Kalatheeswarar Temple, Mangalur, Cuddalore

Kalatheeswarar Temple, Mangalur, Cuddalore

Kalatheeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Mangalur Village in Thittagudi Taluk in Cuddalore District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Kalatheeswarar and Mother is called as Gnanambigai. The Temple is believed to be extensively renovated during Nayagar period.

The Temple

This east facing Temple covers an area of about 3 acres. The Temple is having five tiered Rajagopuram. Nandi housed in a mandapam and Balipeedam can be found outside the temple in front of Rajagopuram facing the sanctum. Presiding Deity is called as Kalatheeswarar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam.

Vinayagar, Dakshinamoorthy, Lingodbhava and Brahma are the Koshta Idols located around the sanctum walls. Mother is called as Gnanambigai. Mother Shrine is situated to the right side of the sanctum. Her shrine is facing east. Icha Sakthi, Kriya Sakthi and Gnana Sakthi are the Koshta Idols located around the walls of her shrine.

The Temple is famous for its sculptural beauty. Sculptures of warriors holding lances seated on Horse are of exceptional beauty. Sculptures of Nayagar Kings can be found in Mandapam Pillars. Fish symbol, Emblem of Pandya dynasty can be found in the walls. 63 Nayanmars Idols, few Lingams, Nagars can be found in the Katralai Mandapam. There are shrines for Vinayagar, Gaja Lakshmi and Murugan in the Temple premises.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at 15 Kms from Thozhuthur, 16 Kms from Veppur, 22 Kms from Thittagudi, 31 Kms from Koothakudi Railway Station, 37 Kms from Pennadam Railway Station and 102 Kms from Trichy Airport. Devotees need to travel from Veppur towards Athur, take a left turn after crossing Rettakurichi towards Mangalur.

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Abathsahayeswarar Temple, Thukkachi, Thanjavur

Abathsahayeswarar Temple, Thukkachi, Thanjavur

Abathsahayeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Thukkachi Village near Kumbakonam in Thiruvidaimarudur Taluk in Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Abathsahayeswarar and Mother is called as Soundaranayaki. The Temple is famous for Durga Shrine in the Temple premises. She faces south, unlike in other Shiva temples where she faces north. The Sarabeswarar shrine of the temple is considered to be the first of the three Sarabeswarar temples built in the temple town of Kumbakonam. 

The Temple is similar in construction like famous Darasuram Airavateshwarar Temple. The Temple is considered as equivalent to Kalahasthi. Hence, the temple is called as Then Kalahasthi. The name Thukkachi derives from Durgai Achi meaning Mother Durga (or possibly, Durgai Aatchi, meaning the Rule of Durga). This place was also called as Pathiri Vanam as it had many Pathiri trees.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2019/08/abathsahayeswarar-temple-thukkachi-legends.html

History

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2019/08/abathsahayeswarar-temple-thukkachi-history.html

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2019/08/abathsahayeswarar-temple-thukkachi-temple.html

Festivals

Pradosham, Karthigai Somavaram, Mahashivaratri, Navaratri and Panguni Uthiram are the festivals celebrated here.

Contact

Abathsahayeswarar Temple,

Thukkachi, Thiruvidaimarudur Taluk,

Thanjavur District – 612 202

Phone: +91 435 246 3354

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 7 Kms from Nachiyar Koil, 12 Kms from Thiruvidaimaruthur, 15 Kms from Kumbakonam Railway Station, 15 Kms from Kumbakonam Bus Stand, 16 Kms from Kumbakonam, 53 Kms from Thanjavur and 112 Kms from Trichy Airport. The Temple can be reached from Kumbakonam via Nachiyar Koil. Thukkachi is situated on the Nachiyar Koil – Poonthottam Road. Mini Buses are available from Kumbakonam to Thukkachi.

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Kalahasteeswarar Temple, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur

Kalahasteeswarar Temple, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur

Kalahasteeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kumbakonam Town in Thanjavur District in Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Kalahasteeswarar and Mother is called as Gnanambigai / Gnanaprahalambigai. The temple is one of 12 Shiva temples connected with the Mahamaham festival, which takes place in Kumbakonam every 12 years.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2020/07/kalahasteeswarar-temple-kumbakonam-legends.html

History

The temple was renovated by Sarfoji Maharaja of Thanjavur in 18^th Century CE under the guidance of then Kanchi Peedathipathi. The last consecration of the temple was held on 26th October 2015.  

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2020/07/kalahasteeswarar-temple-kumbakonam-temple.html

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 6.00 am to 12.00 noon and 4.30 pm to 7.30 pm

Festivals

The wedding celebration of Lord Kalahastheeswarar is celebrated in this temple on the Makara Sankranti day (Thai Pongal in Tamil) taking place almost on the 14^th January each year. During Mahamaham, Lord is taken in procession for Theerthavari. Pujas to Mother Durga is performed during Rahukalam time.

Religious Significance

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2020/07/kalahasteeswarar-temple-kumbakonam-religious-significance.html

Prayers

Prayers offered here to the Lord Shiva and Gnanaprahalambigai are equal to the Vayu Lingam of Kalahasti itself. Abishekams to Jwarakeswara are performed with hot water and offerings are usually boiled rice with pepper and vilva leaves to appease the Lord who can alleviate Jwara (fever). Devotees pray here for relief from critical and prolonged diseases.

Connectivity

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2020/07/kalahasteeswarar-temple-kumbakonam-connectivity.html

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