Sivakkozhuntheswarar Temple, Theerthanagiri, Cuddalore
Sivakkozhuntheswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated
to Lord Shiva located at Theerthanagiri Village in Cuddalore District of
Tamilnadu. The Temple is located on the banks of a huge water body called
Perumal Lake. This place is called as Thiru Thinai Nagar during ancient days.
Presiding Deity is called as Sivakozhundeeswarar / Shivalingeswarar / Thiruntheeswarar.
Mother is called as Neelathakshi / Neeladhambikai / Oppilanayagi / Karundhatankanni
/ Ilankombannal. Saint Sundarar had praised the Lord of the temple in his
Thevaram hymns. Also, Saint Sundarar had praised Ambica in his hymns. This is
37th Devaram Padal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 5th Shiva
Sthalam in Nadu Naadu.
Legends
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History
This temple is situated on the banks of river Pennai and
is believed to have been built in the 6th century. The historical
name of the village around the temple is Thiru Thinai Nagar. It has now been
changed to Theerthanagiri.
The
Temple
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Temple
Opening Time
The temple is open from 6.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and from
5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Festivals
Four worship services are carried out each day here. Important
festivals celebrated in this temple are 13-day Vaikasi Brahmotsavam in the
Tamil month of Vaikasi (May-June), Shivarathri in the Tamil month of Masi
(Feb-Mar), Annabishekam in in the Tamil month of Aipasi (Oct-Nov) and Arudra
Dharisanam in the Tamil month of Margazhi (Dec-Jan). Pradosham is also observed
regularly.
Literary
Mention
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Prayers
Worshiping of Lord Natarajar here is considered to be
auspicious for those seeking excellence in the fields of music and dance. It is
also believed that worshiping Lord Dakshinamurthy here will reward devotees
with a rich yield from their farms. People pray for good farm yields and
to excel in the art of dancing. Devotees perform abishek to Lord and Mother and
offer vastras.
Contact
Sivakkozhuntheswarar Temple,
Theerthanagiri Post,
Via Alappakkam,
Cuddalore District,
Tamil Nadu – 608801
Phone: +91 4142 278324
Mobile: +91 90471 40464 /
91501 51195 / 97864 67593
Mobile: +91 8870740464 /
99653 28278 / 94434 34024
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