Vanniyappar Temple, Alwarkurichi, Thirunelveli
Vanniyappar
Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva located in Alwarkurichi Village
in Thirunelveli District of Tamilnadu. This
temple is nearly 1000 years old. The environment of the temple is too peaceful
and pleasant for Siddhas and to those performing meditation. The Temple was believed
to be built by Pandya King Maravarman Sundarapandyan at the banks of Rama
Nadhi. This temple was the third largest after Papanasam (Thirunelveli) and
Tenkasi Kasi Vishwanathar temple and spread out in nearly one acre. Presiding
Deity is called as Vanniyappar (Agneeswarar) and Mother is called as Sivakama
Sundari. Theertham is Agni Theertham and Sthala Vriksham is Vanni Tree.
Legends
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History
Agni
Theertham is the original place where Agneeswara (Vanniyappar) had existed. Later, the idol was moved to current place amidst Vanni gorve by Sri Vijayendra Bhupathy
Mudaliar and built a temple
around it. Hence, he is placed amidst Vanni Grove. He came to be called as Vanneeswara.
The
Temple
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brief details, please refer below link;
Temple
Opening Time
The
temple is open from 7.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. and from 5.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.
Festivals
Maha Shivaratri
in February-March; Margazhi Thiruvadirai in December-January; Panguni Uthiram
in March-April and Tirukarthikai in November-December are the festivals
celebrated in the temple.
Prayers
Devotees
worship Goddess Kalyanambal to get rid of marriage obstacles. Devotees worship Garbarakshambigai for Child boon. Devotees suffer from Rahu Dosham, Kethu Dosham and Kalasarpa Dosham will worship respective gods in this Temple.
An
Ambica, in a pregnant posture appears in a pillar in the mandapam opposite the
Lord’s shrine. Women perform abishek to her praying for safe delivery of
the child. Women seeking child boon also worship here. Virgins
expecting to be married soon pray to Lord Vanniyappar and Mother Sivakama
Sundari. Devotees perform abishek and archanas to Lord and Mother.
Contact
Sri Vanniyappar
Temple,
Alwarkurichi,
Thirunelveli District
Phone: +91 – 4634 – 283 058
Mobile: +91 97904 01895 / 96599 66003 / 96981 76089
Connectivity
Alwarkurichi is located at about 14 Kms from Ambasamudram, 24 Kms from Tenkasi,
11 Kms from Papanasam, 24 Kms from Veeravanallur, 60 Kms from Thirunelveli, 130
Kms from Thiruvananthapuram and 200 Kms from Madurai. Buses plying from
Thirunelveli to Tenkasi stop at Alwarkurichi. Nearest Railway stations are
located at Tenkasi, Veeravanallur and Ambasamudram. Nearest Airport is located
at Madurai and Thiruvananthapuram.
References