Balasubramanya Swamy & Pavavimochana Peruman
Temple, Thiruvidaikazhi, Nagapattinam
Pavavimochana
Peruman Temple and Bala Subramaniya Swamy Temple is located
in Thiruvidaikazhi near Thirukkadaiyur in Nagapattinam district of
Tamilnadu. Both Lord Shiva and Lord Muruga are present in same the Garbhagriha.
Thiruvidaikazhi or Thirukuravadi is 6 kms from Thirukadaiyur and
is a Rahu Kethu and Sevvai parihara sthalam. This is one of the Thiruvisaippa
Shiva Sthalam. Arunagirinathar in Thirupugazh and Senthanar in Thiruvisaippa have
sung hymns in praise of Lord Sri Subramaniyar and Shiva of this temple. Senthanar
Swamigal attained Mukthi in this sthalam.
Legends
According
to Sthala Puranam, Lord Balasubramanian killed Surapadman in Thiruchendur and
then killed Surapadman's son Hiranya Suran in this Sthalam. After the battle
Lord Murugan offered prayers to Lord Shiva or Papavinasamurthi to wash away his
sins and got the blessings of his father.
It is
also said that Rahu offered prayers to the Murugar in this temple.
The
sthala puranam says this is the place where the Nichayathaartham (betrothal)
was happened for Muruga and Theyvanai.
The
Temple
The Moolavar,
Lord Murugan showers his blessings facing east under Thiru Kura tree. A Shivalingam
is situated at the back of Moolvar towards the side of Northwest facing in east
direction and a Spatika linga is situated in the front. Goddess Devayanai has a
separate Sannadhi in this shrine. Both Lord Shiva and Lord Muruga are present
in same the Garbhagriha. Lord Shiva is on his left indicating that Sri
Subramanya swami performs pooja to Lord Siva.
There is
no Sannadhi for Sri Valli. The Sthala Vriksham is Thirukura Maram. Presiding
Deity Shiva is called as Babavinasa Peruman and Presiding Deity Murugan is
called as Balasubramaniar. There is no Shrine present here Shiva Consort. There
is no Navagraha Sannadhi. There are Iyannar Sannadhis around this place. In
artha mandapam Nandhi and elephant are located. Deivanai is also in
the "Thapas Kolam" performing penance to marry Lord Muruga.
In the
inner and outer Praharams, one can find more Siva Lingams so that a visit to
this temple is equivalent to seeing Lingams in four Siva temples. In the
outermost praharam, one can find the Adi Lingam under a tree. The temple
Gopuram illustrates stories from Kandha Puranam. Another interesting
feature is that the Dwajasthambam has both Pillayar and Murugar
seated next to each other at the base.
Normally,
one will find only Pillayar at the base of the Dwajasthambam. Devotees come in Padayathra
from Chidambaram in the Tamil month of Purattasi and devotees come in Padayathra
from Sikkal (where Lord Murugar got Sakthivel from Ambal) in the Tamil month of
Vaikasi.
Temple
Opening Time
·
Morning: 06:00 AM to 12:00
PM
·
Evening: 04:00 PM to 08:30
PM
Contact
Balasubramanya
Swamy & Pavavimochana Peruman Temple,
Thiruvidaikazhi
Post, Tharangampadi Taluk,
Porayar,
Nagapattinam – 609310
Phone: +91 4364 204888 /
204444
Mobile: +91 9566623777
Connectivity
Thiruvidaikazhi
is a village panchayat located around 32 Kms from Nagapattinam district of
Tamilnadu. Thiruvidaikazhi is situated in the enroute of Mayuram and
Tharangampadi around 6 kms from Thirukadaiyur & 2 Kms west of Thillaiyadi. Since
the frequency of the bus is limited we may get an auto from Thirukadaiyur.
Nearest Railway Station is located at Mayiladuthurai and Nearest Airport is
located at Trichy.
