Chathuranga Vallabhanathar Temple, Poovanur,
Needamangalam, Thiruvarur
Chathuranga Vallabhanathar Temple is a Hindu
temple dedicated to Lord
Shiva located in Poovanur in Needamangalam Taluk in Thiruvarur District of
Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity of the Temple is a Swayambumurthy. He is called as Chathuranga
Vallabha Nathar. Urchavar is Pushpavaneswarar. There are two Mothers in this
temple namely Rajarajeswari and Karpagavalli. This place is also called as Pushpavanam.
This is one of the prominent temples of Lord Shiva famous for its stunning
architectural work with wide circumambulatory paths, famous for craftsmanship. The
temple is frequented by asthma patients. Sambandar had
sung praises of the temple in his Thevaram. This is the 220th Devaram Paadal Petra
Shiva Sthalam and 103rd Sthalam on the south side of River Cauvery
in Chozha Nadu.
Legends
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The
Temple
This temple has a 5 tier Gopuram (Tower) with high and
majestic compound walls and a broad courtyard inside the temple. The Temple is
facing east. There are two shrines for the presiding male deity and two
separate shrines for the female deity. Presiding Deity of the Temple is a Swayambumurthy.
He is called as Chathuranga Vallabha Nathar. Urchavar is Pushpavaneswarar.
There are two Mothers in this temple namely Rajarajeswari and Karpagavalli.
Sthala Vriksham is Jack Tree.
Theerthams of this temple are Pamani, Ksheera Pushkarini,
Krishna Kushtahara Theertham and Karunkuzhi Theertham. Dhandayuthapani and
Gopura Vinayagar are located below Rajagopuram. Vinayagar, Dhakshina Moorthy,
Annamalaiyar as Lingodhbava (Brahma and Vishnu on both sides.), Brahma,
Arthanareeswarar, Durgai, Bitchadanar, and Sandeswarar are located in Koshtas. There
is no Natarajar in Natarajar Sannadhi. In the mandapam, Natarajar Saba, Bronze Nandhi
is in standing posture, in front of Somaskandar believing it as Thyagarajar.
Nandhi mandapam is covered with brass. Next to Mysore,
Mother Chamundeeswari in this temple only in south graces the devotees in all her
majestic form in sitting posture with Soolam. The other shrines found
inside the temple are for Dakshinamurthy, Lakshmi Narayana, Kashi Viswanathar,
Vasusena Mannan, Agasthiyar, Aiyanar, Naalvar, Kothandaramar, Valli Devasena
samedha Subramaniyar, Mahalakshmi, Pasupatheeswarar, Bairavar, Suryan Chandikeswarar,
Durgai, Vinayakar and Navagraha.
Temple
Opening Time
The temple is open from 6.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. and from
4.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Festivals
10 day Chithirai Mother Chamundeeswari festival commencing
from the first day after new moon day in April-May; Vaikasi Visakam in
May-June; Aavani Moolam in August-September; Aadi Pooram in July-August; Aipasi
Annabishekam in October-November; Karthikai Deepam in November-December;
Margazhi Tiruvadhirai in December-January; Thai Poosam in January-February;
Maha Shivarathri in February-March and Panguni Uthiram in March-April are the
festivals celebrated in the temple.
Singers
The Lord of the temple is praised by saint Gnanasambandhar
in his Thevaram hymns. This is the 220th Devaram Paadal Petra
Shiva Sthalam and 103rd Sthalam on the south side of River Cauvery
in Chozha Nadu.
Prayers
It is believed that Asthma patients would see relief if
they pray in this temple. Devotees pray to Mother Chamundeeswari for solution
in finance business problems, removal of delays in marriage proposals and for
child boon. Those suffering rat and poisonous bites come here on Sundays, tie a
root in hands and bathe in the Theertham for relief.
Contact
Chathuranga Vallabha Nathar Temple,
Poovanur – 612 803,
Needamangalam Taluk,
Thiruvarur District
Mobile: +91 – 94423 99273
/ 94423 99172
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 5 Kms from Needamangalam,
36 Kms from Thanjavur, 11 Kms from Mannargudi, 12 Kms from Alangudi, 20 Kms
from Avalivanallur, 20 Kms from Haridwaramangalam, 34 Kms from Thiruvarur, 28
Kms from Kumbakonam and 90 Kms from Trichy. The devotee has to take the
(Thanjavur) bus from Tiruvarur to reach Needamangalam. From there, he/she has
to take the Mannargudi bus and get down at Poovanur bus stop/ bridge and from
there temple is located about 1 Km after crossing the river. From the main road
the Temple Rajagopuram is visible. A - 67 Town bus from
Mannargudi to Kaalacheri runs through this village. Poovanur is located on the
way from Mannargudi to Ammapettai or Mannargudi to Valangaiman. Nearest Railway
Station is located at Needamangalam and Nearest Airport is located at Trichy.