Thirupurantheeswarar Temple, Palayamkottai, Thirunelveli

Thirupurantheeswarar Temple, Palayamkottai, Thirunelveli

Thirupurantheeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Palayamkottai, a prominent neighbourhood in Tirunelveli City, in Palayamkottai Taluk in Thirunelveli District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Thirupurantheeswarar and Mother is called as Gomathi Amman. The Temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns had a mention about this Temple. This Temple is one of the four Thirupuranthakar Thevara Vaippu Sthalams. The Temple was called as Thirupuranthakam in ancient times.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2020/04/thirupurantheeswarar-temple-palayamkottai-legends.html

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2020/04/thirupurantheeswarar-temple-palayamkottai-temple.html

Pooja Timings

The Temple follows six rituals per day;

·        Thirupalliyezhuchi – 06.30 AM

·        Kaala Santhi – 07.15 AM

·        Uchi Kalam – 12.00 Noon

·        Sayarakshai – 06.00 PM

·        Artha Jamam – 09.00 PM

Festivals

Chithira Brahmotsavam, Margazhi Thirupalliyezhuchi, Margazhi Thiruvadhirai, Thiru Karthigai, Aippasi Thirukalyanam, Kanda Sashti, Aadi Pooram, Thai Poosam and Monthly Pradoshams are celebrated here with much fanfare.

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 6^th Thirumurai in 7^th Patikam in 5^th Song.

செழுநீர்ப் புனற்கெடில வீரட்டமுந்

திரிபுராந் தகந்தென்னார் தேவீச்சரங்

கொழுநீர் புடைசுழிக்குங் கோட்டுக்காவுங்

குடமூக்குங் கோகரணங் கோலக்காவும்

பழிநீர்மை யில்லாப் பனங்காட்டூரும்

பனையூர் பயற்றூர் பராய்த்துறையுங்

கழுநீர் மதுவிரியுங் காளிங்கமுங்

கணபதீச் சரத்தார்தங் காப்புக்களே

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 2 Kms from Palayamkottai Bus Stand, 3 Kms from Palayamkottai Railway Station, 3.5 Kms from Thirunelveli New Bus Stand, 4 Kms from Thirunelveli Old Bus Stand, 4 Kms from Thirunelveli Junction Railway Station and 157 Kms from Madurai Airport. Palayamkottai Bus Stand is a major stopover for all buses going to Kanyakumari and Nagercoil. There are also numerous connections between the local Palayamkottai bus-stops and Thirunelveli town. Thirunelveli New Bus Stand connects Palayamkottai and Tirunelveli in an extensive network of neighbouring towns, cities and also the major metropolitan cities of Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad. Palayamkottai also has a railway station on the Tirunelveli Junction to Tuticorin railway station and Thiruchendur Junction lines.  

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Thiripuranathar Temple, Thenmalai, Thirunelveli

Thiripuranathar Temple, Thenmalai, Thirunelveli

Thiripuranathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Thenmalai Village in Vasudevanallur Taluk in Thirunelveli District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Thiripuranathar and Mother is called as Sivaparipoorani. The Temple is considered equivalent to Kalahasthi Temple. The Temple is famous for Sarpa Pariharam. People in Thenmalai and nearby villages used to keep the name of Lord for their first-born children. The Temple is maintained by Sivagiri Jamin.

This is one of the Pancha Bootha Sthalams around Sankarankoil. Pancha Bhoota Sthalam refers to five temples dedicated to Shiva, each representing a manifestation of the five prime elements of nature: land, water, air, sky, and fire. Pancha indicates "five," Bhoota means "elements," and Stala means "place." The temples are located around Sankarankoil in Tamilnadu. The five elements are believed to be enshrined in the five lingams of the temples, with each lingam named based on the element represented. This Sthalam is called as Vayu Sthalam (Air Element).

Pancha Bootha Sthalams around Sankarankoil are;

1. Sankara Narayanan Temple, Sankarankovil, Thirunelveli (Land Element)

2. Nachadai Thavirthu Aruliya Nathar Temple, Devadanam, Virudhunagar (Sky Element)

3. Mathiyasthanathar Temple, Dharugapuram, Thirunelveli (Water Element)

4. Thiripuranathar Temple, Thenmalai, Thirunelveli (Air Element)

5. Palvanna Nathar Temple, Karivalamvandanallur, Thirunelveli (Fire Element)

The Temple

The Temple is west facing. Presiding Deity is called as Thiripuranathar and Mother is called as Sivaparipoorani. There is no window in the Sanctum. But the Lamps in the sanctum will glow brightly one time and suddenly it will become dim as if air is disturbing. People believe that this rare occurrence is happening of Lord Shiva’s breath. The Main entrance is facing the Mother shrine. But devotees should worship Thiripuranathar and then only should worship Mother. Sthala Vriksham is Vilva Tree.

Festivals

Pournami Girivalam around the Temple is very famous here. All Shiva related festivals are celebrated here.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 9 Kms from Sivagiri, 11 Kms from Karivalam Vanda Nallur, 14 Kms from Devathanam, 19 Kms from Dharugapuram, 22 Kms from Sankarankovil, 22 Kms from Sankarankovil Railway Station, 31 Kms from Rajapalayam, 55 Kms from Tenkasi, 86 Kms from Tirunelveli and 173 Kms from Thiruvananthapuram Airport. The Temple is situated in Rajapalayam to Tenkasi Route. People coming from Rajapalayam should take a left turn at Sivagiri and the Temple can be reached at about 9 Kms. Regular buses are available from Rajapalayam to this Village.

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Palvanna Nathar Temple, Karivalamvandanallur, Thirunelveli

Palvanna Nathar Temple, Karivalamvandanallur, Thirunelveli

Palvanna Nathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Karivalamvandanallur Village in Sankarankovil Taluk in Thirunelveli District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Palvanna Nathar / Thirukala Eesar / Mugalingar and Mother is called as Oppanaiammal. The Temple is considered equivalent to Thiruvannamalai Annamalaiyar Temple. The Temple is also considered as Shukra Parihara Sthalam.

This is one of the Pancha Bootha Sthalams around Sankarankoil. Pancha Bhoota Sthalam refers to five temples dedicated to Shiva, each representing a manifestation of the five prime elements of nature: land, water, air, sky, and fire. Pancha indicates "five," Bhoota means "elements," and Stala means "place." The temples are located around Sankarankoil in Tamilnadu. The five elements are believed to be enshrined in the five lingams of the temples, with each lingam named based on the element represented. This Sthalam is called as Agni Sthalam (Fire Element).

Pancha Bootha Sthalams around Sankarankoil are;

1. Sankara Narayanan Temple, Sankarankovil, Thirunelveli (Land Element)

2. Nachadai Thavirthu Aruliya Nathar Temple, Devadanam, Virudhunagar (Sky Element)

3. Mathiyasthanathar Temple, Dharugapuram, Thirunelveli (Water Element)

4. Thiripuranathar Temple, Thenmalai, Thirunelveli (Air Element)

5. Palvanna Nathar Temple, Karivalamvandanallur, Thirunelveli (Fire Element)

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2019/03/palvanna-nathar-temple-karivalamvandanallur-legends.html

The Temple

This is an east facing temple with nine tiered Rajagopuram. Presiding Deity is called as Palvanna Nathar / Thirukala Eesar / Mugalingar. Lord Shiva is housed in the sanctum in the form of Spadika Lingam. Mother is called as Oppanaiammal. She is housed in a separate shrine and she is facing south. Lingam worshipped Lord Lakshmana can be found in the Temple premises in the name of Lakshmaneswarar. Lakshmaneswarar can be found along with his consort Komalambigai.

There are shrines for Sowbagya Ganapathy, Dhandapani, Shanmugam, Adhikara Nandeeswarar, Suryan, Chandran, Agasthya, Kasi Viswanathar with his consort Visalakshi, Juradevar, Kandhuri Amman, Saptha Mathas, Siddhi Vinayagar, Pancha Lingas, Lakshmi, Brahma, Saneeswarar, Natarajar and Lakshmana in the Temple premises.

The Mandapam in front of Rajagopuram was built by Pulidevan. The Northern Prakaram and Eastern Mandapam was built by Arunachalam Chettiyar in 1928 AD. He also done Kumbabishekam for this Temple. An Idol of Arunachalam Chettiyar can be found at the entrance of the Temple. Sthala Vriksham is Kala Tree. Theerthams associated with this Temple are Shukra Theertham and Nitcheba Nathi.

Temple Opening Time

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

Singers

Varagunarama Pandyan had sung Pathu Pattu Anthathi, Venba Anthathi, Kalithurai Anthathi on Lord Shiva of this Temple. He had sung around 300 Anthathi songs. Shaivites refer his collections as mini Tiruvasagam.

Prayers

People pray to Lord here for Child Boon and to get relief from marriage obstacles.

Festivals

Avani Thapasu similar to Sankaran Kovil Thapasu is celebrated here with much fanfare.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 9 Kms from Thenmalai, 11 Kms from Sankarankovil, 12 Kms from Sankarankoil Main Bus Stand, 12 Kms from Sankarankoil Railway Station, 25 Kms from Rajapalayam, 25 Kms from Devathanam, 19 Kms from Dharugapuram, 54 Kms from Tenkasi, 75 Kms from Tirunelveli and 172 Kms from Thiruvananthapuram Airport. The Temple is situated on Rajapalayam to Sankarankovil Route.

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Mathiyasthanathar Temple, Dharugapuram, Thirunelveli

Mathiyasthanathar Temple, Dharugapuram, Thirunelveli

Mathiyasthanathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Dharugapuram Village in Vasudevanallur Taluk in Thirunelveli District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Mathiyasthanathar / Pinakkarutha Peruman and Mother is called as Akilandeswari. The Temple is equivalent to Thiruvanaikaval Jambukeswarar Temple. The Temple is believed to be 1500 years old. The Temple is considered to be Guru Parihara Sthalam.

This is one of the Pancha Bootha Sthalams around Sankarankoil. Pancha Bhoota Sthalam refers to five temples dedicated to Shiva, each representing a manifestation of the five prime elements of nature: land, water, air, sky, and fire. Pancha indicates "five," Bhoota means "elements," and Stala means "place." The temples are located around Sankarankoil in Tamilnadu. The five elements are believed to be enshrined in the five lingams of the temples, with each lingam named based on the element represented. This Sthalam is called as Neer Sthalam (Water Element).

Pancha Bootha Sthalams around Sankarankoil are;

1. Sankara Narayanan Temple, Sankarankovil, Thirunelveli (Land Element)

2. Nachadai Thavirthu Aruliya Nathar Temple, Devadanam, Virudhunagar (Sky Element)

3. Mathiyasthanathar Temple, Dharugapuram, Thirunelveli (Water Element)

4. Thiripuranathar Temple, Thenmalai, Thirunelveli (Air Element)

5. Palvanna Nathar Temple, Karivalamvandanallur, Thirunelveli (Fire Element)

Legends

Mathiyasthanathar:

Cheras, Cholas and Pandyas fought each other continuously for the control of Tamil lands. Lord Shiva decided to put an end to this fight. He came in the form of sage Agasthya settled the disputes between the Kings by demarking the boundaries of their respective country. Thus, the problem between the three crowned Kings got solved. Since Lord Shiva settled the disputes between the Kings, he came to be known as Mathiyasthanathar / Pinakkarutha Peruman.

Tharukapuram:

It is believed that an Asura named Tharukan visited and prayed to Lord Shiva to get relief from a curse. Hence this place was called as Tharukapuram.

People performed penance here:

Sages Gouthama, Sanakathi, Vasishta and Valmiki performed penance here.

History

The Temple is believed to be 1500 years old. The place was developed into a city at about 500 years ago. The Temple was dilapidated completely few centuries back. Later Maanapura Pandyan reconsecrated the Temple to its current state. The Temple is traditionally being maintained Thalaivan Kottai Zamindars.

The Temple

Presiding Deity is called as Mathiyasthanathar / Pinakkarutha Peruman. There was a spring in the sanctum. Sacred ablutions are done to the Lord with the water from this spring. Since same water cannot be used for ablutions continuously as per Hindu scriptures, the spring was closed permanently by putting stone slabs. Devotees can see moistures in the sanctum walls even now. Mother is called as Akilandeswari. There is a shrine for Bhairavar in the Temple premises. He is called as Agni Bhairavar. People pray to him to get rid of black magics.

The temple also consists of a Grand Natarajar Shrine and a Siddhar's Samadhi. Special mention to be made on the Dhakshinamoorthy here. Dhakshinamoorthy is sitting above all Navagrahas, in a peetam. It is like Dakshinamoorthy is teaching the Navagrahas. This kind of arrangement can be found only in this Temple in entire world. Sthala Vriksham is Mango tree. Two Kaala Poojas are conducted in this Temple.

Prayers

To get rid of Guru Dosham, Devotees have to come to this Temple to worship Dakshinamoorthy for three consecutive Thursdays. They have to worship the Lord Dakshinamoorthy during Guru Hora Time (i.e. from 4.30 PM to 6.00 PM). Devotees has to offer Yellow color dresses to Dakshinamoorthy and keep their horoscopes at the feet of the Lord. Then devotees have to worship Lord and perform poojas. By doing so, they can get rid of all Doshams related to Guru.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 5 Kms from Vasudevanallur, 5 Kms from Vasudevanallur Bus Stand, 8 Kms from Chinthamani Bus Stand, 10 Kms from Puliyangudi, 23 Kms from Devathanam, 19 Kms from Thenmalai, 20 Kms from Karivalam Vanda Nallur, 24 Kms from Dharugapuram, 14 Kms from Sankarankovil Railway Station, 15 Kms from Sankarankovil, 40 Kms from Rajapalayam, 38 Kms from Tenkasi, 79 Kms from Tirunelveli and 145 Kms from Thiruvananthapuram Airport. The Temple is situated on Rajapalayam to Tenkasi Route.

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Manonmaneesar Temple, Vijayanarayanam, Thirunelveli

Manonmaneesar Temple, Vijayanarayanam, Thirunelveli

Manonmaneesar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Vijayanarayanam in Thirunelveli District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Manonmaneesar and Mother is called as Manonmaneeswari / Shivakami. The Temple is famous for Pournami Girivalam (Circumbulation on Pournami days.

As per Tamirabarani Mahatmiyam, five important Shiva temples in Tirunelveli region were considered as Pancha Aasana Sthalams. This Temple is considered to be part of Pancha Aasana Sthalams of Thirunelveli District.

Pancha Asana Sthalams are as follows;

·        Kalakkad Satyavageeswarar Temple

·        Ervadi Tiruvazhundeesar Temple

·        Nanguneri Tirunageshwarar Temple

·        Vijayanarayanam Manonmaneesar Temple

·        Shenbagaramanallur Ramalingar Temple

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2018/10/manonmaneesar-temple-vijayanarayanam-legends.html

The Temple

Presiding Deity is called as Manonmaneeswarar. Lord is facing east and housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Vimanam over the sanctum is called as Manonmani Vimanam. Dwajasthambam, Balipeedam and Nandhi can be found facing towards sanctum. Here Nandhi can be seen in leaning position, as if Nandhi is ready to hear the grievances of devotees and solve it with the help of Lord Shiva.

Mother is called as Manonmaneeswari / Shivakami. She is facing south. Mother Shrine is located to the right side of the sanctum. There are shrines for 63 Nayanmars, Vinayagar, Dakshinamoorthy, Kanni Moola Vinayagar, Kasi Viswanathar, Lord Murugan with his consorts Valli and Deivanai, Chandikeswarar, Bhairavar and 21 Siddhars in the Temple premises.

There is a Theertham called Manonmani Theertham (Sivagangai Theertham) located in front of the Temple. The water from this Theertham has many medicinal values. Vallanadu Siddhar Sadhu Chidambara Swamigal used to treat patients with the water from this Theertham.

Inscriptions

There is an inscription dated to 17th regnal year of Pandya King Sadaiyan Maran on the south wall of the Temple. It records the gift of money made to the god Karrali-Perumanadigal of the Manomaya-Isvaram temple by a certain Tiruvengada Erichchi in the name of Puvanavan Tirumaladhikarigal of Valainjiya-Kurichchi. The Perunguri-sabha of the village which met in the temple on a day of the solar eclipse in that year invested this amount in the purchase of land 6 ma in extent. As the month in which the solar eclipse occurred has not been specified, the year cannot be calculated.

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 5.30 AM to 1.00 PM and 04.00 PM to 10.00 PM.

Festivals

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

Contact

Manonmaneesar Temple,

Vijayanarayanam,

Thirunelveli District – 627 119

Mobile: +91 98421 93453 / 99629 19933

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 8 Kms from Parappadi, 18 Kms from Thisayanvilai, 20 Kms from Nanguneri Railway Station, 23 Kms from Nanguneri, 38 Kms from Tirunelveli, 57 Kms from Tuticorin Airport and 136 Kms from Thiruvananthapuram Airport. The Temple is situated on Nanguneri to Thisayanvilai Route. From Thisayanvilai, after crossing RECT Polytechnic College, take a right turn and the temple can be reached in another 5 Kms.

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