Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Veeratteswarar Temple, Keezha Parasalur, Mayiladuthurai

Veeratteswarar Temple, Keezha Parasalur, Mayiladuthurai

Veeratteswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Keezha Parasalur Village near Sembanarkoil in Tharangambadi Taluk in Mayiladuthurai District of Tamil Nadu. The Temple is also called as Dakshapureeswarar Temple. Presiding Deity is called as Veeratteswarar / Dakshapureeswarar / Yaga Samhara Moorthy and Mother is called as Ilamkombanayal / Balambika. This Temple is considered as one of the Atta Veerattanam Temples (Atta means eight and Veeram means bravery).





This Temple is considered as one of the shrines of the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams glorified in the early medieval Thevaram hymns. This Temple is the 158th Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 41st sthalam on the south side of river Cauvery in Chozha Nadu. Saint Arunagirinathar had sung Thirupugazh Hymns on Lord Murugan of this Temple. Hence, this temple is considered as Thirupugazh Sthalam.





Legends

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History

The Temple might have been in existence from 6th century CE. The present structure is believed to be built in 9th century by Cholas and was extensively renovated by Pandyas, Vijayanagara Kings & Thanjavur Nayaks. There are about three inscriptions in this temple dating back to the reigns of Pandyan King Sundara Pandya and Vijayanagara King Krishna Devaraya. The place was called as Jayankonda Chozhavalanattu Veezhainattu Rajanarayana Chathurvedhimangalam Pariyalur and Lord Shiva was called as Thiru Veerattana Mudaiyar and Dakshesamudayar as per the inscriptions. The inscriptions talks about the grants & gifts made to the temple, taxes levied, and renovation activities carried out in this temple. The place was called as Thiruppariyalur during ancient times and currently called as Keezh Parasalur. The temple is maintained and administered by the Dharmapuram Aadheenam.





The Temple

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Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 07.00 AM to12.00 Noon and 05.00 PM to 07.00 PM.

Festivals

Aadi Pooram & Perukku (Jul-Aug), Purattasi Navaratri & Chaturthi (Sep-Oct), Aippasi Annabishekam (Oct–Nov), Margazhi Thiruvadhirai (Dec-Jan), Thai Pongal (Jan-Feb) and Vaikasi Thiruvonam (May-Jun) are the festivals celebrated here. Monthly pradoshams are also observed here. Lord Shiva comes in procession on the last Karthikai Friday.

Rudrabhishekam is performed three times in a year in the Tamil months of Aani (Aswathi Star Day), Aippasi (Ashtami Day) and Thai (New Moon Day). Special Poojas & ablutions are performed to the processional idol Yaga Samhara Moorthy for six times on the Tamil new year in the month of Chithirai (Apr-May). Sundays during the Tamil month of Karthigai are considered auspicious. The festival images are taken around in procession during these days.

Religious Significance

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https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/09/veeratteswarar-temple-keezha-parasalur-religious-significance.html

Literary Mention

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https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/09/veeratteswarar-temple-keezha-parasalur-literary-mention.html

Prayers

This Temple is famous for performing Rudra Abhishekam. It is believed that the Rudra Abhishekam is originated in this temple. Performing the Rudra Abhishekam to Lord Shiva in this temple is considered auspicious. It is generally believed people will be relieved from all kind of doshas by performing this pooja. This Temple is also famous for celebrating the 60th, 70th and 80th birth anniversaries similar to Thirukadaiyur Temple. Devotees pray for relief from the adverse aspects of the planets. Devotees perform abishek and aaradhanas to Lord and Mother.

Contact

Veeratteswarar Temple,

Keezha Parasalur,

Tharangambadi Taluk,

Mayiladuthurai District – 609 309

Phone: +91 4364 205 555 / 205 287 / 205 429

Mobile: +91 99433 48035 / 94437 85616 / 96265 52835

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 3.5 Kms from Sembanarkoil, 4.5 Kms from Sembanarkoil Bus Stand, 12 Kms from Nalladai, 13 Kms from Mayiladuthurai, 14 Kms from Thirukadaiyur, 14 Kms from Mayiladuthurai Bus Stand, 15 Kms from Mayiladuthurai Junction Railway Station, 24 Kms from Sirkazhi and 138 Kms from Trichy Airport. Devotees need to travel in Mayiladuthurai to Thirukadaiyur route and take a right turn at Sembanarkoil towards Nalladai. Travel in this route for 3.5 Kms to reach this temple. The Temple is situated slightly off the main road. Mini buses ply from Sembanarkoil to this temple.

Location