Vadaranyeswarar Temple, Thiruvalangadu,
Thiruvallur
Vadaranyeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to
Lord Shiva located at Thiruvalangadu in Thiruvallur District of Tamilnadu. The Temple
is believed to be built by the Cholas during the 12th century, but
there are inscriptional evidence pointing to 5th century. It is said
before going to this temple we need to have darshan of Kali temple which is
behind. Presiding Deity is called as Vadaranyeswarar / Alavana Nathar / Aalankatteesar
/ Oorthuvadandaveswarar / Devarsingaperuman.
Mother is called as Vandar Kuzhali Amman / Brahmarambal
/ Alavana Nayaki. The Temple is considered as one of the Pancha Sabha (5
majestic cosmic dance halls) of Lord Shiva, known as "Ratna
Sabai". The other 4 "Sabhas" are Chidambaram- Kanaka Sabhai, Meenakshi Amman Temple (Madurai - Rajatha Sabhai), Tirukkutralam- Chitra Sabha and Chepparai Temple
(Tirunelveli
- Tamira Sabhai).
This is one of the 276 Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalams
and 15th Shiva Sthalam in Thondai Nadu. This is one of the 44 Paadal Petra
Sthalams where all the “Moovars” have rendered their pathigams. Karaikkal
Ammaiyar also rendered her “Mootha Thirupathigam” about Lord Shiva here. Saint
Arunagirinathar has also sang in praise of Lord Murugan of this temple in his
revered Thirupugazh.
Legends
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History
It is believed that originally this temple was
constructed by the Chola and Pallava dynasties. This is a very ancient temple.
The stone inscriptions available in this temple are from the periods of King Parantaka
Chola-I to the last king of Vijayanagara. Earlier this village was called
Pazhayanur and the place where this temple was located was called Alangadu.
In the Devara Hymns, this place is mentioned as “Pazhayanur Alangadu”.
It is inferred from the inscriptions that an earlier Pallava
temple was reconstructed and renovated during the Chola rule, and during
the latter Chola period beginning with the reign of Kulottunga Chola I,
the temple campus was enlarged (1075 - 1120). One of the bronze images of
Nataraja unearthed here, now adorns the Art Gallery of the Chennai
Government museum.
The Thiruvalangadu copper plates excavated and in
possession of the ASI talk of grants of Panaiyur village nearby by Rajendra
Chola I. There are inscriptions here which speak of grants given by Rajendra
Cholan for the upkeep of the temple. Inscriptions here date all the way
back to the 5th century. The towers and the walls surrounding the temple
courtyards date back to the 12th and the 13th centuries.
The
Temple
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Temple
Opening Time
The temple is kept open from morning 06.00 AM tonight 09.00
PM without break and the Pooja timings are 07.30 AM, 11.00 AM, 4.30 PM &
7.30 PM. People used stay in mandapams even after pooja hours.
Festivals
Shivarathri (during Makara) and Margazhi Thiruvadirai
(during Dhanur) festivals are celebrated in a grand manner in this temple. Almost
all other festivals pertaining to Lord Shiva are observed in this temple.
Religious
Significance
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Literary
Mention
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Prayers
This temple is considered to be a place where one can
attain salvation. This is a parihara sthalam for Bharani Nakshathra (star).
Those who are born during the period of Bharani Nakshathra can perform special
poojas here. This is an important place for Mantheeswarar pariharam and poojas
can be performed on Saturdays. Mantheeswarar pariharam is performed for removal
of obstacles in marriage proposals, to help married couples get the blessing of
child birth and to seek relief from debts. Since Mantheeswarar is the son of
Lord Sani (Saturn), poojas related to Sani Doshams can also be performed here. Also,
those aspiring for mastery in the art of dance can pray to Lord Vadaranyeswarar
here and seek his blessings. Devotees perform abishek and pujas to Lord Shiva
on Tiruvadhirai festival day.
Contact
Vadaranyeswarar Temple,
Thiruvalangadu Post,
Thiruthani Taluk,
Tiruvallur District – 631 210
Phone: +91 44 2787 2074
Mobile: +91 99522 30906 / 99407 36579
Connectivity
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