Vaaleeswarar Temple, Chevur, Tirupur
Vaaleeswarar
Temple is located at Chevur in Tirupur District of Tamilnadu. This Temple is
dedicated to Hindu deity Shiva. His consort is known as Aram Valartha Nayagi.
The temple is praised by Sundaramurthy Nayanar in his Thevaram hymns.
Legends
Vali,
Sugriva’s brother worshipped in this temple seeking remedy from some bad
effects incurred by him. Hence, Lord Shiva in this temple is named
Vaaleeswarar.
The Temple
The
temple is praised by Sundaramurthy Nayanar in his Thevaram hymns. Lord
Baladhandayuthapani with his staff graces from a shrine behind the shrine of
Goddess. In the inner corridor (prakara), Panchalinga, Sahasralinga, Sun, Moon,
Nalvar (Gnanasambandar, Appar, Sundarar and Manickavasagar) and Saturn are
facing west grace from their shrines.
There is
a lamp post (Deepasthambam) outside the temple bearing a sculpture
depicting Vaali worshipping Lord Shiva. Lord Vinayaka is under
the Bodhi tree (Arasamaram) nearby. There is a Shivalinga by the side of
Vinayaka with Rahu and Ketu.
The
Speciality of Lord Nataraja is that the idol is designed combining five such
Natarajas in five different places. Arudra festival is grandly
celebrated to Lord Nataraja.
Lord Muruga with cock:
Mother
Goddess Aram Valartha Nayaki (Goddess nurturing righteousness – dharma) graces
from a separate shrine left of the Lord. Lord Muruga is in between
them holding a cock in his left hand. Generally, Lord Muruga is seen in
temples holding his flag with the cock symbol. Here, he holds the
cock itself.
There is
a lion on his seat-Peetam. His consorts Valli and Deivanai are also
in his shrine. Lord Nataraja graces from a separate
shrine.
Temple Opening Time
The
temple is open from 6.30 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Festivals
Shivarathri
(February-March), Annabishekam in Aipasi (October-November) and Tirukarthikai
(November-December) are the festivals celebrated in the temple.
Prayers
People
facing obstacles in wedding proposals, problems about children’s welfare pray
to Lord Shiva, Goddess Aram Valartha Nayaki and Lord Muruga. Devotees perform
special pujas, abishek and offering vastras – new clothes.
Contact
Sri
Vaaleeswarar Temple,
Chevur-641
655
Tirupur
District
Phone: +91- 99428 41439
Connectivity
Chevur
is 48 km from Coimbatore. Buses to Gobi and Andhiyur pass through this place.
Those from Tirupur have to change bus at Avinashi. The temple is 7 km from
Avinashi. Nearest Railway Station is located at Tirupur & Nearest
Airport is located at Coimbatore.