Kodi Kuzhagar Temple,
Kodiakkarai, Nagapattinam
Kodi Kuzhagar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kodiakadu Village near Kodiakkarai in in Vedaranyam Taluk in Nagapattinam District of Tamil Nadu. The Temple is also called as Amirthakadeswarar Temple. Presiding Deity is called as Amirthakadeswarar / Kodi Kuzhagar / Kuzhakeswarar and Mother is called as Anjanakshi / Maithadanganni. 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 244th Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 127th sthalam on the south side of river Cauvery in Chozha Nadu. Saint Arunagirinathar has sung Thirupugazh hymns in praise of Lord Murugan of this temple.
Legends
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History
The Temple might have been in existence from 6th century CE as it finds mention in Devaram hymns. The Temple was reconstructed completely in granite in 10th century CE. Inscriptions belonged to Aditya Chola I (871–907 CE), Parantaka Chola I (907–955), Rajaraja Chola I (985–1014 CE), Rajendra Chola I (1012–1044 CE), Kulothunga Chola I (1070–1120 CE), Rajaraja Chola III (1216–1246 CE), Rajendra Chola III (1246–1279 CE), Jadavarman Sundara Pandya (1250–1268 CE) and Jadavarman Parakrama Pandya (1169–1177) can be seen in this temple. Most of the inscriptions records various grants and renovation activities to the temple. The Temple also received extensive patronage from the Pandyas and Nayak Kings. The temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of the Government of Tamilnadu.
The Temple
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Temple Opening Time
The temple remains open from 09.00 AM to 10.00 AM and 05.00
PM to 06.00 PM.
Worship Practices & Festivals
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Literary Mention
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Prayers
Devotees pray to Lord Shiva for wedding, child boon and
for excellence in education. People pray to Amrita Subramanya for longevity. Taking
a holy dip in Kodiyakarai beach is equivalent in taking hundred holy dip in
Sethu beach. People throng the beach for holy bath during Thai and Aadi
Amavasya days. It is considered sacred to bathe in the sea here during the
Uttharayana and Dakshinayana transition.
Contact
Kodi Kuzhagar Temple,
Kodiakadu – 614 821
Vedaranyam Taluk,
Nagapattinam District
Phone: +91 4369 272 470
Mobile: +91 94866 05349 /
94860 44942
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 2 Kms from Kodiyakarai,
10 Kms from Vedaranyam, 10 Kms from Vedaranyam Railway Station, 10 Kms from Vedaranyam
Bus Stand, 44 Kms from Thiruthuraipoondi, 58 Kms from Nagapattinam and 168 Kms
from Trichy Airport. The Temple is situated on Vedaranyam to Kodiyakarai route.
Vehicles are checked by police for security reasons and allowed to proceed
after noting the vehicle registration number. Bus facility is also available
from Vedaranyam.
