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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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.