Narthana Vallabeswarar Temple, Thirukoodalaiyathoor,
Cuddalore
Narthana Vallabeswarar Temple
is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Thirukoodalaiyathoor
Village in Cuddalore District of Tamilnadu. The Temple is also called as Nerikkattunayagar Temple. Shiva is worshipped as
Narthana Vallabeswarar and is represented by the lingam. His consort Parvati is depicted as Gnana Sakthi and Parasakthi. The
Temple is located at the confluence of River Vennaru and
Manimutharu. The temple complex covers around half acre and entered
through a three tiered gopuram, the main gateway.
The temple has a number of shrines, with those of
Narthana Vallabeswarar and his consorts Gnana Sakthi and Parasakthi, being the
most prominent. All the shrines of the temple are enclosed in large concentric
rectangular granite walls. The original complex is believed to have been built
by Cholas, while the present masonry structure was built during
the Nayak during the 16th century. In modern times, the
temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu
Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
The presiding deity is revered in the 7th century Tamil
Saiva canonical work, the Thevaram, written by Tamil saint poets known as the Nayanmars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam. This is the 35th Devaram padal Petra Shiva
Sthalam on the junction of rivers Vellaru and Manimutharu and 3rd Sthalam
in Nadu Naadu. Saint Arunagirinathar has also sang a song in praise of Lord
Murugan of this temple in his revered Thirupugazh. The temple has four daily
rituals at various times from 6:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and four yearly
festivals on its calendar. The Brahmotsavam festival is celebrated during the
day of the Magam (February - March) is the most prominent festival.
Legends
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The
Temple
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Temple
Opening Time
This temple remains open from 6.00AM to 12.00PM in the
morning and 4.30PM to 8.00PM in the evenings.
Festivals
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Literary
Mention
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Prayers
Student devotees pray to excel in education. Devotees
perform abishek to Lord and Mother offering vastras. Memory is an
important one for everyone as it is very essential for doing daily activities.
Loss of memory will lead to life affecting problems. Loss of documents during
registration of physical assets, loss of certificates for an interview, loss of
knowledge during exams certainly affects everyone. Secondly, as Sage Agasthiar
worshiped the lord of this temple so as to not forget the arts and knowledge
that he learnt so far, devotees worship the lord here seeking a similar
blessing. This is also a parihara Sthalam for those who born during the periods
of Bharani and Makam Nakshatrams (constellation). Devotees whose birth Nakshatram
are Bharani and Makam visit this temple for poojas.
Contact
Narthana Vallabeswarar Temple,
Thirukoodalaiyathoor,
Kaavalakudi Post,
Kattumannarkoil Taluk,
Cuddalore District – 608702
Phone: +91 4144 208 704
Mobile: +91 9786734652
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