Kundala
Karaneshwarar Temple, Thirukkurankaval, Mayiladuthurai
Kundala Karaneshwarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Thirukkurankaval Village near Vaitheeswaran Koil in Mayiladuthurai Taluk in Mayiladuthurai District of Tamil Nadu, India. Presiding Deity is called as Kundala Karaneswarar / Kundaleswarar and Mother is called as Bala Tripura Sundari / Kunthalambigai / Elasoundari. This Temple is considered as one of the five Sthalams whose name ends with “Ka” (Ka means beautiful garden in Tamil). They are Thiruvanaikka, Thirukkodikka, Thirukolakka, Tirunellikka and Thirukurakkukka.
The Temple is considered as one
of the shrines of the 276 Paadal
Petra Sthalams (Shiva Sthalams) glorified in the early
medieval Thevaram poems by Tamil Saivite Nayanar Appar. This
Temple is considered as the 82nd Paadal
Petra Shiva Sthalam and 28th Sthalam
on the north side of river Cauvery in Chozha Nadu. This place is
also called as Thiru Kurakkukka or Thiru Korangu Kukka. This temple is famously
called as Shiva Bhakta Anjaneyar temple. The Temple is situated on the banks of
River Uppanar.
Legends
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The Temple
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Temple Opening Time
The temple remains open from 7.00
a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 4.30 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Festivals
Aippasi Annabishekam (Oct – Nov),
Thiru Karthikai (Nov-Dec) and Masi Maha Shivrathri (Feb-Mar) and Hanuman
Jayanthi are the festivals celebrated in the temple. Special poojas are performed
on all Saturdays and new moon (Amavasya) days. Monthly pradoshams are also
observed regularly.
Religious Significance
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Prayers
Devotees worship Lord Shiva here
for wedding boon, better job opportunities and excellence in educational
pursuits. Lord Hanuman is considered to be ruling deity of Rahu and
Saneeswarar. Hence, devotees worship Lord Hanuman for relief from adverse effects
of Rahu and Sani. It is the staunch belief of the people that village deity
Chelliamman would take care of the welfare of their cattle and protects them
from diseases. Those seeking child boon pray to Mother Kundala Nayaki offering
bangles. Devotees perform abishek to Lord and Mother and offer vastras.
Contact
Kundala Karaneshwarar Temple,
Thirukkurankaval – 609 201
Ilanthoppu Via,
Mayiladuthurai Taluk,
Mayiladuthurai District
Phone: +91 4364 258 785
Mobile: +91 77088 20533
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about
10 Kms from Vaitheeswaran Koil Railway Station, 10 Kms from Sirkazhi Railway
Station, 11 Kms from Vaitheeswaran Koil, 11 Kms from Sirkazhi, 16 Kms from Mayiladuthurai
Old Bus Stand, 17 Kms from Mayiladuthurai New Bus Stand, 18 Kms from
Mayiladuthurai Junction Railway Station, 19 Kms from Mayiladuthurai and 136 Kms
from Trichy Airport. This temple is situated on Vaitheeswaran Koil to Manalmedu
Route via
Ilanthoppu. Take the right-side diversion road from Ilanthoppu village and travel
for another 3 Kms to reach this temple.
