi is opposite to Raja Gopuram.  Dwajasthambam, balipeedam and Rishabam are immediately after the Rajagopuram. Sannadhis for, Vinayagar, Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniar, Chandikeswarar, Nalwar, 63var, Saptamatrikas, Chandikeswarar and some some loose sculptures with Ayyanar.

In this temple Lord Shiva gave a dharshan as Rishabaroodar to Sundarar. It is believed that the Lord Shiva’s “Padha Koradu” is available in this temple. Lord Shiva after the  case /Vazhakku  entered in to the sanctum after leaving the Padha Koradu in front of the temple and disappeared. There is a separate mandapam  called Vazhakku theertha mandapam in front of Main temple. The jeeva samadhi of Meikanda Nayanar is very close to the temple.

CONTACT DETAILS :  

Mobile number  + 91 9345660711

HOW TO REACH : 

Town bus route no 5D and 5E are available from Villupuram Town.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE 

Temple complex view

Moolavar vimanam  like a mada koil

Mandapam - in which the Vazhakku  between Shiva and Sundarar was conducted

5 tier Rajagopuram and Sundarar Sannadhi in front

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