Vedaranyeswarar Temple, Vedaranyam, Nagapattinam
Vedaranyeswarar
Temple is a Hindu
temple dedicated to Shiva, located in the town of Vedaranyam in Tamil
Nadu, India. Vedaranyeswarar is revered in the 7th century Tamil
Saiva canonical work, the Tevaram, written by Tamil saint poets known as
the nayanars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam. Vedaranyeswarar temple is a part of the series of
temples built by Aditya Chola (871-907 CE) along the banks of river Cauvery to commemorate his victory in the Thiruppurambiyam
battle. It has several inscriptions dating back to the Chola period.
The
temple has six daily rituals at various times from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.,
and three yearly festivals on its calendar. The annual Brahmotsavam (prime festival) is attended by thousands of
devotees from far and near. The temple is maintained and administered by the
Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of the Government of Tamilnadu. The place
Thirumarai Kadu / Vedaranyam is about 45 Kms from Nagapattinam. This
is One of 275 Siva Devara Sthalam. The temple is One of Saptha Vidanga
Sthalam.
The main
Raja Gopuram of Vedaranyam temple is of five tiers and two Prakaram. Main Deity
is Swayambu Lingam known as Vedaranyeswarar and his consort known as Veda
Nayaki Amman / Veena Vadha Vidushani. The temple is one of 64 Sakthi Peetam
known as Sundari Peetam. Thiyagarajar here is known as Bhuvani Vidangar. The
dance of Thiyagesar here in this temple is known as Hamsa Nadanam. Sthala Vriksham
is Vanni Maram and Punnai Maram. Teertham is Manikarnigai and Veda Teertham.
Legends
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History
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The
Temple
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Mahasamprokshanam
The
Mahasamprokshanam also known as Kumbabishegam of the temple was held on 26th
October 2015.
Temple
Opening Time
The
temple is open from 6.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and from 5.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Festivals
29 day
Masi Magam Bhrammotsavam in May-June with the event of the opening of the
closed doors of the temple in the past, when Lord goes to sea on the Magam star
day and the procession of 63 + 10 celebrated Nayanars, procession of Lord in
Kailash Vahana; 10 day Aadi Pooram in July-August, a festival dedicated to
Mother Ambica; Vinayaka Chathurthi in August-September; Skanda Sashti in
October-November are the festivals celebrated in the temple. There will be huge
devotee crowd on Pradosha days – 13th day of New Moon or Full Moon days.
Special pujas are performed in the temple for Lord and Ambica on Deepavali, Makara
Sankranti, Tamil and English New Year days.
Worship
& Religious Practises
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Processional
Dance
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Prayers
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Singers
Lord of
the temple is praised in the hymns of Saints Sundarar and Tirugnana
Sambandar. This is the 125th Lord Shiva temple on the southern bank of
Cauvery praised in Thevaram hymns. Sundarar Thiru Navukkarasar and Thiru Gyana
Sambandhar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this place. Arunagiri Nadhar sung
Thirupugazh on Lord Murugan known as Melakkumaran.
Contact
Sri
Thiru Marai Kadar Temple,
Vedaranyam,
Nagapattinam District
Phone: +91- 4369 -250
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Connectivity
This Paadal
Petra Sthalam temple is located at Vedaranyam, a seashore town. It is situated
at about 45 Kms from Nagapattinam, 35 kms from Thiruthuraipoondi, 63 kms from
Thiruvarur & 100 kms from Kumbakonam.
Convenient bus facilities are Available to Vedaranyam from Thanjavur,
Nagapattinam and Tiru Thurai Poondi. Other Paadal Petra Shivasthalams in the
vicinity are Agathiyampalli, 3 Kms from here and Kodiakarai, 12 Kms from here.
Although
bus services are available to reach Vedaranyam, it is better to go by car if
one has to visit the nearby places like Agathiyampalli, Ramar Patham, Kodiakarai,
Pushpavanam and Naluvedapathi. Nearest Railway Station is located at Vedaranyam
and Nearest Airport is located at Trichy (135 Kms).