Vaikal
Nathar Temple, Vaikal, Thanjavur
Vaikal Nathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Vaikal Village in Thiruvidaimarudur Taluk in Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Vaikal Nathar / Vaikalnatheswarar / Shenbaga Aranyeswarar and Mother is called as Vaikal Ambigai / Kombiyal Kothai / Shaka Komalavalli. The Temple is situated on the southern bank of the river Nattaru. This temple is considered equivalent to Mount Kailash.
This Temple is considered to be the Mukkan Kshetram of Vaikal Village. The Temple is considered to be one of the 70 Maadakovils, temples with elevated structure where elephants cannot reach the sanctum, built by Sangam era Chola Emperor Kochengata Chola. The temple is considered as one of the 276 Devaram Paadal Petra Sthalams. This Temple is considered as 150th Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 33rd Sthalam on the south side of river Cauvery in Chozha Nadu.
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History
It is believed that King Kochengat Chola built around 70 Maadakovils. This Temple is considered one among them. The unique feature about these temples are that it is not easily approachable by an elephant. He built these temples at an elevation and there are few steps need to be climbed before seeing Lord in the sanctum. Also, the entrance to the sanctum would be so narrow that elephants cannot enter it. Vaikal was called as Shenbagaranyam, Mummoorthy Sthalam and Nithya Vasapuram in ancient times. This temple is under the control of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of Government of Tamil Nadu. This temple is under the supervision of Thirunageswaram temple Executive Officer.
The Temple
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Temple Opening Time
The temple remains open from
7.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and from 3.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Festivals
Maha Shivrathri in
February-March; Purattasi Navaratri in September-October; Aipasi Annabishekam
in October-November; and all other Shiva related festivals are celebrated in
the temple.
Religious Significance
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Literary Mention
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Prayers
Devotees worship Lord Shiva here
to remove obstacles in marriage proposals, bless them with wealth &
prosperity and family reunion. Also, they believe that they can rid themselves
of the fear of death by worshipping Lord Shiva here.
Contact
Vaikalnathar Temple,
Vaikal, Melaiyur Post,
Aduthurai Via,
Thanjavur District – 612 101
Phone: +91 435 246
5616
Mobile: +91 97889 92860
The
Temple is located at about 4 Kms from Konerirajapuram, 9 Kms from Thiruneelakkudi,
12 Kms from Aduthurai Railway Station, 16 Kms from Thiruvidaimaruthur, 21 Kms
from Kumbakonam Railway Station, 22 Kms from Kumbakonam, 61 Kms from Thanjavur
and 118 Kms from Trichy Airport. Vaikal is situated on Kumbakonam to Karaikal
route. After crossing Thiruneelakkudi, S. Pudur and Pazhiyanchiya Nallur, take
the diversion road and proceed further for about 3 Kms to reach Vaikal.
