Ilayankudi Mara Nayanar Madam, Sivaganga

Ilayankudi Mara Nayanar Madam, Sivaganga

Ilayankudi Mara Nayanar Madam is a Hindu Shrine considered as final resting place of Ilayankudi Maranar, one of the 63 Nayanmars. It is located in Ilayankudi Town in Ilayankudi Taluk in Sivaganga District of Tamil Nadu. This place is considered as Mukthi Sthalam of Ilayankudi Maranar. The place was called as Indira Avathara Nallur in ancient times. The Madam houses shrines of Kasi Viswanathar along with his consort Visalakshi flanked by Lord Vinayaga & Lord Murugan and Ilayankudi Mara Nayanar with his wife.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2020/04/rajendra-chozheeswarar-temple-ilayankudi-legends.html

Connectivity

The Madam is located at about 350 meters from Ilayangudi Bus Stand, 12 Kms from Paramakudi, 12 Kms from Paramakudi Railway Station, 13 Kms from Paramakudi Bus Stand, 26 Kms from Kalayarkoil, 32 Kms from Sivaganga, 62 Kms from Karaikudi, 74 Kms from Madurai and 81 Kms from Madurai Airport. The Madam is situated on Paramakudi to Karaikudi Route.

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Naganathar Temple, Thiruthangur, Sivaganga

Naganathar Temple, Thiruthangur, Sivaganga

Naganathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Thiruthangur Village in Karaikudi Taluk in Sivaganga District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Naganathar and Mother is called as Sornavalli. The Temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns had a mention about this Temple.

Literary Mention

The Temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns sung by Sundarar had a mention about this Temple. The Temple is mentioned in 7^th Thirumurai in 12^th Patikam in 4^th Song and 7^th Thirumurai in 47^th Patikam in 6^th Song.

7-12-4:

தேங்கூ ருந்திருச் சிற்றம்

பலமுஞ் சிராப்பள்ளி

பாங்கூர் எங்கள் பிரான்உறை

யுங்கடம் பந்துறை

பூங்கூ ரும்பர மன்பரஞ்

சோதி பயிலும்ஊர்

நாங்கூர் நாட்டு நாங்கூர்

நறையூர் நாட்டு நறையூரே

7-47-6:

தாங்கூர் பிணிநின் னடியார் மேல

அகல அருளாயே

வேங்கூர் உறைவாய் விளமர் நகராய்

விடையார் கொடியானே

நாங்கூர் உறைவாய் தேங்கூர் நகராய்

நல்லூர் நம்பானே

பாங்கூர் பலிதேர் பரனே பரமா

பழனப் பதியானே

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 2.5 Kms from Mithravayal Bus Stop, 14 Kms from Kandanur Puduvayal Railway Station, 18 Kms from Karaikudi Railway Station, 20 Kms from Karaikudi, 23 Kms from Avudaiyarkoil, 25 Kms from Aranthangi, 64 Kms from Sivaganga and 114 Kms from Madurai Airport. The Temple is situated on Kalathur to Mithravayal Route.

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Ainootreeswarar Temple, Mathur, Sivaganga

Ainootreeswarar Temple, Mathur, Sivaganga

Ainootreeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Mathur Village near Karaikudi in Sivaganga District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Ainootreeswarar and Mother is called as Periya Nayagi. The Temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns had a mention about this Temple. This Temple is one of the nine temples of the Chettinad Nagarathar community. The Temple is believed to be built in the 12^th Century AD.

Legends

Kongana Siddhar learned the art of alchemy in this Temple and learned how to turn metals like brass, copper and iron into gold through herbal extracts. Diligently trying to make good gold, he tried to use several new herbs. Finally, in the process he made 500 pure gold bullion. After doing this, Kongana became tired and thirsty. He came out and cried for water. In order to test him, Lord Shiva came in human form and gave him water.

When he drank water, Lord kicked the gold bullions and the herbal extracts prepared. Also, Lord disappeared from the scene. Realizing that everything was a Lord's act, Kongana Siddhar stopped making gold and began to meditate. The town was named Mathur because it was the place where different quality of five hundred gold bullions (Matru Thangam) were produced. Also, Lord Shiva came to be called as Ainootreeswarar.

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2020/04/ainootreeswarar-temple-mathur-temple.html

Literary Mention

The Temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns sung by Appar had a mention about this Temple. The Temple is mentioned in 4^th Thirumurai in 15^th Patikam in 10^th Song.

புத்தூ ருறையும் புனிதனைப்

பூவ ணத்தெம் போரேற்றை

வித்தாய் மிழலை முளைத்தானை

வேள்விக் குடியெம் வேதியனைப்

பொய்த்தார் புரமூன் றெரித்தானைப்

பொதியில் மேய புராணனை

வைத்தேன் என்றன் மனத்துள்ளே

*மாத்தூர் மேய மருந்தையே

Contact

Ainootreeswarar Temple,

Mathur – 630 202,

Sivaganga District

Phone: +91 4565 231 862

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 5 Kms from Karaikudi Junction Railway Station, 7 Kms from Karaikudi, 7 Kms from Karaikudi New Bus Stand, 8 Kms from Karaikudi Old Bus Stand, 17 Kms from Kundrakudi, 63 Kms from Sivaganga, 97 Kms from Madurai and 107 Kms from Madurai Airport.

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Jayamkonda Soleeswarar Temple, Nemam, Sivaganga

Jayamkonda Soleeswarar Temple, Nemam, Sivaganga

Jayamkonda Soleeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Nemam Village in Tirupattur Taluk in Sivaganga District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Jayamkonda Soleeswarar / Jayamkondeswarar and Mother is called as Soundaryanayaki. The Temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns had a mention about this Temple. This Temple is considered as one of the nine temples of Chettinad Nagarathar Community.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2020/04/jayamkonda-soleeswarar-temple-nemam-legends.html

History

The Temple is believed to be around 1500 years old. While most of the Nagarathar temples were originally built by Pandya Kings, this temple was built by Cholas but extensively renovated by Pandya King Varaguna Pandiyan. 

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2020/04/jayamkonda-soleeswarar-temple-nemam-temple.html

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 06.00 AM to 12.00 Noon and 04.00 PM to 08.00 PM.

Festivals

Shivarathri and Pradoshams are celebrated in this Temple with much pomp and glory.

Prayers

The belief here is that to succeed in one's prayers, after taking bath in the Chola Theertham in front of the temple, garlands must be offered in seven shrines in this temple – Lord Shiva, Mother, Vinayakar, Bhairavar, Utsavar, Kalyana Sundarar and Nandi.  Once the desire is fulfilled, Abhishekam must be performed for both the Lord and the Ambal. People pray here for child boon, Job, getting relief from marriage obstacles, educational excellence and getting relief from obstacles in business.

Contact

Jayamkonda Soleeswarar Temple,

Nemam, Kundrakudi Via,

Sivaganga District – 630 206

Phone: +91 4577 264 196 / 264 190

Mobile: +91 94428 14475

Email: nemamkovil@gmail.com

Web: www.nemamkovil.in

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 3 Kms from Kundrakudi, 7 Kms from Pillaiyarpatti, 15 Kms from Karaikudi, 15 Kms from Tirupattur, 15 Kms from Kanadukathan (Chettinad) Railway Station, 51 Kms from Sivaganga and 89 Kms from Madurai Airport. The Temple is situated on Karaikudi to Tirupattur Route.

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Thirukolanatha Swamy Temple, Thirukolakudi, Sivaganga

Thirukolanatha Swamy Temple, Thirukolakudi, Sivaganga

Thirukolanatha Swamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Thirukolakudi Village in Thirupathur Taluk in Sivaganga District of Tamil Nadu. This Temple is situated in the western limits of Thirukolakudi Village. This Temple complex consists of three major Shiva Shrines in three levels and a Murugan Shrine. Three Shiva Shrines at different levels resembles the concept of Bhumi (Shrine at Foot Hills), Antharam (Shrine at the mid of the Hills) and Swargam (Shrine at the Hill top). The Temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns had a mention about this Temple. This Temple is considered equivalent to Kailasha. The place was called as Natranam in ancient times.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2020/04/thirukolanatha-swamy-temple-thirukolakudi-legends.html

History

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2020/04/thirukolanatha-swamy-temple-thirukolakudi-history.html

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2020/04/thirukolanatha-swamy-temple-thirukolakudi-temple.html

Festivals

10 days Aani Festival, Margazhi Thiruvadhirai, Thai Poosam, Shivaratri, Pradosham, Sankatahara Chathurthi and Pournami are celebrated here with much pomp and glory.

Literary Mention

The Temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns sung by Sundarar had a mention about this Temple. The Temple is mentioned in 7^th Thirumurai in 38^th Patikam in 4^th Song.

நாற்றானத் தொருவனை நானாய பரனை

நள்ளாற்று நம்பியை வெள்ளாற்று விதியைக்

காற்றானைத் தீயானைக் கடலானை மலையின்

றலையானைக் கடுங்கலுழிக் கங்கைநீர் வெள்ள

ஆற்றானைப் பிறையானை அம்மானை எம்மான்

தம்மானை யாவர்க்கும் அறிவரிய செங்கண்

ஏற்றானை எறிகெடில வடவீரட் டானத்

துறைவானை இறைபோது மிகழ்வன்போ லியானே

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 3 Kms from Rangiyam, 3.5 Kms from Sevur, 12 Kms from Ponnamaravathi, 16 Kms from Thirumayam, 18 Kms from Thirumayam Railway Station, 22 Kms from Tirupattur, 32 Kms from Pudukkottai, 37 Kms from Karaikudi, 59 Kms from Sivaganga and 91 Kms from Madurai Airport. The Temple can be reached via Rangiyam from Pudukottai and via Sevur from Thirupathur.

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