Kailasanathar Temple, Murugamangalam, Mayiladuthurai

Kailasanathar Temple, Murugamangalam, Mayiladuthurai

Kailasanathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Murugamangalam Village in Kuthalam Taluk in Mayiladuthurai District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding deity is called as Kailasanathar and Mother is called as Thirupura Sundari. The temple is situated on the banks of Pazhavar river.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east with an entrance arch. The temple covers an area of about 1 acre. Balipeedam, Dhwaja Sthambam and Nandi can be found immediately after the entrance arch, facing towards the sanctum. The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, ardha mandapam and maha mandapam. The mukha mandapam is designed to look like the forehead of a bat (Vovval Nethi Mandapam). Presiding deity is called as Kailasanathar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam.

Dakshinamoorthy, Lingothbhava, Brahma and Vishnu Durga are the koshta idols located around the sanctum walls. Chandikeswarar shrine can be seen in his usual location. Mother is called as Thirupura Sundari. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine. Her shrine is situated to the right side of the nandi mandapam. There are shrines for Vinayaga, Murugan, Gaja Lakshmi, Bhairavar, Suryan, Saneeswarar and Navagrahas in the temple premises. There is a large temple pond in front of the temple.

Festivals

Margazhi Thiruvadhirai is the most famous festival celebrated here. Monthly pradoshams are also observed here.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 1 Km from Alangudi, 3 Kms from Thirumangalam, 6 Kms from Thirumanancheri, 6 Kms from Kali, 7 Kms from Pandanallur, 7 Kms from Kuthalam, 7 Kms from Kuthalam Railway Station, 13 Kms from Mayiladuthurai Bus Stand, 15 Kms from Mayiladuthurai Junction Railway Station, 17 Kms from Mayiladuthurai, 30 Kms from Kumbakonam and 129 Kms from Trichy Airport. The temple is situated at about 1.5 Kms to the east of Alangudi Panchayat Office on Kuthalam to Pandanallur route.

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Lakshmi Narayana Perumal Temple, Melaperumpallam, Mayiladuthurai

Lakshmi Narayana Perumal Temple, Melaperumpallam, Mayiladuthurai

Lakshmi Narayana Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Melaperumpallam Village in Tharangampadi Taluk in Mayiladuthurai District of Tamil Nadu. The temple is situated on the southern bank of Cauvery river. The temple is located close to the Valampuranathar Temple.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east with an entrance arch. The entrance arch has stucco images of Lakshmi Narayana flanked by Garuda and Anjaneya. Garuda and Balipeedam can be found immediately after the entrance arch, facing towards the sanctum. The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, ardha mandapam and mukha mandapam. The mukha mandapam is in the form of sheet metal shed. The sanctum enshrines the image of presiding deity, Lakshmi Narayana. His consort, Lakshmi is found seated on his lap. There is a separate shrine for Anjaneya in the temple premises.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 2 Kms from Melaiyur Bus Stop, 6 Kms from Poompuhar, 6 Kms from Poompuhar Bus Stand, 8 Kms from Nangur, 12 Kms from Thirukadaiyur, 13 Kms from Sembanarkoil, 18 Kms from Vaitheeswarankovil, 19 Kms from Tharangambadi, 19 Kms from Sirkazhi, 21 Kms from Sirkazhi Railway Station, 21 Kms from Mayiladuthurai, 24 Kms from Mayiladuthurai Junction Railway Station and 146 Kms from Trichy Airport. Melaperumpallam is situated on Poompuhar to Mayiladuthurai route. Devotees need to get down at Melaiyur bus stop on this route and should take an auto to reach this temple.

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Shivaloganathar Temple, Mangudi, Mayiladuthurai

Shivaloganathar Temple, Mangudi, Mayiladuthurai

Shivaloganathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Mangudi Village in Mayiladuthurai Taluk in Mayiladuthurai District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding deity is called as Shivaloganathar and Mother is called as Shiva Loganayagi. The temple is under the control of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu.

Legends

As per legend, Lord Vishnu along with Lakshmi stayed in this village during the marriage ceremony of Lord Shiva and goddess Parvati in Thirumanancheri. As Lord Vishnu (Mal) stayed in this village, the village came to be called as Malgudi (means residence of Lord Vishnu). Malgudi later got corrupted to Mangudi.

History

The temple is believed to be built in 12^th century CE by the Cholas and later extensively renovated by the Nayak Kings.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east and is in complete ruins. The entire temple is a brick structure. The entrance gopuram is in dilapidated state. The superstructure over the entrance gopuram had been lost completely. The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, antrala, ardha mandapam and maha mandapam. The maha mandapam is designed to look like the forehead of a bat (Vovval Nethi Mandapam). All the structures are in dilapidated state. The roof over the maha mandapa is completely lost.

Presiding deity is called as Shivaloganathar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Chandikeswarar shrine can be seen in his usual location. Mother is called as Shiva Loganayagi. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine. Her shrine is situated in maha mandapam to the left side of the sanctum. As the shrines and structures are in dilapidated state, the idols of Vishnu, Vinayaga,  Kasi Viswanathar, Dakshinamoorthy, Durga and Murugan are kept in the ardha mandapam for safety reasons.

Religious Significance

The specialty of the temple is on the auspicious day of Shivrathri, those who visit Thirumangalam Bhoologanathar Temple on first Kaala Pooja, Mangudi Shivaloganathar Temple on second Kaala Pooja, Poyyakudi Naganathar Temple on third Kaala Pooja and again Thirumangalam Bhoologanathar Temple on fourth Kaala Pooja will get the benefit of worshipping all Shivalingas in in the world.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 750 metres from Thirumangalam, 2.5 Kms from Poyyakudi, 3 Kms from Kali, 5 Kms from Thirumanancheri, 6 Kms from Tiruvelvikudi, 7 Kms from Kuthalam, 8 Kms from Kuthalam Railway Station, 11 Kms from Mayiladuthurai Junction Railway Station, 12 Kms from Mayiladuthurai, 13 Kms from Mayiladuthurai Old Bus Stand, 13 Kms from Mayiladuthurai New Bus Stand, 31 Kms from Kumbakonam and 135 Kms from Trichy Airport. Devotees need to take the Kallanai – Poompuhar Road from Mayiladuthurai towards Kumbakonam, take a diversion at Mappadugai towards Ponnur, then take a diversion at Ponnur towards Thirumangalam and the temple is situated at about 750 metres from Thirumangalam.

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Naganatha Swamy Temple, Poyyakudi, Mayiladuthurai

Naganatha Swamy Temple, Poyyakudi, Mayiladuthurai

Naganatha Swamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Poyyakudi Village in Mayiladuthurai Taluk in Mayiladuthurai District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Naganatha Swamy and Mother is called as Saantha Nayagi. This temple is considered as Parihara Sthalam for Naga Dosha, Rahu and Ketu doshas. Poyyakudi was called as Poigai Kudi in ancient times.

Legends

It is believed that planets Rahu and Ketu worshipped Lord Shiva here.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east with three tiered Rajagopuram. Nandi and Balipeedam can be seen immediately after the Rajagopuram facing the sanctum. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Ardha Mandapam and Maha Mandapam. The Maha Mandapam is designed to look like the forehead of a bat (Vovval Nethi Mandapam). There is another Nandi and Balipeedam can be seen in Maha Mandapam facing the sanctum. Presiding Deity is called as Naganatha Swamy and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam.

Dakshinamoorthy, Lingodbhava and Durga are the Koshta idols located around the sanctum walls. Chandikeswarar Shrine can be seen in his usual location. Mother is called as Saantha Nayagi. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine. Her shrine is situated in Maha Mandapam to the left side of the sanctum. There are shrines and idols of Vinayagar, Murugan, Selva Vinayagar, Nardana Vinayagar, Rahu, Ketu, Lord Vishnu with his consort Maha Lakshmi, Bhairavar, Suryan and Saneeswarar in the temple premises.

Religious Significance

The specialty of the temple is on the auspicious day of Shivrathri, those who visit Thirumangalam Bhoologanathar Temple on first Kaala Pooja, Mangudi Shivaloganathar Temple on second Kaala Pooja, Poyyakudi Naganathar Temple on third Kaala Pooja and again Thirumangalam Bhoologanathar Temple on fourth Kaala Pooja will get the benefit of worshipping all Shivalingas in in the world.

Prayers

This temple is considered as Parihara Sthalam for Naga Dosha, Rahu and Ketu doshas.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 2 Kms from Kali, 2 Kms from Thirumangalam Bhoologanathar Temple, 3 Kms from Mangudi Shivaloganathar Temple, 8 Kms from Thiruvelvikudi, 12 Kms from Mayiladuthurai Junction Railway Station, 13 Kms from Mayiladuthurai Old Bus Stand, 14 Kms from Mayiladuthurai New Bus Stand, 15 Kms from Mayiladuthurai and 123 Kms from Trichy Airport. Devotees need to take the Kallanai – Poompuhar Road from Mayiladuthurai towards Kumbakonam, take a diversion at Mappadugai towards Ponnur, then take a diversion at Ponnur towards Thirumangalam and the temple is situated at about 2 Kms from Thirumangalam.

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Thirukameswarar Temple, Kali, Mayiladuthurai

Thirukameswarar Temple, Kali, Mayiladuthurai

Thirukameswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kali Village in Mayiladuthurai Taluk in Mayiladuthurai District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding deity is called as Thirukameswarar. There are two goddesses namely Abhirami and Balasugambal in this temple. The temple is situated on the southern bank of Pazhavar River.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2023/03/thirukameswarar-temple-kali-legends.html

History

This temple is believed to be built by Chola King Rajaraja Chola II in 11^th century CE. An inscription dating back to 1073 CE (21^st regnal year) of Chola King Rajaraja Chola II records the grant of land to this temple. This inscription can be seen on the southern wall of the sanctum.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east with three tiered rajagopuram. Balipeedam and Nandi can be found immediately after the rajagopuram facing towards the sanctum. The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, ardha mandapam and maha mandapam. Presiding deity is called as Thirukameswarar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Shiva Lingam.

Vinayaga, Dakshinamoorthy, Lingodbhava, Brahma and Durga are the koshta idols located around the sanctum walls. Chandikeswarar shrine can be seen in his usual location. There are two goddesses namely Abhirami and Balasugambal in this temple. There is a separate south facing shrine for goddess Balasugambal in the maha mandapam. Her shrine consists of sanctum and ardha mandapam.

Her shrine is situated to the left side of the sanctum. The ardha mandapam is designed to look like the forehead of a bat (Vovval Nethi Mandapam). She is four-armed holding lotus & aksha mala in her upper hands and shows varada & abhaya hastha in her lower hands. There is a separate east facing shrine for goddess Abhirami in the temple premises.

There is a separate shrine for Nithya Kalyana Perumal with his consort Adhi Varaha Bhoodevi in the temple premises. Shrines of Vinayaga, Ashtabhuja Maha Kali, Subramanya with his consorts Valli & Devasena, Surya, Bhairava and Navagrahas can be seen in the temple premises. There is a temple tank situated in front of the rajagopuram. Sthala Vriksham is Pavazha Malli.

Festivals

Masi Maha Shivaratri (Feb-Mar) Aadi Pooram & Amavasya (Jul-Aug) and Pournami are the festivals celebrated here. Monthly pradoshams are also observed here.

Prayers

Devotees pray here for marriage boon, business development, relief from menstrual problems and excellence in education.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 4 Kms from Korukkai, 7 Kms from Thirumanancheri, 9 Kms from Villiyanallur, 9 Kms from Nidur, 10 Kms from Manalmedu, 10 Kms from Kuthalam, 11 Kms from Mayiladuthurai Bus Stand, 11 Kms from Mayiladuthurai Junction Railway Station, 13 Kms from Mayiladuthurai, 33 Kms from Kumbakonam and 134 Kms from Trichy Airport. The temple is situated at about 9 Kms to the west of Nidur on Mayiladuthurai to Manalmedu route.

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Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple, Melapanaiyur, Mayiladuthurai

Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple, Melapanaiyur, Mayiladuthurai

Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Melapanaiyur Village in Mayiladuthurai Taluk in Mayiladuthurai District of Tamil Nadu. This temple is situated amidst agricultural fields on the northern side of the village.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east. The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum and ardha mandapam. Idols of Vinayaga and Murugan can be seen at the entrance of the ardha mandapam. The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Vaidyanatha Swamy in the form of Shiva Lingam. Dakshinamoorthy, Lingodbhava, Brahma and Durga are the koshta idols located around the sanctum walls.

Chandikeswarar shrine can be seen in his usual location. Shrines of Uma Maheswarar, Vinayaga, Murugan with his consorts Valli & Devasena, Bhairavar, Saneeswarar, Suryan and Chandran can be seen in the temple premises. There is a south facing shrine for goddess Parvati situated on the left side of the sanctum. 

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 2 Kms from Kali, 4 Kms from Korukkai, 8 Kms from Kondal, 9 Kms from Needur Railway Station, 10 Kms from Mayiladuthurai Junction Railway Station, 11 Kms from Manalmedu, 11 Kms from Pandanallur, 11 Kms from Kuthalam, 12 Kms from Mayiladuthurai Old Bus Stand, 13 Kms from Mayiladuthurai, 13 Kms from Mayiladuthurai New Bus Stand and 137 Kms from Trichy Airport. The temple is situated at about 8 Kms to the west of Kondal on Mayiladuthurai to Manalmedu route.

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Swarnapureeswarar Temple, Kathiruppu, Mayiladuthurai

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

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/10/swarnapureeswarar-temple-kathiruppu-legends.html

History

The Temple is believed to be built in 11^th 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 20^th 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

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/10/swarnapureeswarar-temple-kathiruppu-religious-significance.html

Literary Mention

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/10/swarnapureeswarar-temple-kathiruppu-literary-mention.html

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.

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