Dharmanatheswarar Temple, Mandakolathur, Thiruvannamalai

Dharmanatheswarar Temple, Mandakolathur, Thiruvannamalai

Dharmanatheswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Mandakolathur Village in Polur Taluk in Thiruvannamalai District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Dharmanatheswarar and Mother is called as Dharmasamvardhini. This Temple is considered as one the Saptha Kailaya Sthalams established and worshipped by Lord Muruga on the southern bank of river Cheyyar.

Legends

Saptha Karai Kanda Sthalams and Saptha Kailaya Sthalams:

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2018/08/saptha-karai-kanda-sthalams-and-saptha-kailaya-sthalams.html

Dharmar, Eldest of Pandavas worshipped Lord Shiva here:

The Lord was believed to have been worshipped by Dharmar of Pancha Pandavas. The Lord was believed to be worshipped by Pancha Pandavas.

History

This village has a hoary past and was a centre of vedic learning. It is also mentioned in the 10^th century stone inscriptions of Later Chola Kings. The Renovation of the 1200-year-old dilapidated temple took place between Dec 1998 to Dec 1999 and the first Kumbabishekam in the 21^st century was held on 27-01-2000. Gradually all the festivals have been started. The Dwajasthambam was installed and the second Kumbabishekam was held on 18-06-2011.

The Temple

The Temple is facing east with 3 tiered Rajagopuram. There is a four pillared Mandapam after the Rajagopuram entrance. Pradosha Nandhi is located nearby this Mandapam. Presiding Deity is called as Dharmanatheswarar. Mother is called as Dharmasamvardhini. Mother is housed in a separate shrine in the prakaram. Mother is with four arms showing Varada and Abhaya Hastha in two hands and holding Angusam and Pasam in other two hands. There is a shrine for Varadharaja Perumal in the Artha mandapam.

There is a shrine for Kailasanathar and Aram Valartha Nayagi in the Temple premises. There are also shrines for Somaskandar, Ganesha, Murugan with consorts, Ambal and Chandikeswarar in the prakaram. Lord Shiva has performed special bravery acts in 8 places. They are Thirukandiyur, Thirukovilur, Thiruvathigai, Thirupariyalur, Thiruvirkudi, Thiruvazhuvur, Thirukurukai and Thirukadavur. Paintings in 8 panels of such acts of Lord Shiva have been drawn on the outer wall of the temple with suitable glass frames.

Festivals

Natarajar Abishekams, Vaikasi Visakam, Aadi Pooram Valaikappu to Ambal, Sharada Navarathri, Maha Skanda Shashti, Maha Sankatahara Chaturthi, Karthigai Soma Vaarams, Mahasivarathri, Panguni Uthiram. Appar, Sambandar, Manickavasagar and Sundarar mukthi days, Guru, Rahu, Kethu and Sani Peyarchi days, Annabishekam, Kalabharavashtami, Nanda Sapthami, Sandhana Kappu, Aavani Moolam, Vinayagar Chathurthi, Karthikai Deepam, Ratha Sapthami, Thai Poosam, Vasantha Navarathri and 12-day Annual Brahmotsavam are the festivals celebrated here.

Contact

Dharmanatheswarar Temple,

Mandakolathur, Polur Taluk,

Thiruvannamalai District – 606 904

Mobile: +91 96000 14199

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 6 Kms from Karaipoondi, 10 Kms from Polur, 10 Kms from Polur Bus Stand, 10 Kms from Polur Railway Station, 8 Kms from Devikapuram, 47 Kms from Thiruvannamalai, 45 Kms from Thiruvannamalai Railway Station, 148 Kms from Chennai Airport and 166 Kms from Chennai. The Temple is situated on Polur to Devikapuram Route. Mandakolathur is well connected to Polur, Devikapuram and Thiruvannamalai. The Temple is conveniently connected to Polur.

Location

References

https://shanthiraju.wordpress.com/thiruvannamalai/

Karaikandeswarar Temple, Karaipoondi, Thiruvannamalai

Karaikandeswarar Temple, Karaipoondi, Thiruvannamalai

Karaikandeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Karaipoondi Village in Polur Taluk in Thiruvannamalai District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Karaikandeswarar and Mother is called as Balasundari. This Temple is considered as one the Saptha Kailaya Sthalams established and worshipped by Lord Muruga on the southern bank of river Cheyyar.

Legends

Saptha Karai Kanda Sthalams and Saptha Kailaya Sthalams:

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2018/08/saptha-karai-kanda-sthalams-and-saptha-kailaya-sthalams.html

Equivalent to Kasi:

River Cheyyar is flowing towards North and hence considered equivalent to Kasi.

Karaipoondi:

The Temple is located on the southern banks of Cheyyar and hence the place is called as Karaipoondi.

History

Cholas, Sambuvarayars, Vijayanagara Kings had done lot of renovations to this Temple.

The Temple

There is an entrance arch facing south. The entrance has stucco images of Rishabaroodar in a Mandapam, Ganesha and Murugan. Stucco images of Nandhi can be found along the Temple walls. Presiding Deity is called as Karaikandeswarar and Mother is called as Balasundari. Both the presiding deity and Mother are housed in separate shrines and are facing east. Vinayagar, Dhakshinamoorthy, Mahavishnu and Durga are the Koshta idols located around the sanctum walls.

Shrines for Surya and Chandran can be found opposite to the sanctum. Lord Vinayaga and Lord Murugan with his consorts Valli and Deivanai can be found at the entrance of the sanctum. Sthala Vriksham is Vilwam Tree. There is a shrine for Anjaneya situated near this Temple. This Anjaneya Idol is believed to be installed by Vyasaraja.

Contact

Karaikandeswarar Temple,

Karaipoondi, Polur Taluk,

Thiruvannamalai District – 606 803

Mobile: +91 94440 34735 / 95853 03925

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 5 Kms from Polur, 5 Kms from Polur Bus Stand, 5 Kms from Polur Railway Station, 12 Kms from Devikapuram, 41 Kms from Thiruvannamalai, 40 Kms from Thiruvannamalai Railway Station, 161 Kms from Chennai Airport and 170 Kms from Chennai. The Temple is situated on Polur to Devikapuram Route. Karaipoondi is well connected to Polur, Devikapuram and Thiruvannamalai. The Temple is conveniently connected to Polur.

Location

References

https://shanthiraju.wordpress.com/thiruvannamalai/

Balakradeswarar Temple, Pazhankovil, Thiruvannamalai

Balakradeswarar Temple, Pazhankovil, Thiruvannamalai

Balakradeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Pazhankovil Village in Kalasapakkam Taluk in Thiruvannamalai District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Balakradeswarar and Mother is called as Balambigai. This Temple is considered as one the Saptha Kailaya Sthalams established and worshipped by Lord Muruga on the southern bank of river Cheyyar.

Legends

Balakradeswarar:

It is said that a King who lost his hand prayed to this Lord Shiva and got his hand back. Hence, Lord Shiva got his name as Balakradeeswar since he gives back lost energy to the devotees.

Saptha Karai Kanda Sthalams and Saptha Kailaya Sthalams:

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2018/08/saptha-karai-kanda-sthalams-and-saptha-kailaya-sthalams.html

History

The Temple was built by Maduranthaga Uthama Chola (969 AD – 985 AD). Some Panchaloha Idols and Stone Idols has been excavated from the well during the Kumbabishekam held in 2001. Also, Poondi Mahan initially lived here and then only relocated to Poondi due to the disturbances caused here.

The Temple

The Temple is facing east with 5 tiered Rajagopuram. Balipeedam and Pradosha Nandhi are found after the Rajagopuram facing the sanctum. Presiding Deity is called as Balakradeswarar. Lingam is Shodasa Lingam. Idols of Gnanasambandhar, Appar and Siddhi Vinayagar can be found near the sanctum. Dhakshinamoorthy, Mahavishnu, Brahma and Durga are the Koshta Idols located around the sanctum walls. Chandikeswarar is located on his usual position.

There is a 4 pillared Mandapam in the sanctum after the Artha Mandapam. Huge Dwarapalakas are situated in front of this Mandapam. Mother is called as Balambigai. Mother is housed in a separate shrine. She is facing east in standing posture. Mother Shrine is equipped with Antharalayam, six pillared Mandapam, Dwarabalakis fit for a separate temple.

There are Shrines for Nataraja, Kali, Naalvar, Vinayagar, Venugopala with his consorts Rukmini and Sathyabama and Lord Murugan with his consorts Valli and Deivanai in the Temple premises. There is an ancient well belonged to Chola period in the north-east corner. Inscriptions of Uthama Chola period can be found in the temple.

Festivals

All Shiva related festivals are celebrated here with much fanfare.

Contact

Balakradeswarar Temple,

Pazhankovil, Kalasapakkam Taluk,

Thiruvannamalai District – 606 751

Mobile: +91 90476 15588 / 96556 76224 / 98948 93088

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 6 Kms from Kalasapakkam Bus Stand, 9 Kms from Agaram Sibbandi Railway Station, 9 Kms from Poondi, 8 Kms from Narthampoondi, 15 Kms from Polur, 17 Kms from Kadaladi, 12 Kms from Thamaraipakkam, 17 Kms from Kanji, 32 Kms from Thiruvannamalai, 31 Kms from Thiruvannamalai Railway Station, 174 Kms from Chennai Airport and 182 Kms from Chennai. Buses regularly ply between Thiruvannamalai and Kalasapakkam. The Temple can be conveniently reached from Kalasapakkam Bus Stand.

Location | Photos

References

https://shanthiraju.wordpress.com/thiruvannamalai/

Kailasanathar Temple, Thenpallipattu, Thiruvannamalai

Kailasanathar Temple, Thenpallipattu, Thiruvannamalai

Kailasanathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Thenpallipattu Village in Kalasapakkam Taluk in Thiruvannamalai District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Kailasanathar and Mother is called as Kanakambigai. This Temple is considered as one the Saptha Kailaya Sthalams established and worshipped by Lord Muruga on the southern bank of river Cheyyar. Cheyyar River flows here towards North and hence this place is considered equivalent to Kasi.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2018/08/saptha-karai-kanda-sthalams-and-saptha-kailaya-sthalams.html

The Temple

Presiding Deity is called as Kailasanathar and Mother is called as Kanakambigai. Lord and Mother are housed in separate shrines. Mahan Sabapathi Swamigal also lived here and had done many miracles. His adhishtanam is also nearby.

Contact

Kailasanathar Temple,

Thenpallipattu, Kalasapakkam Taluk,

Thiruvannamalai District – 606 751

Mobile: +91 99439 35048 / 98431 44261

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 2 Kms from Kalasapakkam Bus Stand, 3 Kms from Kalasapakkam, 5 Kms from Agaram Sibbandi Railway Station, 6 Kms from Poondi, 6 Kms from Narthampoondi, 26 Kms from Thiruvannamalai, 27 Kms from Thiruvannamalai Railway Station, 170 Kms from Chennai Airport and 179 Kms from Chennai. Buses regularly ply between Thiruvannamalai and Kalasapakkam. The Temple can be conveniently reached from Kalasapakkam Bus Stand.

Location

References

https://shanthiraju.wordpress.com/thiruvannamalai/

Kailasanathar Temple, Narthampoondi, Thiruvannamalai

Kailasanathar Temple, Narthampoondi, Thiruvannamalai

Kailasanathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Narthampoondi Village in Polur Taluk in Thiruvannamalai District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Kailasanathar and Mother is called as Periyanayagi / Umai Ammai. This Temple is considered as one the Saptha Kailaya Sthalams established and worshipped by Lord Muruga on the southern bank of river Cheyyar.

Legends

Narathar Poondi:

This temple is mentioned in Skanda Mahapurana. King Daksha, known for his enmity with Shiva, wanted to develop his three sons equal to him but Narada imparted Shiva Upadesha to the sons and made them good. Angry Daksha cursed Narada as he prevented his sons to come his way. Muni Narada performed penance for 12 years in Narthampoondi on Lord Kailasanathar. Lord Shiva appeared on his Rishaba (bull vehicle of Lord Shiva) with his Panchamurthis and relieved Narada of his curse. Narada was also elevated as the head of the rishis. The place was known in early days Narathar Poondi after Muni Narada and in the days followed the name changed to Narthampoondi.

Saptha Karai Kanda Sthalams and Saptha Kailaya Sthalams:

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2018/08/saptha-karai-kanda-sthalams-and-saptha-kailaya-sthalams.html

History

The temple received patronage from Sambuvarayar, Hoysala and Vijayanagara Kings. The Temple faced huge destruction during the South Indian invasion of Malik Kafur.

The Temple

The Temple has a five-tiered Rajagopuram. The Temple has Mahamandapam, Alankara Mandapam for Nataraja, Artha Mandapam before the sanctum. Presiding Deity is called as Kailasanathar and Mother is called as Periyanayagi / Umai Ammai. Mother is housed in separate shrine. There is a Mahamandapam in front of Mother Shrine. Vinayagar, Murugan, Nalvar, Saptha Kannikas can be found in the Mahamandapam.

There is a shrine for Vinayaga called Kothalathu Vinayagar / Kottai Kaatha Vinayagar on the western side inside the temple premises. It is believed that Lord Vinayaga saved a King from losing his kingship. Hence the Vinayaga got this name. There is a separate shrine for Varadaraja Perumal along with his consorts Sridevi and Boodevi in the temple premises. There are shrines for Dhakshinamoorthy, Vinayagar and Lord Murugan with his consorts Valli & Deivanai in the Temple premises.

The Sthala Vriksham is Ilandhai Tree and it is believed to be 4000 years old. There is a shrine under the Ilandhai Tree where an Idol of Narathar worshipping Lord Shiva and Lord Murugan with his consorts Valli and Deivanai in the Temple premises. This shrine explains the mythology related to this Temple. Next to Thiruvannamalai, this temple has the highest no of inscriptions from Sambuvarayar Kings, Vallala Kings and Vijayanagara Kings.

Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 6.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.

Festivals

Brahmmotsavam, Kiruthigai in November-December, Masi Magam in February-March, are the festivals celebrated in the temple.

Prayers

Devotees seek removal of obstacles in marriage alliances, child boon and distinction in education through their prayers to the Lord. Devotees offer abishek and vastras (clothing) to the Lord.

Contact

Kailasanathar Temple,

Narthampoondi, Polur Taluk,

Tiruvannamalai District – 606 802

Mobile: +91 74184 12660

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 600 meters from Narthampoondi Bus Stop, 5 Kms from Naidu Mangalam Koot Road Bus Stop, 6 Kms from Agaram Sibbandi Railway Station, 19 Kms from Polur, 15 Kms from Kadaladi, 10 Kms from Thamaraipakkam, 14 Kms from Kanji, 26 Kms from Thiruvannamalai, 27 Kms from Thiruvannamalai Railway Station, 178 Kms from Chennai Airport and 187 Kms from Chennai. Buses are available to Narthampoondi from Thiruvannamalai. Take Vellore bound Bus from Thiruvannamalai and get down at Naidu Mangalam Koot Road Bus Stop. The Temple is situated at about 5 Kms from this place. Autos are available to reach the Temple from this Bus Stop.

Location | Photos

References

https://shanthiraju.wordpress.com/thiruvannamalai/

Agneeswarar Temple, Thamaraipakkam, Thiruvannamalai

Agneeswarar Temple, Thamaraipakkam, Thiruvannamalai

Agneeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Thamaraipakkam Village near Parvatha Malai in Thiruvannamalai District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Agneeswarar and Mother is called as Thiripura Sundari. This Temple is considered as one the Saptha Kailaya Sthalams established and worshipped by Lord Muruga on the southern bank of river Cheyyar.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2018/08/saptha-karai-kanda-sthalams-and-saptha-kailaya-sthalams.html

History

10^th Century Inscriptions belonging to Cholas can be found in the Temple. From these inscriptions, it is clear that the temple was built by Kulothunga Chola.

The Temple

The Temple is famous for sculptural beauty. Presiding Deity is called as Agneeswarar and Mother is called as Thiripura Sundari. Lord and Mother are housed in separate shrines. Mother is in standing posture. Narthana Ganapathy, Dhakshinamoorthy, Lingodhbava, Brahma, Lakshmi Narayana and Durga are the niche idols located around the sanctum walls.

Chandikeswarar in this Temple is very big. Dwajasthambam, Balipeedam and Nandhi are found facing the sanctum. There is a sperate shrine for Perumal with his consorts Sridevi and Bhoodevi in the temple premises. All the vimanams of shrines are shining with gold plating.

Contact

Agneeswarar Temple,

Thamaraipakkam,

Thiruvannamalai District – 606 802

Mobile: +91 94446 88734 / 96265 07082

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 4.5 Kms from Thenmathimangalam, 5.5 Kms from Kanji, 11 Kms from Parvathamalai, 5.5 Kms from Kadaladi, 14 Kms from Poondi, 15 Kms from Agaram Sibbandi Railway Station, 28 Kms from Thiruvannamalai, 26 Kms from Thiruvannamalai Railway Station, 186 Kms from Chennai Airport and 190 Kms from Chennai. There are regular buses from Tiruvannamalai to Parvathamalai via Kadaladi and Thenmathimangalam. Devotees can get down at Kadaladi and take an auto to reach this place.

Location | Photos

References

https://shanthiraju.wordpress.com/thiruvannamalai/