Madhyarjuneshwar Temple, Pettavaithalai, Trichy
Madhyarjuneshwar
Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Pettavaithalai in
Trichy District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Madhyarjuneshwar and
Mother is called as Balambika. This ancient Chola period temple is
architecturally beautiful and has many wonderful sculptures. The temple was
built by 3rd Kulothunga Chola.
Legends
Pottralam Poovai Siddhar:
It is
believed that Pottralam Poovai Siddhar attained Jeeva Samadhi in this
temple. He was one of the Siddhas, whose specialty was in producing herbs and
medicines for women specific ailments.
Parihara Sthalam for Brahma Hatya Dosha:
Historically,
the temple was built by Kulothunga Chola III. As per the legend, he got Brahma
Hatya Dosha (Brahma hatya dosh is the sin caused due to killing Brahmins). To
get absolved from the sin, he built many temples for Lord Shiva. This is one
among those temples.
History
The
temple is believed to have been built by Kulothunga Chola III in the beginning
of the 13th century CE. The stone inscription dated 1205-1206 CE
from this king is found in this temple. Kulothunga Chozhan had built 64 Shiva
temples to get rid of his Brahmahatti Dosham. This was one among those. Another
inscription from Rani Mangammal of Nayaka dynasty dated 1685 CE is also found
in the temple complex.
The
Temple
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Prayers
All
types of ladies specific problems like mensus, uterus, menopause related are
said to be cured by worshipping Shiva at this place. Worshipping Shiva in this
place is recommended to get rid of Brahmahatti Dosha.
Connectivity
The
Temple is located at about 2 Kms from Pettavaithalai, 2 Kms from Pettavaithalai
Railway Station, 2 Kms from Pettavaithalai Railway Station Bus Stop, 10 Kms
from Kulithalai, 10 Kms from Thirupparaithurai, 15 Kms from Jeeyapuram, 33 Kms
from Trichy, 31 Kms from Trichy Railway Station and 36 Kms from Trichy Airport.
The Temple is located between Trichy and Karur and is accessible from both
these cities. The temple is located at about 1 Km inside from the Trichy – Kulithalai
main road. Passenger and Express trains from Trichy to Karur and Coimbatore
stops at Pettavaithalai. Nearest Railway Station is located at Pettavaithalai
and Nearest Airport is located at Trichy.