Vilvavana Nathar Temple,
Thiruvaikavur – Religious Significance
Six places where one can get relieved from the fear of
death:
It is believed that there are
six places where one can get relieved from the fear of death (Lord Yama) – Thirukkadaiyur,
Thiruveezhimizhalai, Thiruvaiyaru, Thiruvenkadu, Thiruvaikavur and
Thiruvanchiyam.
Origin of Shivaratri:
It is believed that Shivaratri festival is originated in
this Temple and then followed then in all Shiva Temples.
Paadal Petra Sthalam:
This Temple is one of the 276
Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalams, as the Lord is incarnated by the hymns
of Thirugnana Sambandar. This Temple is the 102nd Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 48th sthalam on north side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu.
Thirupugazh Sthalam:
Saint Arunagirinathar had sung
hymns in praise of Lord Murugan of this temple in his revered Thirupugazh.
The command of Ambal:
Valaikkai Nayaki (Sarvajana
Rakshaki) of this temple is a powerful deity. It is significant to perform
pooja in the Tuesdays and Fridays between 06.00 p.m. and 07.30 p.m. During
this time, Devotees will stand near the Sri Chakram opposite to Devi, voice out
their troubles and worship. Devotees used to feel that Devi talks with them. While
the devotees praying to Ambal, the priest would perform the ‘Deepaaradhanai’
(showing camphor-light) to the Lord, come to the sanctum of Ambal, and inform
us about their prayers and also the duration of time for that to get
fulfilled. The devotees endorse this that things have happened as
told by the priest.
