Tiruppaatrurai Adhimooleswarar Temple, Trichy
Adhimooleswarar
Temple is a Hindu dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Tiruppaatrurai
Village in Trichy District of Tamilnadu. The place is also called as Thirupalaithurai.
The presiding deity is Shiva. He is called as Adhimoolanathar / Thirumoolanathar / Adhimooleswarar /
Tiruppattrurai Mahadevar. His consort is known as Nithya Kalyani /
Meghalambikai / Mega Nayaki. It has several inscriptions dating back to
the Chola period. The temple has six daily rituals at
various times from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., and three yearly festivals on its
calendar. The annual Brahmotsavam (prime festival) is attended by thousands of
devotees from far and near.
It is
one of the shrines of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams - Shiva Sthalams glorified in the
early medieval Thevaram poems by Tamil Saivite Nayanar Tirugnanasambandar. This is the 113th Devaram Paadal Petra
Shiva Sthalam and 59th Sthalam on the banks of river Kollidam and
north side of river Cauvery of Chozha Nadu. Although this is an important
temple, it remains lesser known mainly as it is located in a remote location,
which is not easily accessible. The temple is maintained and administered by
the Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of the Government of Tamilnadu.
Legends
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History
The
temple is a Chola period temple. Probably, it was built by Parantaka Chola I in
the 10th century CE. The stone inscriptions of Parantaka Chola I and
Vikrama Chola are found in this temple.
The
Temple
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Temple
Opening Time
The
temple is open from 7.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and from 4.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Festivals
Maha
Shivarathri in February-March, Tirukarthikai in November-December and Margazhi Thiruvadirai
are the festivals celebrated in the temple.
Literary
Mention
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Prayers
People
pray for removal of obstacles in marriage talks and for child boon. Devotees
perform abishek, archanas and offer vastras to Lord and Mother. Those who have
lost their kid(s), perform special puja to the Goddess with yellow clothes. They
hope to get another child. This pooja is performed in the temple on all
Poornima (full moon) days. Newly wedded couples also pray to Goddess seeking
healthy and wise children. As it is believed that worshipping the Goddess
facing South would minimize the ferocity of Yama the God of Death, the Goddess
in the temple is facing south.
Contact
Adhimooleswarar
Temple,
Tiruppattrurai
Post,
Via Tiruvanaikaval,
Trichy
District – 620005
Phone: +91 – 431 – 246 0455
Connectivity
The
Temple is located at about 24 Kms from Lalgudi, 12 Kms from Srirangam, 10 Kms
from Thiruvanaikaval, 8 Kms from Kallanai, 13 Kms from Woraiyur, 1 Km from Panayapuram
and 14 Kms from Trichy. Town Buses 2 and 26 from Trichy Bus
stand to Kallanai passes through the Village Panayapuram. One has to
travel by bus from Trichy - Tiruvanaikaval - Kallanai route and get down at
Panayapuram and walk 1 Km to reach the temple. Auto facility is not available.
As there is no direct bus facility, it is suggested that cabs may be hired from
Trichy. Nearest Railway Station and Airport is located at Trichy.
