Friday, November 10, 2017

Marundeeswarar Temple (Idaiyattrunathar Temple), T. Edayar, Villupuram

Marundeeswarar Temple (Idaiyattrunathar Temple), T. Edayar, Villupuram
Marundeeswarar Temple (also called Idaiyattrunathar Temple) is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva, located in T. Edaiyar, a village in Villupuram District in Tamil Nadu. This place is called as Thiru Idaiyaru. Presiding Deity is called as Idaiyatreeswarar / Idaiyattru Nathar / Marundeeesar / Sivanandeswarar / Krupapureeswarar / Adimathyarjuna Eswarar. Mother is called as Sitridainayaki / Gnanambika. The temple complex covers an area of one acre and all its shrines are enclosed with concentric rectangular walls. The temple has a number of shrines, with those of Marundeeswarar and his consort Irulneeki Thayar being the most prominent.





In this temple, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathy are depicted in their wedding posture. In this temple, Lord Shiva is facing west and Goddess Parvathi is facing east, as if they are exchanging garlands i.e. Kalyana Kolam in contrast to the Upadesa posture as in other temples with a similar orientation. Hence this temple is famous with devotees seeking wedding boon. Devotees facing prolonged delays in their marriage proposals worship the lord here and take the garlands exchanged between the God and Goddess to their homes. It is believed that doing this will remove obstacles from their marriage proposals. 





The original complex is believed to have been built by Cholas, while the present masonry structure was built during the 16th century. In modern times, the temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu. The temple is located on the Southern banks of Thenpennai River on the Thirukkoilur - Thiruvennainallur road.  The presiding deity is revered in the 7th century Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Thevaram, written by Tamil saint poets known as the Nayanmars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam.





This is the 45th Devaram Padal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 13th Sthalam of Nadu Naadu. This is the birth place of the Saivite guru Marai Gnana Sambandar. The temple has three daily rituals at various times from 6:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and four yearly festivals on its calendar. Thayar Aarattu festival during the Tamil month of Thai (January - February) is the most prominent festival celebrated in the temple.





Legends
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History
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The Temple
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Temple Opening Time
The temple is open from 6.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and from 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Religious Importance & Festivals
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Prayers
Those facing prolonged delays in their wedding proposals, perform abishek to Lord and Mother with garlands changed between the deities hoping an early happy result. On realizing their wish, devotees perform abishek to Lord and Mother offering vastras. People who are unmarried for longer periods come here and offer Abhishekam and exchange garlands for Amman and Lord Siva and take them back home to get married soon.
Contact
Marundeeswarar Temple (Idaiyattrunathar Temple),
T. Edayar, Thirukkovilur Taluk,
Villupuram District – 607203
Phone: +91 4146 216045 / 206515
Mobile: +91 94424 23919 / 98847 77078
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