Swetharanyeswarar Temple, Thiruvenkadu, Mayiladuthurai

Swetharanyeswarar Temple, Thiruvenkadu, Mayiladuthurai

Swetharanyeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Thiruvenkadu Village in Sirkazhi Taluk in Mayiladuthurai District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding deity is called as Swetharanyeswarar / Venkaattu Nathar and Mother is called as Brahma Vidyambigai. The temple is known for its shrine dedicated to Aghora Moorthy, a unique incarnation of Lord Shiva. The temple is one of the nine Navagraha temples of Tamil Nadu and is a part of the popular Navagraha pilgrimage in the state.

The temple is noted for its three Shivas (Swetharanyeswarar, Nataraja & Aghora Moorthy), three Sakthis (Brahma Vidyambigai, Swetha Maha Kaali & Durga), three Sthala Vrikshams (Vadavaal, Kondrai & Vilwam trees) and three theerthams (Surya, Chandra & Agni Theerthams). The temple is considered one among the Saptha Vana Sthalams and Pancha Aranya Sthalams around Poompuhar. This temple is considered as one of the 51 Sakthi Peedams of Tamil Nadu. This temple is considered one among the Thiruvasaga Sthalams.

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 65^th Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 11^th sthalam on the north side ofriver 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. Thiruvenkadu is also praised as Adhi Chidambaram because Lord Nataraja is said to have danced first at this temple before dancing at Chidambaram.

Legends

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History

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The Temple Complex

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Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 06.00 AM to 01.00 PM and 04.00 PM to 09.00 PM.

Festivals

The annual festival of the temple called Indra Vizha is celebrated for 13 days during the Tamil month of Masi (Feb-Mar). Laksharchana is performed to Lord Agoramurthy in the Tamil month of Panguni (Mar-Apr). Agora Pooja is performed during midnight on the third Sunday in the Tamil month of Karthigai (Nov-Dec) to Lord Agoramurthy. The incident of Airavata, the mount of Lord Indra getting relief from its curse is celebrated during the Tamil month of Vaikasi (May-Jun). The legend of Saint Pattinathar receiving the Shiva Deeksha from Lord Shiva is celebrated during the Tamil month of Aadi (Jul-Aug).

Shiva Thandava festival is celebrated here similar to the one in Chidambaram Nataraja temple. 10 days Aadi Pooram (Jul-Aug), Avani Vinayakar Chaturthi (Aug-Sep), Purattasi Navratri (Sep-Oct), Aippasi Skantha Shashti & Annabishekam (Oct-Nov) and Margazhi Thiruvadhirai (Dec-Jan) are the festivals celebrated here. Special Poojas are performed during Tamil New Year day, English New Year day, Pongal and Deepavali. Pradoshams and Sani Pradoshams are observed in a grand manner. Wednesdays are crowded here as poojas and abishekams are performed for Budhan.

Religious Significance

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Literary Mention

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Prayers

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Contact

Swetharanyeswarar Temple,

Thiruvenkadu, Sirkazhi Taluk,

Mayiladuthurai District – 609 114

Phone: +91 4364 256 424

Mobile: +91 89399 79621 / 94438 99511

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 250 metres from Thiruvenkadu Bus Stop, 2.5 Kms from Mangaimadam, 5 Kms from Nangur, 7 Kms from Poompuhar, 14 Kms from  Sirkazhi, 14 Kms from Sirkazhi Bus Stand, 15 Kms from Vaitheeswaran Koil, 16 Kms from Sirkazhi Railway Station, 23 Kms from Tharangambadi, 24 Kms from Mayiladuthurai and 163 Kms from Trichy Airport. The temple is situated on Sirkazhi to Poompuhar route via Mangaimadam.

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Navaneetheswarar Temple, Sikkal, Nagapattinam

Navaneetheswarar Temple, Sikkal, Nagapattinam

Navaneetheswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Sikkal Town in Nagapattinam Taluk in Nagapattinam District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Navaneetheswarar / Vennai Nathar / Vennai Piran / Vennai Lingeswarar and Mother is called as Velnedunkanni / Satyaayadhakshi. Though it is a Shiva Temple, it is more famous for Lord Murugan. The Temple is also famously called as Sikkal Singaravelan Temple. This Temple is considered as one of the Mada Temples built by Kochengata Chola, an early Chola Emperor.

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 200^th Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 83^rd sthalam on the south side of river Cauvery in Chozha Nadu. Lord Murugan of this Temple is praised by Saint Arunagirinathar in his revered Thirupugazh hymns. This Temple is considered one among the 28 temples in Tamil Nadu where shrines of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu are housed in the same temple complex. This Temple is considered one among the Sakthi Peethas in Tamil Nadu.

Legends

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History

The Temple is believed to be built in 3^rd Century CE. It is believed that this temple is considered as one of the Mada Temples built by Kochengata Chola, an early Chola Emperor. The temple was reconstructed in granite by the Later Cholas and extensively renovated by Vijayanagara Kings & Nayak rulers. There are about eight inscriptions recorded in this temple dating back to reigns of Pandyan King Jadavarman Veera Pandyan and Vijayanagara Kings Sadasiva Maharayar and Veera Bhupathy Achuthadeva Maharayar. Lord Shiva was called as Pal Vennai Nayanar in one of the inscriptions. The Temple received from patronage from Nattukottai Nagarathars in 19^th century CE. This temple is under the control of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of Government of Tamil Nadu (HR&CE).

The Temple

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Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 06.00 AM to 12.00 Noon and 04.00 PM to 09.00 PM.

Pooja Timings

Six Kala pooja is performed in this temple every day, following Kaaranagama procedure.

Usha Kalam	5.30 AM
Kalasanthi	9.00 A.M
Uchikalam	12.30 P.M
Sayaratchai	4.30 P.M
Second Time Pooja	8.00 P.M
Arthajamam	9.00 P.M

Festivals

The annual Brahmotsavam is celebrated in the Tamil month of Chithirai (Apr-May). Skanda Sashti is celebrated here in a grand manner in the Tamil month of Aippasi (Oct–Nov) for Singara Velavar. This festival is celebrated for ten days. It is generally believed that Lord Murugan received the Vel at Sikkal and killed Surapadman at Thiruchendur, the next day.  Lord Murugan receives the Vel from his Mother Parvathy to destroy the demon Surapadman on the fifth day after the car festival.  Lord Murugan returns to his shrine with the weapon (vel) which he got from his mother here. The sweat drops can be seen on the idol of Lord Murugan in his shrine after receiving the weapon.

Vaikasi Visakam (May-Jun), Aani Thirumanjanam (Jun-Jul), Aadi Pooram (Jul-Aug), Avani Vinayakar Chaturthi (Aug-Sep), Purattasi Navaratri (Sep-Oct), Aippasi Annabishekam (Oct–Nov), Thiru Karthikai (Nov-Dec), Margazhi Thiruvadhirai (Dec-Jan), Thai Pongal & Thaipoosam (Jan-Feb), Masi Maha Shivrathri (Feb-Mar) and Panguni Uthiram (Mar-Apr) are the other festivals celebrated here. Pradosham, Pournami, Amavasya, Krithikai, Sankatahara Chaturthi, Mondays and Fridays are also observed regularly.

Religious Significance

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Literary Mention

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Prayers

People pray to Lord Shiva for relief from the hardships faced and sins. Devotees pray to Singaravelar for relief from the obstacles caused by their enemies.

Contact

Navaneetheswarar Temple,

Sikkal – 611 108,

Nagapattinam Taluk,

Nagapattinam District

Phone: +91 4365 245 452 / 245 350

Mobile: +91 86082 29929

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 250 metres from Sikkal Bus Stand, 1 Km from Sikkal Railway Station, 5 Kms from Nagapattinam Old Bus Stand, 6 Kms from Nagapattinam, 6 Kms from Nagapattinam New Bus Stand, 7 Kms from Kilvelur, 22 Kms from Thiruvarur and 141 Kms from Trichy Airport. The Temple is situated on the Nagapattinam to Tiruvarur route.

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Marundeeswarar Temple, Thirukkachur, Kanchipuram

Marundeeswarar Temple, Thirukachur, Chengalpattu

Marundeeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Thirukachur Village near Singapperumal Koil in Chengalpattu Taluk in Chengalpattu District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Marundeeswarar / Oushadheeshwar and Mother is called as Irulneeki Thayar / Anthakaara Nivarani. This temple is also called as Malai Koil (Hill Temple) by the villagers. This temple is considered as one of Sakthi Peethas (Oushadha Peedam). This Temple along with the Kachabeswarar Temple is considered as one of the shrines of the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams (Shiva Sthalams) glorified in the early medieval Thevaram poems. This Temple is considered as the 26^th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam in Thondai Nadu.

Legends

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History

The Temple is believed to be built in 8^th century CE. The Temple was converted to granite structure in 11^th century CE by Kulothunga Chola I (1070 – 1122 CE). The temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu.

The Temple

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Temple Opening Time

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

Worship Practices & Festivals

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Literary Mention

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Prayers

Devotees pray to Lord Shiva for relief from Brahmmahathi dosha, pitru dosha and for healthy life. Devotees pray to Mother Parvathy seeking good vision & cure from eye troubles and relief from planetary effects. There is a small pit near Dhwaja Sthambam filled with mud. This mud is considered sacred and medicinal, which devotees apply on their forehead like Vibhuthi. Devotees believe that swallowing a lit bit of this sand can cure all kinds of illnesses.

Farmers from nearby villages take this sand and sprinkle it in their fields to obtain a better yield. Devotees perform honey abishekam to Brahma Chandikeswarar for nine weeks continuously to realise their wishes and remove hurdles in their endeavours. Those aspiring excellence in arts pray to Lord Thala Moola Vinayaka.

Contact

Marundeeswarar Temple,

Thirukachur – 603 204

Chengalpattu Taluk,

Chengalpattu District

Phone: +91 44 2746 4325 / 2746 3514 / 2723 3384

Mobile: +91 93811 86389

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 2 Kms from Thirukachur Bus Stop, 2 Kms from Singapperumal Koil Bus Stop, 3 Kms from Singapperumal Koil Railway Station, 12 Kms from Chengalpattu Old Bus Stand, 13 Kms from Chengalpattu New Bus Stand, 13 Kms from Chengalpattu Junction Railway Station, 14 Kms from Chengalpattu, 25 Kms from Tambaram, 27 Kms from Sriperumbudur, 33 Kms from Chennai Airport, 41 Kms from Kanchipuram and 51 Kms from Chennai.

Thirukachur is situated on Singapperumal Koil to Sriperumbudur route. Singapperumal Koil is situated on Chennai to Chengalpattu route. Bus No 82C plying between Chengalpattu to Sriperumbudur stops at Thirukachur Bus Stop. Autos are available from Thirukachur Bus Stop and Singapperumal Koil Bus Stop. Kachabeswarar Temple is located at about 1 Km from this temple.

Location