Vamanapureeswarar Temple, Thirumanikuzhi, Cuddalore
Vamanapureeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to
Lord Shiva located at Thirumanikuzhi Village in Cuddalore District of
Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Vamanapureeswarar / Uthavinayagar / Manikkavarathar.
Mother is called as Ambujakshi / Uthavinayagi / Manikkavalli. Tirugnanasambandar
has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. This is the 49th
Devaram Padal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 17th Sthalam on the banks of
river Kedilam in Nadu Naadu. Saint Arunagirinathar has also sang songs in
praise of Lord Murugan of this temple in his revered Thirupugazh. It is said
that this temple is the first among the 1008 renowned Shiva temples.
Legends
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History
The temple is situated on the southern banks of river
Gadilam and at the foothill of the Capper hills. It is believed that this
temple was renovated by the ancient emperors Thirisangu and Harichandra. It was
also improved during the time of the Chola kings. The historical names of this
place are Vamanapuri, Indiralogam and Bheemasangama Kshetram. This is one of
the oldest temples of Lord Shiva built during the regime of Kings of Chola
Dynasty. The temple inscriptions reveal that the Kings of Pandya and
Vijayanagara Emperors are also have made abundance of contributions to this
temple.
The
Temple
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Temple Opening
Time
This temple remains open from 7.00 AM to 11.00 AM in the
morning and 4.30 PM to 8.30 PM in the evenings.
Festivals
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Literary
Mention
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Prayers
Devotees seeking “Santhana Prapthi” (child boon) come
here and worship Goddess Ambujakshi. There is also a procedure involved in this
worship. The devotees are advised to circumambulate the shrine eleven times wearing
wet clothes on a new moon day. They are also advised to offer butter as “neivedhyam”
and consume it for 45 days. Couples who are separated due to family
problems worship Lord Shiva in this temple and offer their prayers. Devotees
perform abishek to Mother and Lord and offer vastras.
Contact
Vamanapureeswarar Temple,
Thirumanikuzhi Post,
Cuddalore District – 607 401
Phone: +91 4142 224 328
Mobile: +91 9486387154 / 9047238423
/ 9626321383 / 9787607727
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