Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Kunniyur, Thiruvarur

Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Kunniyur, Thiruvarur

Kasi Viswanathar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Kunniyur Village near Thirukkaravasal in Thiruvarur District of Tamil Nadu.  Presiding Deity is called as Kasi Viswanathar and Mother is called as Visalakshi. The Temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns had a mention about this Temple. The Temple is considered as equivalent to Kasi. The place was called as Kundriyur in ancient times.

The Temple

Presiding Deity is called as Kasi Viswanathar. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Mother is called as Visalakshi. She is housed in a separate shrine. There is a shrine for Lord Vishnu near the Temple entrance. The village was called as Arumozhi Theva Valanaatu Kundriyur as per the inscriptions available in the Temple.

Literary Mention

The Temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns sung by Appar and Sambandar had a mention about this Temple. The Temple is mentioned in 2^nd Thirumurai in 39^th Patikam in 1^st Song by Sambandar and 6^th Thirumurai in 70^th Patikam in 5^th Song by Appar.

2-39-1:

ஆரூர்தில்லை யம்பலம் வல்லந்நல்லம்

வடகச்சியு மச்சிறு பாக்கம் நல்ல

கூரூர் குடவாயில் குடந்தை வெண்ணி

கடல்சூழ் கழிப்பாலை தென்கோடி பீடார்

நீரூர் வயல்நின்றியூர் குன்றியூருங்

குருகா வையூர் நாரையூர் நீடுகானப்

பேரூர்நன் னீள்வயல் நெய்த்தானமும்

பிதற்றாய்பிறை சூடிதன் பேரிடமே

6-70-5:

கொடுங்கோளூர் அஞ்சைக் களஞ்செங் குன்றூர்

கொங்கணங் குன்றியூர் குரக்குக் காவும்

நெடுங்களம் நன்னிலம் நெல்லிக் காவும்

நின்றியூர் நீடூர் நியம நல்லூர்

இடும்பா வனமெழுமூர் ஏழூர் தோழூர்

எறும்பியூர் ஏராரும் ஏம கூடங்

கடம்பை யிளங்கோயில் தன்னி லுள்ளுங்

கயிலாய நாதனையே காண லாமே

Contact

Kasi Viswanathar Temple,

Kunniyur, Mavoor P.O.

Thiruvarur District – 610 202

Mobile: +91 99654 44329

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 2.5 Kms from Thirukkaravasal, 4 Kms from Mavur Road Railway Station, 10 Kms from Thiruvarur, 10 Kms from Thiruvarur Junction Railway Station, 20 Kms from Thiruthuraipoondi and 128 Kms from Trichy Airport. The Temple is situated on Thiruvarur to Thiruthuraipoondi Route.

Location

Kavalur Murugan Temple, Perumakkanallur, Thanjavur

Kavalur Murugan Temple, Perumakkanallur, Thanjavur

Kavalur Murugan Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Murugan located at Kavalur Village near Perumakkanallur in Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu. The Temple is situated on the banks of Vettaru. As Vettaru flows in South to North Direction, it is considered as Uthira Vahini. Hence the place is considered as equivalent to Kasi. This is one of the oldest Murugan Temple in Thanjavur District. Arunagirinathar had sung Thirupugazh Hymns on Lord Murugan of this Temple. This Temple is located in a remote village. Pooja Items to be bought from nearby towns only as the village doesn’t have enough facilities.

History

The Temple was built by Villavan Peraraiyan, local chieftain and minister under Parantaka Chola I. Villavan Peraraiyan belonged to this Village. The Idol of Villavan Peraraiyan was sculpted in one of the pillars in second Mandapam of this Temple. Recently, the Temple had Kumbabishekam on 01.08.1960, 1992 and 13.07.2006.

The Temple

The Temple is built in Mada Style architecture. The main temple can be reached after climbing 12 steps. These 12 steps represent 12 Rashis. The Temple is also having 6 Mandapams. Lord Murugan is housed in the sanctum. He is having six faces with 12 hands. He is accompanied by his consorts Valli & Deivanai with his vehicle Peacock. Vimanam over the sanctum is in Hexagonal Shape. There are Idols and shrines for Vinayagar, Surya, Bhairavar, Kasi Viswanathar, Visalakshi in the temple premises. Theerthams associated with this Temple are Kumara Theertham and Vettaru. Kumara Theertham is located behind the Temple.

The Idol of Villavan Peraraiyan, builder of this Temple was sculpted in one of the pillars in second Mandapam of this Temple. The pillar is situated in the southern end facing north. He is in worshipping posture with Rudraksha Japa Mala in his hands. Sculpture of Arunagirinathar can also be seen in one of the pillars of this Mandapam. He is also in worshipping posture with Rudraksha Japa Mala in his hands. He is facing southern direction.

Festivals

Chithra Pournami, Aadi and Thai Ammavasai are the festivals celebrated here.

Prayers

Lord Murugan is considered as Adi Devatha for Mars, People pray here to get rid of Chevvai Dosham, to clear marriage obstacles and for child boon. It is a general practice that devotees before going to Thirukarugavur Temple will worship Lord Murugan of this Temple. The Temple is also famous for Pithru Dosha Nivarthi.

Literary Mention

Arunagirinathar had sung "மானை நேர் வழி” hymn on Lord Murugan of this Temple. Hence, this Temple is considered as Thirupugazh Sthalam.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 6 Kms from Pasupathi Koil Railway Station, 8 Kms from Pasupathi Koil Bus Stop, 8 Kms from Thirukkarugavur, 14 Kms from Papanasam, 17 Kms from Thiruvedhikudi, 18 Kms from Thanjavur, 19 Kms from Thiruvaiyaru, 27 Kms from Kumbakonam and 80 Kms from Trichy Airport.

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Chandrasekara Swamy Temple, Kamakkur, Thiruvannamalai

Chandrasekara Swamy Temple, Kamakkur, Thiruvannamalai

Chandrasekara Swamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Kamakkur Village near Arani in Thiruvannamalai District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Ilampirainathar / Piraisoodiya Peruman / Chandrasekara Swamy and Mother is called as Amirthambigai. Saint Arunagirinathar had sung about Lord Murugan of this Temple in his Thirupugazh Hymns. The Temple is also considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam. The Temple belongs to Chola Period.

Legends

Equivalent to Kasi:

When a person was travelling to Kasi through this with an asthi kalasam, the bone pieces turned into Arali flowers and since then this is considered equivalent to Kasi Kshetram.

Lord Shiva came in the dream of Jayam Konda Chola:

The Lord came in the dream of King Jayam Konda Cholan and induced him to do some renovation works in this temple.

People worshipped Lord Shiva here:

Lord Muruga, Chandran, Arjunan, Manmathan, Rathi, Dasaratha, King Viwasvan, a lady called Kamakoti worshipped Lord Shiva here and got liberated of their sins.

Kamathur:

The place is known as Kamanagar and Kamathur in ancient period and later got changed to Kamakkur. There is a sanctum for Kamakshi Ammai. Hence the name for the place is Kamathur in olden days. 

The Temple

The temple has a 4-tiered Raja Gopuram. Dwajasthambam, Nandhi and Ganesha shrine can be seen immediately after the entrance. Presiding Deity is called as Ilampirainathar / Piraisoodiya Peruman / Chandrasekara Swamy. Lord is a Swayambu Moorthy. Mother is called as Amirthambigai. She is housed in a separate shrine. She is in standing posture. There is a shrine for Lord Murugan in the temple premises. Lord Muruga is facing north in sitting posture with 12 hands. He is having six faces and 12 hands. Similar Murugan Idol can be found in Devikapuram Kanagagreeswarar Temple. Lord Murugan has been praised in Thirupugazh Hymns.

There is a shrine for Devi Kamakshi in the Temple premises. She is also known as Tripurasundari. She is holding flower in one hand and sugarcane to the other hand. Aadhi Sankarar installed Srichakra in her shrine.  The Dwarabalahi of this Mother shrine emanates different musical notes when tapped at different points. Just opposite to this Mother Shrine, Yazhi made of green stone can be seen.

There is a shrine for Nataraja in the Temple premises. Here Lord Nataraja’s posture is different from other places. Here his left leg is on the floor and the right leg is placed from the back of left one in twisted form. The dance Mudra of this kind is known as Chatura Thandavam. Sahasra Lingam also can be found in the Temple premises. There are 5 Theerthams in this temple. Pooja is performed only twice daily.

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 07.00 AM to 11.00 AM and 05.00 PM to 07. 00 PM.

Contact

Chandrasekara Swamy Temple,

Kamakkur, Thiruvannamalai – 606 903

Mobile: +91 98418 48359 / 90872 25939

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 5 Kms from Sedarampattu Railway Station, 8 Kms from Arani, 8 Kms from Arani Bus Stand, 9 Kms from Arani Road Railway Station, 16 Kms from Padavedu, 25 Kms from Polur, 33 Kms from Vellore, 33 Kms from Chetpet, 62 Kms from Thiruvannamalai and 131 Kms from Chennai Airport. The Temple is located on Arani on Padavedu route.

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Kailasanathar Temple, Thenpallipattu, Thiruvannamalai

Kailasanathar Temple, Thenpallipattu, Thiruvannamalai

Kailasanathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Thenpallipattu Village in Kalasapakkam Taluk in Thiruvannamalai District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Kailasanathar and Mother is called as Kanakambigai. This Temple is considered as one the Saptha Kailaya Sthalams established and worshipped by Lord Muruga on the southern bank of river Cheyyar. Cheyyar River flows here towards North and hence this place is considered equivalent to Kasi.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2018/08/saptha-karai-kanda-sthalams-and-saptha-kailaya-sthalams.html

The Temple

Presiding Deity is called as Kailasanathar and Mother is called as Kanakambigai. Lord and Mother are housed in separate shrines. Mahan Sabapathi Swamigal also lived here and had done many miracles. His adhishtanam is also nearby.

Contact

Kailasanathar Temple,

Thenpallipattu, Kalasapakkam Taluk,

Thiruvannamalai District – 606 751

Mobile: +91 99439 35048 / 98431 44261

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 2 Kms from Kalasapakkam Bus Stand, 3 Kms from Kalasapakkam, 5 Kms from Agaram Sibbandi Railway Station, 6 Kms from Poondi, 6 Kms from Narthampoondi, 26 Kms from Thiruvannamalai, 27 Kms from Thiruvannamalai Railway Station, 170 Kms from Chennai Airport and 179 Kms from Chennai. Buses regularly ply between Thiruvannamalai and Kalasapakkam. The Temple can be conveniently reached from Kalasapakkam Bus Stand.

Location

References

https://shanthiraju.wordpress.com/thiruvannamalai/

Samavedeeswarar Temple, Thirumangalam, Trichy

Samavedeeswarar Temple, Thirumangalam, Trichy

Samavedeeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Thirumangalam in Trichy District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Sama Vedeeswarar and Mother is called as Loka Nayaki. This temple is the only unique temple in the world dedicated to the Vedas especially Samaveda. The place is considered in equal sacredness to Kasi and Gaya. This ancient Chola period temple is architecturally beautiful and has many unique sculptures. This is the birth as well as the Mukthi place of Anaya Nayanar, one of the 63 Nayanmars. The temple comes under the administration of the Hindu Religious Endowment Board.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

http://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2018/02/samavedeeswarar-thirumangalam-legends.html

History

The stone inscriptions of the Chola period are found in this temple. Based on those inscriptions and the architectural style of the temple, we could assume that the temple must have been built or rebuilt in the 11th century CE by the Cholas. Raja Raja Chola has contributed to the development of this temple. Many stone inscriptions have been found here.

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

http://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2018/02/samavedeeswarar-temple-thirumangalam-temple.html

Singers

Many hymns have been sung in praise of the Lord of the temple by Saivite Tamil saint-poets like Sundarar, Nambiyandar Nambikal and Sekkilar.

Prayers

This temple is a parihara Sthalam for Doshas incurred from neglecting ancestors as seen by Parasurama and Chandikeswara. You can get cured of ills by the Bhairavar here. You can retrieve losses by prayers to Saneeshwara here.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 3 Kms from Lalgudi Bus Station, 4 Kms from Lalgudi, 5 Kms from Thirumaanthurai, 20 Kms from Samayapuram, 11 Kms from Anbil, 16 Kms from Srirangam, 16 Kms from Thiruvanaikoil and 23 Kms from Trichy. Nearest Railway Stations are located at Lalgudi (5 Kms), Manthurai (5 Kms) and Trichy (27 Kms). Nearest Airport is located at Trichy (28 Kms).

Location | Photos

References

https://shanthiraju.wordpress.com/trichy/

http://indiancolumbus.blogspot.com/2017/04/Samavedeeswarar.html

Mayuranathaswami Temple, Mayiladuthurai

Mayuranathaswami Temple, Mayiladuthurai

Mayuranathaswami Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Mayiladuthurai Town in Mayiladuthurai Taluk in Mayiladuthurai District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Mayuranathar / Gowri Mayuranathar / Gowri Thandavareesar and Mother is called as Abhayapradhambikai / Abhayambikai / Anjalanayaki / Anjalai. This temple is considered as one of the six temples along the banks of the Kaveri which are considered equivalent to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple.

This temple is considered as one of the temples participating in Saptha Sthana festival of Mayiladuthurai. This temple is considered as one of the Pancha Dakshinamoorthy Sthalams around Mayiladuthurai. This Temple is considered as one of the shrines of the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams glorified in the early medieval Thevaram hymns. This Temple is the 156^th Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 39^th sthalam on the south side of river Cauvery in Chozha Nadu. Arunagirinathar has praised Lord Muruga of this temple in his Thirupugazh Hymns.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2016/12/mayuranathaswami-temple-mayiladuthurai.html

History

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2016/12/mayuranathaswami-temple-mayiladuthurai_23.html

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2016/12/mayuranathaswami-temple-mayiladuthurai_43.html

Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 5.30 a.m. to 12.00 noon and from 4.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.

Festivals

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2016/12/mayuranathaswami-temple-mayiladuthurai_54.html

Religious Significance

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/10/mayuranathaswami-temple-mayiladuthurai-religious-significance.html

Literary Mention

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2016/12/mayuranathaswami-temple-mayiladuthurai_76.html

Prayers

Those seeking pardon for a wrong committed unknowingly pray to Lord Shiva here for peace of mind after a bath in Cauvery. Also, those aspiring mastery in dancing seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. Devotees, on realizing their wishes perform special abishekam to Lord and Mother with vastras. Also, devotees worship Lord Shiva here for relief from Navagraha Doshas.

People take their holy bath in the river during the Aipasi month (October-November) and the first day of following Karthikai month. Lord visits Cauvery each day during this period of 31 days. It is also said that Holy Ganga had her sins washed off with a dip in Holy Cauvery. This day is Aipasi new moon day (Deepavali). A bath in Cauvery on this day cleanses the devotee of all his/her past sins.

Contact

Mayuranathaswami Temple,

Mayiladuthurai – 609 001

Mayiladuthurai District

Phone: +91 4364 222 345 / 223 779 / 223 207

Mobile: +91 93451 49412 / 94422 12270 / 91505 80699

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Mayiladuthurai New Bus Stand, 1.5 Kms from Mayiladuthurai Old Bus Stand, 3.5 Kms from Mayiladuthurai Junction Railway Station, 22 Kms from Thirukadaiyur, 23 Kms from Sirkazhi, 26 Kms from Poompuhar, 30 Kms from Tharangambadi, 35 Kms from Kumbakonam, 112 Kms from Puducherry Airport and 137 Kms from Trichy Airport. The temple is located in the southern part of Mayiladuthurai about a mile from the Kaveri River. Mayiladuthurai is situated on Kumbakonam to Poompuhar route.

Mayiladuthurai is connected by rail with most important towns and cities in South India. Mayiladuthurai Junction railway station is located on the main line connecting the state capital Chennai with Trichy. The Mysuru – Mayiladuthurai Express connects Mayiladuthurai, Thanjavur, Kumbakonam and Trichy with Mysuru and Bengaluru. There are regular express trains that connect the city with major cities in the state like Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore and Trichy. There are passenger trains that connects Mayiladuthurai with Thanjavur, Trichy, Thiruvarur, Chidambaram and Viluppuram.

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