Ainootreeswarar Temple, Mathur, Sivaganga

Ainootreeswarar Temple, Mathur, Sivaganga

Ainootreeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Mathur Village near Karaikudi in Sivaganga District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Ainootreeswarar and Mother is called as Periya Nayagi. The Temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns had a mention about this Temple. This Temple is one of the nine temples of the Chettinad Nagarathar community. The Temple is believed to be built in the 12^th Century AD.

Legends

Kongana Siddhar learned the art of alchemy in this Temple and learned how to turn metals like brass, copper and iron into gold through herbal extracts. Diligently trying to make good gold, he tried to use several new herbs. Finally, in the process he made 500 pure gold bullion. After doing this, Kongana became tired and thirsty. He came out and cried for water. In order to test him, Lord Shiva came in human form and gave him water.

When he drank water, Lord kicked the gold bullions and the herbal extracts prepared. Also, Lord disappeared from the scene. Realizing that everything was a Lord's act, Kongana Siddhar stopped making gold and began to meditate. The town was named Mathur because it was the place where different quality of five hundred gold bullions (Matru Thangam) were produced. Also, Lord Shiva came to be called as Ainootreeswarar.

The Temple

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Literary Mention

The Temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns sung by Appar had a mention about this Temple. The Temple is mentioned in 4^th Thirumurai in 15^th Patikam in 10^th Song.

புத்தூ ருறையும் புனிதனைப்

பூவ ணத்தெம் போரேற்றை

வித்தாய் மிழலை முளைத்தானை

வேள்விக் குடியெம் வேதியனைப்

பொய்த்தார் புரமூன் றெரித்தானைப்

பொதியில் மேய புராணனை

வைத்தேன் என்றன் மனத்துள்ளே

*மாத்தூர் மேய மருந்தையே

Contact

Ainootreeswarar Temple,

Mathur – 630 202,

Sivaganga District

Phone: +91 4565 231 862

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 5 Kms from Karaikudi Junction Railway Station, 7 Kms from Karaikudi, 7 Kms from Karaikudi New Bus Stand, 8 Kms from Karaikudi Old Bus Stand, 17 Kms from Kundrakudi, 63 Kms from Sivaganga, 97 Kms from Madurai and 107 Kms from Madurai Airport.

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Jayamkonda Soleeswarar Temple, Nemam, Sivaganga

Jayamkonda Soleeswarar Temple, Nemam, Sivaganga

Jayamkonda Soleeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Nemam Village in Tirupattur Taluk in Sivaganga District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Jayamkonda Soleeswarar / Jayamkondeswarar and Mother is called as Soundaryanayaki. The Temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns had a mention about this Temple. This Temple is considered as one of the nine temples of Chettinad Nagarathar Community.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2020/04/jayamkonda-soleeswarar-temple-nemam-legends.html

History

The Temple is believed to be around 1500 years old. While most of the Nagarathar temples were originally built by Pandya Kings, this temple was built by Cholas but extensively renovated by Pandya King Varaguna Pandiyan. 

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2020/04/jayamkonda-soleeswarar-temple-nemam-temple.html

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 06.00 AM to 12.00 Noon and 04.00 PM to 08.00 PM.

Festivals

Shivarathri and Pradoshams are celebrated in this Temple with much pomp and glory.

Prayers

The belief here is that to succeed in one's prayers, after taking bath in the Chola Theertham in front of the temple, garlands must be offered in seven shrines in this temple – Lord Shiva, Mother, Vinayakar, Bhairavar, Utsavar, Kalyana Sundarar and Nandi.  Once the desire is fulfilled, Abhishekam must be performed for both the Lord and the Ambal. People pray here for child boon, Job, getting relief from marriage obstacles, educational excellence and getting relief from obstacles in business.

Contact

Jayamkonda Soleeswarar Temple,

Nemam, Kundrakudi Via,

Sivaganga District – 630 206

Phone: +91 4577 264 196 / 264 190

Mobile: +91 94428 14475

Email: nemamkovil@gmail.com

Web: www.nemamkovil.in

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 3 Kms from Kundrakudi, 7 Kms from Pillaiyarpatti, 15 Kms from Karaikudi, 15 Kms from Tirupattur, 15 Kms from Kanadukathan (Chettinad) Railway Station, 51 Kms from Sivaganga and 89 Kms from Madurai Airport. The Temple is situated on Karaikudi to Tirupattur Route.

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Kandeeswarar Temple, Velangudi, Sivaganga

Kandeeswarar Temple, Velangudi, Sivaganga

Kandeeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Velangudi Village near Karaikudi in Sivaganga District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Kandeeswarar and Mother is called as Kamakshi Amman. The Temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns had a mention about this Temple. This Temple is one of the nine temples of the Chettinad Nagarathar community. 

History

It is believed that Pandya Kinga gifted this Temple to Nagarathar Community in 718 AD. Nagarathar Community looking after this Temple belongs to Kazhani Nallukudaiyar Pirivu. Its members have no Sub-classification. The population here is very low and this is believed to be the result of an ancient curse.

The Temple

Presiding Deity is called as Kandeeswarar. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Mother is called as Kamakshi Amman. She is housed in a separate shrine. There is a Yoga Dhandam located near to the idols of Nataraja and Shivagami in the Temple premises. There is a separate shrine for Bhairava in the Temple. There is a water body to the south side of the Temple.

Sorketta Vinayagar Temple and Medha Dakshinamurthy Temple is situated on the western bank of the water body. There is a Temple for Lord Vishnu, located to the west of the Temple. Lord Vishnu with his consorts Bhumi Devi and Neela Devi is gracing the devotees in this Temple.

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 06.00 AM to 12.30 PM and 05.00 PM to 09.00 PM.

Literary Mention

The Temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns sung by Sundarar had a mention about this Temple. The Temple is mentioned in 7^th Thirumurai in 12^th Patikam in 3^rd Song.

மூல னூர்முத லாயமுக்

கண்ணன் முதல்வன்ஊர்

நால னூர்நரை ஏறுகந்

தேறிய நம்பன்ஊர்

கோல நீற்றன் குற்றாலங்

குரங்கணின் முட்டமும்

வேலனூர் வெற்றியூர் வெண்ணிக்

கூற்றத்து வெண்ணியே

Contact

Kandeeswarar Temple,

Velangudi, Thirupathur Taluk,

Sivaganga District – 630 203

Phone: +91 4565 283 422

Mobile: +91 90420 23912 / 98943 94286

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Kottaiyur Bus Stop, 1.5 Kms from Kottaiyur Railway Station, 6 Kms from Kanadukathan, 6.5 Kms from Karaikudi Junction Railway Station, 7 Kms from Karaikudi, 29 Kms from Aranthangi, 34 Kms from Pudukkottai, 59 Kms from Sivaganga, 79 Kms from Trichy Airport, 89 Kms from Trichy, 91 Kms from Madurai and 101 Kms from Madurai Airport. The Temple is situated on Karaikudi to Pallathur Route.

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Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, Athangudi, Sivaganga

Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, Athangudi, Sivaganga

Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Athangudi Village near Karaikudi Town in Sivaganga District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Sundareswarar and Mother is called as Meenakshi. The Temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns had a mention about this Temple. Athangudi village is well known for the famous Athangudi tiles.

The Temple

This is a fairly large temple with spacious courtyard and is under the management of the Nattukottai Chettiars. The Temple is facing east with seven-tiered Rajagopuram. There are shrines of Murugan and Vinayaga at the temple entrance. There is a big Temple Tank in front of the Temple. There is another three-tiered Gopuram can be found at the entrance of the inner prakaram.

Balipeedam, Dwajastambam and Nandhi can be found facing the sanctum. Presiding Deity is called as Sundareswarar. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Sunrays will fall on Lingam during 9^th, 10^th and 11^th day of Purattasi Month and during 9^th, 10^th and 11^th day of Panguni Month. Mother is called as Meenakshi.

There are shrines of Vinayaga, Dakshinamurthy, Lord Murugan with his consorts Valli & Deivanai and Bhairavar can be found in the Tempe premises. Paintings on the ceiling of the inner courtyard depicts scenes from Thiruvilayadal Purana - which describes 64 sports and exploits of Chokkanathar or Sundareswarar. Sthala Vriksham is Banana Tree. This Banana Tree grows to height of about 3 – 4 feet only.

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 06.30 AM to 11.00 AM and 04.00 PM to 07.45 PM.

Literary Mention

The Temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns sung by Appar had a mention about this Temple. The Temple is mentioned in 2^nd Thirumurai in 39^th Patikam in 10^th Song.

குத்தங்குடி வேதிகுடி புனல்சூழ் குருந்தங்குடி தேவன்குடி மருவும்

அத்தங்குடி தண் திருவண்குடியும் அலம்புஞ் சலந்தன் சடைவைத்துகந்த

நித்தன் நிமலன் உமையோடுங்கூட நெடும் காலம் உ றை விடம் என்று சொல்லாப்

புத்தர் புறங் கூறிய புன்சமணர் நெடும்பொய்களை விட்டு நினைந்து உய்ம்மினே!

Contact

Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple,

Athangudi,

Sivaganga District – 630 208

Phone: +91 4565 281 700

Mobile: +91 94432 73917

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 100 meters from Athangudi Bus Stop, 8 Kms from Kundrakudi, 12 Kms from Thirumayam, 14 Kms from Karaikudi Old Bus Stand, 14 Kms from Karaikudi, 15 Kms from Karaikudi New Bus Stand, 18 Kms from Karaikudi Junction Railway Station, 55 Kms from Sivaganga, 77 Kms from Trichy Airport and 93 Kms from Madurai Airport. The Temple is situated on Thirumayam to Kundrakudi Route via Konapattu.

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