Hari Theertheswarar Temple,
Thiruvarankulam, Pudukottai
Hari Theertheswarar Temple is a
Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Thiruvarankulam in Alangudi
Taluk in Pudukottai District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity
is called as Hari Theertheswarar / Arangulanathar and Mother is called as Brahadhambal
/ Periya Nayagi. The Temple is considered as
Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns had a mention about this Temple.
It is also known as
Arangulanathar Temple. The Temple was called as Kulothunga Chozheeswaram during
ancient times. The temple is dedicated to Pooram star. Those born in this star
are advised to visit the temple as often as they could, on their annual star
day, monthly star days, wedding days and Aadi Pooram day.
Legends
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History
This temple is believed to be
built by Karikala Chola, famous Sangam era Chola Emperor, who built the famous
Kallanai Dam. The temple was later renovated by Later Cholas and Pandyas. The
main shrine of the temple was converted into granite structure during 12th
Century AD by Rajaraja Chola II or Kulothunga Chola III. The earliest
inscription in the central shrine is dated to 40th regnal year of
Kulottunga Chola III (1218-19). The temple may have been built either in the
reign of Rajaraja Chola II or early in the reign of Kulottunga III. The reign
of Rajaraja Chola II is considered to be more probable judging from the
architectural features.
The
Temple
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Temple
Opening Time
The temple remains open from
6.00 a.m. to 01.30 p.m. and 4.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Pooja Timings
Pooja Name
|
Timings
|
Thiruvanathal
|
6.00
A.M
|
Siru
Kalasanthi
|
6.30
A.M
|
Kalasanthi
|
8.30
P.M
|
Uchi
kala Pooja
|
1.30
P.M
|
Sayarachai
|
5.30
P.M
|
Artha
Jamam
|
7.30
A.M
|
Festivals
Vaikasi Visakam in May-June, 10
days Aadi Pooram (Car festival & Amman Thirukalyanam (wedding)) in
July-August, Maha Shivrathri in February-March, Margazhi Thiruvadhirai in
December-January, Tirukarthikai in November-December and Vaikasi Visakam in
May-June are the festivals celebrated in the temple.
Literary
Mention
The Temple is considered as
Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns sung by Sambandar had a mention about
this Temple. The Temple is mentioned in 1st Thirumurai in 61st
Patikam in 3rd Song.
வரந்தையான் சோபுரத்தான்
மந்திரத்தான் தந்திரத்தான்
கிரந்தையான் கோவணத்தான்
கிண்கிணியான் கையதோர்
சிரந்தையான் செங்காட்டங்
குடியான்செஞ் சடைச்சேரும்
கரந்தையான் வெண்ணீற்றான்
கணபதீச் சரத்தானே
Prayers
Pooram starrers worship in the
temples seeking relief from problems they face. Devotees pray for happy
wedding, child boon and progress in education. Those affected by mental
disorders and other planetary effects pray the Sri Chakra in the Ambika shrine.
People also used to Adopt children at this temple. Devotees perform abishek to
Lord and Mother and offer Vastras.
Contact
Hari Theertheswarar Temple (Arangulanathar
Temple),
Thiruvarankulam, Alangudi Taluk,
Pudukkottai District – 622 303
Phone: +91 4322 221 084
Mobile: +91 98651 56430 / 90478 19574 / 99652 11768
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 8
Kms from Pudukkottai, 8 Kms from Pudukkottai Old Bus Stand, 9 Kms from Pudukkottai
New Bus Stand, 9 Kms from Pudukkottai Railway Station, 12 Kms from Alangudi and
56 Kms from Trichy Airport. Tiruvarangulam is well connected with Pudukkottai,
Alangudi, Pattukottai, Peravurani and Karambakkudi by frequent bus services.