Chandramouleeswarar Temple, Thazhamangai, Thanjavur
Chandramouleeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated
to Lord Shiva located at Thazhamangai in Papanasam Taluk in Thanjavur District
of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Chandramouleeswarar and Mother is
called as Sri Raja Rajeswari. The Temple is believed to be more than 1300 years
old and the temple is situated on the banks of Kudamurutti River, a
distributary of river Cauvery. This temple is one of the 7 shrines associated
with the Saptha Matrikas (Madhas / Mangais) around Ayyampettai / Pasupathi Koil
area in the Thanjavur – Papanasam (Kumbakonam) route. This Temple is associated
with Mother Mahendri.
Legends
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History
The place was called as Pavathaayamangalam during
Pallava Period and was called as Nitha Vinotha Valanattu Kizhar Kutrathu
Pavathayamangalam during Chola Period. During Sundara Chozhan’s regime, there
were great floods in Kaveri due to which all the villages including Thazhamangalam
were completely washed away. The only structure remaining untouched was
this temple.
The
Temple
There is a small entrance arch. The Temple is very small
with just single prakaram. Nandhi and Balipeedam are found facing the sanctum.
There is no Dwaja Sthambam in this Temple. Presiding Deity is called as
Chandramouleeswarar and Mother is called as Sri Raja Rajeswari. There are not
that many temples where the Mother Goddess manifests herself in her
Rajarajeswari form. So, this temple is quite special.
Temple
Opening Time
The temple remains open from 06.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m.
and 04.00 p.m. to 08.30 p.m.
Festivals
Mahasivarathri in February-March, Aipasi Annabishekam in
October-November and Margazhi Tiruvadhirai in December-January are the
festivals celebrated in the temple. This Temple is one of the seven places
forming seven Holy Kshetras in and around Pasupathi Koil where the annual
Saptha Sthanam festival is held in the month of Panguni. The Deities from the
main temple Chakkarapalli are taken in a procession in very huge
“kannadippallakkoo” weighing more than 2000 Kgs by bearers on bare foot over
more than 40 Kms in two days nonstop except for few hours halt at Kudamurutti
river sands for the fireworks show at 4 am.
Religious
Significance
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Prayers
Those who are burdened with lack of peace in the family
should resolve to do regular worship at this temple on Tuesdays, Fridays and on
the night of the darshan of the third phase of the crescent moon. This
steadfast worship will help bestow peace and tranquility in one’s family.
Connectivity
The temple is located at about 1 Km from Pasupathikoil
Bus Stop, 3 Kms from Pasupathikoil Railway Station, 4.5 Kms from Ayyampet
Railway Station, 12 Kms from Papanasam, 13 Kms from Thanjavur, 13 Kms from Thiruvaiyaru,
14 Kms from Thingalur, 12 Kms from Thirupazhanam, 26 Kms from Kumbakonam and 68
Kms from Trichy Airport. The Temple is situated on Thanjavur – Kumbakonam Road.
