Shivaloka
Thyagaraja Swami Temple, Achalpuram, Mayiladuthurai
Shivaloka Thyagaraja Swami Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Achalpuram in Sirkazhi Taluk in Mayiladuthurai District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Shivaloka Thyagaraja Swami / Shivalokathyagar / Perumanamudaya Mahadevar / Nallur Perumaan and Mother is called as Venneetru Umaiyammai / Swetha Viboothi Nayaki. Achalpuram is historically known as Tirunallur Perumanam Shivalokapuram, Mukthipuram, Thirumana Nallur and Thirumanavai.
This is the only temple where 4 Nayanmars – Thirugnana Sambandar, Thiruneelanakka Nayanar, Thiruneelakanda Yazhpaanar, Muruga Nayanar – have attained Mukthi (Salvation). Apart from them, Thiruneelakanda Yazhpaanar’s wife, Mathanga Soolaamaniyar also merged in the Agni and attained salvation. This is the only temple where Thirugnanasambanthar can be seen with his wife since marriage of Thirugnanasambanthar took place here and attained salvation the next day.
The temple is considered as one of the shrines of the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams glorified in the early medieval Thevaram poems by Tamil Saivite Nayanar Thirugnana Sambanthar. This is the 59th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 5th Shiva Sthalam on the northern bank of river Cauvery in Chozha Nadu. This is one of the 27 temples under the administration of the Dharumapuram Aadheenam.
Legends
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History
The temple was believed to be constructed by Pallavas and completely renovated by medieval Cholas. Chola Era inscriptions are found on the walls of the second prakaram. Most of the inscriptions belongs to Rajaraja Chola I, Vikrama Chola, Kulothunga Chola III, Rajaraja Chola III and Maravarman Sundara Pandyan. Mother Shrine was constructed in 1210 A.D. The inscriptions mainly speaks about donations in terms of Land, Cattle given to this temple towards regular poojas, Neivedyam and burning of perpetual lamps, etc. The last consecration ceremony took place on 24.06.2010.
The Temple
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Temple Opening Time
The temple remains open from 06.00
AM to 12.00 Noon and 04.00 PM to 08.00 PM.
Festivals
This temple is the place where
Saivite Saint Poet Thiru Gnana Sambandar attained Mukthi immediately after his
wedding. The episode of the Saint Poet’s wedding is played out in its entirety
similar to a traditional Brahmin wedding on Vaikasi Kettai / Moolam star day in
the Tamil Month of Vaikasi followed by the event of his merging with the Lord
the next morning. The sequence of the sacred thread ceremony of Gnana
Sambandar, the entire wedding festivities, his procession around the streets of
Achalpuram and finally his merging with the Lord on the night of his wedding
were enacted in the most traditional way at the temple. Mahashivaratri is also
celebrated in the Tamil month of Maasi (Feb-Mar). Navaratri is also celebrated
in a grand manner. Every Monday morning, a special Prarthana pooja is performed
to fulfil one’s wishes. This pooja is performed for 10 Mondays followed by a
special Abhishekam on the 11th Monday. Monthly Pradoshams are also
observed regularly.
Literary Mention
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Prayers
This temple is considered to be
a Mukthi Sthalam. Everyone worshipping Lord who embraced Saint Sambandar
through the Shiva Jyoti is sure to awarded total salvation. Those worshipping
in this temple will become free of all adverse effects falling on
them. Sacred Ash-Vibhuti is the Prasad offered in the Mother shrine of the
temple. Applying this on the body cures the devotee of all illness, frees
him/her from sins and poverty and ensures the Mangalya longevity of women,
according to belief.
It is believed that worshiping
Lord Rina Vimochana here will clear all our debts and remove obstacles from
marriage proposals. It is also believed that those seeking Santhana Prapthi
(child boon) can pray to this lord. It is considered especially auspicious to
worship him on Mondays. It is significant to note that
Lord Rina Vimochana is present only in three temples – Thirucherai, Thiruvarur
and Achalpuram.
Contact
Shivaloka Thyagaraja Swami
Temple,
Achalpuram Post,
Sirkazhi Taluk – 609 101,
Mayiladuthurai District
Phone: +91 4364 278 272 / 277 800
Mobile: +91 98653 26636
Connectivity
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