Rudra Koteeswarar Temple, Chaturvedimangalam,
Sivaganga
Rudra
Koteeswarar Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva located at
Chaturvedimangalam in Sivaganga District of Tamilnadu. Presiding deity is
called as Rudra Koteeswarar and Mother is called as Atma Nayaki. Sthala
Viruksham is Lime Tree. Theertham is Surya and Chandra Theertham. Historically
this place was called as Mattiyur. During the Tamil months Aavani and Masi, Sun
God worships Lord Shiva for a week by placing his rays on Lord.
Legends
During a
debate between sage Durvasa and Brahmma on the procedures of a yajna, the
former cursed the latter. For relief from the curse, Brahmma travelled
through many places on earth to worship Lord Shiva. He met Sage
Angirasa. As suggested by the sage, Brahmma installed a Shiva Linga in
this place and got relieved from the curse. He also married Mother
Saraswathi, Goddess of Wisdom with Lord Shiva as witness. 10 million Rudras
(one crore) attended this function and worshipped Lord Shiva here. They
also assist Brahmma in his creation job. They worshipped Lord with all abishek.
As Lord Shiva was worshipped by one crore Rudras, He is praised as
Rudrakoteeswarar.
The
Temple
There is
a hill near this place called Aravan Malai in the form of a snake. It is
said that Brahmma, is in this hill form to worship Lord Shiva forever. Siddhi
Vinayaka adores this temple with its 5 tier Rajagopuram. Dosa, a popular
dish of Tamilnadu is the nivedhana to Lord. This is the place where princes
Lava and Kusha (Lord Rama’s sons) performed the Aswamedha Yajna.
The
place qualifies the five aspects of Murthy, Sthala reputation, Theertham,
Sacred Tree and Sacred Bird. Ten million Rudras worshipped Lord Shiva here;
hence prayer in this temple ensures total salvation to the devotee from the
cycle of births and deaths.
Lord
Sarabeswarar graces from a separate shrine, whom devotees pray for noble
successive generations and removal of hardships in families. Nandhi is big
in size. Navagrahas are in sitting form. During the months of Aavani
(August-September) and Masi (February-March) the rays of Sun fall on the Lord
for a week. The place was originally offered as Dhanam (donation) to
Scholars of Four Vedas – Chatur Vedas, hence called Chatuvedi Mangalam.
Temple
Opening Time
The
temple is open from 5.30 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Festivals
10 day
Masi Brahmotsavam is grandly celebrated in the temple. Devotees can perform
special pujas in Tamil Margazhi month –December-January.
Singers
The
temple is praised by Saint Muthu Vaduga Chithar in his hymns.
Prayers
People
pray here for child boon and relief from ailments. Devotees perform abishek to
Mother on full moon days and light lamps, and offer bangle contribution. For
Lord Sarabeswara, devotees offer pulse porridge nivedhana.
Contact
Sri
Rudrakoteeswarar Temple,
Chaturvedimangalam,
Sivaganga District
Phone: +91 – 4577 –
246170 / 242981
Mobile: +91 – 94431 91300
/ 98420-82048
Connectivity
Chatur
Vedha Mangalam is a historical place located 6 km east of Singampunari and 17 km west of Thirupputhur. This village comes under Kundrakudi Adikalar
Devasthanam. Buses running between Dindigul and Tirupathur pass through this
place. Nearest Railway Station is located at Karaikudi and Sivaganga.
Nearest Airport is located at Madurai.
