Nayanavaratheswarar
Temple, Nainipuram, Mayiladuthurai
Nayanavaratheswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located
in Nainipuram Village near
Nangur in Sirkazhi Taluk in Mayiladuthurai District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding deity is called as Nayanavaratheswarar
and Mother is called as Nalinambiga. Nainipuram is also called as Melnangur. The Temple is considered as Thevara
Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns sung by Sundarar had a mention about
this Temple. This Temple is considered as one of the
Ekadasa Rudra Kshetrams and Shiva Peedam Temples of Nangur.
Legends
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History
The temple is said to have been in existence from 6th century
CE but was lost completely to the ravages of time. The temple is built recently
in a smaller level. This temple is under the
administrative control of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments
Department of Government of Tamil Nadu (HR&CE).
The Temple
This Temple is facing towards
west. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found facing towards the sanctum. The sanctum
sanctorum consists of sanctum and ardha mandapam. Presiding deity is called as Nayanavaratheswarar
and is facing west. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Durga,
Lingodbhava and Dakshinamoorthy are the koshta idols located around the sanctum
walls. Chandikeswarar shrine can be seen in his usual location. Mother is
called as Nalinambiga. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine to the
right side of the sanctum. Shrines of Vinayaga and Murugan can be seen in the
temple premises.
Festivals
The Ekadasa Rudra Kshetrams of Nangur celebrates the
Ekadasa Rishabaruda festival in Rohini star day in the Tamil month of Vaikasi
similar to the Ekadasa Garuda Seva of Thirunangur
Divyadesams. The Ekadasa Rishabaruda festival was celebrated in
grand manner during Chitra Pournami in ancient times and was discontinued in
the 20th century. The ardent devotees of Lord Shiva revived this
festival in 2016 and is now being celebrated every year. The Lords of the
Ekadasa Rudra Kshetrams of Nangur participates in this festival.
Religious Significance
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Literary Mention
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Contact
Nayanavaratheswarar Temple,
Nainipuram, Sirkazhi Taluk,
Mayiladuthurai District – 609
109
Mobile: +91 95663 32359
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 4
Kms from Annankoil, 11 Kms from Vaitheeswarankovil, 11 Kms from Sembanarkoil,
12 Kms from Sirkazhi, 12 Kms from Sirkazhi Bus Stand, 12 Kms from
Vaitheeswarankovil Railway Station, 12 Kms from Poompuhar, 13 Kms from
Thirukadaiyur, 14 Kms from Sirkazhi Railway Station, 20 Kms from Tharangambadi,
21 Kms from Mayiladuthurai and 147 Kms from Trichy Airport. The Temple is situated on Sirkazhi to Thirukadaiyur
route. Regular buses are available from Sirkazhi, Thirukadaiyur and
Tharangambadi.
