Akshaya Natha Swamy Temple, Thirumandurai, Thanjavur

Akshaya Natha Swamy Temple, Thirumandurai, Thanjavur

Akshaya Natha Swamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Thirumandurai Village near Sooriyanarkoil in Thiruvidaimarudur Taluk in Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Akshaya Natha Swamy / Manthurai Nathar / Amravaneswarar and Mother is called as Yoganayagi.

The Temple is considered as Chandran Parihara Sthalam and also Parihara Sthalam for Rohini starrers and Vrichikam Rasi. The Temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns sung by Thirugnana Sambandar had a mention about this Temple. The Temple is considered as part of Saptha Sthana Temples of Kanjanur.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2020/06/akshaya-natha-swamy-temple-thirumandurai-legends.html

History

The Temple is believed to be around 1200 years old. The Temple was renovated by the Chola Queen Chembian Maadevi, wife of Kanadarathitya and mother of Uthama Chola. This temple is under the maintenance of Thiruvavaduthurai Aadheenam.

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2020/06/akshaya-natha-swamy-temple-thirumandurai-temple.html

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 08.00 AM to 12.00 Noon and 05.00 PM to 07.30 PM.

Religious Significance

Saptha Sthana Temples of Kanjanur:

The Saptha Sthana Temples of Kanjanur are;

1.    Agneeswarar Temple, Kanjanur

2.    Thirukoteeswarar Temple, Thirukodikaval

3.    Vadaranyeswarar Temple, Thiruvalangadu 

4.    Abathsahayeswarar Temple, Aduthurai

5.    Gomuktheeswarar Temple, Thiruvavaduthurai

6.    Prananadeswarar Temple, Thirumangalakudi

7.    Akshayanatha Swamy Temple, Thirumandurai

Prayers

The Temple is considered as Chandra Parihara Sthalam, Rohini Parihara Sthalam and Viruchika Parihara Sthalam. Devotees pray here for cure from leprosy and for good mental and physical health.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 500 meters from Kona Mathaku Bus Stop, 1 Km from Sooriyanarkoil, 2.5 Kms from Kanjanur, 2.5 Kms from Thirumangalakudi, 4 Kms from Aduthurai, 4 Kms from Aduthurai Railway Station, 7 Kms from Thiruvidaimaruthur, 7 Kms from Thiruvavaduthurai, 16 Kms from Kumbakonam, 17 Kms from Kumbakonam Railway Station, 23 Kms from Mayiladuthurai, 55 Kms from Thanjavur and 116 Kms from Trichy Airport.

Aduthurai Town is situated on the Mayiladuthurai – Kumbakonam highway, and buses are available from Mayiladuthurai and Kumbakonam. Various private and government long haul buses stop here connecting this town with major cities like Chennai, Coimbatore and Madurai. From Aduthurai, take the road to Kanjanur, the temple is situated at about 1 Km from Sooriyanarkoil.

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Thilakeshwarar Temple, Devipattinam, Ramanathapuram

Thilakeshwarar Temple, Devipattinam, Ramanathapuram

Thilakeshwarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Devipattinam in Ramanathapuram District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Thilakeshwarar and Mother is called as Soundaryanayaki. This Temple is situated on the west side of the Devi Pattinam Bus Stand.  Those born of Kumbam Rasi pray here for any adverse planetary problems faced by them.

Legends

Lord Rama before his departure to Sri Lanka for the battle with Ravana prayed Goddess Durga here for his victory and easy passage over the sea to the island. Goddess Durga with her powers calmed down the sea and made it easier for the Vanarasena to build a bridge over it. During the ritual Lord Rama also installed nine vertical stones that represent the nine planets and worshipped them so that nothing unforeseen happens during his voyage. These stones are said to be powerful and are still visible in the calm sea. It was believed that Ramar on the way to Ayodhya worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple with ‘el” a variety of millet.

History

The temple also comes under Ramanathapuram Samasthanam. The temple is estimated to be of more than 1000 years old and Chozha period inscriptions can be found in the Athistanam.

The Temple

The temple is facing east with a 5 tier Rajagopuram. Palipeedam, Dwajasthambam and Nandhi are found facing the sanctum immediately after the Rajagopuram. The sanctum sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Arthamandapam and a Mahamandapam. Presiding Deity is called as Thilakeshwarar. Dhakshinamoorthy, Lingothbavar and Durgai in place of Brahma are the Koshta Idols located on the sanctum walls.

Mother is called as Soundaryanayaki. Mother is situated in the Mahamandapam facing south in standing posture and Bairavar. There are shrines for Adhi Durgai, Vinayagar and Murugan in the Artha Mandapam. There are shrines for Nagars, Dhakshinamoorthy, Vinayagar, Sandikeswarar and Murugan without Valli Devasena in the outer prakaram. Sthala Vriksham is Vilwa Tree and Theertham is called as Sivaganga Theertham.

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 07.30 AM to 12.00 Noon and 05.00 PM to 08.00 PM.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 100 meters from Devipattinam Bus Stand, 700 meters from Devipattinam Navabashanam Temple, 15 Kms from Ramanathapuram, 15 Kms from Ramanathapuram Railway Station, 67 Kms from Rameswaram, 25 Kms from Thirupullani and 134 Kms from Madurai International Airport. Buses from Ramanathapuram Bus stand to Devakottai Passes through this place.

Location

References

https://veludharan.blogspot.com/2017/01/sri-thilakeswarar-temple-and.html

Saneeswarar Temple (Navagraha Temple), Moratandi, Villupuram

Saneeswarar Temple (Navagraha Temple), Moratandi, Villupuram

Navagraha Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Navagrahas located in Moratandi Village near Union Territory of Pondicherry in Villupuram District of Tamilnadu. The Temple covers an area of 2 acres. The main deity Saniswaran Bhagwan is about 27 feet tall and each Navagraha idol is 15 feet tall. All Navagrahas are huge idols with their vahanas. Among them, Surya the sun god is present at the centre who resembles his importance compared with Navagrahas.

There is also a huge Vinayagar Statue in this Temple. He is 34 feet tall and made of gold paintings. The idol is present at the entrance and gives darshan to the devotees as soon as you enter the temple. The steps that lead you to the immense Vinayaga are also high. There was also a Vasthu Bhagwan, Lord Shiva as Kalyana Sundareswarar in this Temple.

As each Navagrahas have each distinct tree, there also certain trees that denote the zodiac signs. People with various zodiac signs worship the tree that belongs to their star. Worshipping the god with oil lamps and trees related to star is all a kind of worship in Hinduism. Poojas are also done with various kinds of flowers according to the star of an individual. The temple is fully maintained with calm atmosphere as it is slightly away from the busy city.

The Temple is situated on NH 32 (Chennai to Nagapattinam Highway) between Tindivanam and Pondicherry. The Temple is located very close to Pondicherry. The Temple is located at about 2 Kms from Moratandi Prathiyangara Devi Temple, 4 Kms from Thiruchitrambalam Junction Koot Road, 1.5 Kms from Pondicherry – Tindivanam Toll Gate, 5 Kms from Panchavati Anjaneyar Temple, 5 Kms from Irumbai Maha Kaleswarar Temple, 7 Kms from Sedarapet, 10 Kms from Vanur, 10 Kms from Pondicherry Main Bus Stand, 11 Kms from Puducherry Railway Station, 6 Kms from Pondicherry Airport, 35 Kms from Tindivanam, 155 Kms from Chennai and 141 Kms from Chennai Airport. Buses from Pondicherry to Tindivanam and vice versa will stop at Toll gate.

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Pagalavadi Shiva Temple & Siddhar Peedam, Trichy

Pagalavadi Shiva Temple & Siddhar Peedam, Trichy

Pagalavadi Shiva Temple & Siddhar Peedam is located at Karattampatty Village near Pagalavadi in Trichy District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Ekambareswar and Mother is called as Kamakshi Amman. Pagalavadi is situated on the northern bank of river Cauvery.

Legends

This place was known as Jamuna Vanam (Naval Trees). This place was surrounded by mountains having small caves. It is believed Siddhars engaging themselves in the services of Lord Shiva lived in these caves. It is believed that this temple was built by them. With the invasion of outside forces, the temple was destroyed. As years rolled on, the local population tried to rebuild the temple. Even queen Mangammal know the glory of this Shiva peetam and has visited the temple, gifted lands and money of its welfare and built Yatrikar mandapams.

The peetam appeared in the dreams of many citizens of the local community. A divine prasannam (Holy prediction) by the people proclaimed that Shiva peetam was created by the Siddhars and the pooja articles of the temple are buried in a well. The declaration proved to be true and the Shiva peetam resembled the facts of its classical nature with the worship of Siddhars.

The Temple

The temple is made of hard polished stones and fine architecture. Presiding Deity is called as Ekambareswar and Mother is called as Kamakshi Amman. The sanctum sanctorum of Lord Shiva is a round construction, decorated by lotus, surrounded by eight elephants and eight serpents, saints, rishis. The wall has the pictures of all the 12 (Rasis) and 27 (Stars) the construction is like mount Meru where lord Shiva blesses on everyone with his divine grace.

There are also basements (Peetams) for lord Vigneshwara, Muruga, Vishnu and Parasakthi. There is tank in the temple with 1008 madams to illuminate with lights. It is believed that Sitadevi took her bath in this holy tank before falling into fire, as per the orders of Lord Rama. On 15.5.2009 the consecration of the temple was performed. It was followed by (kooda Muzhukku) on 15.5.2011.

Contact

Pagalavadi Shiva Temple & Siddhar Peedam,

Trichy District

Mobile: +91 98424 33363 / 88700 57615

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Jayaram College Bus Stop, 9 Kms from Thuraiyur, 17 Kms from Thiruvellarai, 18 Kms from Thiruppainjeeli, 28 Kms from Uthamarkovil Railway Station, 39 Kms from Trichy and 44 Kms from Trichy Airport.

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