Pallikondeswarar Temple, Surutapalli, Andhra Pradesh

Pallikondeswarar Temple, Surutapalli, Andhra Pradesh

Pallikondeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Surutapalli Village in Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh, India. This Temple is also known as Pradosha Kshetram. Pradosha is celebrated with great shradha, popularity and vigour here and as per beliefs, it was here where practice of celebrating Pradosha Kalam started in origin. Presiding Deity is called as Pallikondeeswarar / Valmikeswarar and Mother is called as Maragathambigai.

This Temple is quite unique. Usually Lord Shiva is seen only in the form of a Linga but here He is seen in human form and that too in the reclining pose on the lap of Goddess Parvathi like Vishnu Ananthaasana. The name Surutapalli comes from the fact that Lord Shiva is rested at the lap of Goddess Parvathi feeling little dizzy after consuming poison during the churning of milky ocean – Palli means resting, Surutta means a little dizzy.

Lord Shiva has 5 faces; Isanam, Thatpurusham, Vaamadevam, Sathyojaatham and Agoram. There are 5 ancient Shiva temples on the banks of Kosasthalaiyar (Brahmaranya River) representing the 5 faces of Lord Shiva and this is one of them representing the Tatpurusha face of Lord Shiva.

The other 4 being are;

·        Ramagiri VaaleeswararTemple (Isanam)

·        Karungali Chinthamaneeswarar Temple (Agora face)

·        Arani Sampangi Pichaaleeswarar Temple (Vaamadevam)

·        Ariyathurai Varamoortheeswarar Temple (Sathyojaatham)

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

http://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2018/05/pallikondeswarar-temple-surutapalli-legends.html

History

This temple built by Vijayanagara emperor Vidhyaranyar was in a dilapidated state but now it has been renovated beautifully. Kanchipuram Sankara Paramacharya is considered to have spent lot of time here meditating and he is the person who traced this place to Ramayana period findings. This temple was one of the favorites of the Paramacharya, who stayed here for 10 days, and in whose memory a Dhyana Mandapam was constructed. Sri Jayendra Saraswathi and Sri Vijayendra Saraswathi performed the Kumbabhishekam of the temple on June 23, 2002.

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

http://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2018/05/pallikondeswarar-temple-surutapalli-temple.html

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 06.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m and 04.00 p.m. to 08.00 p.m.

Festivals

Shivarathri in February-March, Aipasi Annabishekam in October-November and Tiruvadhirai in December-January are the festivals of the temple. Pradosham days morning 6.00 a.m. to 8.30 p.m. Sani Pradosham is especially important when about 15,000 devotees throng this temple. On the occasion of Maha Shivaratri well over 30,000 devotees wait for the darshan of Pallikondeswarar.

Pradoshams

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http://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2018/05/pallikondeswarar-temple-surutapalli-pradoshams.html

Prayers

Surutapalli is the place, where Pradosha puja first began. If devotees worship Pallikonda Easwara, who swallowed the venom to save the world on Pradosha day falling on a Saturday, they will recover the losses. Those demoted will be reinstalled in their proper position again with promotion too. Obstacles in wedding proposals will not occur. Separated couples will see re-union in life. Realizing their wishes, devotees perform archanas to Lord Shiva with Vilwa garlands.

Contact

Pallikondeswarar Temple,

Surutapalli, Dasukuppam Post,

Nagalapuram M.D.,

Chittoor District – 517 588

Andhra Pradesh, India

Phone: +91 8576 278 599 / 274 971

Connectivity

For brief details, please refer below link;

http://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2018/05/pallikondeswarar-temple-surutapalli-connectivity.html

Location | Photos

References

https://shanthiraju.wordpress.com/2007/11/29/visit-to-suruttapalli/

Vaaleeswarar Temple, Ramagiri, Andhra Pradesh

Vaaleeswarar Temple, Ramagiri, Andhra Pradesh

Vaaleeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Ramagiri Village in Andhra Pradesh near the border of Tamil Nadu State. Presiding Deity is called as Vaaleeswarar and Mother is called as Maragadambikai. The Temple is believed to have been built in the 9th century CE. This place is also called Kalinga Madu Karai or Thirukaarikarai. It is considered as a Devara Vaippu Sthalam sung by Sundaramurthy Nayanar. 

Lord Shiva has 5 faces; Isanam, Thatpurusham, Vaamadevam, Sathyojaatham and Agoram. There are 5 ancient Shiva temples on the banks of Kosasthalaiyar (Brahmaranya River) representing the 5 faces of Lord Shiva and this is one of them representing the Isanam face of Lord Shiva.

The other 4 being are;

·        Karungali Chinthamaneeswarar Temple (Agora face)

·        Pallikondeeswarar Temple (Thatpurusham)

·        Arani Sampangi Pichaaleeswarar Temple (Vaamadevam)

·        Ariyathurai Varamoortheeswarar Temple (Sathyojaatham)

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

http://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2018/05/vaaleeswarar-temple-ramagiri-legends.html

History

Ramagiri Vaaleeswarar temple is believed to be built by Pallava king in the 9th century AD and renovated over time by King Vira Rajendra Chola. Even though it is believed that the temple was built by Pallava king, the current structure of the temple doesn't appear to be of Pallava architectural style. However, the idols of the temple are extremely beautiful and they resemble the ancient idols of Pallava period of other temples. From inscriptions, one can understand that a king called Sangama Kula Virupaksharaya tried to construct a Raja Gopuram at the temple.

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

http://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2018/05/vaaleeswarar-temple-ramagiri-temple.html

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 08.00 AM to 11.45 AM and 03.00 PM to 5.45 PM. The Murugan Temple on the Hill top remains open only between 08.00 AM to 09.00 PM Festivals

Festivals

Shivarathri and Pradosham days are celebrated in this Temple with much fanfare.

Worship Procedure

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http://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2018/05/vaaleeswarar-temple-ramagiri-worship-procedure.html

Prayers

Bairavar here is called Santhaana Prapthi Bhairavar, famous for granting boon for child birth.

Contact

Vaaleeswarar Temple,

Ramagiri -  517581

Andhra Pradesh

Mobile: +91 9490008887

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 5 Kms from Nagalapuram, 17 Kms from Uthukottai, 15 Kms from Surutapalli, 42 Kms from Thiruvallur, 43 Kms from Thiruthani, 27 Kms from Nagari Railway Station, 59 Kms from Tirupati, 75 Kms from Chennai and 86 Kms from Chennai Airport. This place, also called Kaalinga Madu Karai or Thirukaarikarai is in the Chennai – Thirupathi route, after Suruttuppalli and Nagalapuram, about 5 Kms from Nagalapuram. Some of the APSRTC buses stop just outside the temple. A person travelling from Chennai has to cross Poondi and Uthukottai.

Ramagiri can be reached through two routes. Via Redhills, Karanodai, Periyapalayam, Uthukottai and Nagalapuram. In the Chennai – Kolkata Grand North Trunk (GNT) Road you can go upto Karanodai bridge / Toll Plaza and immediately after that you can take the road on the left that goes via Periyapalayam, Uthukottai, Nagalapuram to Thirupathi. From Nagalapuram, the temple is just 5 Kms away and is on the main road itself. You can also come via Thiruvallur, Poondi, Uthukottai to Nagalapuram.

Location | Photos

References

http://www.dharsanam.com/2008/02/ramagiri-sri-vaaleeswarar.html

http://indiancolumbus.blogspot.com/2011/02/ramagiri-vaaleeswarar-temple-south-india.html

https://shanthiraju.wordpress.com/around-chennai-north/

Varamoortheeswarar Temple, Ariyathurai, Thiruvallur

Varamoortheeswarar Temple, Ariyathurai, Thiruvallur

Varamoortheeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Ariyathurai Village near Kavarapettai in Thiruvallur District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Varamoortheeswarar and Mother is called as Maragathavalli. The south facing temple has been renovated beautifully and the Kumbabhishekam took place very recently.

Lord Shiva has 5 faces; Isanam, Thatpurusham, Vaamadevam, Sathyojaatham and Agoram. There are 5 ancient Shiva temples on the banks of Kosasthalaiyar (Brahmaranya River) representing the 5 faces of Lord Shiva and this is one of them representing the Sathyojaatham face of Lord Shiva.

The other 4 being are;

·        Karungali Chinthamaneeswarar Temple (Agora face)

·        Pallikondeeswarar Temple (Thatpurusham)

·        Ramagiri ValeeswararTemple (Isanam)

·        Arani Sampangi Pichaaleeswarar Temple (Vaamadevam)

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

http://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2018/05/varamoortheeswarar-temple-ariyathurai-legends.html

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

http://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2018/05/varamoortheeswarar-temple-ariyathurai-temple.html

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 07.00 AM to 12.00 Noon and 04.00 PM to 08.00 PM.

Prayers

By worshipping the Kaala Bairavar here, one can live without the fear of death and with extended life since Lord Shiva appeared as Kaala Bairavar. Also, the Kaala Bairavar protects people from the evil effects of others. Pradosham is considered very sacred sine a monkey got salvation after witnessing Pradosham here. Since Indra’s Brahmaharthi Dhosham got cleared off, this is considered a Dosha Parihara sthalam to clear off Doshams like Pithru Dhosham, Naga Dhosham and Past Birth Doshams.

Marriage prayers are answered since Lord Shiva appeared with his consort in marriage pose to King Chithrasenan. Due to the flow of Ganga water, the place is considered more sacred than Kasi. Goddess is present with her left leg in front meaning that she is going out to fight enemies. So, by worshipping her, she will make our obstacles vanish. Music, Pava Vimochana (Relief from Sin), any boon you wish, Vidhya (Education), Kala Sarpa Dosha Nivarthi.

Contact

Varamoortheeswarar Temple,

Ariyathurai,

Keezh Muthalambedu (post),

Kavarapettai (via),

Thiruvallur District – 601 206

Mobile: +91 9894821712

Connectivity

For brief details, please refer below link;

http://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2018/05/varamoortheeswarar-temple-ariyathurai-connectivity.html

Location | Photos

References

https://shanthiraju.wordpress.com/2007/12/15/ariyathurai/

Sampangi Pitchaaleeswarar Temple, Arani, Thiruvallur

Sampangi Pitchaaleeswarar Temple, Arani, Thiruvallur

Sampangi Pitchaaleeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Arani Village in Thiruvallur District of Tamilnadu. The place is situated on the banks of Arani River. Presiding Deity is called as Sampangi Pitchaaleeswarar and Mother is called as Sivakamavalli. This place was also called as Vamadhevapuram in ancient days.

Lord Shiva has 5 faces; Isanam, Thatpurusham, Vaamadevam, Sathyojaatham and Agoram. There are 5 ancient Shiva temples on the banks of Kosasthalaiyar (Brahmaranya River) representing the 5 faces of Lord Shiva and this is one of them representing the Vaamadevam face of Lord Shiva.

The other 4 being are;

·        Karungali Chinthamaneeswarar Temple (Agora face)

·        Ramagiri Vaaleeswarar Temple (Isanam)

·        Pallikondeeswarar Temple (Thatpurusham)

·        Ariyathurai Varamoortheeswarar Temple (Sathyojaatham)

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

http://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2018/05/sampangi-pitchaaleeswarar-temple-arani-legends.html

History

This temple is believed to be very ancient and is said to be over 2000 years old. This town happens to be the birth place of Shri. Sankara Vijayendra Saraswathy (Bala Periyava). The same house has been acquired by the Kanchi mutt and an Adi Shankara temple has been constructed here, there are a devoted Bhaktha family staying here taking care of the temple.

The Temple

This is an east facing temple with three tiered Rajagopuram. There is an elegant Dwajasthambam facing the sanctum. There is an ancient Nandhi Mandapam where Sri Nandhigeswarar is present, facing the Lord towards the sanctum. There is a spacious ‘Thirukalyana Mandapam’ on the right-hand side after the Rajagopuram, where the God’s wedding is performed. Presiding Deity is called as Sampangi Pitchaaleeswarar. He is housed inside the sanctum, facing east.

Ganapathy, Dakshina Moorthy, Mahavishnu, Brahma, and Durga are the niche idols situated on the sanctum walls. Mother is called as Sivakamavalli. Mother shrine is situated adjacent to the sanctum. Natarajar is present just outside the sanctum, facing south. There is also a small peetam outside the sanctum, where Sri Ambal’s Paadham (Goddess’ feet) is present, which is very rare. The outer prakaram has a very large space with shrines for many other deities.

Sri Ganapathy is present on the southern side of the sanctum facing north. There is a separate shrine for Lord Ayyappan which is present behind the sanctum (western side) facing east. Also, there are shrines for Sri Annamalaiyar and Sri Kalahastheeswarar adjacent on the western side. Rahu and Kethu combined together have a separate shrine in this temple. Also, there is a shrine for Sani Bhagwan on the eastern side, facing west.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 200 meters from Old Arani Bus Stop, 400 meters Arani Bus Stop, 7 Kms from Chinnambedu, 11 Kms from Kavaraippettai Railway Station, 5 Kms from Periyapalayam, 14 Kms from Gummudipoondi, 16 Kms from Gummudipoondi Railway Station, 15 Kms from Ponneri, 14 Kms from Thatchoor, 35 Kms from Thiruvallur, 41 Kms from Chennai and 54 Kms from Chennai Airport. To reach Arani, one has to cross Red Hills from Chennai and take the road towards Gummidipoondi. Local Buses are available from Ponneri and Periyapalayam.

Location | Photos

References

https://shanthiraju.wordpress.com/around-chennai-north/

http://www.dharsanam.com/2010/08/aarani-sri-sampangi-pitchaaleeswarar.html