Vedapureeswarar Temple, Sattiyakkudi, Thiruvarur
Vedapureeswarar
Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Sattiyakkudi
Village in Thiruvarur District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as
Vedhanathar / Vedapureeswarar / Rig Vedha Nathar and Mother is called as Vedha
Nayaki. The Temple is believed to be built during 4th century A.D. This Temple
is mentioned as "Ezh Irukkai" in Thiruvisaippa. It is considered as a
Thiruvisaippa temple sung by Karuvur Thevar. Four worship services are
conducted every day.
Legends
King Devathatha got cured of his leprosy here:
A king
called Devathatha was cursed by Saattiyayana Maha Rishi as a result of which he
suffered from Leprosy. The Rishi pardoned him later and asked him to take bath
in Vedha Theertham of Sattiyakkudi Temple and worship the Vedha Nayaka. On
reaching Sattiyakkudi, he came to know that the place was worshipped by Saandilya
Maharishi. The dip in the tank cured the disease and he returned to his place
after receiving the blessings of the Lord.
Kamala Vinayaka:
Saandilya
Rishi had worshipped this Ganapathy with Lotus that blossomed in Vedha
Theertham. Hence he is also known as Kamala Vinayaka.
Sivapuran Thozhan:
Kubera,
known as Vaisravana in his previous birth became the King of Alagapuri as he
lighted Deepams in many Siva Temples. Later he was blessed by Shiva to become his
friend. Kubera has worshipped Vedapureeswarar at Sattiyakkudi. Karuvur Thevar
refers Kubera as "Sivapuran Thozhan”.
Jatyakudi:
Jwara
devatha, the devatha of fevers, worshipped the Lord here and so the place is
called Jatyakudi (Chattiyakudi).
Seven Aasanaas of Lord Shiva:
This
temple is mentioned as “Ezh Irukkai” in Thiruvisaippa. It means that The Lord
is seated on seven aasanaas namely, Ananthaasana, Simhaasana, Yogaasana,
Vimalaasana, Padmaasana, Veeraasana, Vimalaasana Urdhwam.
The
Temple
The West
facing temple has a three tier Rajagopuram in the front. Presiding Deity is
called as Vedhanathar / Vedapureeswarar / Rig Vedha Nathar and Mother is called
as Vedha Nayaki. Moolavar is little big housed on square Avudayar. Kamala
Vinayaka shrine is located at the right side after entering the outer prakaram.
The separate shrine of Vedha Nayaki is on the right of Vedapureeswarar shrine. The
Goddess is tall and faces west. Deities of Karuvur Thevar and Saandilya Rishi
are seen in the prakara.
Special
worship is conducted to Karuvur Thevar on full moon days. Chandikeswari shrine
is present in the mandapam. Vedha Theertham, the Temple Tank is considered holy
as it cures many diseases. People take bath on auspicious occasions like
Pournami days of the Tamil months, Maasi and Vaikasi as Jwara Devathai took
bath here and worshipped Rigvedha Natha Swami. Vanni, the Holy Tree, on the
south east is very old and making rounds around the Tree is said to remove
sickness and bring peace.
Festivals
Masi Magam
and Navarathri are very special here.
Singers
This
Temple is mentioned as "Ezh Irukkai" in Thiruvisaippa. Karuvur Thevar
refers Kubera as “Sivapuran Thozhan”. Vedapureeswarar Temple at Sattiyakkudi is
sung by Karuvur Thevar in Thiruvisaippa (9th Thirumurai).
Contact
Vedapureeswarar
Temple,
Sattiyakkudi,
Thiruvarur District
Mobile: +91 94424 46077
Connectivity
The
Temple is located at about 7 Kms South of Thevur Paadal Petra Sthalam, 4 Kms
East of Koilkanapoor Paadal Petra Sthalam, 9 Kms from Katchanam, 5 Kms from Thirukkuvalai,
3 Kms from Valivalam, 20 Kms from Thiruvarur and 136 Kms from Trichy. Nearest
Railway Station is located at Thiruvarur and Nearest Airport is located at
Trichy.