Rudra Kodeeswarar Temple,
Thirukazhukundram – Prayers
According to Saiva Siddhanta,
Rudra is the presiding deity of one of the five elements of Nature — Fire.
Rudra is referred to in the Vedas, not as a sectarian deity, but as the Supreme
Lord, who guides the Universe from one level of perfection to the higher one.
Sri Rudram, which forms part of the Upanishads, speaks of the glory of Rudra
and says that the Lord is always pleased with obeisance and it offers
salutations to him many times.
Praying to Rudrakoteeswarar at
this temple continuously during 16 Pradoshams, would rid one of ailments of the
heart, hypertension, diabetes and also problems caused by planetary changes.
The Vedas also speak about the presence of 11 Rudras and their consorts, 11 Rudranis.
Of the 108 Sakthi Peetams, the 24th is considered to be Rudrakoti's
Sakthi.
Devi Bhagavatham says that she
adorns the Rudrani Peetam. It is believed that praying to her at the temple on
nine full moon days helps a devotee unite in wedlock, lead a happy family life
and be free from all afflictions. It is believed that each prayer is multiplied
one crore times here hence it is a very sacred place to pray.
