Rishipuriswarar Temple, Thiruvidaimarudur, Thanjavur

Rishipuriswarar Temple, Thiruvidaimarudur, Thanjavur

Rishipuriswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Thiruvidaimarudur Town in Thiruvidaimarudur Taluk in Thanjavur District in Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Rishipuriswarar and Mother is called as Gnanambigai. Thiruvidaimarudur is considered as equivalent to Kasi. This Temple is considered as one of temples of Pancha Linga Sthalams of Thiruvidaimarudur. The Temple is situated in the west street of Thiruvidaimarudur Mahalingeswarar Temple.

Legends

Rishipuriswarar:

Rishis Bharadhwaja, Agasthya, Kashyapa, Romesa, Gowthama and Koushika performed penance on Lord Shiva here amidst Vilva Vanam. Lord Shiva along with his consort appeared before them and imparted them with spiritual knowledge (Gnana). Hence, Lord Shiva came to be called as Rishipuriswarar and Mother came to be called as Gnanambigai.

Badragiriyaar & Pattinathar:

It is believed that Badragiriyaar and Pattinathar attained Mukthi by worshipping Lord Shiva of this Temple.

Kanaga Theertham / Kaga Theertham:

It is believed that Kanaga Theertham / Kaga Theertham is said to have originated from the eyes of Lord Shiva. It is believed that a crow attained salvation by taking bath in this Theertham. Hence, the Theertham came to be called as Kaga Theertham.

Pandya King Chitra Keerthi & his wife Suguna worshipped Lord Shiva here:

Pandya King Chitra Keerthi and his wife Suguna took bath in the Theertham on first day of Panguni and worshipped Lord Shiva for Child boon. Lord Shiva granted their wish.

History

It is believed that this temple was in existence even before Mahalingeswarar Temple. Pattinathar, Badragiriyaar, Varaguna Pandya and Vikrama Chola had done extensive renovations to this Temple. The Temple was in dilapidated condition for many years. Finally, the consecration of the temple was done in 4^th March 2012 and the temple was restored back to its glory.

The Temple

This is an east facing temple with an entrance arch. Presiding Deity is called as Rishipuriswarar. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. A beautiful Nandi can be found facing the sanctum. It is unique to notice that an unidentified liquid is oozing out from the ears of Nandi. Mother is called as Gnanambigai. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine. There are shrines of Bhairavar and Chandikeswarar in the Temple premises.

There is a shrine for Rishaba Rasi Vinayagar in the south western side of the Temple premises. There is an east facing Murugan Shrine, North facing Maha Lakshmi Shrine and a north facing Kubera Shrine in the temple premises. Sthala Vriksham is Vilwam Tree. Theertham associated with this Temple is Kanaga Theertham / Kaga Theertham.

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 06.00 am to 10.00 am and 05.00 pm to 08.00 pm.

Festivals

Shivaratri and Monthly Pradoshams are observed here.

Prayers

Worshipping by lighting four lamps in Rishaba Rasi Vinayagar shrine on Fridays will fulfill all your desires. By praying to Lord Kubera, all the debts will be cleared and will be bestowed with wealth. Taking bath in the Kanaga Theertham and worshipping Rishipuriswarar will bestow one with child boon and relief from curses and diseases. By Worshipping Lord Murugan on Tuesdays will provide relieve to diseases. This Temple is considered as Parihara Sthalam for Rishabam, Mithunam and Simmam. Thiruvadhirai and Rohini starrers are advised to worship in this temple on their respective star days. This Temple is also Parihara Sthalam for Kashyapa Godhra, Gowsika Godhra and Bharadhwaja Godhra people.

Contact

Rishipuriswarar Temple,

Thiruvidaimarudur – 612 104

Thanjavur District

Phone: +91 98400 53289 / 99528 05744

Connectivity

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2016/01/mahalingeswarar-temple_78.html

Location

Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Thiruvidaimarudur, Thanjavur

Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Thiruvidaimarudur, Thanjavur

Kasi Viswanathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Thiruvidaimarudur Town in Thiruvidaimarudur Taluk in Thanjavur District in Tamil Nadu. Thiruvidaimarudur is considered as equivalent to Kasi. This Temple is considered as one of temples of Pancha Linga Sthalams of Thiruvidaimarudur. The Temple is situated in the east street of Thiruvidaimarudur Mahalingeswarar Temple. The Temple can be reached by taking the small road on the southern corner of the east street towards eastern direction. The Temple is under the control Thiruvaduthurai Aadheenam.

The Temple

This is a small west facing temple. The Temple covers an area of about 20 cents. Presiding Deity is called as Kasi Viswanathar. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. A Mandapam can be found in front of the sanctum. Nandi can be found in the prakaram facing the sanctum. Dakshinamoorthy and Durga are the Koshta idols located around the sanctum walls. Chandikeswarar can be found in his usual location.

Mother is called as Visalakshi. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine. There is a shrine for Vinayagar in south western corner of the temple premises. There is an inscription in upside down on the wall of entrance.

Connectivity

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2016/01/mahalingeswarar-temple_78.html

Location

Chokkanathar Temple, Thiruvidaimarudur, Thanjavur

Chokkanathar Temple, Thiruvidaimarudur, Thanjavur

Chokkanathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Thiruvidaimarudur Town in Thiruvidaimarudur Taluk in Thanjavur District in Tamil Nadu. Thiruvidaimarudur is considered as equivalent to Kasi. This Temple is considered as one of temples of Pancha Linga Sthalams of Thiruvidaimarudur. The Temple is situated in the north street of Thiruvidaimarudur Mahalingeswarar Temple.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2020/03/chokkanathar-temple-thiruvidaimarudur-legends.html

The Temple

This is an east facing temple with an entrance arch. Stucco image of Mother Meenakshi marriage posture can be seen at the top of the entrance arch. Presiding Deity is called as Chokkanathar / Sundareswarar. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Lord Vinayaga and Lord Murugan can be found at the entrance of the sanctum. Mother is called as Meenakshi. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine. There is a separate east facing shrine housing Ashta Dasa Bhuja Maha Lakshmi Durga in the north western corner of the Temple premises. Rahu Kaala Pooja is famous in this shrine.

Connectivity

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https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2016/01/mahalingeswarar-temple_78.html

Location

Athmanathar Temple, Thiruvidaimarudur, Thanjavur

Athmanathar Temple, Thiruvidaimarudur, Thanjavur

Athmanathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Thiruvidaimarudur Town in Thiruvidaimarudur Taluk in Thanjavur District in Tamil Nadu. Thiruvidaimarudur is considered as equivalent to Kasi. This Temple is considered as one of temples of Pancha Linga Sthalams of Thiruvidaimarudur. The Temple is situated in the south street of Thiruvidaimarudur Mahalingeswarar Temple. It is located close to Krishna Nursery school.

History

Manickavasagar had sung about the Lord of this Temple. During his pilgrimage to North Tamil region, Manickavasagar accompanied by Shiva devotees visited this Temple. He stayed in this place for some time and worshipped the Lord of this temple. Finally, when he decided to continue his pilgrimage further into the northern region, few devotees unable to bear the separation from the Lord, decided to stay here itself. This group of devotees came to be called as Anju Kothu Parambarai. They built this Temple similar to Avudaiyar Kovil Athmanatha Swamy Temple for their worship. The Temple was still maintained by Anju Kothu Parambarai. Anju Kothu Parambarai is still holding the rights to perform Poojas to Veerabhadra Swamy in Avudaiyar Kovil Temple.

The Temple

This is an east facing temple with dilapidated entrance arch in the south side. The Temple was built entirely in granite stones. Presiding Deity is called as Athmanathar. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Avudaiyar. Only Linga is present. He is in formless form and is facing east. Mother is called as Yogambal. She is housed in a south facing shrine. Both Lord and Mother are in formless form similar to Avudaiyar Kovil Athmanatha Swamy Temple.

There is a small shrine dedicated to Manickavasagar, opposite to Mother shrine. The idol had been lost and the shrine is empty now. Nandi can be found facing the sanctum in the prakaram. An east facing Vinayaga can be found nearby. All Poojas and rituals are performed similar to Avudaiyar Kovil Athmanatha Swamy Temple.

Connectivity

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2016/01/mahalingeswarar-temple_78.html

Location