Thirukolanatha
Swamy Temple, Thirukolakudi, Sivaganga
Thirukolanatha Swamy Temple is a
Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Thirukolakudi Village in Thirupathur
Taluk in Sivaganga District of Tamil Nadu. This Temple
is situated in the western limits of Thirukolakudi Village. This Temple complex
consists of three major Shiva Shrines in three levels and a Murugan Shrine.
Three Shiva Shrines at different levels resembles the concept of Bhumi (Shrine
at Foot Hills), Antharam (Shrine at the mid of the Hills) and Swargam (Shrine
at the Hill top). The Temple is considered as
Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns had a mention about this Temple. This Temple is considered equivalent to
Kailasha. The place was called as Natranam in ancient times.
Legends
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History
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The
Temple
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Festivals
10 days Aani Festival, Margazhi Thiruvadhirai, Thai
Poosam, Shivaratri, Pradosham, Sankatahara Chathurthi and Pournami are
celebrated here with much pomp and glory.
Literary
Mention
The Temple is considered as
Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns sung by Sundarar had a mention about
this Temple. The Temple is mentioned in 7th Thirumurai in 38th
Patikam in 4th Song.
நாற்றானத் தொருவனை நானாய பரனை
நள்ளாற்று நம்பியை வெள்ளாற்று விதியைக்
காற்றானைத் தீயானைக் கடலானை மலையின்
றலையானைக் கடுங்கலுழிக் கங்கைநீர் வெள்ள
ஆற்றானைப் பிறையானை அம்மானை எம்மான்
தம்மானை யாவர்க்கும் அறிவரிய செங்கண்
ஏற்றானை எறிகெடில வடவீரட் டானத்
துறைவானை இறைபோது மிகழ்வன்போ லியானே
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about
3 Kms from Rangiyam, 3.5 Kms from Sevur, 12 Kms from Ponnamaravathi, 16 Kms
from Thirumayam, 18 Kms from Thirumayam Railway Station, 22 Kms from Tirupattur,
32 Kms from Pudukkottai, 37 Kms from Karaikudi, 59 Kms from Sivaganga and 91
Kms from Madurai Airport. The Temple can be reached via Rangiyam from Pudukottai
and via Sevur from Thirupathur.
