Makara Nedunkuzhaikathar Temple, Thenthiruperai,
Thoothukudi – The Temple
On the
South bank of Tamirabarani, one finds the big Nigaril Mugilvannan temple at Thenthiruperai,
where the Lord is seen in a seated posture facing east. Lord Makara Nedunkuzhai
Kadhar Perumal blesses the devotees from the sanctum sanctorum under the Badra
Vimana-tower above the sanctum. Makara Nedunkuzhaikathar Temple is constructed
in Dravidian style of architecture.
The idol
is seen in a seated posture facing east. The place is important for Sukra
graham. The place is about 7 kms distance to Azwar Thiru
Nagari on River Thamirabarani. There is an outer mandapam with
sculpture to pillars. After crossing Dwajasthambam, you will find the
small shrine for Garudazhwar, which is a little away to the side, facing
main deity in sanctum.
Main
Deity “Magra nedung kuzhai nadhar”, in veer asana posture (sitting
with his left leg folded). “Kuzai kadha valli Thayar” and “Thiruperai
Nachiar” are seen in different separate sanctums. You can see Brugu Muni and
Markandeyar to either side in front of main deity inside the sanctum.
Urchavar
here is known as “Nigaril Mugil Vannan” with “Sridevi and
Bhoodevi”. Teertham is Sukra pushkarani.
Moolavar and Thaayar:
The
Moolavar of this sthalam is Sri Magara Nedunkuzhai Kaathar Perumal. He is also
named as "Nigaril Mugil Vannan". Moolavar is in Veetrirundha
(sitting) Kolam facing East direction.
Prathyaksham
were given for Shukran, Rudhran (Lord Shiva) and Lord Brahma.
Thaayar: Two Thaayars -
Kuzhaikkaadhu Valli, and Thiruperai Naachiyaar. The two Nachiyars have their
own separate Sannadhis.
Mangalasasanam:
·
Nammalvar
- 11 Pasurams
Pushkarani:
·
Sukra
Pushkarani
·
Sangu
Theertham.
Vimanam:
·
Patthira
Vimaanam.