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

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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

Ardhanareeswarar Temple, Rishivandiyam, Kallakurichi

Ardhanareeswarar Temple, Rishivandiyam, Kallakurichi

Ardhanareeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Rishivandiyam in Sankarapuram Taluk of Kallakurichi District in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Presiding Deity is called as Ardhanareeswarar and Mother is called as Mukthambika. 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://lesser-known-temples-in-tamil-nadu.blogspot.com/2021/06/ardhanareeswarar-temple-rishivandiyam-legends.html

History

The temple is believed to be built by Pandyan King Sundara Pandya in 1282 A.D. The temple was extensively renovated by succeeding Vijayanagara Kings and Nayak Kings.

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://lesser-known-temples-in-tamil-nadu.blogspot.com/2021/06/ardhanareeswarar-temple-rishivandiyam-temple.html

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 6:00 AM to 12:00 Noon and 4:00 PM to 08:00 PM.

Festivals

10 days Aani Brahmotsavam, Third Monday of Karthigai, Shivarathri and Monthly Pradoshams are celebrated here.

Prayers

This temple is considered as marriage Parihara Sthalam. One must visit this temple for 3 to 5 Amavasyas, perform archana and offer Abhisheka once for successful marriage. Those with speech impairment, can offer honey abhishekam to Lord Shiva. They have to consume the honey for relief.

Contact

Ardhanareeswarar Temple,

Rishivandiyam, Sankarapuram Taluk,

Kallakurichi District – 606 205

Phone: +91 4151 289 243 / 243 289

Mobile: +91 98653 69493 / 93633 99063 / 90943 68541

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 100 meters from Rishivandiyam Bus Stand, 9 Kms from Thiyagadurgam, 22 Kms from Kallakurichi, 34 Kms from Ulundurpet, 34 Kms from Ulundurpet Railway Station and 151 Kms from Trichy Airport. Rishivandiyam is situated on Kallakurichi to Thiruvannamalai route via Thiyagadurgam. Rishivandiyam is well connected to Thirukovilur, Kallakurichi and Ulundurpet.

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Pandava Cave Temple, Arakandanallur, Kallakurichi

Pandava Cave Temple, Arakandanallur, Kallakurichi

Pandava Cave Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Arakandanallur near Thirukovilur Town in Thirukovilur Taluk in Kallakurichi District of Tamil Nadu, India. This Temple is situated in the rock boulder below Rajagopuram of Arakandanallur Atulya Nadheswarar Temple. This rock cut temple is considered as the south most rock-cut cave temple of Pallavas, with the solitary exception of Tiruchirappalli. The Temple is situated on the banks of Thenpennai River.

Legends

As per legend, Pandavas stayed in Arakandanallur for few days during their exile. It is said that Pandavas stayed in the caves near water tank. There are five cells in this cave temple, which were used by each Pandavas. The water tank is said to have been created by Bhima with his mace. Hence, the tank came to be called as Veeman Kulam (Bheema Kulam). There are two Sunais (water streams) named as Draupadi Theertham and Pandava Theertham, on the hillock, are said to have been used by Pandavas and Draupadi. Pandavas worshiped Lord Shiva here and got back their kingdom.

The Temple

This Temple is considered as fine specimen of early Pallava rock cut temple. This rock cut cave temple consists of five cells, which were used by each Pandavas.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 500 meters from Thirukovilur Railway Station, 3 Kms from Thirukovilur, 3 Kms from Thirukovilur Bus Stand, 34 Kms from Villupuram, 47 Kms from Kallakurichi and 180 Kms from Chennai Airport. The Temple is situated on Thirukovilur to Villupuram Route. Buses running to Thirukovilur from Villupuram pass through Arakandanallur. 

Location

Adhirangam Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Adhi Thiruvarangam, Kallakurichi

Adhirangam Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Adhi Thiruvarangam, Kallakurichi

Adhirangam Ranganatha Swamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Adhi Thiruvarangam in Sankarapuram Taluk in Kallakurichi District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Ranganatha Swamy and Mother is called as Ranganayaki. The Temple is constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture and is believed to have been built by the Medieval Cholas, with later contributions from Vijayanagar kings. The temple covers an area of 2 acres (8,100 m2) and has a historical grain storage container. The Temple is situated on the banks of the now completely dry South Pennai River.

Though it is an ancient temple it is not a Divya Desam. The temple is considered as Periya Perumal Temple, since the image of presiding Ranganathar is larger than the one found at Ranganathar Temple at Srirangam. Six daily rituals and a dozen yearly festivals are held at the temple, of which the chariot festival, celebrated during the Tamil month of Chithirai (March–April), is the most prominent. The temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of the Government of Tamil Nadu.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2019/03/adhirangam-ranganatha-swamy-temple-adhi-thiruvarangam-legends.html

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2019/03/adhirangam-ranganatha-swamy-temple-adhi-thiruvarangam-temple.html

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 06.00 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. continuously without any break.

Religious Practices & Festivals

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2019/03/adhirangam-ranganatha-swamy-temple-adhi-thiruvarangam-religious-practices-and-festivals.html

Literary Mention

It is generally said that this shrine is not mentioned by Azhwars in their Mangalasasanam hymns. Yet, according to researchers, the verse beginning with the line “Voruvadal” and in other ten verses beginning with the line “Ezhai Edhalan” by Tirumangai Azhwar contains the Mangalasasanam respect, quoting epigraphic details. Sri Vedanta Desikan’s Nipasa Thilakam also has a mention about the temple.

Prayers

Devotees prayer here for good education (as the Lord initiated Brahma with the Vedic lessons), Progeny (as the Lord granted the wishes of the King who prayed here) and one’s overall wellbeing as Lord Ranganatha himself directed that an image of his be created at this place

Contact

Adhirangam Ranganatha Swamy Temple,

Adhi Thiruvarangam, Via Kadambur,

Sankarapuram Taluk,

Kallakurichi District – 605 802

Phone: +91 4153 293 677

Mobile: +91 94446 91885 / 94429 83479

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 6 Kms from Manalurpettai, 9 Kms from Jambai, 20 Kms from Thirukovilur, 20 Kms from Thirukovilur Bus Stand, 21 Kms from Thirukovilur Railway Station, 42 Kms from Kallakurichi, 55 Kms from Villupuram, 57 Kms from Villupuram Railway Junction, 172 Kms from Trichy Airport and 201 Kms from Chennai Airport. There are frequent buses available for every half an hour from Thirukovilur to Manalurpettai. Take Mini Buses or Local Buses or Autos from Manalurpettai to reach Adhirangam. One can reach the Northern banks of the temple and cross the Pennai river to reach the temple. There are also buses that reach the Southern side of the temple, in which case there will be no need for one to cross the river). It is also easily approached from south via Kallakurichi / Salem on the Ulundurpet Salem highway.

Location

Veeratteswarar Temple, Thirukkovilur, Kallakurichi

Veeratteswarar Temple, Thirukkovilur, Kallakurichi

Veeratteswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Thirukovilur Town in Thirukovilur Taluk in Kallakurichi District of Tamil Nadu. The Temple is situated in Kizhaiyur on the banks of Then Pennai River. Presiding Deity is called as Veeratteswarar / Andhaka Anthakan and Mother is called as Sivananthavalli / Periyanayaki. This Temple is considered as one of the Atta Veerattanam Temples (Atta means eight and Veeram means bravery).

The place was historically called as Andhakapuram. Thirukovilur is considered as the birth place of Meiporul Nayanar. Narasinga Munaiyaraiyar, one of the famous Nayanmars, lived in this place. Thirukovilur is also considered as the birth place of the great Chola King Arulmozhi Varman, popularly known as Rajaraja Chola I, his mother Vanavan Maadevi and his elder brother Adithya Karikalan.

The temple is revered in Thevaram Hymns and hence it is classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam. This Temple is the 11^th Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam in Nadu Naadu. The famous Vinayakar Agaval by poetess Avvaiyar dedicated to Vinayaka was sung in this temple. Lord Muruga of this temple is praised in the Thirupugazh hymns of Saint Arunagirinathar. Ulagalantha Perumal Temple, one of the 108 Divya Desams is located nearby.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2020/05/veeratteswarar-temple-thirukkovilur-legends.html

History

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2020/05/veeratteswarar-temple-thirukkovilur-history.html

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2020/05/veeratteswarar-temple-thirukkovilur-temple.html

Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 6.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and from 5.00 p.m. to 8.p.m.

Poojas & Worship Practices

The temple follows Saivite tradition. The temple priests perform the pooja (rituals) during festivals and on a daily basis. As at other Shiva temples of Tamil Nadu, the priests belong to the Shaivite community, a Brahmin sub-caste. The temple rituals are performed six times a day: Kalasanthi at 6:00 a.m., Uchikalam at 11:30 p.m., Sayarakshai at 6:00 p.m., Irandam kalam at 7:30 p.m., and Ardha Jamam between 8:00 - 8:00 p.m. Each ritual has three steps: alangaram (decoration), naivethanam (food offering) and deepa aradanai (waving of lamps) for both Veeratteswarar and Periyanayaki.

Festivals

13 Days Masi Magam festival (Masi Brahmotsavam) in the Tamil month of Masi (Feb-Mar) (Andhakasura Samhara Murthy is taken in procession on the 6^th day of the festival), Karthigai Somavaram during the Tamil month of Karthigai (October - November) and Manickavasagar festival during the Tamil month of Margazhi (December - January) are the most prominent festivals celebrated in the temple.

All Aadi Fridays in July-August, Purattasi Navaratri in September – October, Aipasi Annabishekam, Skanda Sashti and Soora Samharam in October – November, Margazhi Thiruvadhirai, Thiru Karthikai in the Tamil month of Karthigai (Nov-Dec) and Aani Thirumanjanam in June-July are the festivals grandly celebrated in the temple. Pradosham is also regularly observed. 

Religious Significance

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2020/05/veeratteswarar-temple-thirukkovilur-religious-significance.html

Literary Mention

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https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2020/05/veeratteswarar-temple-thirukkovilur-literary-mention.html

Prayers

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2020/05/veeratteswarar-temple-thirukkovilur-prayers.html

Contact

Veeratteswarar Temple,

Keezhaiyur, Thirukovilur,

Kallakurichi District – 605 757

Phone: +91 4153 252 220 / 253 532

Mobile: +91 93456 60711 / 94862 80030

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 700 meters from Government Hospital Bus Stop, 1.5 Kms from Thirukovilur Bus Stand, 2 Kms from Thirukovilur Railway Station, 36 Kms from Viluppuram, 38 Kms from Villupuram Junction Railway Station, 46 Kms from Kallakurichi, 162 Kms from Trichy Airport and 182 Kms from Chennai Airport. The Temple is situated in Kizhaiyur on the banks of Then Pennai River. There are Buses available from Bus Stand to this temple. Devotees has to get down at Government Hospital Bus Stop and then can take a share auto to reach this Temple.

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