Krupakupareswarar Temple, Komal, Mayiladuthurai
Krupakupareswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Komal Village in Kuthalam Taluk in Mayiladuthurai District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Krupakupareswarar and Mother is called as Annapoorani. This Temple is considered as Parihara Sthalam for Hastha starrers. The Temple is situated on southern banks of Veera Cholan River.
Legends
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The Temple
This Temple is facing towards east with an entrance arch. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found immediately after the entrance arch, facing towards the sanctum. The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, antrala and maha mandapam. The maha mandapam is designed to look like the forehead of a bat (Vovval Nethi Mandapam). Presiding Deity is called as Krupakupareswarar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Lord is a Swayambhu Moorthy (self-manifested).
Vinayaga, Dakshinamoorthy, Lingodbhava, Brahma and Durga are the koshta idols located around the sanctum walls. Chandikeswarar shrine can be seen in his usual location. Mother is called as Annapoorani. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine. Her shrine is situated in maha mandapam to the left side of the sanctum. Shrines of Vinayaka, Murugan, Vishnu, Maha Lakshmi, Kasi Viswanathar, Navagrahas, Surya and Bhairavar can be seen in the temple premises. Sthala Vriksham is Vilwa Tree.
Temple Opening Time
The temple remains open from 7.00 AM to 12.00 Noon and
from 5.30 PM to 7.30 PM.
Festivals
Masi Mahashivaratri (Feb-Mar), Margazhi Thiruvadhirai (Dec-Jan)
and Tirukarthikai (Nov-Dec) are the festivals celebrated in the temple. Mondays
and Wednesdays are considered special in addition to the addition to Hastham
star day.
Prayers
Those who are born in Hastha star days are advised to
worship Lord Shiva at this temple for relief from doshas from adverse planetary
effects and for betterment of their lives. It is also believed that great
saints and siddhas are worshipping in this temple in aroopa form (invisible
form) on Hastha star days. Hence, Hastha starrers are advised to pray on
this day for blessings. Those with confused minds and aspiring for a peaceful
life may pray here on Mondays and Wednesdays. People pray here for happy
married life, child boon and excellence in education. Devotees come to the
temple with a cow and calf and go around the temple seeking response to their
prayers.
Contact
Krupakupareswarar Temple,
Komal – 609 805, Kuthalam Taluk,
Mayiladuthurai District
Mobile: +91 95002 84866
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 10 Kms from Kuthalam, 10
Kms from Kuthalam Railway Station, 14 Kms from Mayiladuthurai Bus Stand, 15 Kms
from Mayiladuthurai Junction Railway Station, 16 Kms from Mayiladuthurai, 27
Kms from Kumbakonam and 118 Kms from Trichy Airport. The Temple is situated at
about 8 Kms from the branch road in Kuttalam on the Kumbakonam – Mayiladuthurai
route. Bus and auto facilities are available from Kuttalam.
