Sundareswarar
Temple, Mela Pazhuvur,
Ariyalur
Sundareswarar Temple is a Hindu
Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Mela Pazhuvur
(Melapalur) Village in Ariyalur Taluk in Ariyalur District of Tamil Nadu.
Presiding Deity is called as Sundareswarar and Mother is called as Meenakshi.
This temple is administrated by the Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments
Department Tamilnadu.
Legends
Jamadagni Rishi worshipped Lord Shiva here:
According to legends, Jamadagni
Rishi, father of Sage Parasurama, worshipped here. Idol of Jamadagni Rishi can
be found in the prakaram facing west with his head surrounded by flames. All
the three temples in Pazhuvur area are said to have been worshipped by Sage
Jamadagni.
Indra got relieved from his curse by praying to Lord
Shiva here:
Once, Indra was undergoing
penance in Madurai in order to get relief from his sins, A divine voice
instructed him to visit this temple and worship him to get relief from his
sins. As instructed, he came here and got rid of his sins.
Sage Parasurama got relief from the sin of killing his
mother here:
Sage Parasurama got relief from
the sin of killing his mother by worshipping Lord Shiva of this Temple. All the
three temples in Pazhuvur area are said to have been worshipped by Sage Parasurama.
History
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Temple
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Temple
Opening Time
The temple remains open from
07.00 AM to 11.00 AM and 05.00 PM to 07.00 PM.
Prayers
It was believed that by
worshiping Lord Shiva of this temple will remove the curse of Mother and will be
bestowed with child boon by worshiping Jyestha Devi.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 100
meters Melapalur Bus Stop, 15 Kms from Ariyalur, 16 Kms from Ariyalur Railway
Station, 17 Kms from Thirumanur, 23 Kms from Thiruvaiyaru, 35 Kms from Thanjavur,
52 Kms from Kumbakonam, 52 Kms from Gangaikonda Cholapuram and 63 Kms from Trichy
Airport. Mela Pazhuvur is located in the Trichy – Ariyalur route leading to the
ancient Chola capital of Gangaikonda Cholapuram.