Bhoologanathar Temple, Nellikkuppam, Cuddalore
Bhoologanathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to
Lord Shiva located at Nellikkuppam Town in Panruti Taluk in Cuddalore District
of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Bhoologanathar and Mother is called
as Bhuvanambigai. This Temple houses a special shrine for Lord Vishnu like Govinda Raja Perumal Temple in Chidambaram Thillai Nataraja Temple.
There are three temples in the area around Nellikkuppam that
denote Kailasa, Shivaloka and Bhooloka, the three places where Lord Shiva is
worshipped. They are;
History
The Temple is believed to be built by Chola Emperor
Rajendra Chola I. The Temple was renovated by Vaiyapuri Paradesiyar in 18th
Century A.D.
The Temple
This Temple is facing towards east with three tiered
Rajagopuram. Nandi, Balipeedam and Dhwaja Sthambam can be found facing the
sanctum. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Maha Mandapam, Artha Mandapam and
Sanctum. Presiding Deity is called as Bhoologanathar. He is housed in the
sanctum in the form of Lingam. Mother is called as Bhuvanambigai. She is housed
in a separate south facing shrine. Her shrine is situated in Maha Mandapam.
There is a south facing shrine housing Prasanna
Venkatesa Perumal and Alarmelu Mangai in Maha Mandapam. There is a shrine for
Vishnu Durga in the Temple premises. She is sitting over Padma (Lotus) with 8
arms (Ashta Bhuja) is special. There are shrines for Swarna Vinayagar, Muthu
Kumara Swamy with his consorts Valli & Deivanai, Kala Bhairavar, Chandikeswarar,
Bala Murugan, Dakshinamoorthy and Navagrahas in the Temple premises. Sthala
Vriksham is Vilwa tree.
Temple Opening Time
The Temple remains open from 08.00 AM to 12.00 Noon and
04.00 PM to 08.00 PM.
Festivals
Ani Thirumanjanam, Aadi Thirukalyanam (Marriage
Festival), Puratasi Maha Shivaratri and monthly Pradoshams are celebrated here.
Prayers
People worship to Lord Shiva for settling land disputes,
buying properties and wellbeing of them. Women worship Mother to overcome
marriage obstacles and pray for longevity of their husband.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at
about 1.5 Kms from Nellikkuppam Main Bus Stand, 2 Kms from Nellikkuppam Railway
Station, 11 Kms from Cuddalore, 14 Kms from Cuddalore Port Junction Railway
Station, 14 Kms from Cuddalore Bus Stand, 15 Kms from Panruti, 31 Kms from Puducherry,
34 Kms from Puducherry Airport, 172 Kms from Chennai Airport and 182 Kms from Chennai.
The Temple is situated on Cuddalore to Panruti Route.
