Thyagaraja Temple, Thiruvarur – Vinayaga Shrines
Of the 84 Vinayakas in the temple, four are highly
revered. Those suffering from nervous problems and high tensions, pray to
Nadukkam Theertha Vinayaka – Vinayaka protecting from trembling. Women
pray to Mattru Uraitha Vinayaka in the West Gopuram gate before buying jewels
as he confirmed the touch quality of the gold awarded by Lord Shiva to Saint
Sundarar. Lord Mooladhara Ganapathi appears reclining and dancing on a
blossomed Lotus near a five headed serpent. Those practicing yoga worship
here.
Lord Vadhabi Ganapathi graces the devotees from the first
prakara of Lord’s shrine. Great Carnatic Musician Sri Muthuswamy Dishithar,
one among the Trinity of Carnatic Music heritage, sang the famous song “Vadhabi
Ganapathim Baje” from this shrine which musicians sing first in their
concerts.
