Lord Adhinathar Temple, Veedur, Villupuram
An ancient temple situated (3 kms) near Veedur dam which
is adjacent to Tindivanam – Villupuram Highways. Though it was built in the
tenth century there are no inscription stones or other evidences found because
of frequent renovation process takes place. It looks like traditional Dravidian
style Jain temples comprises of Entry tower, Manasthampam, Altar, Maha mandapam,
Artha mandapam and sanctum and sanctorum. It looks beautiful and neat; of
recent renovation.
Left of main entrance is a Mandapam called Bakthamara
Mandapam with Lord Rishabha and saint Manadungacharior; then the Navagraha Thirthankars
of 9 statues with inscriptions. Apart from the right side, in the
corridor a separate shrine room of shri Shreyamsanathar and Shri Parswanathar
idols with vimanam is there.
Next a five shrines structure with Shri Saraswathi, Shri
Brahmadevar, Shri Jwalamalini, Shri Padmavathi and Navagrahas statues. Opposite
to that Shri Kshetrabalagar lies in separate room.
Inside the Mahamandapam, Ardhamandapam Shri Adhinathar
granite statue is fascinated as main deity. On either side entry to the
sanctum and sanctorum Marble statues of Shri Komuga yakshan and Shri
Chakreshwari yakshi were fascinated. Other metal statues of Lords/demi-gods,
Yaksha, Yakshis and patterns of Non-built temples of Nandeeswaram, Mahameru, and
Sruthaskandam metal alloy structures were preserved. A stone carved 24 Thirthankars
is also there.
Poojas twice daily, Nandeeswara pooja once in four
month, Navarathri pooja are conducted regularly. Annual festivals of Urchavam
were conducted also.
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