20,
September 2011
On 17th
September 2011 , went to ( last leg of Nadu Naadu
Temples ) the Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalangal near Cuddalore. Really I
enjoyed this trip, since I traveled in all mode, walking to a distance
of 3 Kilometers, pillion rider on the motor cycle, then on
the Mahindra / TATA kutti yanai, town bus, share auto. etc. There are 4
temples near Cuddalore. With this I had completed all the 22 Paadal Petra
Sthalangal of Nadu Naadu. The route I followed is as follows.
Chennai
to Tindivanam ( about 2.30 Hrs by bus from Guindy )- Tindivanam to Pondy by
Private bus (which goes inside the villages ( Reader/ devotees do not travel by
type of transport )- Pondy to Cuddalore - Thirupathiripuliyur Padaleeswarar
Temple ( By walk from bus stand & return to bus stand by walk-
Thiruchopuram by Town bus ( Parangipettai) - got down at Thiruchopuram - Thiruchopuram
to Alapakkam - (By mahindra mini transport vehicle - From Alapakkam
to Mettupalayam by Town bus - From Mettupalayam to Thiruthinai Nagar (
Theerthanagiri ) - half way by Motor cycle and half way by town bus -
Theerthanagiri to Mettupalayam by Mahindra Mini lorry - from Mettupalayam
to Cuddalore by Town bus- From Cuddalore to Thirumanikuzhi by Town bus and walk
to about 1.5 Km by walk - From Thirumanikuzhi to Thiruvanthipuram by pillion
rider on TVS mopet and Thiruvanthipuram to Cuddalore by share auto. - from
Cuddalore to Chennai by bus via Tindivanam Tambaram. The private vehicles do
not charged me any thing. Hence I extend my sincere thanks to those drivers to
carry me to complete the darshan yatra.
50/18. PADALEESWARAR TEMPLE,
THIRUPATHIRIPULIYUR
THIRUPATHIRIPULIYUR
This
is 50th Thevara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 18th sthalam of
Nadu Naadu on the banks of river Kedilam. Thirunavukkarasar has sung hymns in
praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
Moolavar :
Sri Padaleeswarar, Sri Sri Karaiyearteeswarar.
Consort :
Sri Bruhindanayagi, Sri Periyanayagi,
Sri Aruvantha Nayagi.
Some
of the important features of this temple are....
Architecture
of the temple sculptures are very nice and beautiful. Ambal
sannathi is built separately.
LEGENDS
Thirunakkarasu Swamigal
was thrown in to sea with stone tied on his body by Samanars. By
Gods grace Thirunavukkarasar came to shore (Kadal karai ), hence Shiva is
called as Karaiyearteeswara).
Viyakkarapatha
Munivar ( Pulikal Munivar ) worshiped in the temple hence the place end
with puliyur ( Thirupathiripuliyur ).
HOW
TO REACH
It
is centre of the new Town Cuddalore and very near to bus-stand and railway
station.
Frequent
buses are available from all the major cities of Tamil Nadu to
Cuddalore.
CONTACT
DETAILS
The land line number is +91 4142 236 728.
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE
Vimanas of the prakaram sannadhis
Stucco images of the rajagopuram
View of the front mandapam with rajagopuram
38/6. MANGALAPUREESWARAR TEMPLE, THIRUCHOPURAM
This is the 38th Thevara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 6th sthalam
in Nadu Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this
temple.
Moolavar vimanam
Moolavar : Sri Mangalapureeswarar, Sri Thiruchopuranathar.
Consort : Sri Thyagavalli ( Near by place is called a
Thiyagavalli),
Sri Velnedinganni, Sri Sathyakshi.
Some
of the important features of this temple are...
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS
Once the temple was completely submerged in the sand and latter the same was renovated by Madurai Ramalinga Yogi.
LEGENDS
From the history after removing the sand it was observed that the lamp near the Shiva deity was burning. This shows that regular pooja was conducted by Devas/ Munivars even though the moolavar was completely covered with sand.
HOW
TO REACH :
Town bus going to Parangipettai goes via Thiruchopuram.
Cuddalore to Chidambaram road, get down at
Alapakkam and 2 KM from main Road.
Very near to Nagarjuna Oil refinery, which is under
Construction.
CONTACT
DETAILS :
The mobile number is +91 94425 85845.
LOCATION
:CLICK
HERE
( Entrance of the temple with bell maadam on the top )
37/5. SIVAKKOZHUNTHESWARAR TEMPLE, THEERTHANAGIRI - THIRUTHINAI NAGAR
Now the place is called as Theerthanagiri. This is 37th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 5th Shiva
Sthalam in Nadu Naadu.
Moolavar : Sri Sivakkozhuntheswarar, Sri Shivalingeswarar
Consort : Sri Neelathakshi, Sri Oppila Nayagi, Sri Karuthadanayagi.
Some of the important features of this temple are.....
HISTORY
As per Sivanadiyar Ramalingam Vairakannu the present name of "Theerthana giri" is a
changed name from the ancient name of "THEERTHA NAGARI" This
information is from the British manual, a book of inscriptions of Madras
presidency.
LEGENDS
The name Thiru Thinai Nagar called by
devotees is from a story, which is chiseled in the form of relief
available on the temple wall. The story is, Lord Shiva in
the form of Vellalar, sowed the millet Thinai and grown. Lord Shiva on the
rishaba vahana gave darshan to the vellalars.
CONTACT DETAILS
Archakar Subramania Aiyar can be contacted for darshan on 9047140464, 9150151195 & 04142 278324
Alternatively this mobile may be contacted 94434 34024.
HOW TO REACH
Town Bus route No 34 available from Cuddalore. For more
details please refer the comments.
Town bus roué No 39 available from Mettupalayam ( Mettupalayam is
about 20 KM from Cuddalore to Chidambaram route ) starts from Kurinjipadi.
LOCATION :CLICK HERE
Bus stop at Mettupalayam to Theerthanagiri Map : CLICK HERE
Sthala purana bas-reliefs sculptures on the wall
Sthala purana bas-reliefs sculptures on the wall
Narthana vinayagar in koshtam
Rajagopuram view from Dwajasthambam
Ambal temple view from Dwajasthambam
49/17. VAMANAPUREESWARAR TEMPLE,
THIRUMANIKUZHI
THIRUMANIKUZHI
This is the 49th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 17th sthalam
on the banks of river Kedilam in Nadu Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns
in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
Moolavar : Sri Vamanapureeswarar, Sri Uthavinayagar,
Sri
Manikkavarathar
Consort : Sri Ambushakshi, Sri Uthavinayagi, Sri
Manikkavalli.
Some of the important features of this temple are...
LEGENDS
As per hear say this temple is the 1st among 1008
Shiva temples. This is the only Shiva Sthalam, where one can have darshan with the help of Archakar. It is believed that Shiva is always with Ambal and is guarded by
Sivagana Bheema Rudhra ( also known as Beemangaran printed
on the front screen). Hence aarathi will be shown first to Beemarutharar to get
permission and then to Shiva. After aarathi screen will be closed. Since
Shiva is always with Ambal there is no palliyarai in this temple.
It is believed that Thirumal worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple
at the end of Vamana Avathar ( to remove sin caused by killing Mahabali
Chakravarthy ).
Also it is believed that by worshiping Shiva in this temple will
be equal to worshiping of 16 times Kasi, 3 times Thiruvannamalai and 3 times
Chidambaram.
Sthala puranam is chiseled on the front entrance of sannathi.
Sthala puranam bas-reliefs sculptures in front of moolavar sannadhi
Sthala puranam bas-reliefs sculptures in front of moolavar sannadhi
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS
SPIC- PHARMA, Cuddalore employees also participated in the
lighting of main temple. Thanks to their service.
HOW
TO REACH :
Cuddalore to Panruti bus 16 & 16 are going through
Thirumanikuzhi. ( 1.5 Km walk and cross the river bridge ).
CONTACT
DETAILS:
Archakar can be contacted for darshan Gurukal Natarajan
+919486387154
Alternatively this land lime may also be
contacted +91 4142 224 328.
LOCATION
: CLICK
HERE