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Sunday, July 28, 2019

Kadambavaneswarar Temple, Kulithalai – Religious Significance

Kadambavaneswarar Temple, Kulithalai – Religious Significance
Significance of Thai Poosam:
The Thai Poosa Tiruvizha (festival) is celebrated on a grand scale. Kadambavaneswarar & Mother Mutrillamulayal give darshan at the banks of the Cauvery along with the idols from the surrounding temples - Pettaivaithalai, Rajendiram, Ayyarmalai, Thiruengoimalai, Karuppathur, Musiri and Vellur. It is a rare opportunity for the devotees to worship 8 Lord Shiva’s simultaneously.  
Mukthi Sthalam:
There is a belief that devotees are ensured of Mukthi if they worship Kadambar at this temple in the morning, followed by Ayyarmalai Rathnagiriswarar and Thiruengoimalai Nathar in the evening of the same day.
Pancha Kadamba Sthalams:
It is considered as one of the five Kadamba shrines installed by Lord Subramanya. The other four shrines are Kovil Kadambar, Aadi Kadambar, Ilankadambanoor and Perunkadambanoor.
Dakshina Kasi:
Since this temple in South India is facing North, it is also known as the Dakshina Kasi.