Kailasanathar Temple, Elangarkudi, Thiruvarur
Kailasanathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord
Shiva located at Elangarkudi Village near Koradacherry in Thiruvarur District
of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Kailasanathar and Mother is called
as Periyanayagi Amman. Urchavar is Shanmuganathar with Mother Valli and
Deivanai, Sthala Vriksham is Vilwa and Theertham is Surya Theertham (a well).
This is one of the 108 Shiva temples built by Chola kings.
Legends
It is believed that Pandavas of Mahabharata fame worshipped
Lord Shiva of this temple.
History
The Kailasanathar temple was constructed by Cholas during the Chola period. There was a big house in
the village called Aranmanai house near Aranmanai Kulam(tank). This is one of
the 108 Shiva temples built by Cholas. As the temple was subjected to
damages due to negligence, the family of one Muthiah Gurukkal took care of it,
collected donations, renovated and restored the glory of the
temple. Odhuvars – well versed in Thevaram - Tiruvasagam hymns are brought
to the place with residential facilities etc. Vedas were taught to temple
priests in the year 1890. Keeping Kailasanathar temple as a centre, other
temples were also built here.
The
Temple
Presiding Deity is called as Kailasanathar and Mother is
called as Periyanayagi Amman. Urchavar is Shanmuganathar with Mother Valli and
Deivanai, Sthala Vriksham is Vilwa and Theertham is Surya Theertham (a well). Lords
Vinayaka, Muruga and the presiding deity are facing east. Navagrahas in a
shrine with a Vimana are in the outer prakara. Kala Bhairava is facing
south and Mother Peria Nayaki Amman the south. The space of the Mandapam
is spacious enough for 200 devotees. There are six Kalasas in the temple.
Temple
Opening Time
The Temple remains open from 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m and
from 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Festivals
Fortnightly Pradosha pujas, Tiruvadhirai - Arudra
Darshan in December-January, Masi Magam and Maha Shivarathri in February-March
and Panguni Uthiram in March-April are the festivals celebrated in the temple.
Prayers
People pray here for relief from burden of debts, for
prosperity and peace in life. Devotees partake in the Annabishekam event. Women
join the Deepa Pujas.
Contact
Kailasanathar Temple,
Elangarkudi, Koradacherry Post.
Kudavasal Taluk,
Thiruvarur – 613 703
Mobile: +91 89036 63144
Connectivity
Koradacherry is 20 km far on the Tiruvarur Thanjavur
route. The temple is again 4 km from Koradacherry. Nearest Railway Station
is located at Koradacherry and Nearest Airport is located at Trichy.