Soleeswarar Temple, Perambakkam – The Temple
The temple is situated at the
northeast part of the village Perambakkam and is south facing. There is no Rajagopuram and
only there is an entrance arch. This Temple is reputed to be a Parihara Sthalam
for nervous disorders. Presiding Deity is called as Soleeswarar. Lord is
Swayambu Linga. He is housed in the sanctum facing south. The beautiful Lingam
stands around three feet tall including the Avudaiyar. Nerve like patterns are
found all over the Linga and such patterns are clearly seen during the milk and
Vibhuti (holy ash) Abhishekam.
The Lingam here is not touched by anyone, including
the Priest- these Lingams are called Theenda Thirumeni. The Abhishekams are
done without touching the Linga and the Cloth (Vastra) is wrapped around the
Lingam and Pooja is offered. Vinayaga, Dhakshinamoorthy, Durga, Brahma and
Lingothbavar are the Koshta Idols located around the sanctum walls.
Mother is called as Kamakshi. Her shrine is facing
south and is situated in Mahamandapam, close to the sanctum. Mother Idol is
about around four feet in size. Mother is situated to the left of the Lord’s
Sanctum. She stands here exuding divine beauty and compassion. There is
something unique about this deity. The sculptor has left a small space around her
feet to facilitate adorning them with anklets.
Shrines for Sakthi Vinayagar and Kasi Viswanathar can
be seen on the left side after entering the Temple. There is a shrine for Lord
Muruga with Valli & Devasena on the west side of the Temple. There is a
shrine for Lord Ayyapan on the east side of the Temple. As in Sabarimala the deity
is made of a mixture of five metals. There are shrines of Navagrahas, Nagas, Bairavar,
Navagrahas, Suryan, Chandran and Pradhosha Lingam in the Temple premises. Sthala
Viruksham of this temple is Vilvam Tree.
