Bhaktajaneswarar Temple, Thirunavalur, Villupuram
Bhaktajaneswarar Temple (also
called Thirunavalur Temple) is a Hindu
temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva, located in Thirunavalur village in Villupuram District in the South
Indian state of Tamil
Nadu. The temple is located on the Panruti - Kedilam road. Presiding
Deity is called as Naavaleeswarar / Bhakta Janeswarar / Jambu Natheswarar. Mother
is called as Manonmani / Sundaranayaki / Naavalambigai. The
temple complex covers an area of two acres and all its shrines are enclosed
with concentric rectangular walls. The temple has a number of shrines, with
those of Bhaktajaneswarar, his consort Manonmani Amman and Ranganathar being
the most prominent.
The original complex is believed to have been built
by Cholas, with later additions from different ruling dynasties.
In modern times, the temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu
Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu. The temple has three daily rituals at various times
from 6:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and many yearly festivals on its
calendar. Sundarar Janana festival during the Tamil
month of Aavani (August -
September) and Sundarar Guru Poojai during the month of Aadi are the most
prominent festivals celebrated in the temple. This is said to be the star
temple for those born during the time of “Rohini Nakshatram” as this temple’s
Sthala Viruksham (Naaval tree) is associated with the “Rohini Nakshatram”.
This is the birthplace of Sundaramurthy Nayanar. Sundarar, an 8th-century Tamil Saivite poet, venerated
Bhaktajaneswarar in ten verses in Thevaram, compiled as the Ninth
Thirumurai. As the temple is revered
in Thevaram, it is classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam, one of the 276 temples that find mention in the Saiva
canon. This is the 40th Devaram Padal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 8th
Shiva Sthalam of Nadu Naadu. Thirunavalur is highly praised by Sekkizhar in his
celebrated epic Periyapuranam also known as Thiruthondar Puranam. Saint
Arunagirinathar sung praising the glories of Lord Subramanya in this temple.
Legends
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History
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The
Temple
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Temple
Opening Time
This temple remains open from 6.30 AM to 12.00 PM in the
morning 4.30 PM to 8.30 PM in the evenings.
Religious
Importance & Festivals
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Literary
Mention
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Prayers
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Contact
Sri Bhaktajaneswarar Temple,
Thirunavalur, Ulunthurpettai Taluk,
Villupuram District – 607 204
Phone: +91 4149 224 391
Mobile: +91 99433 59480 /
94436 24585 / 94861 50809 / 94434 47826
Mobile: +91 94861 50804 /
94433 82945 / 96267 65472
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