Veezhinathar Temple, Thiruveezhimizhalai, Thiruvarur
Veezhinathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to
Lord Shiva located at Thiruveezhimizhalai Village in Kudavasal
Taluk of Thiruvarur District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Veezhinathar / Veezhiazhageeswarar
/ Netrarpaneswarar. Mother is called as Brihadsundarakuchambika / Azhagiyavanmulaiammai
/ Kathyayani. Sthala Vriksham is Veezhi and Theerthams of this temple are Damodara
Theertham and Vishnu Theertham.
This Shivastalam is considered to be among the holiest
Saivite shrines as it has the third highest number of Patikams, the
first two being Sirkazhi and Thiruvarur. This is the 178th Paadal Petra Shiva
Sthalam and 61st Sthalam on the south side of river Cauvery in
Chozha Nadu. Moovar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this
temple. This temple is also known as a “Marriage Parihara Sthalam”.
Legends
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Temple
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Festivals
Five worship services are offered each day. The annual Brahmmotsavam
is observed in the month of Chittirai. Other festivals here include Arudra Dharisanam,
Karthikai Deepam, Skanda Sashti, Shivaratri, Aadi Pooram, Aavani Moolam and Navarathri.
Prayers
People pray for removal of obstacles in marriage talks
and for child boon. Devotees perform abishek, archanas and offer vastras to
Lord and Mother.
Contact
Sri Veezhinatheswarar temple,
Thiruveezhimizhalai,
Thiruvarur District
Phone: +91 – 4366 – 273
050
Mobile: +91 – 94439 24825
Connectivity
The temple is located at about 1 Kms from Thenkarai, 3
Kms from Eravanchery, 6 Kms from Koonthalur, 5 Kms from Anniyur, 8 Kms from Konerirajapuram, 10 Kms
from Poonthottam, 7 Kms from Thirupampuram, 14 Kms from Peralam, 15 Kms from Thirumeyachur,
17 Kms from Nachiyar Koil, 36 Kms from Karaikal, 30 Kms from Mayiladuthurai, 27
Kms from Kumbakonam and 121 Kms from Trichy.
From Kumbakonam, take Thiruvarur road till Nachiyar Koil and from there
take Nachiyar Koil - Poonthottam Road to reach Thenkarai. From Thenkarai, Devotees
has to cross the Arasalaru River in the north and walk for 1 Km to reach
Thiruveezhimizhalai temple. Those who come from Chennai or Puducherry can come up to Mayavaram and take
Mayavaram - Thiruvarur Road up to Poonthottam. From Poonthottam, take
Poonthottam - Nachiyar Koil Road to reach Thenkarai. From Thenkarai, Devotees
has to cross the Arasalaru River in the north and walk for 1 Km to reach
Thiruveezhimizhalai temple.
The temple is 5 min walk from the Thenkarai bus stop in
the Poonthottam –Nachiarkoil route. Buses are available from Thiruvarur,
Kumbakonam, Peralam, Aaduthurai and Poonthottam. Nearest Railway Station is
located at Poonthottam and Kumbakonam. Nearest Airport is located at Trichy.
