Mahaveer Jain Temple, Peravur, Villupuram

Mahaveer Jain Temple, Peravur, Villupuram

Peravur is a hamlet, 23 kms from Tindivanam in Villupuram district. There is a Jain temple of more than 600 years old. Shri Mahaveerar is main deity of this temple.

Next to the ancient divine sanctum, a marble statue of Shri Pushpathanthar, alloy made many Thirthankars, 24, 72 cluster of Thirthankars, Sruthaskandam, Nandeeswara deepa temples model, Yaksha, Yakshis, Shri Brahmadevar, Shri Dharmadevi statues were arranged on a platform on either side of Artha mandapam.  Then a big pavilion of 16 pillars was built.

Around the centre block, in a corridor, a big gateway crowned by three stage tower with shikara and five kalashas; Dharmachakra pillar; an altar; Manasthampam pillar,38 feet height, covered with four Thirthankar statues around it; a Shri Adhipatarahar (Shri Adinathar) shrine, two stone foot-steps of Munivars. Shri Viragsagar and Shri Vivarjansagar were fixed. Then Shri Brahmadevar shrine on a short stem; a square Navagra idols stand, a mandapam and Shri Kshetrabalagar shrine were well placed.

Daily pooja, Special pooja and Nandeeswara deepa pooja are going on regularly.  On Akshaya thirithiyai day and Yuhathi day a festival with procession was celebrated every year. Apart from a festival on the third Friday of Aadi Tamil month another festival is also celebrated.

One more temple named Bhajan koil was built opposite side of the temple street. Every year 10 days function was conducted on Dasara holidays. Last day of Dasara a festival was conducted.

Routes:

Tindivanam → Pondy road → Kodipakkam → Peravur = 23 k.m.

Villupuram →   Mailam → Kodipakkam → Peravur = 52 k.m.

Gingee →   Mailam → Kodipakkam → Peravur = 50 k.m.

Vandavasi → Tindivanam→ Pondy road → Kodipakkam→ Peravur = 60 k.m.

Kambatta Viswanathar Temple, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur

Kambatta Viswanathar Temple, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur

Kambatta Viswanathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kumbakonam Town in Thanjavur District in Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Aadhi Kambatta Viswanathar / Visveswar and Mother is called as Anandhanithi / Nidhiyammai. The temple is one of 12 Shiva temples connected with the Mahamaham festival, which takes place in Kumbakonam every 12 years. It is located on the south western side of the Kumbeswarar Temple. This temple is a favourite temple of the Gold smith community.  

Legends

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https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2020/07/kambatta-viswanathar-temple-kumbakonam-legends.html

History

There was a mint facility in this place during the period of Cholas. Hence, the place was called as Kambattam (in Tamil), the place where gold and silver coins were produced. As the temple is situated in the midst of mint facility, the Lord came to be called as Kambatta Viswanathar. Saint Moorka Nayanar engaged himself in gambling in this place. The last consecration of the temple was held on 26 October 2015.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east. The temple is having an entrance arch on the eastern side. Nandavanam can be found immediately after entrance arch. Nandi, Balipeedam and Dwajastambam can be found facing the sanctum but located before the three-tiered Rajagopuram. There is a Nayakkar era conical shaped Mandapam immediately after the Rajagopuram. There is an idol of Dhoomaketu located near the entrance of the sanctum. Presiding Deity is called as Aadhi Kambatta Viswanathar / Visveswar and is facing east.

He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Vinayagar, Dakshinamoorthy, Lingothbhava and Brahma are the Koshta idols located around the sanctum walls. Mother is called as Anandhanithi / Nidhiyammai. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine. There are idols of Naalvar and Mangaiyarkarasi (Queen of Pandya King & daughter of Chola King), one of celebrated 63 Nayanmars  on the southern side of the temple premises.

There is a mandapam on the western side, housing the shrines of Vinayaga, Murugan and Mahalakshmi. There is a small shrine dedicated to Vinayaga under Vilwa Tree. Theertham associated with this Temple are Balavi Theertham and Dhoomakedhu Theertham. Sthala Vriksham is Jasmine (Malligai).

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 7.00 am to 12.00 noon and 4.00 pm to 8.30 pm.

Festivals

Purattasi Navaratri, Margazhi Thiruvadhirai, Panguni Uthiram, Masi Maha Shivrathri and Arudhra Darshan are the festivals celebrated here. The visit of Lord Adhi Kampatta Viswanathar along with Mother to Mahamaha Tank on the particular day is grandly celebrated in the temple.

Religious Significance

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Prayers

Students pray in the temple for excellence and ranks and goldsmiths pray here for success and prosperity in the profession.

Connectivity

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Location

Kalahasteeswarar Temple, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur

Kalahasteeswarar Temple, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur

Kalahasteeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kumbakonam Town in Thanjavur District in Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Kalahasteeswarar and Mother is called as Gnanambigai / Gnanaprahalambigai. The temple is one of 12 Shiva temples connected with the Mahamaham festival, which takes place in Kumbakonam every 12 years.

Legends

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History

The temple was renovated by Sarfoji Maharaja of Thanjavur in 18^th Century CE under the guidance of then Kanchi Peedathipathi. The last consecration of the temple was held on 26th October 2015.  

The Temple

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Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 6.00 am to 12.00 noon and 4.30 pm to 7.30 pm

Festivals

The wedding celebration of Lord Kalahastheeswarar is celebrated in this temple on the Makara Sankranti day (Thai Pongal in Tamil) taking place almost on the 14^th January each year. During Mahamaham, Lord is taken in procession for Theerthavari. Pujas to Mother Durga is performed during Rahukalam time.

Religious Significance

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Prayers

Prayers offered here to the Lord Shiva and Gnanaprahalambigai are equal to the Vayu Lingam of Kalahasti itself. Abishekams to Jwarakeswara are performed with hot water and offerings are usually boiled rice with pepper and vilva leaves to appease the Lord who can alleviate Jwara (fever). Devotees pray here for relief from critical and prolonged diseases.

Connectivity

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Location

Gauthameswarar Temple, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur

Gauthameswarar Temple, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur

Gauthameswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kumbakonam Town in Thanjavur District in Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Gauthameswarar / Yagnobhaveetheswar / Upaveda Nadeswarar and Mother is called as Soundara Nayaki. The temple is one of 12 Shiva temples connected with the Mahamaham festival, which takes place in Kumbakonam every 12 years. This temple is located on the western bank of the Mahamaham Tank, Kumbakonam. The temple is important place for Viruchika Rasi people. The last consecration of the temple was held on 9 September 2015.

Legends

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The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east with three tiered Rajagopuram. Presiding Deity is called as Gauthameswarar / Yagnobhaveetheswar / Upaveda Nadeswarar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Nardana Ganapathy, Dakshinamurthy, Lingodbhava, Brahma and Durga are the Koshta idols located around the sanctum walls.

Mother is called as Soundara Nayaki. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine. There are shrines for Maha Ganapathy, Sage Gautama, Lord Muruga with his consorts Valli and Devasena, Navagrahas, Saneeswarar, Surya, Gajalakshmi, Maha Saraswathi, Bhairava, Chandikeswarar and Anjaneya in the temple premises. Theertham associated with this Temple is Gowthama Theertham.

Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 06.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon and 04.30 p.m. to 08.00 p.m.

Festivals

Mahamaham festival, Masi Magam and Shivarathri are celebrated in this temple with much fanfare.

Religious Significance

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Prayers

Devotees perform pujas to Lord Kala Bhairava on the Ashtami day (8^th day of new moon or full moon day) for relief from any fear in this temple. Those born of Viruchika sign (Rasi) may gain benefits by praying to Lord of the temple. Donating a cow to the temple is believed to eliminate all evil effects and bring prosperity to the family.

Connectivity

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Location

Ekambareswarar Temple, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur

Ekambareswarar Temple, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur

Ekambareswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kumbakonam Town in Thanjavur District in Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Ekambareswarar and Mother is called as Kamakshi Amman. Though, the temple is dedicated to Ekambareswarar and Kamakshi Amman, it is better known for the Rahu Kala Kali Shrine. Hence most of the local people call this temple as Rahu Kala Kali Temple. The tradition of Rahukala Puja began from this temple only. The temple is one of 12 Shiva temples connected with the Mahamaham festival, which takes place in Kumbakonam every 12 years. The Temple is situated in Nageswaran South Street to the north of Mahamagam Tank.

Legends

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https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2020/06/ekambareswarar-temple-kumbakonam-legends.html

History

This temple is believed to have been constructed by Vishwakarma community as their Kula Deivam is Kamakshi. This temple is being managed by them. The last consecration of the temple was held on 22 October 2015.

The Temple

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Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 6.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon and 4.30 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.

Festivals

Daily Raahu Kala Pujas, Sumangali Aradhana on Pooram star day in the Tamil month Purattasi (Sep-Oct), to ensure a long Mangal Sutra prosperity for women, Tiruvilakku Puja on the last Friday of Aadi month (Jul-Aug) are the pujas and celebrations in the temple. Mother Kamakshi visits the Mahamaham tank during Mahamaha festival.

Religious Significance

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Prayers

Another unique thing about this temple is the Rahu Kala Pooja performed every day. Perhaps this must have been one of the first temples to start the Rahu Kala Pooja. For this Pooja, devotees first worship Raja Ganapathi and then participate in the Pooja to Kalika Parameswari (Rahu Kala Kali). Devotees believe that when prayers are offered to her during Rahukalam, all their problems would be solved. In the Pooram star of the Tamil month Puratasi ( Sep-Oct), Sumangali Pooja is conducted in a grand scale. Girls who want to get married, pray to her and it is believed that it mostly ends in success.  Virgins awaiting marriage, pray to Kannika Parameswari seeking a good groom. Visiting this temple is equivalent of visiting Kanchi Ekambareswarar Temple.

Connectivity

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Location | Photos

Banapuriswarar Temple, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur

Banapuriswarar Temple, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur

Banapuriswarar Temple  is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kumbakonam Town in Thanjavur District in Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Banapuriswarar / Somanathar and Mother is called as Soma Kamalambal / Kamalambigai. The temple is one of 12 Shiva temples connected with the Mahamaham festival, which takes place in Kumbakonam every 12 years.

Legends

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History

The Temple is believed to be built during 6^th Century AD. The last consecration of the temple was held on 26 October 2015. This temple is under the administrative control of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of Government of Tamil Nadu (HR & CE).

The Temple

The Temple is facing east with three tired Rajagopuram. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Mahamandapam, Artha Mandapam and Sanctum. Presiding Deity is called as Banapuriswarar / Somanathar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. He is facing east. Vinayaga, Dakshinamoorthy, Arthanareeswarar, Brahma and Durga are the Koshta Idols located around the sanctum walls.

Mother is called as Soma Kamalambal / Kamalambigai. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine in Maha Mandapam. Her shrine is situated in the northern side. She is in standing posture with four hands. She is holding Rudraksha and Lotus flower in two hands and other two hands showing varada and Abhaya Hasta.

Linga installed by Sage Vyasa can be found in the prakaram. There is a shrine for Lord Vishnu with his consorts Sridevi & Bhudevi in the Temple premises. Hanuman can be found facing Lord Vishnu Shrine. There is a Durga Shrine in the north west corner of the Temple.

The shrine houses a big Durga Idol. There are shrines for Vinayaga, Lord Murugan with his consorts Valli & Deivanai, Chandikeswarar, Durga, Bhairava and Navagrahas in the Temple premises. Sthala Vriksham is Vilwa tree. It is on the southern side of the prakaram.

Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 07.00 AM to 11.30 AM and 05.00 PM to 08.00 PM.

Festivals

Mahashivaratri in February-March is grandly observed. Maha Magam, Purattasi Navaratri, Margazhi Thiruvadhirai, Arudhra Darshan and Masi Magam are the festivals celebrated here. Monthly Pradosha pujas are regularly followed.

Religious Significance

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Literary  Mention

Manickavasagar had praised about Lord Shiva of this Temple in his Keerthi Thiruvagal as follows;

கல்லாடத்துக் கலந்தினி தருளி
நல்லா ளோடு நயப்புறவு எய்தியும்
பஞ்சப் பள்ளியிற் பான்மொழி தன்னொடும்
எஞ்சா தீண்டும் இன்னருள் விளைத்தும்
கிராத வேடமொரு கிஞ்சு வாயவள்

Prayers

Devotees pray to Mother for relief from laziness and to become active in life.

Connectivity

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Location