Sevvantheeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to
Lord Shiva located in Seerapalli in Rasipuram Taluk in Namakkal District of
Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Sevvantheeswarar / Mathru Bhoodheshwarar and Mother is called as
Kunthalambigai / Matuvar Kuzhal Ammai. The Temple is considered as Thevara
Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns had a mention about this Temple.
Legends
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History
It was believed that King Valvil Ori worshipped Lord
Shiva of this Temple. Valvil Ori was a Velir Tamil chief who ruled over
the Kolli Hills region, Rasipuram and surrounding areas in Mazhanadu, a part of Kongu Nadu region around 200 BC. He
is regarded as one of the greatest archers the country has ever seen. He was
one of the Last seven patrons of Tamil or Kadai Ezhu Vallal.
Politically he aligned with the Cholas and fought against the Cheras and Malaiyaman Thirumudi Kari. It is said that he was defeated and killed by Kari
of the beautiful spear, the lord of Mullur, who then gave Kolli hills to
the Cheras.
Kari himself was later killed by the Chola king Killivalavan.
The Temple
This is an east facing Temple. A Deepastambam can be
found in front of the Temple. Nandi, Balipeedam and a wooden Dwajastambam can
be found immediately after the entrance, facing the sanctum. The Sanctum
Sanctorum consists of Maha Mandapam, Artha Mandapam and Sanctum. Presiding
Deity is called as Sevvantheeswarar / Mathru Bhoodheshwarar and is facing east.
He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam.
Mother is called as Kunthalambigai / Matuvar Kuzhal
Ammai. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine. Her shrine is situated
in Maha Mandapam. There is a shrine for Kalyana Subramanya in the temple
premises. This Shrine has a small front Mandapam. There is a small Mandapam for
his Vehicle, Peacock, facing his shrine. He is seated on peacock with Valli and
Deivanai on each side.
There is an idol of Palaniappar in the front Mandapam
of Kalyana Subramanya Shrine. He is holding a spear in one hand and wearing his
hair in a Kondai (knot) on his head. This idol looks very similar to the
idol of Palaniappar in Belukkuruchi Temple. It is believed that the idol of
Palaniappar was originally situated Kalyana Subramanya Shrine, but later got
replaced with the idol of Kalyana Subramanya.
There are shrines of Niruthi Vinayaga, Durga, Pancha
Lingams, 63 Nayanmars, Suryan, Chandran, Saneeswarar, Kala Bhairava, Chandikeswarar,
Pradosha Moorthy and Navagrahas in the Temple premises.
Festivals
Shivaratri, Aani Thirumanjanam and monthly Pradoshams
are celebrated in this Temple.
Literary Mention
The
Temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns sung by Sambandar
had a mention about this Temple. The Temple is mentioned in 2nd Thirumurai
in 39th Patikam in 4th Song.
அறப்பள்ளி அகத்தியான் பள்ளி வெள்ளைப்
பொடிபூசி யாறணி வானமர் காட்டுப்பள்ளி
சிறப்பள்ளி சிராப்பள்ளி செம்பொன்பள்ளி
திருநனி பள்ளிசீர் மகேந் திரத்துப்
பிறப்பில் லவன்பள்ளி வெள்ளச் சடையான்
விரும்பும் மிடைப்பள்ளி வண்சக்கரம்மால்
உறைப்பாலடி போற்றக் கொடுத்த பள்ளி
உணராய்மடநெஞ்ச மேயுன்னி நின்றே
Contact
Sevvantheeswarar Temple,
Seerapalli, Rasipuram Taluk,
Namakkal District – 637 406
Mobile: +91 89732 75242
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 7 Kms from Rasipuram
New Bus Stand, 9 Kms from Rasipuram, 9 Kms from Rasipuram Railway Station, 10
Kms from Rasipuram Old Bus Stand, 36 Kms from Salem, 37 Kms from Namakkal, 48
Kms from Attur, 54 Kms from Salem Airport, 125 Kms from Trichy Airport and 155
Kms from Coimbatore Airport. The Temple situated on Attur – Rasipuram – Erode
Route.
Location
