Rishipuriswarar Temple,
Thiruvidaimarudur, Thanjavur
Rishipuriswarar Temple is a
Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Thiruvidaimarudur Town in
Thiruvidaimarudur Taluk in Thanjavur District in Tamil
Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Rishipuriswarar and Mother is
called as Gnanambigai. Thiruvidaimarudur is considered as equivalent to Kasi.
This Temple is considered as one of temples of Pancha
Linga Sthalams of Thiruvidaimarudur. The Temple is situated in the west
street of Thiruvidaimarudur
Mahalingeswarar Temple.
Legends
Rishipuriswarar:
Rishis Bharadhwaja, Agasthya,
Kashyapa, Romesa, Gowthama and Koushika performed penance on Lord Shiva here
amidst Vilva Vanam. Lord Shiva along with his consort appeared before them and
imparted them with spiritual knowledge (Gnana). Hence, Lord Shiva came to be called
as Rishipuriswarar and Mother came to be called as Gnanambigai.
Badragiriyaar & Pattinathar:
It is believed that
Badragiriyaar and Pattinathar attained Mukthi by worshipping Lord Shiva of this
Temple.
Kanaga Theertham / Kaga Theertham:
It is believed that Kanaga
Theertham / Kaga Theertham is said to have originated from the eyes of Lord
Shiva. It is believed that a crow attained salvation by taking bath in this
Theertham. Hence, the Theertham came to be called as Kaga Theertham.
Pandya King Chitra Keerthi & his wife Suguna
worshipped Lord Shiva here:
Pandya King Chitra Keerthi and
his wife Suguna took bath in the Theertham on first day of Panguni and
worshipped Lord Shiva for Child boon. Lord Shiva granted their wish.
History
It is believed that this temple
was in existence even before Mahalingeswarar Temple. Pattinathar,
Badragiriyaar, Varaguna Pandya and Vikrama Chola had done extensive renovations
to this Temple. The Temple was in dilapidated condition for many years.
Finally, the consecration of the temple was done in 4th March 2012
and the temple was restored back to its glory.
The
Temple
This is an east facing temple
with an entrance arch. Presiding Deity is called as Rishipuriswarar. He is
housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. A beautiful Nandi can be found
facing the sanctum. It is unique to notice that an unidentified liquid is
oozing out from the ears of Nandi. Mother is called as Gnanambigai. She is
housed in a separate south facing shrine. There are shrines of Bhairavar and
Chandikeswarar in the Temple premises.
There is a shrine for Rishaba
Rasi Vinayagar in the south western side of the Temple premises. There is an
east facing Murugan Shrine, North facing Maha Lakshmi Shrine and a north facing
Kubera Shrine in the temple premises. Sthala Vriksham is Vilwam Tree. Theertham
associated with this Temple is Kanaga Theertham / Kaga Theertham.
Temple
Opening Time
The Temple remains open from
06.00 am to 10.00 am and 05.00 pm to 08.00 pm.
Festivals
Shivaratri and Monthly
Pradoshams are observed here.
Prayers
Worshipping by lighting four
lamps in Rishaba Rasi Vinayagar shrine on Fridays will fulfill all your
desires. By praying to Lord Kubera, all the debts will be cleared and will be
bestowed with wealth. Taking bath in the Kanaga Theertham and worshipping
Rishipuriswarar will bestow one with child boon and relief from curses and diseases.
By Worshipping Lord Murugan on Tuesdays will provide relieve to diseases. This
Temple is considered as Parihara Sthalam for Rishabam, Mithunam and Simmam.
Thiruvadhirai and Rohini starrers are advised to worship in this temple on
their respective star days. This Temple is also Parihara Sthalam for Kashyapa
Godhra, Gowsika Godhra and Bharadhwaja Godhra people.
Contact
Rishipuriswarar Temple,
Thiruvidaimarudur – 612 104
Thanjavur District
Phone: +91 98400 53289
/ 99528 05744
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