Kailasanathar Temple, Tharamangalam – Temple
Speciality
This is
a west facing temple. It is noteworthy that the rays of Sun fall on the horns
of Nandhi on 9, 10 and 11 of Masi month (February-March) and reflects on the
Lord in the form of crescent Moon. The devotee crowd in the temple will be huge
for this darshan.
The
sculptures of Rathi and Manmatha are designed with rare skill that both are
viewable from any one end. Stone chain, stone lotus, a lion are
aesthetically finished representing the rare skill of the
sculptors. A stone called Pavalakkal and Pattiakal ever cool in
nature is at the entrance of the temple.
Very
important shrine of the temple is the Padala Linga in the underground room
where even air can’t enter. Devotees worship this Linga with abishek
on Tuesdays for benefits as wedding, child and job boons.
Devotees
pray to Lord Jureswarar appearing with three heads and three legs for cure from
high fever and prolonged diseases. They offer Milagu Rasam-pepper
water as nivedhana and a garland made of Vadas, a popular dish of Tamilnadu.
Twice a
year, during August – September and February – March for three days in
succession, the rays of the evening, sun shine through the entrance tower, the
portico, and enters the sanctum sanctorum and falls on the deity.
