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Saturday, August 28, 2021

Thirukkarai Eswarar Temple, Manampathi – The Temple

Thirukkarai Eswarar Temple, Manampathi – The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east with five tiered Rajagopuram. Dwajastambam, Balipeedam and Nandhi can be found immediately after the rajagopuram, facing towards the sanctum. The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, antrala, maha mandapam and mukha mandapam. Shrines of Vallaba Ganapathy and Navagrahas can be seen in the mukha mandapam. Dvarapalas can be seen guarding the entrance of the maha mandapam.


Presiding Deity is called as Thirukkarai Eswarar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. The sanctum is in the form of Gajabrusta, the shape of an elephant in its sitting posture. Vinayaka, Dakshinamurthy, Vishnu, Brahma and Durga are the koshta idols located around the sanctum walls. Mother is called as Pathalambikai. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine.


Her shrine is situated on the right side immediately after the rajagopuram. Her shrine consists of sanctum, antrala and mukha mandapam. Her mount, lion and Balipeedam can be found in the mukha mandapam facing towards her sanctum. Shrines of Vinayaga, Kasi Viswanathar, Visalakshi, Nalvar, Suryan, Utsava Idols, Veerabhadra, Naga Lingam, Naga Ganapathy, Naga Subramanyar, Murugan with his consorts Valli & Devasena and Ayyapan can be found in the temple premises. 


This temple has two Bhairava idols, one for Valar Pirai (Waxing moon) and Thei Pirai (Waning Moon). Sculptures of Saptamatrikas, Vinayagar, Veerabhadra and Jyeshta Devi can be seen lying in the outer prakaram. The Temple tank is situated right behind the temple premises. Sthala Vriksham is Vilwa tree.


Vaikundavasa Perumal Temple, Acharavakkam, Chengalpattu

Vaikundavasa Perumal Temple, Acharavakkam, Chengalpattu

Vaikundavasa Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Acharavakkam Village in Thiruporur Taluk in Chengalpattu District of Tamil Nadu. Acharavakkam / Manampathi is situated on Thiruporur – Thirukazhukundram Road.

History

This Temple is believed to be built in 11th century CE by Cholas and extensively renovated by Vijayanagara Kings and Nayak rulers. The Temple contains inscriptions dated to Vikrama Chola and Vijayanagara Kings. The place was called as Vanavan Mahadevi Chaturvedimangalam during Chola period.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east with an entrance gate. Balipeedam, Deepa Sthambam and Garudazhwar can be seen immediately after the entrance gate, facing towards the sanctum. The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, antrala, maha mandapam and mukha mandapam. The sanctum enshrines an image of Vaikundavasa Perumal with his consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi. There are no idols in the koshtas located around the sanctum walls. There is a separate shrine for Goddess Lakshmi at the back side of the sanctum in the prakaram.

Contact

Vaikundavasa Perumal Temple,

Acharavakkam, Thiruporur Taluk,

Chengalpattu District – 603 105

Mobile: +91 98402 72655 / 98948 85090

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 200 metres from Manampathy / Acharavakkam Bus Stop, 5 Kms from Thirunilai, 10 Kms from Thirukazhukundram, 12 Kms from Thiruporur, 18 Kms from Chengalpattu, 20 Kms from Chengalpattu Junction Railway Station, 45 Kms from Chennai Airport and 56 Kms from Chennai. Manampathi / Acharavakkam is situated on Thiruporur – Thirukazhukundram Road. Buses are available from Thiruporur, Chengalpattu, Velachery and Thiruvanmiyur to reach this temple.

Location

Kailasanathar Temple, Agaram – The Temple

Kailasanathar Temple, Agaram – The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east with an entrance arch. The entrance arch has stucco image of Rishabaroodar. Balipeedam and Nandi can be found immediately after the entrance arch, facing towards sanctum. This Temple is situated at an elevated platform of about three feet tall and can be accessed through flight of five steps.


The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, antarala, artha mandapam and maha mandapam. There ardha mandapam is supported by 16 pillars with sculptures of Garudan, Nataraja, Hanuman playing Miruthangam, etc. in the pillars. Presiding Deity is called as Kailasanathar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam.


Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Mahavishnu, Brahma and Durga are the koshta idols located around the sanctum walls. Chandikeswarar shrine can be seen in his usual location. The superstructure over the sanctum is of recent origin. Mother is called as Akhilandeshwari. She is housed in a separate east facing shrine in the prakaram.


Her shrine is situated on the left side of the sanctum. Shrines of Vinayaga, Murugan with his consorts Valli & Devasena, Nalvar, Bhairavar and Navagrahas can be seen in the maha mandapam. It is unique to see the Navagrahas in sitting posture in their shrine.

Kailasanathar Temple, Agaram, Chengalpattu

Kailasanathar Temple, Agaram, Chengalpattu

Kailasanathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Agaram Village in Thiruporur Taluk in Chengalpattu District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Kailasanathar and Mother is called as Akhilandeshwari. Agaram is situated on Thiruporur – Thirukazhukundram Road.




History

The Temple was built by Chola Emperor Rajendra Chola I in 1022 CE. Rajendra Chola I settled 4000 vedic scholars in this village and its neighbourhood. He named the settlement as Vanavan Mahadevi Agaram (Chaturvedimangalam) after his mother Vanavan Mahadevi. The Temple was extensively renovated during the reigns of Kulothunga Chola I and Vijayanagara Kings. Inscription of Rajendra Chola I, Kulothunga Chola I and Vijayanagara Kings can be found in the temple. All these inscriptions record the gifts & grants and renovations made to this temple.



The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/08/kailasanathar-temple-agaram-temple.html

Contact

Vaikundavasa Perumal Temple,

Acharavakkam, Thiruporur Taluk,

Chengalpattu District – 603 105

Mobile: +91 99408 72125 / 96776 95375

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Manampathy / Acharavakkam Bus Stop, 6 Kms from Thirunilai, 10 Kms from Thirukazhukundram, 11 Kms from Thiruporur, 19 Kms from Chengalpattu, 21 Kms from Chengalpattu Junction Railway Station, 46 Kms from Chennai Airport and 55 Kms from Chennai. Manampathi / Acharavakkam is situated on Thiruporur – Thirukazhukundram Road. Buses are available from Thiruporur, Chengalpattu, Velachery and Thiruvanmiyur to reach this temple.

Location

Sunday, August 22, 2021

Maha Swarna Kaala Bhairavar Temple, Thiruvisainallur, Thanjavur

Maha Swarna Kaala Bhairavar Temple, Thiruvisainallur, Thanjavur

Maha Swarna Kaala Bhairavar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Bhairava, a fierce form of Lord Shiva, located in Thiruvisainallur Village near Kumbakonam Town in Thiruvidaimarudur Taluk in Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Maha Swarna Kaala Bhairavar and Mother is called as Maha Swarna Bhairavi. This temple is situated on the banks of Cauvery River.

History

This temple was built by Bhairava Upasagar Sri Vembu Sidhar Gunasekara Swamigal in the year 2011.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east, but the entrance is from southern side. Maha Karuppar and Maha Suvanar can be seen on either sides of the entrance. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum and Mukha Mandapam. Presiding Deity is called as Maha Swarna Kaala Bhairavar. He is housed in the sanctum along with his consort Maha Swarna Bhairavi. Both are seated on Bhadra Peedam under Karpaga Vriksham.

Maha Swarna Kala Bhairavar holds the Poorna Kumbham on his right lap and Maha Swarna Bhairavi holds the Swarna Kumbham on her left lap. She also embraces Bhairavar in her right hand. Maha Swarna Bhairavar holds the Sanga Nidhi, Padma Nidhi, with Nagapasa, Damaruka in his upper hands and Abhaya Varadha Mudra in his lower hands. There is a separate shrine for Vara Siddhi Vinayagar in the temple premises.

Peepal tree and Neem tree intertwined together can be seen near to this shrine. Naga Idols can be seen below these trees. People circumbulate these trees along with Vinayaga Shrine for relief from any doshas especially Sarpa Doshas. It is special to worship this Vinayaga during Sangadahara Chathurthi and Raahu Kaalam on Fridays. There is another shrine for Vaduka Bhairavar in the temple premises.

Festivals

Theipirai, Valarpirai Ashtami, Fridays and Saturdays are special in this temple.

Prayers

Devotees pray here for wealth, relief from debts, child boon, removing marriage obstacles, cure from diseases, mental peace and relief from any kind of sufferings. People pray to Vaduka Bhairavar to safeguard them from black magic.

Contact

Maha Swarna Kaala Bhairavar Temple,

Thiruvisanallur Post, Veppathur Via,

Thiruvidaimarudur Taluk,

Thanjavur District – 612 105

Mobile: +91 80560 56924 / 94449 64303

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 3 Kms from Veppathur, 4 Kms from Thirubuvanam, 6 Kms from Thirunageswaram Railway Station, 6 Kms from Thiruvidaimaruthur, 9 Kms from Kumbakonam, 9 Kms from Kumbakonam Railway Station, 9 Kms from Kumbakonam Bus Stand, 12 Kms from Darasuram, 48 Kms from Thanjavur and 99 Kms from Trichy Airport. Thiruvisainallur is situated on the way to Suriyanar Koil in the Veppathur route. Mini Buses are available from Kumbakonam Bus Stand to Veppathur,  get down at  School Bus Stop to reach this Temple. The Temple is about 1 Km from School Bus Stop.

Location

Sivayoginathar Temple, Thiruvisainallur – The Temple

Sivayoginathar Temple, Thiruvisainallur – The Temple

This temple is facing towards east with five tiered Rajagopuram. The Temple has two prakarams. Nandi, Balipeedam and Dwajastambam can be found immediately after the Rajagopuram. Nandhi is placed between Bali Peedam and Dwajastambam which is very unusual. Normally in other temples, Dwajastambam is placed in between Balipeedam and Nandhi.

It is to be noted that you can see the idol of Nandi with its head turning to a side. It is believed that those who pray to him here during the Pradosham (Twilight period in the evening on the 13th day of every lunar fortnight) will be absolved of all their past sins. There is another Gopuram leading to the inner prakaram housing the sanctum. The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, antarala and Arthamandapam.

Presiding Deity is called as Sivayoginathar / Yoganandheeswarar / Vilvaranyeswarar / Puraathaneswarar. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Shiva Lingam. Lord is a Swayambhu Moorthy and is facing east. Seven hair locks can be seen in the body of Shiva Lingam. It is believed that Lord Suryan (Sun) worships Lord Shiva of this temple by directing his rays on the lingam every year for three days (on 1st, 2nd and 3rd) in the Tamil month of Chithirai (Apr-May). Special poojas are performed during these days.

The legend has it that eight Siva Yogis merged with the lingam here after attaining salvation. Hence Lord Siva got the name Sivayoginathar. The sanctum is similar to Vaprabandha type with Arthapadma, a feature not mentioned in Vastu Shastra texts. The beautiful large vyalas in the prathimukha are among the most powerfully conceived of their kind. It is of modest proportions and consists of the sanctum and its attached mandapam (hall).

The two cover a total length of 15.3 m, with its vimana measuring about 15.3 m. The mandapam is a hall of 4 central pillars, and a vestibule provided at its back, leading to the sanctum, which is a square chamber of 3.7m. The lion motif is absent in the pillars though it reappeared in friezes where ever suited. The pillars in the interior are typical of Chola art. The usual deities are enshrined in the central niches outside the wall of the sanctum.

The toranas over the south and west niches are of good workmanship, especially that on the west, which is perhaps the finest in South India. Narthana Vinayakar, Dakshinamurthy, Mahavishnu, Brahma and Durga are the Koshta Idols located around the sanctum walls. Chandikeswarar can be seen in his usual location.

There is a beautiful relief on the wall of the sanctum which depicts Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu worshiping Lord Shiva. Mother is called as Soundara Nayagi / Santha Nayagi. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine facing the Sun Clock. As Lord Siva is in deep meditation inside, Ambal waits outside for him looking at the Sun Clock.

There is a sundial in the 35-feet-high periphery wall of this temple opposite to Goddess Parvathy’s shrine. It is believed that this clock is more than 1200 years old built during Parantaka Chola I period. This clock is constructed in such a way to measure the route of the sun from the sunrise in the morning till the sunset in the evening. It is said that during the colonial period, the British added numerals to make calibration easier. 

It is carved out of granite and shaped like a semi-circle with numbers from morning 6.00 to evening 6.00 are carved around. It has a three-inch-long brass needle permanently fixed at the center of a horizontal line. As the sun casts its rays on the needle, the shadow of the needle indicates the right time. This shows the architectural, astronomical and scientific knowledge of the people during the Chola period.

There are 4 Bhairavar Idols placed in a row namely, Gnanakala Bhairavar, Swarnakarshana Bhairavar, Unmatha Bhairavar and Yoga Bhairavar are in north east corner of the temple premises along with Bala Saneeswarar. These 4 Bhairavar Idols collectively called as Chathur Kala Bhairavars. It is significant to worship them in the Ashtami day. In some of the Shiva temples, Lord Vishnu is seen alone; but, here he appears as Lakshmi Narayanan, along with his spouse Lakshmi. He is housed in a shrine in the outer prakaram.

There are shrines and idols of Vinayakar, Murugan with his consorts Valli & Deivanai, Pancha Lingams (Bhumi Lingam, Jala Lingam, Agni Lingam, Vayu Lingam and Akasha Lingam representing the five elements of Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Sky respectively), Gajalakshmi, Mahalingeswarar, Niruthi Vinayakar, Naga Kanni, Saptha Mathas, Suryan, Saint Uyyavantha Nayanar, Naalvar, Sekkizhar, Chandran and Navagrahas in the prakaram.

There are eight Theerthams and eight trees associated with this temple. The prominent Theertham is Jatayu Theertham and Sthala Vriksham is Vilvam tree. Vilvam, Vanni, Punnai, Makizhamaram, Aalamaram, Nelli, Arasamaram are the trees found in this temple. There are about 97 inscriptions in this temple, dating back to Parantaka Chola I, Rajaraja Chola I and Rajendra Chola I.  have also made several endowments to this temple. This temple houses the festival images of the Thirundudevankudi Temple nearby.

Sivayoginathar Temple, Thiruvisainallur – Prayers

Sivayoginathar Temple, Thiruvisainallur – Prayers

Lakshmi Narayanan:

Worshipping Lakshmi Narayanan on Shravana Nakshatra, Ekadasi and Saturdays is considered special. Devotees who light 6 oil lamps and offer Tulasi garland to this deity for six consecutive weeks are blessed with progeny, peaceful family life, removal of obstacles in marriage and general prosperity.

Rishaba Rasi Parihara Sthalam:

This Temple is considered as Parihara Sthalam for Rishaba Rasi. Thus, this temple is frequented by people who were born under the sign Rishaba.

Chathur Kala Bhairavars:

The Chathur Kala Bhairavars is famous here. The four Bhairavars with Saneeswarar and Shiva Linga on their sides denote four different phases of life and praying here will solve our problems for our entire lifespan.

Gnana Bhairavar:

The Brahmacharya phase of the human life is dominated by his quest for knowledge. Gnana Bhairavar bestows good education and good employment on his devotees.

Swarna Akarshana Bhairavar:

 In the Grahastha phase, Swarna Akarshana Bhairavar blesses his devotees with excellent growth in career and material gains.

Unmatha Bhairavar:

In the Vanaprastha phase, Unmatha Bhairavar blesses his devotees with good health, financial stability and good luck.

Yoga Bhairavar:

In the Sanyasa stage of life, a man is supposed to be totally devoted to God. By praying to Yoga Bhairavar and the Kailash Lingam beside the Yoga Bhairavar, one can attain salvation.

Worshipping at Bhairava Shrine on Valarpirai & Theipirai:

Devotees who worship Chatur Kala Bhairavar during the 8th day of the waxing period (Ashtami of Sukla Paksham or Valarpirai) will be bestowed with prosperity, advancement in business & career. Devotees who worship Chatur Kala Bhairavar during the 8th day of the waning period (Ashtami of Krishna Paksham or Theipirai) get cured of their diseases, peaceful family life, protection from evil spirits and envy.

Worshipping at Bhairava Shrine on Rahu Kalam:

Lighting oil lamps with black pepper on eight consecutive Sundays during Rahu Kalam (4.30PM to 6.00 PM) at the Bhairava Shrine results in getting back lost property and wealth.

Sivayoginathar Temple, Thiruvisainallur – Literary Mention

Sivayoginathar Temple, Thiruvisainallur – Literary Mention

The Temple is considered as one of the shrines of the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams - Shiva Sthalams glorified in the early medieval Thevaram Hymns by Tamil Saivite Nayanar Tirugnanasambandar. This Temple is considered as 97th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 43rd Shiva Sthalam on the northern bank of the river Cauvery in Chozha Nadu (Vadakarai).

Sambandar (01.013):

குரவங்கமழ் நறுமென்குழல்

அரிவையவள் வெருவப்

பொருவெங்கரி படவென்றதன்

உரிவையுடல் அணிவோன்

அரவும்மலை புனலும்மிள

மதியுந்நகு தலையும்

விரவுஞ்சடை யடிகட்கிடம்

விரிநீர்விய லூரே.  1

ஏறார்தரும் ஒருவன்பல

வுருவன்னிலை யானான்

ஆறார்தரு சடையன்னன

லுருவன்புரி வுடையான்1

மாறார்புரம் எரியச்சிலை

வளைவித்தவன் மடவாள்

வீறார்தர நின்றானிடம்

விரிநீர்விய லூரே. 2

செம்மென்சடை யவைதாழ்வுற

மடவார்மனை தோறும்

பெய்ம்மின்பலி யெனநின்றிசை

பகர்வாரவ ரிடமாம்

உம்மென்றெழும் அருவித்திரள்

வரைபற்றிட வுரைமேல்

விம்மும்பொழில் கெழுவும்வயல்

விரிநீர்விய லூரே.  3

அடைவாகிய அடியார்தொழ

அலரோன்தலை யதனில்

மடவாரிடு பலிவந்துண

லுடையானவ னிடமாம்

கடையார்தர அகிலார்கழை

முத்தந்நிரை சிந்தி

மிடையார்பொழில் புடைசூழ்தரு

விரிநீர்விய லூரே.  4

எண்ணார்தரு பயனாயய

னவனாய்மிகு கலையாய்ப்

பண்ணார்தரு மறையாயுயர்

பொருளாயிறை யவனாய்க்

கண்ணார்தரும் உருவாகிய

கடவுள்ளிட மெனலாம்

விண்ணோரொடு மண்ணோர்தொழு

விரிநீர்விய லூரே.  5

வசைவிற்கொடு வருவேடுவ

னவனாய்நிலை யறிவான்

திசையுற்றவர் காணச்செரு

மலைவான்நிலை யவனை

அசையப்பொரு தசையாவணம்

அவனுக்குயர் படைகள்

விசையற்கருள் செய்தானிடம்

விரிநீர்விய லூரே.  6

மானார்அர வுடையான்இர

வுடையான் பகல்நட்டம்

ஊனார்தரும் உயிரானுயர்

விசையான்விளை பொருள்கள்

தானாகிய தலைவன்னென

நினைவாரவ ரிடமாம்

மேனாடிய2 விண்ணோர்தொழும்

விரிநீர்விய லூரே. 7

பொருவா ரெனக்கெதிரா

ரெனப்பொருப்பை யெடுத்தான்றன்

கருமால்வரை கரந்தோளுரங்

கதிர்நீள்முடி நெரிந்து

சிரமாயின கதறச்செறி

கழல்சேர்திரு வடியின்

விரலாலடர் வித்தானிடம்

விரிநீர்விய லூரே.  8

வளம்பட்டலர் மலர்மேலயன்

மாலும்மொரு வகையால்

அளம்பட்டறி வொண்ணாவகை

அழலாகிய அண்ணல்

உளம்பட்டெழு தழல்தூணதன்

நடுவேயொரு வுருவம்

விளம்பட்டருள் செய்தானிடம்

விரிநீர்விய லூரே.  9

தடுக்கால்உடல் மறைப்பாரவர்

தவர்சீவர மூடிப்

பிடக்கேயுரை செய்வாரொடு

பேணார்நமர் பெரியோர்

கடற்சேர்தரு விடமுண்டமு

தமரர்க்கருள் செய்த

விடைச்சேர்தரு கொடியானிடம்

விரிநீர்விய லூரே.  10

விளங்கும்பிறை சடைமேலுடை

விகிர்தன்விய லூரைத்

தளங்கொண்டதொர் புகலித்தகு

தமிழ்ஞானசம் பந்தன்

துளங்கில்தமிழ் பரவித்தொழும்

அடியாரவ ரென்றும்

விளங்கும்புக ழதனோடுயர்

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