Thayumanaswami Temple, Rockfort, Trichy
Thayumanavar
Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Rockfort temple complex in the city of Tiruchirappalli in Trichy
District of Tamilnadu. The temple is situated close to the base of
the Rockfort and was constructed by the Pallava king Mahendravarman
I in the 6th century AD. Presiding Deity is called
as Thayumanavar / Mathrubootheshwar / Thayumaneswarar / Sevvanthi Nathar.
Mother is known as Mattuvar Kuzhali or Sugandha Kundalambikai. The Rockfort temple
complex has three shrines, two of which are dedicated to Lord
Ganesha, one at the foot and the Ucchi Pillayar Temple at the top, and the Thayumanavar Temple between them. The
Thayumanavar temple is the largest of the three temples.
The
Rockfort is a fortress which stands atop a 273-foot-high rock, consisting of a
set of monolithic rocks accommodating many rock-cut cave temples. Originally
built by the Pallavas, it was later reconstructed by the Madurai Nayaks and
Vijayanagara rulers. The major complex in the temple are believed to be built
during the 8th century by the Pandyan
Empire. According to geologists, this
Rocky Mountains dates back to 3500 billion years old. This place was also known
as Sirappalli, Rishabachalam &
Dhakshina Kailasam during ancient days.
Thirugnana
Sambandar, a 7th century
Tamil Saivite poet, venerated Thayumanavar in eleven verses in Thevaram, compiled as the First
Thirumurai. Appar, a contemporary of Sambandar, also venerated
Thayumanavar in 10 verses in Thevaram, compiled as the Fifth
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. Muthukumaraswamy in the temple is revered in Thirupugazh, the hymns
of Arunagirinathar, a 15th-century saint. This is the 123rd
Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalams and 6th Shiva Sthalam located on
the southern bank of River Cauvery in Chozha Naadu.
Pujas are
conducted under two codes – Shivagama and Kameekam. The temple has six daily
rituals at various times from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., and twelve yearly festivals on
its calendar. The Chittirai festival during the Tamil month of Chittirai (April
- May) is celebrated for fifteen days, portraying the various incidents
associated with the temple legend. The temple is maintained and administered by
the Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Legends
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History
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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 4.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Worship
Practices & Festivals
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Literary
Mention
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Prayers
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Contact
Thayumanavar
Temple,
Rock Fort,
Trichy – 620 002
Phone: +91 431 270 4621 / 271 0484 / 270 0971
Connectivity
The
temple is located halfway up the Rockfort Temple Complex.
Rockfort is located at about 5 Kms from Trichy Central Bus Stand, 1.5 Kms from Chatiram
Bus Station, 5 Kms from Trichy Railway Station, 4 Kms from Woraiyur, 14 Kms
from Thiruverumbur, 4 Kms from Srirangam, 7 Kms from Thiruvanaikoil, 6 Kms from
Trichy and 10 Kms from Trichy International Airport. Lots of buses ply from
both Central & Chathram bus stands of Trichy. One can get down at Main
Guard Gate or Teppakulam to reach Rockfort.