Ukthavedeeswarar Temple, Kuthalam, Mayiladuthurai

Ukthavedeeswarar Temple, Kuthalam, Mayiladuthurai

Ukthavedeeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kuthalam Town in Kuthalam Taluk in Mayiladuthurai District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Ukthavedeeswarar / Sonnavaaru Arivaar and Mother is called as Mukizhambikai / Amirthamukizhambigai / / Vanamulai Nayaki / Arumpanna Valamulaiyal / Imruthamukulakujambigai & Parimala Sugandha Nayaki. This Temple is considered as one of the Pancha Krosha Sthalams of Thirumanancheri.

This Temple is considered as one of the shrines of the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams glorified in the early medieval Thevaram hymns. This Temple is the 154^th Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 37^th sthalam on the south side of river Cauvery in Chozha Nadu. This Temple is considered as one of the 44 Paadal Petra Sthalams where the Moovar (Thirugnana Sambanthar, Appar and Sundarar) had rendered their Pathigams. This temple is considered as one of the Thiruvasaga Sthalams.

Legends

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History

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The Temple

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Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 09.00 AM to 12.00 Noon and 05.30 PM to 08.30 PM.

Festivals

Masi Maha Shivrathri & Magam (Feb-Mar), Panguni Uthiram (Mar-Apr), Avani Vinayakar Chaturthi (Aug-Sep), Purattasi Navaratri (Sep-Oct), Aippasi Annabishekam (Oct-Nov), Karthigai Somavaram (Nov-Dec) and Margazhi Thiruvadhirai (Dec-Jan) are the festivals celebrated in this temple with much fanfare. Utsava (processional) idols from the temple will be taken around the streets of the temple till the river Cauvery front and poojas are performed. Kada Muzhukku is celebrated on the last Sunday of the month in very grand manner. Monthly Pradoshams are also observed regularly.

Literary Mention

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Religious Significance

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Prayers

Devotees pray to Lord Shiva for removing obstacles in wedding proposals, for relief from Sani doshas and for relief from eye & skin ailments.

Contact

Ukthavedeeswarar Temple,

Kuthalam Post,

Kuthalam Taluk,

Mayiladuthurai District – 609 801

Phone: +91 4364 235 225

Mobile: +91 94878 83800

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Kuthalam Bus Stop, 2 Kms from Kuthalam Railway Station, 2 Kms from Thirumanancheri, 2 Kms from Thiruvelvikudi, 4 Kms from Mela Thirumanancheri, 7 Kms from Thiruvaduthurai, 9 Kms from Mayiladuthurai Bus Stand, 9 Kms from Mayiladuthurai Junction Railway Station, 13 Kms from Mayiladuthurai, 25 Kms from Kumbakonam and 116 Kms from Trichy Airport. Kuthalam is situated on Kumbakonam to Mayiladuthurai route. Buses are frequently available from Kumbakonam and Mayiladuthurai to reach Kuthalam.

Location

Kalyana Sundareswarar Temple, Tiruvelvikudi, Mayiladuthurai

Kalyana Sundareswarar Temple, Tiruvelvikudi, Mayiladuthurai

Kalyana Sundareswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Tiruvelvikudi Village in Kuthalam Taluk in Mayiladuthurai District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding deity is called as Kalyana Sundareswarar / Manavaleswarar / Gowthageswarar and Mother is called as Parimala Sugantha Nayaki / Gowthakesi / Narunchanthu Nayagi. This temple is considered as one of the Pancha Krosha Sthalams of Thirumanancheri. This temple is considered as parihara sthalam for marriage related doshas.

This temple is considered as one of the shrines of the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams glorified in the early medieval Thevaram hymns. This temple is the 77^th Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 23^th sthalam on the north side of river Cauvery in Chozha Nadu. This temple is sung by Thirugnana Sambandar and Sundarar along with the praise of Kuthalam Ukthavedeeswarar Temple in their hymns.

Legends

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https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2016/10/kalyanasundareswarar-temple.html

History

The temple might have been in existence from 6^th century CE. The temple was completely reconstructed in granite during Parantaka Chola I in 10^th century CE. The temple was later extensively renovated by the Nayaks of Vijayanagara Kingdom. Lord Shiva was called as Manavalanambi / Thiruvelvikudi  Udayar / Mangalanakkar and the place was called as Rajathiraja Valanaatu Kurukkai Naattu Gangaikonda Chola Chathurvedimangalathu Thiruvelvikudi and Viruthabayangara Valanaattu Kurukkai Naattu Thiruvelvikudi in the inscriptions.

Inscriptions dating back to Parantaka 1, Parantaka II, Uthama Chola, Rajaraja Chola I, Rajendra Chola I, Kulothunga Chola I and Vikrama Chola have been found in this temple. Inscriptions records the gifts & grants made to this temple, land grants made for the provision of the foods to the sages & devotees, renovation activities carried out in the temple, constructional activities made in the temple, grants for conducting rituals & festivals and burning of perpetual lamps.

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2022/12/kalyana-sundareswarar-temple-tiruvelvikudi-temple.html

Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 08.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. and 05.00 p.m. to 07.00 p.m.

Festivals

Avani Vinayagar Chaturthi (Aug-Sep), Margazhi Thiruvadhirai (Dec-Jan), Masi Shivrathri (Feb-Mar) and Panguni Uthiram (Mar-Apr) are the festivals celebrated here. Monthly pradoshams are also observed here.

Religious Significance

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2022/12/kalyana-sundareswarar-temple-tiruvelvikudi-religious-significance.html

Literary Mention

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2022/12/kalyana-sundareswarar-temple-tiruvelvikudi-literary-mention.html

Prayers

This temple is considered as parihara sthalam for marriage related doshas. Those facing delays in marriage due to planetary adversities, pray here lighting 48 lamps for relief. A homam is conducted in the temple on full moon days from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. especially for those facing delays in marriage. A Kangana (thread) is tied on the wrist of the unmarried  in the Parvati shrine after the homam.

Contact

Kalyana Sundareswarar Temple,

Tiruvelvikudi, Kuthalam Post,

Kuthalam Taluk,

Mayiladuthurai District – 609 801

Phone: +91 4364 235 462

Mobile: +91 97508 81536

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 1.5 Kms from Thirumanancheri, 3 Kms from Kuthalam Bus Stop, 3.5 Kms from Kuthalam Railway Station, 4 Kms from Mela Thirumanancheri, 9 Kms from Thiruvaduthurai, 9 Kms from Mayiladuthurai Junction Railway Station, 11 Kms from Mayiladuthurai Bus Stand, 11 Kms from Mayiladuthurai, 27 Kms from Kumbakonam and 116 Kms from Trichy Airport. The temple is situated at about 3 Kms northward from Kuthalam on Mayiladuthurai to Kumbakonam route. Town buses are available from Mayiladuthurai to Tiruvelvikudi Via Kuthalam. Cabs and bus facilities are available from Kuttalam Bus Stand.

Location