Parvatheeswarar Temple, Injikudi, Thiruvarur
Parvatheeswar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord
Shiva located at Injikudi Village in Thiruvarur District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Parvatheeswarar
and Mother is called as Shanthanayaki. Theerthams associated with this temple
are Agni and Ganga Theertham. The temple was built by Vikrama Chola grandson of
Rajaraja Chola.
Legends
Slaying
of Ambaran and Amban:
A demon woman Madhalolai by name was subjected to the
curse of Sage Durvasa as she caused hindrance to his penance. She gave birth to
two demon sons, Ambaran and Amban and died after the delivery. The demon sons
grew cruel and arrogant and began harassing the noble souls. They sought asylum
in the feet of Lord Shiva. Lord just saw Mother with a smile. Knowing his
motive, Mother took the form an enticing virgin and appeared before the demons.
Both wanted to have her hands. Meantime, Lord Vishnu in the guise of an old man
told them that both cannot marry one woman and only the mightier can have the
choice.
Brothers began to fight against each other. Ambaran won.
He came in search of Ambica who stood before him as a furious Kali with her
trident. Shocked and afraid, he began to run. But Devi chased him, pierced him
with her trident. Perumal - Lord Vishnu requested Lord Shiva to return his left
to Mother. Devi, shedding her fury entered into a sandalwood forest, made a
Linga of sand and began her penance. At the ripe time, Lord appeared and
took Mother Parvathi with him.
Mother blessed
Kulothunga Chola with Child:
The temple was built by Vikrama Chola. Chola King
Kulothunga had no child. He prayed to Mother Ambica of the temple seeking
child boon. By the grace of the Goddess he was blessed with a child. He offered
anklets to the Goddess. Even now, Ambica appears with anklets in her
lotus feet.
Parihara
Sthalam:
As Sun and Moon grace the devotees standing side by
side, worshipping them together changes the results of planetary movements to
advantage though they are in adverse positions.
Parvatheeswarar:
The temple came into existence with the grace of Mother
Parvathi to whom Lord offered half of his body in this holy place. Hence,
Lord is praised as Parvathi Easwarar - Parvatheeswarar.
The
Temple
Presiding Deity is called as Parvatheeswarar and Mother is called as Shanthanayaki.
Theerthams associated with this temple are Agni and Ganga Theertham. Mother is
praised as Thava Kola Nayaki – Mother Goddess in penance – and also as
Shanthanayaki. She was furious earlier but became Shanta – soft and merciful
then. She is also praised as Mother Lalithambika. It is noteworthy that Lord Vishnu
graces the devotees from his own shrine west of this place praised as Lord Adhikesava
Perumal.
Devotees are rewarded with wedding boon with their
prayers submitted to Lord Chandikeswara and Chandikeswari in their wedding
posture. Every day Nagalinga flower is used for anointing the Lord is the
significance of this temple. Sun and Moon are side by side in the temple.
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
Vaikasi Brahmmotsavam is grandly celebrated in the
temple in May-June.
Prayers
As Sun and Moon are side by side, praying to them
jointly relieves the devotee of all planetary adversities. Devotees are
rewarded with wedding boon with their prayers submitted to Lord Chandikeswara
and Chandikeswari in their wedding posture. Devotees perform abishek and
archanas to Lord and Mother and offer vastras.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 2.5 Kms from Peralam, 19
Kms from Mayiladuthurai, 22 Kms from Thiruvarur, 10 Kms from Thirupampuram, 3
Kms from Thirumeyachur and 135 Kms from Trichy. Nearest Railway Station is
located at Peralam and Nearest Airport is located at Trichy.