Sunday, August 2, 2020

Udaiya Vedheeswarar Temple, Keezh Maruthuvakudi, Thanjavur

Udaiya Vedheeswarar Temple, Keezh Maruthuvakudi, Thanjavur
Udaiya Vedheeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Keezh Maruthuvakudi Village near Aduthurai Town in Thiruvidaimarudur Taluk in Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Udaiya Vedheeswarar and Mother is called as Maadhumai Amman. The Temple is situated on the southern bank of River Cauvery.


History
It is believed that Keezh Maruthuvakudi hosted a big hospital during Chola period. Hence, the village came to be called as Keezh Maruthuvakudi.
The Temple
This Temple is facing towards east. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found in the Maha Mandapam facing the sanctum. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Maha Mandapam and Sanctum. Presiding Deity is called as Udaiya Vedheeswarar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Mother is called as Maadhumai Amman. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine in Maha Mandapam. There are shrines of Vinayaga and Muruga in the temple premises. There is a big pond on the southern side of the temple.


Festivals
Masi Shivaratri and Vinayaga Chathurthi are the festivals celebrated here with much fanfare.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 3 Kms from Aduthurai, 3 Kms from Aduthurai Bus Stand, 3 Kms from Aduthurai Railway Station, 7 Kms from Thiruvidaimaruthur, 9 Kms from Thiruvavaduthurai, 16 Kms from Kumbakonam, 16 Kms from Kumbakonam Railway Station, 56 Kms from Thanjavur and 117 Kms from Trichy Airport. Aduthurai Town is situated on the Mayiladuthurai – Kumbakonam highway, and buses are available from Mayiladuthurai and Kumbakonam. Various private and government long haul buses stop here connecting this town with major cities like Chennai, Coimbatore and Madurai. Bus facilities to Keezh Maruthuvakudi from Aduthurai are less frequent. Hence, hire autos from Aduthurai to reach this Temple.
Location