Swarnakadeswarar Temple, Neivanai, Villupuram
Swarnakadeswarar
Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Neivanai Village in Villupuram District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Porkudam Koduthu Aruliya
Nayanaar / Nelvennainathar / Vennaiappar / Swarnakadeswarar. Mother is called
as Neelamalarkanni / Brihannayagi. The place is called as Thirunelvennai during ancient times. It
is believed that the temple was built during Chola period. This the 42nd
Devaram Padal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 10th Shiva Sthalam in Nadu Naadu.
Thirugnana Sambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord
Shiva of this temple.
Legends
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History
Thirunelvennai is an ancient and now small temple more
than 1300 years old. This is one of the ancient temples of the erstwhile
Thirumunaippadi Nadu. There are stone inscriptions in this temple dating back
to the period of the Chola King Kulothungan-I. The lord’s name is inscribed as
“Porkudam Kodutharulia Nayanar” meaning “the lord who gifted a pot full of
gold”.
The
Temple
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Temple
Opening Time
The temple remains open from 6.00 a.m. to 9.00 a.m. and
from 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. As the residence of the priest is just near the
temple, the devotees can have the darshan of the Lord any time.
Festivals
Tirukarthikai in the Tamil month of Karthikai (Nov-Dec),
Shivarathri in the Tamil month of Maasi (Feb-Mar) and Arudra Dharisanam in the
Tamil month of Margazhi (Dec-Jan) are the major festivals celebrated in this
Temple with much fanfare. Pradosham is also observed regularly. Special pujas
are offered to Lord Bhairavar on new moon days.
Literary
Mention
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Prayers
People pray to Lord for release from sins, for wisdom
and prosperity in family. Devotees offer vastras to Lord and contribute for the
maintenance of the temple. Devotees believe that performing poojas by applying
white butter on the lingam (Vennai Kappu in Tamil) will remove obstacles from
marriage proposals, help them get better job opportunities and relieve them
from their debts.
Contact
Swarnakadeswarar Temple,
Neivanai (Nelvennai),
Kuvadu Post, Erayur Via,
Ulundurpet, Taluk,
Villupuram District – 607201
Phone: +91 4149 291786
Mobile: +91 94862 82952 /90477859144
Connectivity
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