Swarnapureeswarar
Temple, Kathiruppu, Mayiladuthurai
Swarnapureeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kathiruppu Village near Sirkazhi Town in Sirkazhi Taluk in Mayiladuthurai District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Swarnapureeswarar and Mother is called as Swarnambigai. 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 believed to be
built in 11th century by Cholas. Kathiruppu was called as
Thirusornapuram during ancient period. 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
east with three tiered rajagopuram. Balipeedam, Dhwaja Sthambam and Nandi can
be seen immediately after the rajagopuram facing towards the sanctum. Kodimara
Vinayaga can be seen at the base of the Dhwaja Sthambam. The sanctum sanctorum
consists of sanctum, antrala and maha mandapam. Presiding Deity is called as Swarnapureeswarar
and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam.
Dakshinamoorthy and eight armed
Durga are the koshta idols located around the sanctum walls. Chandikeswarar can
be seen in his usual location. Mother is called as Swarnambigai. She is housed
in a separate east facing shrine. Her shrine is situated to the left side of
the sanctum. She is four armed and in standing posture. Her upper hands hold
lotus & rudraksha mala and lower hands shows abhaya and uru hastha.
Shrines & Idols of Vinayaga,
Veena Dakshinamoorthy, Vasuki, Sapta Matrikas, Murugan with his consorts Valli
& Devasena, Gaja Lakshmi, Bhairavar, Saneeswarar, Suryan, Katyayi Lingam
can be seen in the temple premises. Sthala Vrikshams are Vanni, Neem and
Pomegranate Trees. These Vrikshams are situated on the northern prakaram.
Theertham associated with this temple is Swarna Pushkarini. It is situated on
the north eastern corner of the temple premises.
Temple Opening Time
The Temple remains open from
06.00 AM to 08.00 AM and 05.30 PM to 07.00 PM.
Festivals
10 days Vaikasi Brahmotsavam
(May-Jun) is the most famous festival celebrated here. Kanakabhishekam is
performed to Sundarar with coins during Vaikasi Visakam day. Ekadina Laksharchana
is performed to Lord Shiva & Goddess Parvathy during Akshaya Tritiya. 108
Shankhabhishekam is performed to Lord Shiva & Goddess Parvathy on Karthigai
Mondays. Navaratri, Shivaratri, Karthigai and pradoshams are also observed
here.
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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Prayers
When the women from this village
buy new jewelry, they kept it at the feet of the goddess for blessings and then
take it away and wear it. It is believed that this practice will bless them
with more gold in their home. Devotees light 27 lamps around the Sthala
Vrikshams (Vanni & Neem intertwined together like a single tree) on
Pournami and circumbulate the trees for removing obstacles in marriage
alliances. Also, devotees perform Kala Parvathy Yagna to Lord Shiva here for
marriage boon. Devotees worship Lord Shiva for relief from Naga dosha and Kala
Sarpa dosha.
Contact
Swarnapureeswarar Temple,
Kathiruppu, Sirkazhi Taluk,
Mayiladuthurai District – 609
117
Mobile: +91 85266 96953
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 3
Kms from Annankoil, 9 Kms from Vaitheeswarankovil, 10 Kms from Sirkazhi, 10 Kms
from Sirkazhi Bus Stand, 10 Kms from Vaitheeswarankovil Railway Station, 12 Kms
from Poompuhar, 12 Kms from Sirkazhi Railway Station, 12 Kms from Sembanarkoil,
14 Kms from Thirukadaiyur, 22 Kms from Tharangambadi, 22 Kms from
Mayiladuthurai and 145 Kms from Trichy Airport. The
Temple is situated on Sirkazhi to Thirukadaiyur route. Regular buses are available from Sirkazhi,
Thirukadaiyur and Tharangambadi.
