Chakravageswarar Temple, Chakkarapalli, Thanjavur
Chakravageswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to
Lord Shiva located at Chakkarapalli in Papanasam Taluk in Thanjavur
District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Chakravageswarar and Mother
is called as Devanayaki. In general terms among the people, the place is known
as Ayyampettai. As there are many places under this name, this is
specifically called Thanjavur Ayyampettai. This temple is one of the 7 shrines associated
with the Saptha Matrikas (Madhas / Mangais) around Ayyampettai / Pasupathi Koil
area in the Thanjavur – Papanasam (Kumbakonam) route. This Temple is associated
with Mother Abhirami.
The temple is incarnated by the hymns of Thevaram, the 7th century Tamil literature and is
classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam. This is the 134th Devara Paadal Petra Shiva
Sthalam and 17th sthalam on the south side of river Cauvery in
Chozha Nadu. Tirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this
temple. Lord Muruga of this Temple is praised in Thirupugazh by Saint
Arunagirinathar. The temple is under the control of Swamimalai Murugan Temple.
Legends
Lord
Vishnu obtained his discus by worshipping Lord Shiva here:
Vishnu obtained his discus (Chakram) after worshipping
Shiva here, hence the name Chakkarapalli. This legend is similar to that at Tirumalper
near Kanchipuram and to that at Thiruveezhimizhalai near Tiruvirkudi Veerattam.
People
worshipped Lord Shiva here:
Saptha Mathas, Devas, Indhra, King of Devas and his son
Jayantha worshipped Lord Shiva of this Temple.
Etymology:
Lord Vishnu was blessed with the discus, and the bird
Chakravaha Paravai worshipped Lord Shiva in the temple. Hence the name Chakkarapalli.
The
Temple
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Temple
Opening Time
The Temple remains open from 08.00 a.m. to 09.00 a.m.
and 05.00 p.m. to 07.00 p.m.
Festivals
Panguni Uthiram (March-April), Shivarathri in Vaikasi
(May-June), Mahasivarathri in February-March, Aipasi Annabishekam in
October-November and Margazhi Tiruvadhirai in December-January are the
festivals celebrated in the temple. This Temple is one of the seven places
forming seven Holy Kshetras in and around Pasupathi Koil where the annual
Saptha Sthanam festival is held in the month of Panguni. The Deities from the
main temple Chakkarapalli are taken in a procession in very huge
“kannadippallakkoo” weighing more than 2000 Kgs by bearers on bare foot over
more than 40 Kms in two days nonstop except for few hours halt at Kudamurutti
river sands for the fireworks show at 4 am.
Religious
Significance
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Singers
The temple is incarnated by the hymns of Thevaram,
the 7th century Tamil literature and is classified as Paadal Petra
Sthalam. This is the 134th Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 17th
sthalam on the south side of river Cauvery in Chozha Nadu. Tirugnanasambandar
has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. Lord Muruga of this
Temple is praised in Thirupugazh by Saint Arunagirinathar.
Saint Gnanasambandhar praises this shrine in his
Thevaram hymns in the following lines. Chakkarapalli is graced by the Lord with
his lightning bright long hair adored with Kondrai flowers and Moon and the
golden snake. It is a prosperous land of scholars of the four Vedas
revered universally.
படையினார் வெண்மழுப் பாய்புலித் தோலரை
உடையினார் உமையொரு கூறனார் ஊர்வதோர்
விடையினார் வெண்பொடிப் பூசியார் விரிபுனல்
சடையினார் உறைவிடஞ் சக்கரப் பள்ளியே.
வெந்தவெண் பொடியணி வேதியர் விரிபுனல்
அந்தமில் அணிமலை மங்கையோ டமருமூர்
கந்தமார் மலரொடு காரகில் பன்மணி
சந்தினோ டணைபுனற் சக்கரப் பள்ளியே.
உடையினார் உமையொரு கூறனார் ஊர்வதோர்
விடையினார் வெண்பொடிப் பூசியார் விரிபுனல்
சடையினார் உறைவிடஞ் சக்கரப் பள்ளியே.
வெந்தவெண் பொடியணி வேதியர் விரிபுனல்
அந்தமில் அணிமலை மங்கையோ டமருமூர்
கந்தமார் மலரொடு காரகில் பன்மணி
சந்தினோ டணைபுனற் சக்கரப் பள்ளியே.
Prayers
People pray for family prosperity, removal of obstacles
in marriage alliances and progress in education. Devotees perform abishek to
the Lord and offer clothings – vastras.
Contact
Chakravageswarar Temple,
Chakkarapalli, Ayyampettai,
Thanjavur District – 614211
Phone: +91 4374 311 018
Mobile: +91 9791482102 /
8056853485
Connectivity
The temple is located at about 250 meters from
Chakkarapalli Bus Stop, 400 meters from Kovilady Bus Stop, Pasupathikoil Bus
Stop, 1.5 Kms from Ayyampet Railway Station, 9 Kms from Papanasam, 17 Kms from Thanjavur,
13 Kms from Thiruvaiyaru, 12 Kms from Thingalur, 10 Kms from Thirupazhanam, 24
Kms from Kumbakonam and 70 Kms from Trichy Airport. The Temple is situated on Thanjavur
– Kumbakonam Road.
