Theerthapureeswarar Temple, Thirunelvayil Arathurai,
Cuddalore
Theerthapureeswarar Temple
is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Thirunelvayil Arathurai Village near Thittakudi in Cuddalore District of
Tamilnadu. Thirunelvayil Arathurai is presently called as Thiruvattathurai. Saint
Thirugnanasambanthar, Saint Thirunavukkarasar (Appar) and Saint Sundaramurthy
(Sundarar) have praised Lord Shiva of this Temple in Devaram Hymns. This is the
33rd Devaram Padal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 1st Sthalam in
Nadu Naadu on the banks of river Neevaa.
This is one of the 44 Paadal Petra Sthalams where the
“Moovar” (the three saints - Saint Thirugnanasambanthar, Saint
Thirunavukkarasar (Appar) and Saint Sundaramurthy (Sundarar) had rendered their
Pathigams. Saint Arunagirinathar has sang songs in praise of Lord Murugan of
this temple in his revered Thirupugazh. The last consecration ceremony (Maha
Kumbabishekam) was held on 24.03.2011.
Saptha Rishis worshiped Lord Shiva here and the
fingerprints of all the seven sages can be seen on this lingam. They have
worshiped Lord Shiva in a similar manner at seven holy places on the banks of
river Vellaru /Nee Vaa. These are called the Thurai Temples and they are –
1. Adi Thurai (Kaariyanoor);
2. Thirumaanthurai;
3. Thiruvalanthurai;
4. Su. Aduthurai;
5. Thiruvathittathuri (Thittakudi);
6. Thiruvattathurai (Thirunelvayil Arathurai),
7. Thirukkaranthurai (Pelanthurai)
Legends
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The
Temple
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Temple
Opening Time
The temple remains open from 7.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and
from 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Festivals
10 days Brahmotsavam (Maasi Maham festival) in the Tamil
month of Maasi (Feb-Mar), Maha Shivarathri in the Tamil month of Masi
(Feb-Marc, Thiruvadirai in the Tamil month of Margazhi (Dec-Jan) and Panguni
Uthiram in the Tamil month of Panguni (Mar-Apr) are the important festivals
celebrated in this temple. Pradosham is also observed regularly.
Religious
Significance
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Literary
Mention
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Prayers
Lord Shiva mercifully responds to all prayers of
devotees. Devotees perform abishek to Lord and Mother offering vastras.
Contact
Theerthapureeswarar Temple,
Thiruvattathurai Post,
Thittakudi Taluk,
Cuddalore District – 606111
Phone: +91 4143 246 467
/ 246 303
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Kodikkalam Bus
Stop, 8 Kms from Pennadam, 10 Kms from Thittakudi, 25 Kms from Virudhachalam,
22 Kms from Veppur, 24 Kms from Thozhuthur, 48 Kms from Perambalur, 30 Kms from
Srimushnam, 67 Kms from Chidambaram, 85 Kms from Cuddalore, 103 Kms from
Puducherry and 257 Kms from Chennai. The Temple is situated on the Pennadam to
Thittakudi route.
In Thittakudi – Pennadam route take a diversion at
Kodikkalam for 1 Km towards South. Better to take left turn at Thozhuthur on
National High way 45 to Thittakudi. All other branch roads to Thittakudi on
National highway are full of pot holes. Nearest Railway Station is located at
Pennadam (9 Kms) and Eachangadu (7 Kms). Nearest Airport is located at
Puducherry (110 Kms) and Chennai (238 Kms).
