Wednesday 25 November 2015

Sri Veeramasti Amman Temple, Sri Veerabhadra Swamy Temple, Sri Ayyanar Temple, Sri Vinayagar Temple, Anjaneyar temple, Sri Chokkanathar Temple at Amarakunthi and Sri Kailasanathar Temple at Tharamangalam,

I had a chance to visit Amarakundhi / Amarakunthi to attend my co-brother  daughter’s marriage.  The Amarakundhi was once a capital for a small kingdom in Kongu Nadu,  ruled by Getti Mudali brothers, under the control of Madurai Nayaks during eighteenth century ( 1700 to 1799).  Some of the Getti Mudali kings  Mummudi Getti Mudali, Siyazhi Getti, Immudi Getti,  Vangamudi Gatti  are responsible for the construction of Tharamangalam Kailasanathar Temple ( for details of my previous visit CLICK HERE …. ), is a architecturally marvel temple. There are many such small temple were also constructed during their period in their dynasty. Their ruling came to an end by Chikka Devarayan of one of the  Mysore kingdom. Tharamangalam Vanangamudi Getti Mudali and  Senthamangalam Ramachandra nayakkar were defeated by Chikka Devarayan, who ruled 31 years.


Other than Tharamangalam Kailasanathar Temple, some of the temples are  scattered in and around Tharamangalam. There are two such temples, a Vinayagar and a Shiva temple  are still exists  in Amarakaundhi. Visited the recent period temples  Like Veeramasti Amman ( Veerammasti Amman – in Knnada ). One thing I noticed was  some or other they are kula Deivam for particular castes.  One of the common features of these temple is garuda thoon.


VEERAMASTI AMMAN TEMPLE.
This called Veeramasti Amman in kannada ( might have the influence of Mysore Kings rule of this part of Kongu Nadu).  This Amman is the Kula Deivam for Chettiyar’s group. These Chettiars are Vaishnavites, who worship Lord Sri Vishnu.  In sanctum Amman is at the base of Lord Vishnu with Bhudevi and SriDevi.


Garudalwar, balipeedam and Garuda thoon are at the front of temple, which is facing east.  This is a recent period temple.



VEERABHADRA SWAMY TEMPLE ( VEERESWARAR ).

This is also belongs to Sri Veerathanthi Maharishi kothrampaleladu vangusa Chettiar caste. The main Deity is Veerapathirar, in standing posture who is the another form of Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva took this avathar to kill Dakshan.  The temple is facing east with a Garuda thoon and nandhiare in front.  Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar and Siva Durgai are in Koshtam. This is first time I happened to see this Siva durgai. The temple has all features of Shiva temples.









SRI AYYANAR TEMPLE
This is Iyannar also belongs to some caste, which is not known. This temple is very much similar to any other Ayyanar temple with lot of sudhai  statues. This temple is also belongs to recent period.







VINAYAGAR TEMPLE
This temple belongs to Getti Mudali period of single mandapa type. The temple is in bad shape and may crumble at any time. The stones used are very much similar to Tharamangalam Sri kailasanathar temple. There are inscriptions on the steps.







ANJANEYAR  TEMPLE
This temple is also a an old temple but completely white washed with several coats.




SRI MEENAKSHI SAMETHA SRI CHOKKANATHAR TEMPLE
This temple is an old Shiva temple with all the features. The temple is facing east with a Garuda thoon at the front. There is no Rajagopuram but with an entrance arch. Palipedam and nandi are immediately after entrance arch. Sannadhi for rajaganapathy, Arumuga with Valli Devasena, Chandikeswarar, Sri Meenakshi amman and Navagrahas. Amman is facing east.  Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai are in  koshtam. 










THARAMANGALAM SRI KAILASANATHAR TEMPLE TANKS
Since I had visited Sri Kailasanathar temple earlier, skipped the temple  and visited only the temple tanks. The tanks are with water and could not see the steps beauty. But the reliefs on the all four sides of steps are very beautiful. Some of them are..











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Sri Adheeswarar Temple and Sri Adhi Narayana Perumal Temple Aathiyur ( Kunnathur ) - In Search of History - Kuruppa Nadu in Kongu Nadu.

I did  my secondary School education at NRKN Kalvi Nilayam, Kunnathur in Erode district. The place Adhiyur is very close to my school. Since there are some places are named with Kunnathur, This Kunnathur is called as Adhi Kunnathur. The meaning of Adhiyur is , the Village and ஊர் in tamil, came first. After getting interested in search of History of my Kuruppa Nadu of Kongu Nadu visited the Adhiyur on Saturday 21st November 2015. After seeing both Shiva and Vishnu temples, I felt why I missed both temples, so long time.  Both temples were undergone many changes in the name of renovation, but one thing we have to appreciate is the sanctum was kept with old structure. Understood the inscriptions were studied by Pulavar Raju, the epigraphist. ( Met him at his house and he had shown the way to get the copy of the details and will be posted after getting the details. )

Both Shiva and Vishnu temples are close to each other.  Even though both temples were built at the same period there is no inscriptions at Vishnu temple.

SRI ADHEESWARAR TEMPLE


Moolavar    : Sri Adheeswarar
Consort      : Sri Annapoorani

Some of the important details of this temple are….
The temple is facing east with an arch. A Vilakkuthoon or Garudathoon or Deepa Sthambam  is in front. Vinayagar sannidhi and a ant hill are on the left side of Garudathoon. Balipeedam with Rishabam are immediately after the main entrance under a concrete mandapam.

Sannadhi for Nalvar with Thiruneelakandar, Chandikeswarar, Balamurugan without Valli Devasena, Navagrahas, Bairavar, Chandran and Suriyan. Ambal Sri Annapoorani is in a separate sannidhi facing east.  A front mandapam is named as Dhyana mandapam in front of artha mandapam.

 Moolavar vimanam – built during 1991

HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS
All the sannadhis were built at a latter state keeping the original structure of sanctum Sanctorum. The Adhistanam is simple pada bandha adhistanam with three patta kumuda. The pilasters are of Brahma kantha pilasters with kalasam, kudam, lotus ppetals mandi, palakai, veera kandam and pushpa potyal. The 3 tier moolavar nagara vimanam was built during 1991. ( A Stucco image holding a slate with year on the vimanam ). Inscriptions around the sanctum walls from adhistanam.

Kumbhabhishekam are conducted during 1941, 1992 and 2010.  Since this place is dominated by mudaliar community, their contribution is more. An interesting point to note is a Muslim  devotee also donated for the renovation of this temple.

 Inscriptions 
 Inscriptions

THE TEMPLE TIMINGS :
Since oru kala pooja is conducted, the will be kept open during morning hours, darshan can be done at any time since the Sivachariyar is living adjacent to the temple.

CONTACT DETAILS :
HOW TO REACH :
The temple is about 0.5 Km, off Aathiyur Bus stop and Aathiyur is about 5 KM from Kunnathur.
Town bus route no 10 from Tiruppur to Kunnathur passes through this village.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE.CLICK HERE

 Garudathoon
 Vinayagar sannidhi
 Ant hill
 Shivagana with Rishabam on the wall

  Balipeedam with Rishabam
 Vinayagar  Sannadhi 
 Moolavar vimanam – built during 1991
 Temple complex view
 Temple complex view
 Temple complex view
 Naalvar with Thiruneelakandar
 Vinayagar – an old murti 
 Ambal Sri Annapoorani 
 Vinayagar in koshtam
 Brahma in koshtam
 Durgai in koshatam
 Monkey – Vaali worshiping Lord Shiva
 Ambal in the form of Peacock worshiping Lord Shiva 


SRI ADHI NARAYANA PERUMAL


Moolavar    : Adhi Narayana Perumal.

Some of the important features of this temple are….
A Deepasthambham / Garuda thoon is in front of a hand made tile roof mandapam. ( A typical village home style). Balipeedam, Thulasi madam and Garudalwar are in front of moolavar sannadhi. Sri Anjaneyar sannidhi is on the left believed that munivar Vyasar installed. Moolavar is with Thayar and there is no separate sannadhi for Thayar.  

HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS
Even though the temple was built same period of Shiva temple there are no inscriptions.

THE TEMPLE TIMINGS :
Since oru kala pooja is conducted, the will be kept open during morning hours. Battachariyar lives in front of the temple and he is the in-charge of the local Post office.

CONTACT DETAILS :
Mr Selvaraj 9994069194 may be contacted for darshan and other details.

HOW TO REACH :
The temple is about 0.5 Km, off Aathiyur Bus stop and Aathiyur is about 5 KM from Kunnathur.
Town bus route no 10 from Tiruppur to Kunnathur passes through this village.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE. CLICK HERE 

 Garudathoon
 Entrance hand made tiles mandapam 
 Thulasimadam with balipeedam and Garudalvar Sannadhi
 Garudalvar sannadhi
 Moolavar Vimanam
 Moolavar Vimanam - with Anjaneyar sannadhi 

 Perumal in sitting Posture – may be an old moortham 


 Moolavar Vimanam
Moolavar Vimanam
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