Sukshmapureeswarar
Temple, Cherugudi, Thiruvarur
Sukshmapureeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Cherugudi Village in Kudavasal Taluk in Thiruvarur District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Sukshmapureeswarar / Kalyanasundareswarar / Sirukudi Eswarar / Mangalanathar and Mother is called as Mangala Nayaki / Mangalambikai. This temple is considered as one of the shrines of the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams glorified in the early medieval Thevaram hymns. This temple is the 177th Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 60th sthalam on the south side of river Cauvery in Chozha Nadu. This temple is considered as Parihara Sthalam for doshas related to Chevvai (Angaragan).
Legends
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History
The temple might have been built in 6th century CE. The temple was completely reconstructed in granite during the Chola period. Later, the temple was extensively renovated by Vijayanagara Kings, Thanjavur Nayaks and Marathas. Inscriptions dated to the reigns of Veera Rajendra Chola and Kulothunga Chola III can be found in the temple. All these inscriptions records the gifts & grants and renovations made to this temple.
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The place was called as Sukshmapuri / Sirupidi in
ancient times. Sirupidi got corrupted to the present name of Serugudi / Cherugudi.
Cherugudi was considered as the birth place of Panan, a landlord and a friend
of Chola King Killivalavan. He is famous for his philanthropic activities and has
been praised in the Sangam era literary works Akananuru and Purananuru.
The Temple
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Temple Opening Time
The Temple remains open from 06.30 AM to 11.30 AM and
from 04.30 PM to 07.30 PM.
Festivals
Avani Vinayakar Chaturthi (Aug-Sep), Thiru Karthigai (Nov-Dec),
Margazhi Thiruvadhirai (Dec-Jan) and Masi Magam & Maha Shivrathri (Feb-Mar)
are the festivals celebrated in this temple with much fanfare. Monthly
pradoshams are also observed here.
Literary Mention
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Prayers
This Temple is considered as Parihara Sthalam for doshas
related to Chevvai (Angaragan). Those under adverse aspects of Angaragan
(Planet Mars) will overcome delays in their marriages and the sick will be
cured, if they worship Angaragan in the temple. Tuesdays in Tamil month of Masi
(Feb-Mar) are suggested for Mars worship when special pujas are performed here
with Vilwa leaves and water from Mangala Theertham for the reunion of
couples. Those afflicted by Mars problems visit the temple in large
numbers for relief. It is believed that worshiping Lord Shiva in this temple
will result in the reunion of estranged couples. Worshipping Mangalambikai on
Tuesdays is considered auspicious.
Contact
Sukshmapureeswarar Temple,
Cherugudi, Sarabhoji Rajapuram Post,
Poonthottam Via, Kudavasal Taluk,
Thiruvarur District
– 609 503
Phone: +91 4366 291 646
Mobile: +91 9585160660.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 2 Kms from Thirupampuram,
3.5 Kms Kadagambadi Bus Stop, 6 Kms from Thiruveezhimizhalai, 10 Kms from
Peralam Railway Station, 11 Kms from Poonthottam, 12 Kms from Vadamattam, 12
Kms from Therazhundur, 14 Kms from Konerirajapuram, 24 Kms from Mayiladuthurai,
24 Kms from Kudavasal, 30 Kms from Eravancheri, 30 Kms from Kumbakonam, 30 Kms
from Thiruvarur, 117 Kms from Trichy and 122 Kms from Trichy Airport. The
temple can be reached from Kadagambadi through buses running from Kumbakonam to
Karaikal via Poonthottam. Those coming from Karaikal, Mayiladuthurai and Thiruvarur
routes may get down at Poonthottam. Autos and cabs are available from
Poonthottam.