Manathunai Nathar Temple, Valivalam, Nagapattinam
Manathunai Nathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Valivalam Village in Thirukuvalai Taluk in Nagapattinam District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Manathunai Nathar / Idhaya Kamala Nadhar and Mother is called as Valaiyanganni / Angayarkanni / Madhyayadakshi / Maazhaiyon Kanni. 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 238th Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 121st sthalam on the south side of river Cauvery in Chozha Nadu. This Temple is considered as one of the 44 Paadal Petra Sthalams where the Moovar (Thirugnana Sambanthar, Appar and Sundarar) had rendered their Pathigams. Lord Murugan of this Temple is praised by Saint Arunagirinathar in his revered Thirupugazh hymns. This Temple is considered as one of the Mada Temples built by Kochengata Chola, an early Chola Emperor.
Legends
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History
The Temple is believed to be built in 3rd Century CE. It is believed that this temple is considered as one of the Mada Temples built by Kochengata Chola, an early Chola Emperor. The temple was reconstructed in granite by the Later Cholas in the 12th century CE and extensively renovated by Nayak Kings. Inscriptions belonged to Kulothunga Chola II, Rajaraja Chola III, Rajendra Chola III and Sundara Pandya can be found in the temple. The place was called as Arulmozhi Deva Valanattu Valivala Kootrathu Upayakula Chaturvedi Mangalam as per the inscriptions in the temple.
The Temple
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Temple Opening Time
The temple is open from 6.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and from
4.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Festivals
The annual Brahmotsavam conducted in the month of
Chithirai (Apr-May) concludes with the float festival in the Chakra Theertham. Thai
Poosam (Jan-Feb), Masi Maha Shivrathri (Feb-Mar), Panguni Uthiram (Mar-Apr), Vaikasi
Visakam (May-Jun), Aani Thirumanjanam (Jun- Jul), Aavani Sundays &
Vinayagar Chathurthi (Aug-Sep), Purattasi Navaratri (Sep-Oct), Aipasi
Annabishekam (Oct-Nov), Tirukarthikai (Nov-Dec) and Margazhi Thiruvadhirai (Dec-Jan)
are the festivals celebrated in the temple. Monthly pradoshams are also
observed regularly.
Religious Significance
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Literary Mention
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Prayers
Those suffering from cardiac problems, confused mind and
mentally weak pray to Lord Shiva in this temple for relief. Devotees perform
Rudra Abhishekam to Lord Shiva on realizing their wishes.
Contact
Manathunai Nathar Temple,
Valivalam – 610 207,
Thirukkuvalai Taluk,
Nagapattinam District
Phone: +91 4366 205 636
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 5 Kms from Kachanam, 6
Kms from Thirukkuvalai, 8 Kms from Thirunelikaval Railway station, 14 Kms from
Thiruthuraipoondi, 18 Kms from Thiruvarur, 18 Kms from Thiruvarur Junction Railway
Station, 29 Kms from Nagapattinam, 34 Kms from Mannargudi and 131 Kms from
Trichy Airport. The Temple is located at about 5 Kms from Kachanam on the
Thiruthuraipoondi to Thiruvarur route. Buses are available from Nagapattinam,
Thiruvarur and Thiruthuraipoondi to this temple.