Kailasanathar Temple, Narthampoondi, Thiruvannamalai
Kailasanathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Narthampoondi
Village in Polur Taluk in Thiruvannamalai District of Tamilnadu. Presiding
Deity is called as Kailasanathar
and Mother is called as Periyanayagi / Umai Ammai. This Temple is considered as one the
Saptha Kailaya Sthalams established and worshipped by Lord Muruga on the
southern bank of river Cheyyar.
Legends
Narathar
Poondi:
This temple is mentioned in Skanda Mahapurana. King
Daksha, known for his enmity with Shiva, wanted to develop his three sons equal
to him but Narada imparted Shiva Upadesha to the sons and made them good. Angry
Daksha cursed Narada as he prevented his sons to come his way. Muni Narada performed
penance for 12 years in Narthampoondi on Lord Kailasanathar. Lord Shiva
appeared on his Rishaba (bull vehicle of Lord Shiva) with his Panchamurthis and
relieved Narada of his curse. Narada was also elevated as the head of the
rishis. The place was known in early days Narathar Poondi after Muni Narada and
in the days followed the name changed to Narthampoondi.
Saptha Karai Kanda Sthalams and Saptha Kailaya Sthalams:
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History
The temple received patronage from Sambuvarayar, Hoysala
and Vijayanagara Kings. The Temple faced huge destruction during the South
Indian invasion of Malik Kafur.
The
Temple
The Temple has a five-tiered Rajagopuram. The Temple has
Mahamandapam, Alankara Mandapam for Nataraja, Artha Mandapam before the
sanctum. Presiding Deity is called as Kailasanathar and Mother is called as Periyanayagi
/ Umai Ammai. Mother is housed in separate shrine. There is a Mahamandapam in
front of Mother Shrine. Vinayagar, Murugan, Nalvar, Saptha Kannikas can be
found in the Mahamandapam.
There is a shrine for Vinayaga called Kothalathu
Vinayagar / Kottai Kaatha Vinayagar on the western side inside the temple
premises. It is believed that Lord Vinayaga saved a King from losing his
kingship. Hence the Vinayaga got this name. There is a separate shrine for
Varadaraja Perumal along with his consorts Sridevi and Boodevi in the temple
premises. There are shrines for Dhakshinamoorthy, Vinayagar and Lord Murugan
with his consorts Valli & Deivanai in the Temple premises.
The Sthala Vriksham is Ilandhai Tree and it is believed
to be 4000 years old. There is a shrine under the Ilandhai Tree where an Idol
of Narathar worshipping Lord Shiva and Lord Murugan with his consorts Valli and
Deivanai in the Temple premises. This shrine explains the mythology related to
this Temple. Next to Thiruvannamalai, this temple has the highest no of
inscriptions from Sambuvarayar Kings, Vallala Kings and Vijayanagara Kings.
Temple
Opening Time
The temple remains open from 6.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and
4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Festivals
Brahmmotsavam, Kiruthigai in November-December, Masi
Magam in February-March, are the festivals celebrated in the temple.
Prayers
Devotees seek removal of obstacles in marriage
alliances, child boon and distinction in education through their prayers to the
Lord. Devotees offer abishek and vastras (clothing) to the Lord.
Contact
Kailasanathar Temple,
Narthampoondi, Polur Taluk,
Tiruvannamalai District – 606 802
Mobile: +91 74184 12660
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 600
meters from Narthampoondi Bus Stop, 5 Kms from Naidu Mangalam Koot Road Bus
Stop, 6 Kms from Agaram Sibbandi Railway Station, 19 Kms from Polur, 15 Kms
from Kadaladi, 10 Kms from Thamaraipakkam, 14 Kms from Kanji, 26 Kms from Thiruvannamalai,
27 Kms from Thiruvannamalai Railway Station, 178 Kms from Chennai Airport and 187
Kms from Chennai. Buses are available to
Narthampoondi from Thiruvannamalai. Take Vellore bound Bus from Thiruvannamalai
and get down at Naidu Mangalam Koot Road Bus Stop. The Temple is situated at
about 5 Kms from this place. Autos are available to reach the Temple from this
Bus Stop.
