Seshapureeswarar Temple, Raa Patteeswaram, Thiruvarur

Seshapureeswarar Temple, Raa Patteeswaram, Thiruvarur

Seshapureeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Raa Patteeswaram Village in Thiruvarur District of Tamilnadu. This Thevara Vaipu Sthalam is little known but has many special features and is located at Raa Patteeswaram near Manakkal Ayyampet close to the main road. It is maintained by Nattukkottai Nagarathaar Community.

The Temple

The west facing Temple has no Gopuram in the front. The shrine, at a slightly elevated place has Lakshmi and Saraswathi on both sides of the entrance. The only outer Prakaram is full of grass which must be cut to clear the way for devotees who wish to go around the temple. Maha mandapam unusually houses many Moorthis who normally occupy the Goshtam / separate shrines in the outer Prakaram.

A big idol of Ganapathi, very well carved one is seen here. A beautiful sculpture of Subramanya seated on Peacock is seen with his consorts. The Murthi, carved in a single stone, with six hands should be a delight the devotees. The huge idol of Bhairava is also a must watch. The crisply carved Murthi with Jwala Kesam, Tamarukam, Pasam, Bhiksha Patram, Kapala mala and Tirishulam is an outstanding one. Ashtami (eighth day after Full moon day) puja is conducted for Bhairava.

Presiding Deity is called as Seshapureeswarar, as the figure of a serpent is seen on the bana Linga. Ambikai, facing south is known as Andhapura Nayaki. Childless couples come here and take bath in the Temple Tank and worship the Lord and The Goddess to get blessed. Although a separate "Padhigam" is not available for this place, it has figured in Saint Appar's Thevaram Hymn, and called as "Vaipu Sthalam".

Nandhi, The Sacred Bull is normally seen in front of The Sanctum in all Shiva Temples, facing The Lord. There are places like Thiruppungur and Patteeswaram where the Bull can be seen few feet away from the straight line where it used to be, yet, facing the Shiva Linga Murthi. There are also some places like Tirumullaivayil, near Chennai, Somangalam, near Kunrathur and Thiru Vaigavur near Swamimalai where The Nandhi and The Lord face the same direction.

Here you can have a rare sight where the Nandhi, seated right in front of the main deity, seen turning his head by 90 degrees and looking at the big and marvelous Dakshinamurthy, nearby.

It is also unique that the Murthi, normally found in the Deva Koshta in the south prakaram is seen here in the Maha mandapam. This masterpiece has a smile which is unparalleled. His curling locks and the finely carved ornaments, Yagyopavitam on his chest are simply absorbing. It makes the devotee unmoved for a while. Pujas are conducted once in a day for this rarely visited Temple which is unique in many aspects.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 10 Kms from Thiruvarur, 3 Kms from Thirukkannamangai, 6 Kms from Engan, 6 Kms from Srivanchiyam, 14 Kms from Nannilam, 1 Km from Manakal Ayyampettai, 1.5 Kms from Thiru Karaveeram Paadal Petra Sthalam, 32 Kms from Kumbakonam and 113 Kms from Trichy. Raa Patteeswaram is a small village located on Kumbakonam – Thiruvarur bus route near Manakkal – Ayyampettai where the Temple is located near the motorway. Nearest Railway Station is located at Thiruvarur and Nearest Airport is located at Trichy.

Rudrakoteeswarar Temple, Velukkudi, Thiruvarur

Rudrakoteeswarar Temple, Velukkudi, Thiruvarur

Rudrakoteeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Velukkudi village in Thiruvarur District of Tamilnadu.

Legends

Velvikudi:

Sage Vasishta was too sad. He thought that he had committed some mistake in deciding the Muhurta - auspicious day and time - for the coronation of Lord Sri Rama and was responsible for the events then. Though all the Rishis consoled him saying that it was the Chakravaha bird that wrongly pronounced the Mantras and caused sad results and there was no mistake on his part. Yet Sage Vasishta was not satisfied. He felt that there was some deficit in his penance and took on a pilgrimage to Shiva Sthalas. 

Finally, he came to this place dense with gooseberry trees. While he was about to leave the place, a divine voice said that it was Sani Pradosham day and he should stay there and pray to Lord Shiva here. With pleasant shock and surprise, Sage Vasishta bathed in the holy tank and decided to chant the Rudra Mantra one crore times. He was relieved of the mental agony haunting him for years. Lord Shiva appeared before the sage and granted darshan. 

Hearing this enlightening story of Vasishta and his penance in the place, the king built this temple and praised the Lord as Rudra Kodeeswarar and named the place as Velvi kudi where the sage performed his Yajna. It was the aim of the king who built the temple and created this place that the sounds of Vedas should ever be echoing in this holy place. He also wished that yajnas be conducted for the welfare of the people.

 He donated this place with necessary amenities to some Brahmins-Vedic scholars. Yajna in Tamil means Velvi, hence the place was named Velvikudi which later changed as Velukudi. Kings had donated vast fertile lands and cattle for the revenues needed for the maintenance of the temple and conduct of yajnas.

Chola King Kulothunga cured of his leprosy:

Chola King Kulothunga was suffering from leprosy for a long time. As advised by a divine voice, he came to this place, bathed in the temple tank, prayed to Lord for five Pradosha days and got cured of the deadly disease.  

People worshipped Lord Shiva here:

This is a holy place where enlightened souls as Sages Vasishta and Chandilya, Nandi Deva and Indra worshipped Lord Shiva. 

The Temple

Lord Rudra Kodeeswarar is facing a cremation ground in the west. The place is facing west. In the place of Sanakathi Rishis at the feet of Lord Dakshinamurthy, Sage Chandilya is at his feet. Mother Komalambika is all merciful facing south with a trident in her hands. There are shrines for Lords Vinayaka, Muruga Dakshinamurthy and Mother Durga.

Temple Opening Time

The temple is open from 6.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. and from 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.

Festivals

The temple conducts special pujas on Pradosha days, with special importance to the day falling on Saturdays – Sani Pradosham and celebrates Maha Shivarathri grandly in February-March.

Prayers

Lord Rudra Kodeeswarar is facing a cremation ground in the west. Those praying to Lord on five pradosha days, they are relieved of worries and confusions in the family. The longevity of women’s Mangal Sutra would be longer. The devotee would be relieved of all debts. Couples separated would be blessed with happy reunion. Devotees perform abisheks to Lord and Mother and offer Vastras.

Connectivity

Velukudi is 12 km far from Thiruvarur on the Mannargudi road. From Mannargudi, the distance is 16 km. Bus facility is available. Nearest Railway Station is located at Thiruvarur and Nearest Airport is located at Trichy.

Ramanadeeswarar Temple, Raamanadeechuram (Thirukkannapuram), Thiruvarur

Ramanadeeswarar Temple, Raamanadeechuram (Thirukkannapuram), Thiruvarur

Ramanadeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Thirukkannapuram in Thiruvarur District of Tamilnadu. The historical name of the place is Ramanadheeswaram. Presiding Deity is called as Ramanadeeswarar / Ramalingeswar / Ramanathar. Mother is called as Soodikaambal, Karuvaarkuzhali Ammai, Sariwarkuzhali. The temple is frequented by people seeking relief from sins committed by them. Sthala Vriksham is Magizham and Shenbagam.

Theertham associated with this temple are Surya Pushkarini and Rama Theertham. The temple has been praised by Sambandar in the Thevaram. It is one of the shrines of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams - Shiva Sthalams. This is the 194^th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 77^th Sthalam on the south side of River Cauvery in Chozha Nadu. Tirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

http://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2017/08/ramanadeeswarar-temple-legends.html

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

http://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2017/08/ramanadeeswarar-temple-raamanadeechuram-temple.html

Temple Opening Time

The temple is open from 8.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. The visitors are advised to contact the temple administration in advance.

Festivals

Maha Shivarathri in February-March and Aipasi Annabishekam and Skanda Sashti in October-November are the festivals celebrated in the temple.

Singers

It is one of the shrines of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams - Shiva Sthalams. This is the 194^th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 77^th Sthalam on the south side of River Cauvery in Chozha Nadu. Tirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.

Prayers

Devotees pray seeking pardon for wrongs committed by them and for relief from adverse planetary aspects. They perform Rudra Homa for relief. Pregnant women pray to Mother Ambica for safe delivery. Devotees perform abishek to Lord and Mother and offer vastras.

Contact

Ramanathaswamy Temple,

Ramanadheeswaram,

Thirukkannapuram – 609 704,

Thiruvarur District

Phone: +91 4366 292 300 / 291 257

Mobile: +91 94431 13025

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Thirukkannapuram, 20 Kms from Thiruvarur, 12 Kms from Thiruvirkudi, 2 Kms from Tiruchengattankudi, 2 Kms from Thirupugalur, 13 Kms from Nannilam, 8 Kms from Sannanallur, 35 Kms from Mayiladuthurai and 130 Kms from Trichy. Buses are available from Nannilam and Thirupugalur to reach this temple. The temple is located on the eastern side of Thirukkannapuram Divya Desam. Nearest Railway Station is located at Thiruvarur and Nearest Airport is located at Trichy.

Ramanadeeswarar Temple, Raamanadeechuram (Thirukkannapuram) – The Temple

Ramanadeeswarar Temple, Raamanadeechuram (Thirukkannapuram) – The Temple

Presiding Deity is called as Ramanadeeswarar / Ramalingeswar / Ramanathar. Lord of the temple is a Swayambumurthy. Presiding Deity is a tall Lingam housed on a big Avudayar. It is noteworthy that a Jyothi will be visible on the Linga when abishek is performed. Moolavar Vimanam is of Vesara type Mother is called as Soodikaambal, Karuvaarkuzhali Ammai, Sariwarkuzhali. Theertham associated with this temple are Surya Pushkarini and Rama Theertham. Sthala Vriksham is Magizham and Shenbagam.

There is no Kodimaram and Rajagopuram. The Urchavar Somaskandar is kept at Thirupugalur for safety reasons. Lord Somaskanda has a special significance in the temple. The idol shows Ambica pulling the Nandhi to a side to enable Lord Sri Rama worship Lord Shiva. Shrines for Vinayagar, Subramaniyar, Gajalakshmi, Kala Bairavar, Suryan and Chandran are located in the prakaram. Dhakshinamoorthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai are the Koshta Idols on the Sanctum Walls.

As special pujas are performed in Lord Sri Rama temples on Punarvasu Star days (Punarvasu is Sri Rama’s birth star), this puja is performed to Lord Shiva too on this day as Rama worshipped Shiva here.  It is the belief even now that Sri Rama performs the evening puja to Shiva daily here.  Devotees consider this darshan very important. Lord Subramanya blesses from a separate shrine with a flower on his left hand and blessing devotees by the right.  In Tiruchendur Lord Muruga holds the flower in his right hand.  Lord Muruga graces devotees with his consorts Valli and Deivanai. 

Sage Agasthya appears worshipping Lord Kasi Bhairava in the prakara. It is said that this Bhairava was installed by Sage Agasthya. It is noteworthy that Thirukkannapuram temple of Lord Sowriraja Perumal, one of the 108 Divya Desams is a little away from this temple. Thus the devotees have the double choice of worshipping both Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu conveniently at the same time. Kulothunga Chola has gifted lands of Sivapathasekaramangalam for the maintenance of this Temple and renovated it.

Ramanadeeswarar Temple, Raamanadeechuram (Thirukkannapuram) – Legends

Ramanadeeswarar Temple, Raamanadeechuram (Thirukkannapuram) – Legends

Ramanadheeswaram:

Lord Rama on his way back to Ayodhya worshipped Shiva at this place and hence the name of the place as Ramanadheeswaram. Lord Shiva is praised here as Rama Natheswarar.

Mother holding Nandhi in her Hand:

Lord Sri Rama had to kill Ravana and his army to rescue Mother Sita from his captivity. To relieve himself from the doshas he incurred, he worshipped Lord Shiva in Rameswaram and proceeded to Ayodhya. On the way, he found a Shiva Linga under a Shenbaga tree and was ready to perform a puja. Nandhi the bull vehicle of Shiva took Rama as an ordinary human and prevented Rama to go close to the Linga. Ambica pulled Nandhi and helped Rama to perform Shiva Puja. Rama was happy and returned to Ayodhya after the Shiva puja. This legend has been depicted in the Somaskanda moortham of this temple showing Parvathi Devi is holding Nandhi in her hand (For safety reasons the Vigraham is in Thirupugalur temple).

Mother Shrine located outside the Temple:

A king ruling this region then, prayed to Lord Shiva for child boon and performed a yajna. Through his voice, Lord assured the king that Ambica would be his daughter. When the king set out on hunting, he found four female children, brought up them as his own daughters. They were Shiva devotees by their very nature. When they attained age, king begged Lord to marry them. Lord was happy to grant king’s wish. They are the Ambicas in four places – Sarivar Kuzhali in this temple, Vaaitha Tirukuzhal Nayaki in Tiruchengattankudi, Karundhar Kuzhali in Thirupugalur and Vandar Kuzhali in Thirumarugal.

They also bear the common name Shoolikambal as they helped a poor pregnant woman deliver her child during absence of her mother who was stuck at the other bank of the river due to heavy floods. Shool or Karu in Tamil means pregnancy. Karu Katha Ambica is another name of the Mother in the temple. As Ambicas returned late, they could not enter the temple. Mother shrines are outside temples in these four places. During the Arthajama pujas (final night pujas) samba rice with pepper, Seeragam, salt and ghee is offered as Nivedhana, a diet prescribed for mothers after delivery.

Subramanya Swamy Temple, Perambur, Thiruvarur

Subramanya Swamy Temple, Perambur, Thiruvarur

Subramanya Swamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Muruga located in Perambur in Thiruvarur District of Tamilnadu. Though Shiva is the presiding deity importance is given to Lord Muruga. This is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam sung by Appar.

Legends

Etymology:

In Olden days, this place was Pirambu forest, hence this place is called as Perambur. Also, Brahma asked Upadesam from Murugan, hence this place is also called as Brahma Mangalapuram.

Gnana Guru:

Lord Muruga killed Soorapadman to relieve the devas and sages from his harassment. Lord Muruga made Soorapadman to become Cock and Peacock. Soorapadman in the form of Cock and Peacock asked Murugan to give Gnana Upadesam. Hence Murugan gave Gnana Upadesam to Peacock and Brahma, here Murugan is considered as Gnana Guru.

The Temple

The Temple is facing east with five tiered Rajagopuram. The Temple has two prakarams, Arthamandapam and Mahamandapam. Presiding Deity is called as Jambunathar / Jambukeswarar / Brahmapuriswarar. Mother is Akilandeswari / Ananthavalli. In most of the Murugan Temple, Peacock head will be turned to right side. Here it is turned to left side is the speciality here. Lord Murugan is housed in a separate Sanctum. Lord Muruga with his consort Valli and Deivanai graces here with 12 arms and sitting on peacock.

Valli is housed in a separate Shrine facing south. Chandikeswarar is in the form of Guha Chandikeswarar. Dhakshinamoorthi is in the form of Guha Dhakshinamoorthi. A peacock is seen at his feet instead of the usual Muyalagan. Guha Dhakshinamoorthy and Durga are the Koshta Idols around the sanctum of Lord Muruga.

Shrines for Vinayaga and Idumban are located at the entrance of the Temple. Shrines for Adhi Vinayagar, Mahalakshmi, Gangai Amman, Athi Devasena, Brahmapureeswarar and Ananthavalli are located in the prakaram. Dhakshinamoorthy, Lingodhbava, Brahma, Chandikeswarar are the Koshta Idols surrounding sanctum walls of Brahmapureeswarar Shrine.

Idol of Milagu Chettiyar who has done lot of renovations to this temple is kept near Nandhi. Special Poojas are conducted to this idol during Thiruvathirai Day. Normally in Shiva temples, Murugan Shrine is located behind the Shiva Shrine in northwest direction. But in this temple as Muruga is considered as Guru, Lord Shiva Shrine is located behind Lord Muruga Shrine in the north-west direction.

Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 7.30 am to 12 noon and 4.30 pm to 7.30 pm.

Festivals

Festivities related to Murugan is celebrated in this temple with much fanfare.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 14 kms from Peralam, 13 Kms from Sirupuliyur, 23 kms from Karaikal, 14 Kms from Mayiladuthurai, 38 Kms from Thiruvarur and 140 Kms from Trichy. Nearest Railway Station is located at Peralam and Mayiladuthurai. Nearest Airport is located at Trichy.

Nalla Mariamman Temple, Thozhuthur, Thiruvarur

Nalla Mariamman Temple, Thozhuthur, Thiruvarur

Nalla Mariamman Temple is dedicated to Hindu Goddess Mariyamman located at Thozhuthur Village in Thiruvarur District of Tamilnadu. The temple is under the administration of Hindu Religious and Endowment Charities department of Tamilnadu.

Legends

Renukadevi, wife of Jamadagni Rishi, with the power of her chastity made pots with the sand in the river bank and was fetching water for puja in the Ashram. Once, she saw the reflection of a handsome Gandharva travelling in the sky on his horse and wondered at his beauty. The very thought and appreciation of the handsomeness of the Gandharva had its impact on her power that the pot was broken and she had to return to the Ashram without water. Muni Jamadagni understood the reason. He suspected her fidelity and asked his son Parasurama to chop off his mother’s head. Son Parasurama obeyed, but could not bear the grief.

Jamadagni told Parasurama that he was pleased with his obedience while his brothers refused his order and offered a boon. Parasurama wanted his mother back which the Rishi obliged but left his wife. However, as she was bringing him water for his pujas, he said that she, in the name of Mariamman would continue the service to people offering pure water. Mari in Tamil means rain. As Renukadevi was making pots, the potter-Vellala community people worship her as their community deity in Thozhuthur.

The Temple

The Temple is dedicated to Hindu Goddess Mariyamman. There are also guardian deities in the temple as Kazhuvudayan with his consorts, Periyachi, Muniswarar, Bommi, Maduraiveeran with Vellayammal, Kathavarayan, Karuppazhagi, Aryamala and Thotiyathu Chinnan.

Temple Opening Time

The temple is open from 6.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.

Festivals

18 days festival from the Sunday following the Chitra Poornima (April-May) with car festival.

Prayers

Removal of obstacles in marriage efforts, child boon and higher education are the prayers submitted to the deity. Those suffering from eye troubles spoiling their appearance pray to the deity here. Treatment is offered through a flower known as Nandiavattai. Devotees offer Mavilakku (lighting a lamp made of rice flour and jaggery with ghee) and also bore the cheeks known as Alagu Kuthal.

Contact

Nalla Mariamman Temple,

Thozhuthur – 612 804,

Thiruvarur District

Mobile: +91 – 94443 54461 / 94437 45732

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 2 Kms from Alathambadi, 24 Kms from Thiruvarur, 12 Kms from Thiruthuraipoondi and 126 Kms from Trichy. Alathambadi is located on Thiruvarur to Thiruthuraipoondi route. Thozhuthur is located at about 2 Kms from Alathambadi can be reached by Autos. Nearest Railway Station is located at Thiruthuraipoondi and Nearest Airport is located at Trichy.

Mullaivaneshwarar Temple, Mullaivasal, Thiruvarur

Mullaivaneshwarar Temple, Mullaivasal, Thiruvarur

Mullaivaneshwarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Mullaivasal in Thiruvarur District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Mullaivaneshwarar and Mother is called as Karpagavalli. The Temple is facing east and belonged to Chola Period. Shrines for Maha Ganapathy, Kailasanathar, Akilandeswari, Chandikeswarar and Valli Devasena Samedha Muruga can be found in the prakaram. There are two Chandikeswarar in the Temple.

Idols of Maha Kaali and Bhairavar can be found in the north-eastern corner of the temple. For time worship services take place in this Temple. The Temple is located at about 18 Kms from Mannargudi, 30 Kms from Thiruvarur, 13 Kms from Abivirutheeswaram, 4 Kms from Needamangalam, 11 Kms from Alangudi, 11 Kms from Koradacherry and 91 Kms from Trichy. Nearest Railway Station is located at Needamangalam and Nearest Airport is located at Trichy.

Visha Nivirthi Vinayagar Temple, Mannargudi, Thiruvarur

Visha Nivirthi Vinayagar Temple, Mannargudi, Thiruvarur

Visha Nivirthi Vinayagar Temple is a Hindu Temple located at Mannargudi Town in Thiruvarur District of Tamilnadu. It is located on east second street. Every year Vinayaga Chathurthi festival is celebrated with much religious fervor. Every day Vedha Parayanam is also chanted here for the welfare of the universe.

Mannargudi is located at about 14 Kms from Needamangalam, 29 Kms from Thiruvarur, 52 Kms from Nagapattinam, 38 Kms from Kumbakonam, 40 Kms from Thanjavur and 93 Kms from Trichy. Nearest Railway Station is located at Mannargudi and Nearest Airport is located at Trichy.

Soottukol Ramalingaswami Samadhi, Mannargudi, Thiruvarur

Soottukol Ramalingaswami Samadhi, Mannargudi, Thiruvarur

Soottukol Ramalingaswami Samadhi is located in Mannargudi Town in Thiruvarur District of Tamilnadu. This place is located at Ivarsamathu in the Town. Mannargudi is located at about 14 Kms from Needamangalam, 29 Kms from Thiruvarur, 52 Kms from Nagapattinam, 38 Kms from Kumbakonam, 40 Kms from Thanjavur and 93 Kms from Trichy. Nearest Railway Station is located at Mannargudi and Nearest Airport is located at Trichy.

Sokkanathar Temple, Mannargudi, Thiruvarur

Sokkanathar Temple, Mannargudi, Thiruvarur

Sokkanathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Mannargudi Town in Thiruvarur District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Sokkanathar and Mother is called as Meenakshi. There are 7 Shiva temples in Mannargudi on the banks of Pamani river. This East facing temple is located on the western bank of Pamani river. The Temple is east facing with three tiered Rajagopuram. The Temple belonged to Nayakar Period.

Thirumaaligai Mandapams are located at four corners of the Temple. There are shrines for Vinayaga, Naalvar, Dhanavanthri, Sthala Vinayagar, Siddhi Vinayagar, Kasi Viswanathar, Visalakshi, Ekambareswarar, Murugan, Vishnu, Mahalakshmi, Saraswathi, Aiyappan, Navagrahas, Bhairavar and Saneeswarar in this temple. Mannargudi is located at about 14 Kms from Needamangalam, 29 Kms from Thiruvarur, 52 Kms from Nagapattinam, 38 Kms from Kumbakonam, 40 Kms from Thanjavur and 93 Kms from Trichy. Nearest Railway Station is located at Mannargudi and Nearest Airport is located at Trichy.

Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Mannargudi, Thiruvarur

Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Mannargudi, Thiruvarur

Kasi Viswanathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Mannargudi Town in Thiruvarur District of Tamilnadu. The Temple is located on the banks of river Pamani. The Temple is located near Pamani River Bridge and located on the banks of Thirupaarkadal Pond. The Temple is very small but the idols in the temples are very special. Dwara Ganapathy can be seen at the entrance.

Presiding Deity is called as Kasi Viswanathar. Linga is very small. Visalakshi is housed in separate Sannidhi facing south direction. Stucco image of Sattainathar can be seen near facing east direction. Shrines for Vinayaga and Runavimochanar with Mother Manonmani can be found in the prakaram. Runavimochanar will relieve the devotees from pains, debts and cases. He is considered more powerful than Thirucherai Runavimochanar.

Also, shrines of Ekambareswarar – Kamakshi, Sundareswarar – Meenakshi, Murugan, Mahalakshmi can also found in the prakaram. Idols of Garuda, Anjaneya, Nagas, Mariyamman, Nalvar and Sekkizhar can be seen in the prakaram. Dhakshinamoorthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durga are the Koshta Idols found around the sanctum.

Navagraha Shrine is located in the north-eastern part of prakaram. Mannargudi is located at about 14 Kms from Needamangalam, 29 Kms from Thiruvarur, 52 Kms from Nagapattinam, 38 Kms from Kumbakonam, 40 Kms from Thanjavur and 93 Kms from Trichy. Nearest Railway Station is located at Mannargudi and Nearest Airport is located at Trichy.

Kailasanathar Temple, Mannargudi, Thiruvarur

Kailasanathar Temple, Mannargudi, Thiruvarur

Kailasanathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Mannargudi Town in Thiruvarur District of Tamilnadu. The Temple is located on the banks of River Pamani. The Temple is east facing. The Temple has entrance on east and south side. Main Entrance to this temple is from south. Presiding Deity Sannidhi and Mother Sannidhi are connected by sixteen pillared Mandapam. Shrines of Dwara Ganapathy, Murugan and Mahalakshmi can be found in this temple.

The Temple has lot of inscriptions belongs to Pandyan Kings. Mannargudi is located at about 14 Kms from Needamangalam, 29 Kms from Thiruvarur, 52 Kms from Nagapattinam, 38 Kms from Kumbakonam, 40 Kms from Thanjavur and 93 Kms from Trichy. Nearest Railway Station is located at Mannargudi and Nearest Airport is located at Trichy.

Jayamkonda Nathar Temple, Mannargudi, Thiruvarur

Jayamkonda Nathar Temple, Mannargudi, Thiruvarur

Jayamkonda Nathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Mannargudi Town in Thiruvarur District of Tamilnadu. This Temple is located in Rampuram. Presiding Deity is called as Jayamkonda Nathar and Mother is called as Periya Nayagi Amman. The temple built by Jayamkonda Cholan is located on the Northern bank of Pamani river, very close to the Railway station. Four time pooja services take place here.

Legends

Thirattupal:

During the Thirattupal festival celebrated on the Rohini star day in May-June is one of connecting Lord Shiva and Vishnu worship as one. This sweet preparation is taken from this temple to Lord Rajagopalaswamy temple.  The story goes that Gopralayar and Gopilar saw Lord Vishnu playing with Gopikas – called Jalakreeda.  Lord Jayamkondanathar felt that Vishnu may be tired after the play. He sent this Thirattupal made of cow milk, sugar, saffron, cardamom and such other ingredients to relax. 

This is a very important festival in Jayamkonda Nathar Temple. Besides Jayamkonda Nathar the presiding deity, there is Vyasalinga in a separate shrine with Sage Narada on the left and Lord Vishnu behind. The Thirattupal is first placed in this shrine and taken on an elephant to Lord Rajagopalaswamy temple. This is then distributed to the devotees. The festival is continued now after some breaks in the past. 

Prayers of Chola Kings:

Chola kings won many battles during their rule only after submission of their prayers at the feet of Lord Shiva of this temple, according to historical facts.

Sage Vyasa installed the Lingam:

It was believed that Sage Vyasa installed the lingam.

Other Names:

Rajarajeswaram and Vysapuram are the other names of this place.

History

Rajathi Rajan the eldest son of Gangaikonda Cholan was ruling this place during the years 1018-1054. He constructed this temple in memory of his victory with Western Chalukyas.

The Temple

The Temple is having three tiered Rajagopuram with spacious prakaram. There is a Vinayagar Shrine at the entrance. Presiding Deity is called as Jayamkonda Nathar and Mother is called as Periya Nayagi Amman. Besides Jayamkonda Nathar the presiding deity, there is Vyasalinga in a separate shrine with Sage Narada on the left and Lord Vishnu behind. Vinayaga, Dhakshinamoorthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durga are the Koshta Idols in Sanctum wall.

There are shrines for Kannimoola Ganapathy, Murugan with his consorts Valli and Deivanai, Anantha Valli, Bhairavar, Navagraha and Sanai Saran Idols in this Temple. There is a stage in front of Vyasa Linga Shrine. Three Lingams, Vinayagar, Murugan with Valli and Deivanai, Mahalakshmi and Nagars are placed in this stage.

Temple Opening Time

The temple is open from 6.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. and from 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.

Festivals

Thirattupal Thiruvizha is grandly celebrated in the temple. Thirattupal is a sweet preparation made of milk and sugar. The full moon day in Aadi month – July-August is a day considered important for Lord Shiva.  Thirattupal abishek is dedicated to Lord this day. The puja following this abishek is performed with particular flowers as Oomathai, Karuneidhal which brings great benefits to the devotees. After a fasting, people prepare porridge with bamboo rice and milk, offer it as Nivedhana to Lord and consume it for good health. This prayer brings health, longevity and all happiness, it is believed. This festival is celebrated in other Shiva temples also as Sirkali, Thiruvidaimarudur, Vaitheeswaran Koil. Along with Thirattupal, rice and citric fruit – Naratham Pazham in Tamil – are offered as Nivedhana in these temples. People follow this in their houses also.

Prayers

People pray to Lord for health, longevity and relief from fear and enemy threats. Devotees offer Thirattupal and rice Nivedhana to Lord and Mother.

Connectivity

Mannargudi is located at about 14 Kms from Needamangalam, 29 Kms from Thiruvarur, 52 Kms from Nagapattinam, 38 Kms from Kumbakonam, 40 Kms from Thanjavur and 93 Kms from Trichy. Nearest Railway Station is located at Mannargudi and Nearest Airport is located at Trichy.