Swarnapureeswarar Temple, Then Ponparappi, Kallakurichi

Swarnapureeswarar Temple, Then Ponparappi, Kallakurichi

Swarnapureeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Then Ponparappi Village in Chinna Salem Taluk of Kallakurichi District in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Presiding deity is called as Swarnapureeswarar and Mother is called as Swarnambigai. The temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of the Government of Tamilnadu.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2023/01/swarnapureeswarar-temple-then-ponparappi-legends.html

History

The temple was built by King Aragalur Udaiya Ponparappinan Rajarajadevan (Magadesan) of Magadai Mandalam in 13th century CE during the reign of Kulothunga Chola III.

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2023/01/swarnapureeswarar-temple-then-ponparappi-temple.html

Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 05.30 a.m. to 09.30 p.m. continuously without any break.

Festivals

Avani Pournami (Aug-Sep), Masi Shivaratri (Feb-Mar) and Panguni Uthiram (Mar-Apr) are the festivals celebrated here. Monthly pradoshams are also observed here.

Prayers

People pray here for good farm yields, child boon, mental peace, relief from debt burdens and removal of obstacles in wedding proposals. People suffering from Rahu Ketu dosha, Chevvai dosha, Kalathira dosha and Kala Sarpa dosha perform abhishekam to Bala Nandi for relief. Students perform abishekam to Banalinga with milk mixed with pepper to gain good ranks. Those born of Avittam star perform abishekam to Lord Shiva with honey. Those facing problems from the adverse aspects of Moon and Saturn planets pray in Kaagapujandar Jeeva Samadhi.

Contact

Swarnapureeswarar Temple,

Then Ponparappi,

Chinna Salem Taluk,

Kallakurichi District – 606 201

Phone: +91 4151 257 057

Mobile: 91 94432 40127 / 98946 67934

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 1.5 Kms from Ammaiyagaram Bus Stop, 2.5 Kms from 2.5 Kms from Melnariyapanur Railway Station, 5 Kms from Chinna Salem Railway Station, 6 Kms from Chinna Salem, 6 Kms from Chinna Salem Bus Stand, 21 Kms from Kallakurichi, 30 Kms from Athur, 84 Kms from Salem and 108 Kms from Salem Airport. The temple is situated at about 1.5 Kms from Ammaiyagaram Bus Stop on the Kallakurichi to Salem route. Town buses and mini buses are available from Chinna Salem to reach this temple.

Location

Satyabhinava Theertharu Brindavana, Nachiyar Koil, Thanjavur

Satyabhinava Theertharu Brindavana, Nachiyar Koil, Thanjavur

Satyabhinava Theertharu Brindavana is a Hindu burial shrine of Satyabhinava Theertharu, 21^st pontiff of the Shri Uttaradi Matha, located in Nachiyar Koil in the outskirts of Kumbakonam Town in Kumbakonam Taluk in Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu.

History

Satyabhinava Tirtha (1706 CE) was a Hindu philosopher, saint, scholar and theologian. He served as the pontiff of Shri Uttaradi Math from 1673 to 1706. He was the 21^st in succession from Madhvacharya. He is known for his great works Durghata Bhavadipa on Bhagavata Tatparya Nirnaya and Mahabharata Tatparya Nirnaya Vyakhyana, a commentary on Mahabharata Tatparya Nirnaya of Madhava.

According to hagiographies, He was born as Keshavacharya into a Kannada-speaking Deshastha Madhava Brahmin family. Satyabhinava Tirtha who was born with a 'Madhavi Rishi hamsa' had occupied the pontificate with distinction for 32 years, 6 months and three days. Satyadhisha Tirtha was the first and Satyadhiraja Tirtha was second disciple. Both these died within a year of their ordination.

Later he ordained Kolhapur Krishnacharya as the next pontiff as Sri Satyapurna Tirtha. After his death in 1706, his mortal remains were enshrined in the mutt at Nachiyar Koil, which is few miles away from Kumbakonam. He was succeeded by Satyapurna Tirtha. Three works have been attributed to Satyabhinava. His Mahabharata Tatparya Nirnaya Vyakhyana is a commentary running up to 3,220 granthas on Mahabharata Tatparya Nirnaya of Madhava. 

Duraghatabhavadipa is a commentary running up to 8,160 granthas on Madhva's Bhagavata Tatparya Niryana which, apart from elucidating the concepts of the source text, criticises the allegations against Madhava raised by some scholars and grammarians. His work Sri Satyanatha Guru Stuti is a praise poem in honour of his guru Satyanatha Tirtha. According to Sharma, "Almost on every page of his gloss in his Bhagavata, we find certain criticisms on the Bhagavata Tatparya Nirnaya of Madhava repudiated.

The determination and persistence with which he pursues these critics show that Bhagavata Tatparya Nirnaya had been severely criticized by some later-day commentators probably Advaitic of unknown identity. The commentary throws light on many knotty points. It's special interest lies in hunting up the criticisms against the Bhagavata Tatparya and silencing them".

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 100 meters from Nachiyar Koil Bus Stand, 10 Kms from Kumbakonam Bus Stand, 10 Kms from Kumbakonam Railway Station, 11 Kms from Kumbakonam, 47 Kms from Thanjavur and 107 Kms from Trichy Airport. Nachiyar Koil is situated on Kumbakonam – Thiruvarur Route. Buses are available from Kumbakonam every 15 minutes on this route.

Location

Mouna Swamigal Jeeva Samadhi Temple, Thiruporur, Chengalpattu

Mouna Swamigal Jeeva Samadhi Temple, Thiruporur, Chengalpattu

Mouna Swamigal Jeeva Samadhi Temple is a Hindu burial shrine located in Thiruporur Town in Thiruporur Taluk in Chengalpattu District of Tamil Nadu. This Temple houses Jeeva Samadhi of Mouna Swamigal and his disciples Sambanda Moorthy Swamigal, Subramanya Swamigal & Ekambara Swamigal. This Temple is situated close to Chidambaram Swamigal Madam.

History

Mouna Swamigal was born in Thai month on Sadaya Nakshatra in 1872 AD. His birth name was Singaravelan. He was born to their parents after they worshipped Thiruporur Murugan for 15 years. He was very much involved in Shiva Pooja from his infancy. He was interested in painting and reading religious scriptures. He was married at the age of 20 and left the family life for Sanyasa at the age of 22.  It is said that Chidambaram Swamigal appeared before Mouna Swamigal for three times and insisted him to undertake Mouna Viratha. He undertook this Viratha for 27 years. He attained Jeeva Samadhi on 15 January 1926.

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 1.5 Kms from Thiruporur Bus Stand, 17 Kms from Mahabalipuram, 25 Kms from Chengalpattu, 27 Kms from Chengalpattu Junction Railway Station, 31 Kms from Thiruvanmiyur, 40 Kms from Chennai Airport, 45 Kms from Chennai Central Railway Station and 45 Kms from Chennai. Thiruporur is situated on the Old Mahabalipuram Road (IT Highway) connecting Chennai and Mahabalipuram via Kelambakkam. Frequent Buses are available from Chennai to reach Thiruporur.

Location

Kanagappa Siddhar Temple, Konthagai, Thanjavur

Kanagappa Siddhar Temple, Konthagai, Thanjavur

Kanagappa Siddhar Temple is a Hindu burial shrine dedicated to Kanagappa Siddhar located in Konthagai Village near Thiruppurambiyam in Kumbakonam Taluk in Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu. This Temple is facing towards east. The temple consists of sanctum, ardha mandapam and maha mandapam. Stucco image of Vinayaga can be seen on top of the maha mandapam at its entrance. The sanctum enshrines a Shiva Linga installed over the Jeeva Samadhi of Kanagappa Siddhar.

The Temple is located at about 2.5 Kms from Thirupurambiyam Bus Stop, 7 Kms from Puliancheri, 8 Kms from Swamimalai, 12 Kms from Kumbakonam, 12 Kms from Kumbakonam Bus Stand, 13 Kms from Kumbakonam Railway Station, 28 Kms from Thiruvaiyaru, 36 Kms from Thanjavur and 85 Kms from Trichy Airport. Thirupurambiyam is situated at about 6 Kms from Puliancheri towards Kollidam river off the Kumbakonam to Thiruvaiyaru route. Take Bus Nos 6 and 18 from Kumbakonam Bus Stand to reach Thirupurambiyam.

Location

Prithvipati Pallipadai Temple, Thiruppurambiyam, Thanjavur

Prithvipati Pallipadai Temple, Thiruppurambiyam, Thanjavur

Prithvipati Pallipadai Temple is a Hindu Temple located in Thiruppurambiyam in Kumbakonam Taluk in Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu. This Temple was built in remembrance of Prithvipati, a Ganga King and generals who lost their lives in historical Thirupurambiyam battle. The Temple is now known as Ayyanar Temple. The Temple is situated on the northern banks of Manniyaru River.

History

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/10/prithvipati-pallipadai-temple-thiruppurambiyam-history.html

The Temple

The Temple is in complete ruins and only the walls of the temple remains intact. The Shiva Linga installed over the Prithvipati Hasti is lost. The Temple has two shrines namely Prithvipati Ayyanar and Vijayalaya Ayyanar connecting to its history. Hero Stones can be seen outside the temple premises. The family tree of Medieval Cholas were written in the walls of the temple.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 2.5 Kms from Thirupurambiyam Bus Stop, 7 Kms from Puliancheri, 8 Kms from Swamimalai, 12 Kms from Kumbakonam, 12 Kms from Kumbakonam Bus Stand, 13 Kms from Kumbakonam Railway Station, 28 Kms from Thiruvaiyaru, 36 Kms from Thanjavur and 85 Kms from Trichy Airport. Thirupurambiyam is situated at about 6 Kms from Puliancheri towards Kollidam river off the Kumbakonam to Thiruvaiyaru route. Take Bus Nos 6 and 18 from Kumbakonam Bus Stand to reach Thirupurambiyam.

Location

Herandanathar Temple, Kottaiyur, Thanjavur

Herandanathar Temple, Kottaiyur, Thanjavur

Herandanathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kottaiyur, a village in the outskirts of Kumbakonam, in Thanjavur District in Tamil Nadu. Presiding deity is called as Herandanathar / Sundareswarar and Mother is called as Meenakshi. The Temple is situated on the northern banks of Cauvery river.

Legends

As per legend, Sage Heranda performed penance and attained salvation here. Hence, the Lord came to be called as Herandanathar and the place came to be called as Herandapuram.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found facing towards sanctum. The Temple consists of sanctum, ardha mandapam and maha mandapam. Presiding deity is called as Herandanathar / Sundareswarar. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. The vimana over the sanctum follows dravida style and is of three tiers. Mother is called as Meenakshi. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine. Her shrine is situated in maha mandapam. Jeeva Samadhi of Sage Heranda is situated next to the temple.

Connectivity

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/10/herandanathar-temple-kottaiyur-connectivity.html

Location

Kanchi Kamakoti Mutt, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur

Kanchi Kamakoti Mutt, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur

Kanchi Kamakoti Mutt is a Hindu monastic religious institution located in Kumbakonam Town in Kumbakonam Taluk in Thanjavur District in Tamil Nadu. The Mutt follows Nayak style architecture. This Mutt is a branch of Kanchipuram Kanchi Kamakoti Mutt. Kumbakonam Kanchi Kamakoti Mutt is also referred to as Kumbakonam Madam. The Madam is situated on the southern banks of Cauvery River. The mutt is situated on the Madam street near the old bridge on the Cauvery River.

History

The Kanchi Mutt was shifted to Kumbakonam from Kanchipuram during the Carnatic wars. Kanchipuram was under repeated invasions during this turbulent period. The Kanchi Mutt was shifted first to Thanjavur for safety reasons and later to Kumbakonam. The 68^th Acharya of Kanchi Mutt spent a considerable amount of time in learning the Vedas and initiated his first Digvijaya from here. 

Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi V: 

Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi V was the 62^nd Peedathipathi of Kanchi Mutt. He was the Peedathipathi of Kanchi Mutt during Carnatic wars. For safety reasons, he decided to migrate south. Acharya shifted to Thanjavur on the insistence of Pratapa Simha, Rajah of Tanjore (1740-63). Later, he found Kumbakonam was more suitable for Kanchi Mutt. Finally, the Mutt was shifted to Kumbakonam. He attained Mukti at Kumbakonam on Shukla Prathama in the month of Pushya of the cyclic year Subhakrt (1783 AD)

Sri Mahadevendra Saraswathi V: 

Sri Mahadevendra Saraswathi V was the 63^rd Peedathipathi of Kanchi Mutt. His original name was Anna Srauti and was a native of Kumbakonam. He attained Mukti at Kumbakonam on Sukla Dwadasi in the month of Ashada of the cyclic year Srimukha (1813 AD). 

Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi VI:

Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi VI was the 64^th Peedathipathi of Kanchi Mutt. He original name was Venkatasubramanya Dikshitar. He belonged to the family of Govinda Dikshithar, minister of Thanjavur Nayaks. He renovated Kamakshi Temple at Kanchipuram and performed consecration ceremony on 22^nd January 1840 AD. He presented the ear ornaments to Akhilandeshwari in Thiruvanaikaval in 1848 AD. He attained Mukti at Kumbakonam on Sukla Prathama in the month of Karthika of the cyclic year Sadarana (1851 AD). 

The Mutt

The Mutt follows Nayak style architecture. The Kumbakonam mutt houses a Veda Patashala and Adhistanams of 62^nd, 63^rd and 64^th Acharyas of Kanchi Mutt.

Connectivity

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/10/kanchi-kamakoti-mutt-kumbakonam-connectivity.html

Location

Thatha Swamigal Jeeva Samadhi, Virudhachalam, Cuddalore

Thatha Swamigal Jeeva Samadhi, Virudhachalam, Cuddalore

Thatha Swamigal Jeeva Samadhi is a Hindu burial shrine dedicated to Thatha Swamigal located in Virudhachalam Town in Virudhachalam Taluk in Cuddalore District of Tamil Nadu. This Jeeva Samadhi Temple houses Jeeva Samadhis Thatha Swamigal, Nirvana Muthukumara Swamigal and Sivapalani Gnani Swamigal. The temple is situated on the southern banks of Manimutharu River opposite to the District court.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Virudhachalam Town Railway Station, 2 Kms from Virudhachalam Bus Stand, 3.5 Kms from Virudhachalam Junction Railway Station, 19 Kms from Neyveli, 31 Kms from Sethiyathope, 46 Kms from Chidambaram, 63 Kms from Cuddalore and 206 Kms from Chennai Airport. Virudhachalam is situated on Cuddalore to Salem highway. Virudhachalam Junction Railway Station is situated on Chennai - Madurai Line.

Location

Thiruvaduthurai Adheenam, Kanchipuram

Thiruvaduthurai Adheenam, Kanchipuram

Kanchipuram Thiruvaduthurai Adheenam is a branch mutt of Thiruvaduthurai Adheenam, located in Pillayar Palayam, a well-known locality in Kanchipuram City in Kanchipuram District of Tamil Nadu. This Mutt houses shrines of Sivagnana Munivar, Meikandar, Kachiappa Munivar and Ekambaranathar. The Mutt is situated close to Rudrakodeeswarar temple and Chidambareswarar temple.

History

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/01/thiruvaduthurai-madam-kanchipuram-history.html

The Mutt

This Mutt is a branch mutt of Thiruvaduthurai Adheenam. Shrines of Sivagnana Munivar, Meikandar and Kachiappa Munivar can be found immediately after the entrance arch. The Shrines of Sivagnana Munivar and Kachiappa Munivar are considered as their respective Jeeva Samadhis. There is a shrine for Ekambaranathar inside the mutt. This Shrine is facing towards east. Balipeedam and Nandi can be seen facing the shrine. Presiding deity is called as Ekambaranathar. He is housed in the shrine in the form of Lingam. This Shiva Linga is considered to be from Pallava era. There is no vimana over the shrine. 

Connectivity

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/01/thiruvaduthurai-madam-kanchipuram-connectivity.html

Location