Iravatheeswarar Temple, Thirukottaram, Thiruvarur
Iravatheeswarar Temple is a Hindu
temple located in the
village of Thirukottaram in the Tiruvarur District of Tamilnadu. Constructed by the Medieval
Cholas about 1000 years
ago, the temple is dedicated to Shiva. The temple is situated on the banks of the Vanchiyaru River a tributary of the Cauvery River. Main Deity is
small Swayambu Lingam known as Iravatheeswarar and his consort known as
Sukuntha Kundhalambigai / Vandavar Kuzali Amman. Sthala Vriksham is
Parijatham and Theertham is Vanjiaru and Soorya Theertham. Historically this
place is called as Thiru Kottaram. Tirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise
of Lord Shiva of this temple. This is the 170th Devaram Paadal Petra
Shiva Sthalam and 53rd Sthalam on the south side of river Cauvery in
Chozha Nadu.
Legends
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History
The temple was built by Kulothunga Cholan in the
year 1253 AD. Stone inscriptions in the temple refer to the King as
Maduranthagan Kulothunga Cholan.
The
Temple
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Temple
Opening Time
The temple is open in the morning from 7.00 till 11.30
and from 6’o clock to 8.30 in the evening.
Festivals
Arudhra Dharisanam and Vaikasi Visakam are the festivals
celebrated in this temple with much fanfare.
Singers
Tirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord
Shiva of this temple. This is the 170th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva
Sthalam and 53rd Sthalam on the south side of river Cauvery in Chozha
Nadu.
Prayers
The devotees worship this deity to grant them the boon
of good marriage, good issues and good education. After the fulfillment of
their prayers, they conduct abishekam for the deity and dress Him with new
clothes.
Contact
Iravatheeswarar Temple,
Kottaram P.O.
Via Netunkaatu – 609 603,
Nannilam Taluk,
Thiruvarur District
Phone: +91 – 4368 – 261
447
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 14 Kms from Kollumangudi,
12 Kms from Peralam, 13 Kms from Thirumeyachur, 11 Kms from Nedungadu, 15 Kms
from Karaikal, 28 Kms from Mayiladuthurai, 48 Kms from Kumbakonam and 135 Kms
from Trichy. Devotees must take the bus that goes via Kumbakonam, Nedungadu to Karaikkal
and get down at the Velankuti EB stop. The temple is situated about 1 Km from
there. Nearest Railway Station is located at Peralam. Nearest Airport is
located at Trichy.