Saturday, March 17, 2018

Theerthapureeswarar Temple, Thirunelvayil Arathurai, Cuddalore

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).