Arulmigu Bhoominathar Temple, Pudukkottai
This is one of the temples noted for Vasthu pujas. The
Shivalinga has many stripes (Pattai) which was formed while Bhoomadevi (Mother
Earth) worshipped him with turmeric, Sandal, Kasthuri and butter pastes at the
end of each Yuga. Devotees will be relieved of the fear of earthquake.
Prayer to Lord Bhoominathar brings settlements in land disputes. People also
pray for removal of obstacles in carrying out their programmes, delay in
constructions, low growth in agricultural activities, doshas (sins) afflicted
due to cutting of holy and sacred trees as Arasu, Vembu and banyan and anthills
during constructions and for relief from sins as cheating of temple leases,
loss in trade, difficulties in jobs and for remedy from back pain and problems
in hip areas.
Mother Earth has undergone a cycle of four Yugas
covering billions of years. She took up intense penance in Krutha Yuga, the
first of the 4 Yugas seeking sufficient strength to bear the burden of growing
population in the coming Yugas. Lord Shiva appeared before Mother Earth and
granted her the boon.
Temple Specialty
The Prithvi theertham near Sevalur is presently a small
tank which is considered very holy. This is the best Theertha for performing
Tarpan for ancestors. The Shivalinga has many stripes (Pattai) which was formed
while Bhoomadevi (Mother Earth) worshipped him with turmeric, Sandal, Kasthuri
and butter pastes at the end of each Yuga.
Legends
Mother Earth has undergone a cycle of four Yugas
covering billions of years. She took up intense penance in Krutha Yuga, the
first of the 4 Yugas seeking sufficient strength to bear the burden of growing
population in the coming Yugas. Lord Shiva appeared before Mother Earth and
granted her the boon and said that the penance was adequate to bear the
population burden in Kaliyuga. She will be able to bear the burden only through
the prayers her devotees do for her.
Mother Earth began searching for such devotees in many
sacred places and prayed Swayambumurthis she met on the way. Sevalur Lord
Bhoominathar is one of the Murthis she prayed.
Devotees will be relieved of the fear of earthquake.
Prayer to Lord Bhoominathar brings settlements in land disputes. People also
pray for removal of obstacles in carrying out their programmes, delay in
constructions, low growth in agricultural activities, doshas (sins) afflicted
due to cutting of holy and sacred trees as Arasu, Vembu and banyan and anthills
during constructions and for relief from sins as cheating of temple leases,
loss in trade, difficulties in jobs and for remedy from back pain and problems
in hip areas.
Pooja Details
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Poojas
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Timing
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Ukshakala Pooja
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6.00am
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Kala Shanthi Pooja
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8.00am
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Sayaraitchai Pooja
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5.30pm
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Irandaam Kala Pooja
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7.30pm
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Temple Opening Time
Morning: 6.00 am to 12.00
am
Evening: 3.00 pm to 8.00
pm
Festival
Shivarathri in February – March, Panguni Uthiram in
March – April, Tirukarthikai in November-December and Margazhi Tiruvadhirai in
December – January are the festivals celebrated in the temple.
Prayers
People perform special pujas to Lord Bhoominathar for
the salvations of departed souls, for favourable court orders in disputes and
for continuation of works affected by jealousy of relatives. They perform these
pujas on Vasthu days. If they miss the day, they do it on Tuesdays.
Contact
Executive Officer,
Pudukottai Thirukoilkal,
Government Office Pothu Valagam,
Pudukottai (D.t) - 622001.
Phone: 04322-221084
Mobile: 97869 65659
Email: pudukkottaithirukovilgal@gmail.com
Website: www.pudukkottaitemples.tnhrce.in
Connectivity
By Road:
Buses from Pudukkottai to Ponnamaravathi stop at a place
called Kulipirai. Autos can be hired to reach Sevalur 3 km from here.
Occasionally bus No. 6A also may be available.
By Train:
Nearest Railway Station is Pudukkottai.
By Air:
Nearest Airport is Tiruchirappalli.