- Sirupulioor:
This is one of 108 Divya Desa perumal temples. The place is about 16 kms distance from Mailaduthurai to Thiruvavoore. We take a diversion towards North east from Kollumangkudi and travel for about 2 kms to reach the temple.
The temple is under renovation.
The temple has a Raja gopuram of five storey and two prakarams. As we enter we see Dwajasthambam and enter into mahamandapam , artha mandapam and reach the main sanctum.
Main deity here, known as Arulma kadalamudhan, in reclined posture. The sayanam is known as “Bbala sayanam”. We see Brahma on lotus from Lords naval, Kanva Maharishi to a side and Pulikal Munivar to other side. Here Urchavar, is known as Krupa samudra perumal.
Thayar sannidhi is seen in the prakaram and she is known as Thirumagal Nachiyar. Dayanayaki is urchava mortham of thayar.
Thiru Anantha pushkarani and manasa pushkarani are Teertham related to temple. Vilvam is Sthala Vruksham in this temple.
Manavala ma muni sannidhi is seen outside the temple and Anantha azhwar sanndhi seen on the bank of pushkarani.
Story says Garuda and Ananthan had enemity. Ananthan escaped from Garuda, and finally reached this place. He started penancing here, near the pushakarani. Perumal was happy with his penance and gave protection for him from Garuda. Here perumal relaxed on Ananthan . When Garuda reached this place in search of Ananthan he was not able to do anything. Pushkarani were Ananthan penanced is known as Anantha Pushkarani.
Vagyapadha Muni penanced towards Lord Nataraja in Chidambaram to attain Moksha. Lord Nataraja asked him to pray and penance in this place. Muni did as he was guided and attained Moksha and hence the place was known as Sirupulioor.
Soorya, Ananthan, Durvasa muni and Manavala muni worshipped lord and were blessed.
There is a belief, if anyone with family enemity, worship Lord here they are relieved of all problems and are blessed by Lord.
- Sree Rama temple.
The temple is in Sitaram bagh, Hyderabad city. The temple is about 400 years old.
The temple is a private temple managed by Rajastani family. There is a main Raja gopuram in different form. There is no hundi in the temple.
As we enter through the main entrance we see many families residing inside the compound. There is a way leading from side to the temple. The place looks like a fort.
We see different vahanas which is used during the festival time .
There is a sixteen pillar mandapam as we enter inside.
we cross and enter inside and we see a separate sanctum for Lord Ganesha.After worshipping Lord Ganesha we climb few steps, to Lord Srirama temple.
We enter into a maha mandapam of Srirama sanctum.
Here we see Dwajasthambam and a small sanctum attached to it with Garudazwar and Hanuman for darshan. we seek the permission of Garudazhwar and visit the main sanctum.
Inside the main sanctum we see Lord Rama with Seetha, Lakshmana, Baratha and Saturugnan. This is rare thing. Main deity of Srirama and Baratha are of black stone and the rest are white stone.
In front of the main deity there are three steps. To the top most one we see brass idols of Sri Rama, Seetah and Lakshmana. In the second step we see Radha krishnar and in the last one saligrama stones.
As we come out there is another perumal temple with separate entrance. As we enter in we see garudazwar in a small sanctum near Dwajasthambam. In front of Garudazhwar we see Perumal with Thayar. There is a separate sanctum for Thayar.
As we walk out from a side entrance we enter in to see a sanctum for Sri
Hanuman and near by a separate sanctum for Mataji. there is a big pipal tree in front of Hanuman mandir.
- Sri Lakshmi Narashimar temple:
The temple is in a lane leading to Market Street from RP road, Secunderabad, AP
The temple is under renovation. They have shifted main deities to balayalam near the temple premises within a shutter nearby the temple premises.
Main Deity is Lakshmi Narashima Swamy.
The main deity is having his left leg front which means he is ready to help one who
Worship him. We see Sanku and chakkram held to his point fingers and rest of the four fingers together pointed towards him. The other two hands of Narashimar is, Abhya hastham and Varadha hastham.
Other deities that belong to the temple is Andal, Azwar, Anjaneyar, and Utsavar
- Uma Maheswarar Temple.
This temple is on the lane that connects General Bazaar from RP Road.
We may have to climb few steps to enter into the temple.
Main deity is in Lingam form known as Uma Maheswarar. Ganapathy is seen in different sanctum next to the main sanctum. Other deities seen inside are Sathya Narayanar, Anjaneyar, and step down few steps to go around Navagrahas.
- Lakshmi Narayanar temple:
This temple is about 5 minutes walk in the opposite lane of Uma Maheswara Swamy Temple.There is a huge Raja Gopuram and we see dwjasthambam with Garudazwar facing main deity Lakshmi Narayanar.
The main deity is Lakshmi Narayanar of Marble stone.There is a separate sanctum for Andal and Azwar.
- Kannika Parameswari Temple:
This temple is about five minutes walk from Lakshmi Narayanar Temple.
The temple is attached to marriage hall. We see Kannika Parameswari as main deity with Sri Chakra in front of her.
We find utsavar in front of her. There is a separate sanctum for Lord Siva and Goddess Parvathavardhini.
Anjaneyar is seen in separate sanctum in the main hall.
- Ranganadha Swamy temple:
Sri Ranganadha swamy temple is located at Rangbagh, Nanakram guda Hyderabad, which is about 17 kms from central Hyd. The temple is about 350 years old.
The temple and its surrounding lands were purchased by Seth Shival pitti in the year 1861. It was a part of the private property of the Pitti family till 1954. Now it is transferred to trust which was created by pitti family.
This is the only temple of the present day which has re-aligned rituals of worship with traditional dance during Brahmotsavam. This was started in the year 1966 and it has marked a new chapter of indian dance.
As we enter in we see Dwajasthambam with brass covering. we first pray to garuda and Hanuman in front of Ranganadhar to main hall.
Main deity SRi Ranganadha swamy is carved from a single black stone. Ranganadhar is in relaxed reclining posture under the hood of Adi seshan. We see Sridevi, Bhoodevi, Neela devi beside him and Brahama on lotus.
Ranganadhar is resting his head on a hand and facing deciples who come to temple. Sanku and chakkra to two hands and fourth one is to the side.
To the same stone on the top we see incarnations of Dasavatharam which is rare thing. Pancha lokha urchava moorthy of all deities are seen inside the main sanctum.
As we go around the main sanctum we see seperate sanctum for Acharas and Ramanajacharya. One more sanctum is there for goddess Laksmi made of black stone. Urchavar is also there in pancha lokha.
Annual brahmaotsavam is celebrated and utsava moorthy are taken around with various vahanas.
- Peddamma temple :
The temple is thousand years as per the legend. This temple is in Jubilee hills.It is on the main road.
The goddess inside the main sanctum is sitting on simha vahanam as santha swarupam.
The legend says Goddess after slaying the demons visited the place to quench her thirst at the well situated here and she was seen by a sheperd and that moment goddess turned into an idol. a small temple was built at that time in thr same place.
In 1993-94 the temple has developed with sanctum sanctoram,and Raja gopuram.
As we take a round of the main sanctum we see Nava matha sculptures in a small sanctum.
Next to this temple in the same premises there is another temple where Valamburi ganesha is seen. To either sides in different sanctums Goddess Lakshmi Devi and Goddess saraswathi are seen.
There is seperate sanctum for Nagadevata in the same premises of Peddamma temple
[Ranganadhar]
[Lakshmi]
[saraswathi]
- Thiru Kaziseerama Vinnagaram:
The temple is one of 108 Divya Desam temples.
The place is about 21 kms NE of Mailaduthurai, also known as Paadaleeka vanam, between Kollidam and Uppanaru.
The temple has a Raja Gopuram of three storeys with two prakarams. There is a Maha mandapam, Artha Mandapam and Main sanctum for the temple.
Main Deity is known as Thadalan in standing posture, and his consort Sri Lokanayaki Thayar in separate sanctum. Urchavar is known as Thiruvikraman and Thayar Mattarizh Kuzali.
We see other deities like Andal, Ramar, Krishnan, 12 Azwars and Garuda in a small sanctum. Teertham is Sanga Pushkarani and Chakkra teertham.
Bramanda Purana says Romesa Muni had darshan [pratyaksham} of Lord Vishnu here as Trivikraman, lifting up his left leg high. Brahama was proud about his life span. In this place Romesa muni told Brahma, his life span is equal to a hair falling from his body. On hearing Romesa muni’s word Brahma felt ashamed for being proud about his life.
[Thadalan][Romesa muni] [Thiruvikraman][Padaleeka vanam]
- Thiru kattupalli:
Keezahi Thirukattuplli / Aaranyeeswaram temple is a Kilometer away from Thiruvenkadu with single prakaram.
Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Aranya Sundareswarar and his consort known as Akilanda Nayaki. Teertham is known as Amirtha Poigai.
Purana: Vridhasuran was killed by Devandran who suffered of Hathi dosha. Devas worshipped Lord Siva here, for Dosha nivarthy of Devandran,
Sambandhar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this place.
[Sambandhar][Dosha Nivarthy][Hymns][swayambu Lingam]
- Melayoor / Thiruchaikadu:
The place is also known as Chayavanam. This temple is one of 275 Siva Devara Sthalam.
The place is about 3 kms to Thiruvenkadu, and 15 kms SE, of Seergazhi Town.
Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Arul Migu Chayavaneswarar facing east and his consort Sri Kuilinum nunmozhi Ammai, facing South. Cauvery and Iravadam are teertham of the temple.
Chai means korai in Tamil. The place was full of these type of grass, and hence the name Chayavanam / Chaikadu. This is one among, six places considered equal to Kasi.
As we go around the temple we see a mandapam, resembling a chariot, with chakra and horses attached to the main temple. The Vimanam of the mandapam is Indra Vimanam. Inside the sanctum in the maha mandapam we see Lord Murugan with Vel. Archakar of the temple said, the idol of Lord Murugan was found in the sea.
Purana: Indra’s mother worshipped Lord Siva of this place daily. Indra tried to take the Swayambu Lingam to his place Indralokam, by doing so his eye sight started diminishing. Eyarpagai Nayanar was blessed by (Prathyaksham) Lord Siva here.
Indra as Iravadam worshipped Lord Siva, here. Upamanyu muni worshipped Lord Siva.
The Iravada teertham is seen in front of the temple.
Sambandhar and appar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this place.
[Sambandhar][Eyarpagai Nayanar][Charriot][indra Vimanam]
- Pallavaneecharam:
This is one of 275 Siva Devara Sthalam. The place is also known as Kaveripoom pattinam, and Poompuhar. This place is about 16 kms SE of Seergazhi, 4 kms south of Thiruvenkadu, and about ½ kilometer distance from Thiruchaaikadu. The temple has a Raja gopuram of five storeys with single prakaram facing east.
Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Arul Migu Pallavaneeswarar and his consort known as Sri Soundara Nayaki Amman. Sthala Vruksham is mullai (jasmine). Teertham is known as Janavi, which is in front of the temple and sangam.
Palllava king’s worshipped Lord Siva here hence the place is known as pallavaneecharam. Kalava muni worshipped Lord Siva of this place. This is birth place of Eyarpagai Nayanar.
Purana says Sivanesa chettiar and his wife Gyanabalambikai, had a son named Thiruven kadar, who was in Gurukulam of Sivachariyar of Thiruvenkadu. Thiruvenkadar had his Siva Deeksha from Sivachariyar and worshipped Lord Siva.
Thiruvenkadar got married to Sivakalai and with blessings of Lord Mahadevar he had a son named Marudhavanar. Once after his trading, Marudhavanar returned home in his ship, full of husk. His father was unhappy by this act. Marudhavanar gave a box to his mother, with a note in it, and he disappeared.
Madhuvanar took, Sanyasa ashram and composed songs, about Lord Siva, in the name of Pattinathaar. We see a separate sanctum for him, in this temple.This is the birth place of Pattinathaar and in Thiruvotriyoor we see his Siva Samadhi.
There are Stone inscriptions seen in the temple. Sambandhar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this place.
{Pattinathaar][Swayambu Lingam][Sambandhar][siva Deeksha]
- Putradi Mariamman:
The temple is in west Raja veedhi of Bramapureeswarar temple, Seergazhi.
The temple is small and it is on the main road. It is marriamman temple. They say the mariamman is very powerful deity.
- Thiru Kalikkamoore / Thennampattinam:
This temple is one of 275 Siva Devara Sthalam. The place is about 3 kms to south of Thirumullaivoil, on the bank of River Uppanaru.
Main deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Kalikameswarar and his consort known as Azhagammai facing east in a separatae sanctum. Teertham is known as Ambuvi.
Purana says Parasara muni worshipped Lord Siva of this place, and he was blessed.
Sambandhar sang Hymns on Lord Siva. In his hymns he says by worshipping Lord Siva here one can get rid of their previous birth sins, ill health, and gain wealth.
There is a separate sanctum for Vilwvaneswarar and his consort Akilandeswari amman.
[Uppanaaru]Putradi Mriamman][Sambandhar][Prasara muni]
- Seergazhi, Brahmapureeswarar:
This is one of 275 Siva Devara sthalam. Brahamapuram, Seergazhi, is about 21 kms NE of Mailaduthurai. The temple has Raja gopuram to all four sides with two prakaram.
Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Brahmapureeswarar facing east and his consort Thiru Nila Nayaki Amman, in separate sanctum facing east side. Teertham is known as Brahma teertham seen near Ambal sannidhi. Sthala Vruksham is Bamboo.
The temple is of three different stages. First we enter into Main deity Bramapureeswarar temple. There is Dwajasthambam and nandi in front. As we go around the main sanctum we see Vinayakar, Murugan, 63 Nayanmars, Saptha madhar, Gaja Lakshmi,Devandra Lingam, Bairavar, Sooryan, Kalapureeswarar, Somaskandar, Natarajar, Dakshina Moorthy, Lingothbhavar, Durgai and Navagraham are seen.
To the side we have to climb few steps to have the darshan of Thoniappar and Chattai Nadhar in their sanctums. They charge to visit the place. In the sanctum of Thoniappar, We see huge sculptures of Lord Siva and Parvathy in the sanctum. At the end of the yugam, everything gets submerged. Lord Siva with Parvthy sail in the Pranava Thoni (Boat) and stayed in this place. That is why we see a separate sanctum of Thoniappar
Here in the temple.
As we go around the sanctum of Thoniappar, we see pictures painted about the evolution and how it continues, and finally the end of yugam. Inside Thoniappar sanctum we find few steps to climb to have darshan of Chattai nadhar
There is a separate sanctum for Ashta Bairavar, which is considered a Yoga sthanam near the south entrance of the temple tower. The temple is opened only on Ashtami days and Fridays.
There is a separate sanctum for Sambandhar in this temple. Seergazhi is the birth place of Gyana Sambandhar. He received milk from goddess parvathy and attained Gyanam. His first hymn on Lord Siva was sung by him at the age of three in this place.
Sundarar and Sambandhar sang hymns on Lord Siva of Seergazhi. Arunagirinadhar sang Thirupugazh on Lord Murugan. Few others like Manikkavachakar, Pattinathar, Gananadhar, Nambiandar Nambigal, and Sekizhar, have contributed to hymns on Lord Siva. Arunachala Kavirayar sang sthala puranam of this place.
The temple is maintained by Thiru kaiyala Thiru Dharmapura Adeenam.
[Thoniappar][Chattai Nadhar] [Yugam][Dharmapura Adeenam] [Ashta Bairavar]
- Kurukkai:
This is one of 275 Siva Devara sthalam and one of Attaveeratta Sthalam.
The place is about 8 kms NW of Mailaduthurai, on the banks of River Kollidam.
The main Raja Gopuram of this temple is of five storey and two prakarams.
Main Deity is Swayambu Lingm known as Arul Migu Veeratteswarar, facing west and his consort, Gyanambakai Amman facing south side. Sthala Vinayakar is known as Kurukkai Vinayakar seen in separate sanctum to outer prakaram. The hands of Vinayakar are small in size. Sthala vruksham is known as Kadukkai tree. Teertham is soola teertham in front of the temple.
The place is known as Kaduvanam, due to sthala Vruksham Kadukkai. Lord Siva was alone here in Yoga Dyanam and the place is known as Yogeesa puram. Manmada vadham took place here and the place is known as Kamadhana puram.
Purana : Muni Deeryavagu came to this place and he extended his hands to collect Ganga water for, Abishekam purpose to Lord Siva. At this point his hands became short and the place was called as Kurukkai.
This is one of eight Veeratta Sthalam of Lord Siva. This was the place were Kama Dahanam happened, in which Kaman (Manmadhan) was turned into ashes, by Lord Siva.
On the top of Main sanctum of Lord Siva, we see sculptures of Lord Siva as Yogeeswarar, Poorani Ammai, Manmadhan and Rathi. This is known as Kamanaganasini sabha.
As we go around we see Sthala vruksham at the back of the temple. Here under the sthala vruksham we see small nandi, in a small mandapam, facing Lord Siva. This is something unique in this place.
Navukkarasar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this place. Vidwan Meenkshi Sundaram has written sthala puranam in poetic form.
[Kurukkai][Veeratta Sthalam} [Nandi][Kama Dhanam]
- Thiru karuppariyaloore / Thalai Jnayeru:
This is one of 275 Siva Devara Sthalam. Thiru Karuppariyaloore is about 14 kms
North of Thiru Mailaduthurai, on the banks of River Pazavaru.
Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Kuttram porutha Esar and his consort known as Kolvalai Nayaki. River Pazavaru is known as Vinayaka Teertham. Sthala Vruksham is Mullai Plant. We see Adi lingam under the plant.
There is a sanctum for Chattai nadhar and Uma Maheswarar in this temple. As we go around at the back of main sanctum we see the sanctum of Chattai Nadhar and Uma Maheswarar in the first floor. Sooryan worshipped Lord Siva in this place, hence the name Thalai Jnayeru.
Purana says Vasishta Maharishi installed a Siva Lingam and attained Gyanam. Lord Siva excused Indra for his mistake, hence the name Kuttram porutha Nadhar, for him in this temple.
Sambandhar and Sundarar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this place. The temple is opened from 6-8 in the evening.
[Sooryan][Chattai Nadhar][Hymns][Uma Maheswarar] [Sambandhar][Sundarar]
- Thirukurakkaval:
This is one of 275 Siva Devara Sthalam. The place is about three kms from Thiruparialoore / Thalai Jayeru on the bank of River Pazhva / Ganapathy River.
Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Arul Migu Kondala Nadeswarar and his consort Sri Kundala Nayaki Amman.
Purna says Hanuman worshipped Lord Siva in this place, hence the name Kurakkaval. There is a separate sanctum for Anjaneyar in this temple.
Navukarasar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this place.
Villagers say even now, in a year monkeys come there and stay for few days in the temple. At that time, the main sanctum is kept open for monkeys to worship Lord Siva.
Since few years the monkeys hesitate to enter into the temple. The kids are throwing stones and troubling the monkeys.
- Thiruvazh koli puthur / Valoli putroore:
This is one of 275 Siva Devara Sthalam. Thiruvalaputhur is about 10 kms north of Mailaduthurai, on the banks of River Kollidam. The temple has a Raja Gopuram of five storeys with three prakarams.
Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Arul Migu Manikkavannar and his consort known as Vandar Poongkuzhali Ammai. Teertham is known as Brahma teertham and sthala Vruksham is known as Vagai.
Purana says Arjuna worshipped Lord Siva here. Lord was pleased with his prayers, who helped him to hide his sword, in a putru (ant hill), during their one year period of Agnayatha vasam, hence the name Valoli putroor for this place. Vasuki worshipped Lord Siva of this place and it was blessed by Lord Siva gained a place as an ornament of decoration for him.
There are five lingam seen here, which was worshipped Pancha Pandavas, and Valampuri Vinayakar worshipped by Drowpathy, in this place. Brahma, Indra, Doorvsa muni worshipped Lord Siva and were blessed by "Him" in this place.
Sambandhar and Sundarar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this temple.
[Vasuki][Valampuri Vinayakar] [Pandavas][LordSiva][Sambandhar][Sundarar]
- Thiru Meeyachoor: Lalitha Parmeswari.
The place is about two kms from Peralam. There are two Deities which are considered as two different Devara Sthalam. One is known as Thiru Meeyachoor and the other is Thiru Meeyachoor Elang koil. The temple is big one, with five storeys Raja Gopuram and two prakarams.
Main deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Meganadhar and his consort known as Soundara Nayaki Amman/ Lalitha Parameswari in separate sanctum. Teertham is Soorya Pushkarani. Sthala Vruksham is Vilwam.
The purana says Sooryan worshipped, Lord Siva with his consort residing on elephant. The main sanctum Vimanam is like the back of Elephant. This is known as Gajaprishta Vimanam. Soorya worships Lord Siva of this place in the second week of May every year. Other deities, seen in the temple are Vinayakar, Murugan with bow, Pancha Boodha Lingam, Ashta dikbalars, Saptha madhar, and Kalyana sundrar.
Kshetra puraneswarar is seen as Koshta devatai. We see Ambal and Lord Siva together with Lord Siva’s hand holding Ambals Chin. The Ambal face in this sculpture is carved in such a way if we see it from right side it looks, as though she is angry and from left it appears as smiling face.
We see Chandra Shekarar, Rishabarudr, Bairavar and Durgai with a peacock in her hand. They have kept a board which says any wish presented in front of Durgai will be reported to Lord Siva and it is fulfilled. It says parrot is the media of transporting our prayers at Durgai, to Lord Siva.
Lalitha parameswari is seen in different sanctum. The sanctum is so peaceful and we loose ourselves in front of Lalitha Devi. This is the sanctum were Lalitha sahasranam was recited first. They say everyday they were a new anklet (Golusu) for Ambal here. They have written Lalitha sahasranam to wall in side the sanctum.
Chandran, Agni and Yama worshipped Lord Siva of this temple. Sambandhar sang hymns on Lord Siva (Megandhar) here. - Meeachoor Elang koil:
Elang koil means the deity is shifted to another place before the temple is renovated.
It is also known as Balalayam. This is to north side of Meeyachoor main sanctum
As we go around the temple we see Arulmigu Sakala Bhuneswarar and his consort Mekalambal. This deity is for the second Devara sthalam of Meeyachoor Elang Koil.
Appar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this place.
[Appar][Laitha Parameswari] [Sundarar][Lalitha sahasranamam]
- Thiru vallam / Koneri Rajapuram.
This is one of 275 Siva Devara sthalam. The place Thiru vallam is about 6 kms from Thiruvavaduthurai, and 10 Kms to SE of Thiru Vedaimarudhur. The temple has a Raja Gopuram of three storey and two prakarams.
Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Arul Migu Uma Maheswarar / Bhoomi Nadhar and his consort known as Mangala Nayaki Amman. Teertham is known as Mangala teertham and Sakthi Teertham. Sthala vruksham is Poopul tree.
Importance: There is no Nandi in this temple. Bhoodevi worshipped Lord Siva, of this place, hence the name Bhoomi Nadhar. The place is also known as Bhoomiswaram.
Natarajar of this place is Swayambu idol. The Natarajar here is famous. They say the nerves are visible in the idol. He is seen in separate sanctum in Maha Mandapam
Purana says King Pururavas worshipped Lord Siva here in this place. He was blessed by Lord Siva and was relieved of his sufferings, due to Leprosy.
Sambandar and Appar have sung hymns on Lord Siva of this place.
This is a small place, and we reached the place at 10 AM. The temple was open and the, gurukkal came to temple for morning pooja when we were about to leave the temple.
At the sight of Gurukkal we were happy, we will be able to see Natarajar sanctum which was locked. The system here is two persons have to operate their keys together.
Gurukkal was ready to do but the other person who was incharge did not show any interest. We waited for ½ hour in the mandapam for him to open the sanctum.
A group of art students entered for their project work in the temple at that time. The person, who was in charge, started running after the group that came and simply refused to open the sanctum. I think it was our bad luck; we had to skip and leave the temple. The whole mood of our trip on that day was spoiled. We do plan and start visiting temples, once we happen to skip any temple due to any inconvenience, we do not know when we will be able to visit the place once again.
We only hope by Lord Siva’s grace we will be able to make up with this particular temple Konerirajapuram and have a glimpse of Natarajar.
[Natarajar][LordSiva] [Nandi]
- Thiru Vaigal MadakKoil:
This is one of 275 Siva Devara sthlam.
The place is about 4 kms NW of Koneriraja puram, 4 kms south of Mailaduthurai is, Thiru Neelakudi and from there, travel 5 kms towards SE, one can reach Thiru Vaigal temple. It is a small village, and we mised the other temple there. We hardly find the temples open in small places. One has to enqire and get hold of archakar and have darshan. Sometimes this is not possible due to various reasons.
Main deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Arul Migu Vaigal Nadheswarar and his consort known as Kombiyal Kodai. Sthala Vruksham is Sanbagam. Teertham is known as Sanbaga teertham.
Other deities seen in the temple, as we go around the prakaram, are Vinayakar, Murugan, Varadaraja perumal, Gaja lakshmi, Bairavar and Sooryan in different sanctums.
Purana says Thirumal worshipped Lord Siva of this place and married Thirumagal, (Lakshmi). Brahma, Indran, Agastiyar, and Elephant worshipped Lord Siva of this place.
Sambandhar hymns on Lord Siva of this place.
[Neelakudi][Varadraja Perumal]
- Thiru Kozhambam / Karuppur:
This is one of 275 Siva Devara Sthalam.
The place Thiru Kozhambam is 3 kms south of Thiruvavduthurai. The temple has main Raja gopuram of three storey, and a single prakaram
Main deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Kokileswarar and his consort known a Soundara Nayaki Amman. Teertham is known as Madhu teertham.
Purana: Vidhyadharan named Chandan was cursed to become Koyal by Devandran. Chandran worshipped Lord Siva of this place, who blessed him, and turned him to his original human form.
Uma Devi as a cow was worshipping Lord Siva in many places, to get rid of her curse.She reached this place on her way to Thiruvavaduthurai and worshipped Lord Siva here.
When the hoof of cow hit to, a hard surface, Swayambu Lingam was seen there. It is the same Lingam, which we see now inside the main sanctum as Kokileswarar. Even now, there is the mark of cow hoof seen on the Avudayar of Siva Lingam and hence the name Thiru Kozhambam.
Appar and Sundarar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this place.
[swayambu Lingam][Avudayar][Raja Gopuram][Hoof]
- Thiruvavaduthurai: One of 275 Siva Devara Sthalam.
The place is about 16 kms SW of Mailaduthurai, on the banks of River Cauvery. The main Raja gopuram is of five storey and three prakarams inside.
Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Arul Migu Gomuktheeswarar and his consort known as OPilA Ammai. Sthala vruksham is Palm tree. Teertham is Gomukhi teertham.
Purana says Uma Devi worshipped Lord Siva in this place in the form of a cow. She was blessed by Lord Siva and she turned into her original form, and took her in him.
Importance: Devas and Muni’s requested Lord Siva, to bless them by performing his Siva Thandavam, in which they were interested. Lord Siva fulfilled their wish here under the Sthala Vruksham. Muni’s and Brahma got their Upadesam of Siva Gyanam in this place.
Chittars were granted Athama Siddhi.
According to Sthala Puranam, Thiru Moolar composed 3000 hymns known as "Thiru Mandiram" in this place.
Thiru Gyana sambandhar, Sundarar, and Thiru Navukkarasar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this place.
The temple is under Thiru Kailaya Thiruvavaduthurai Adeenam. The building of Adeenam is adjacent to the temple.
[Adeenam][Thiru Moolar][hymns]Thiru mandiram]
- Thiru Virkudi:
This temple is one of 275 Siva Devara Sthalam and One of Atta veeratta sthalam. The place is about 10 Kms SE of Nanilam on the banks of RiverVettaru. The temple has Raja gopuram of five storeys and two prakaram.
Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Arul migu Veerattaneswarar and his consort,known as Elavar Kuzhali ammai.
There are two pushkarani known as Shanku teertham and Chakkra teertham. Tulasi plant is sthala vruksham, seen in front as we enter inside the temple.
Importance: Jalanda Suran was killed by Lord Siva, in this place hence it is known as Veeratta sthalam. We see Samhara murthy in Maha mandapam, with chakkram as yantram in his hand.
Purana: Brinda is wife of Jalandaran. After the death of Jalandasuran, Lord Vishnu went to his place like Jalandaran and stayed with Brinda, who was not aware of Jalandaran’s death. When she knew the truth she cursed Lord Vishnu. To get out of his curse, Lord Vishnu worshipped Lord Siva, of this place and he was blessed. Brinda changed herself as Tulasi plant in this place.
Sambandhar, Navukkarasar, and Sundarar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this place.
[Sambndhar][Gyana Sambandhar] [Tulasi][Lord Vishnu]
- Thiru Kannapuram Siva temple.
This is one of 275 Siva Devara Sthalams.
The place Thiru Ramanatheechram is on the banks of River Mudikondan about 11 kms from Nanilam. The temple has a Raja gopuram and two prakarams.
Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Arulmigu Ramanadeeswarar and his consort
Karuvar kuzhali ammai.
Sri Rama worshipped Lord Siva of this place, hence the name Ramanadeecharam. Other deities seen in the temple are Vinayakar, Murugan, Gaja Lakshmi, Kala biravar, Nalwar, Sooryan, Dakshina Moorthy, lingothbhavar, and Durgai.
Sambandhar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this place.
- Thiru Pugaloore, and Thiru Vardhamaneecharam
These two temple is considered as two different Siva Devara sthalam of 275 Devara sthalam. They are seen in the same temple compound.
The place Punnaga Vanam is about 7 kms to east of Nanilam. The temple is big with five storey, Raja gopuram and two prkarams. We see urchava idols of Nayanmars, Agni, Natarajar in the artha mandapam of the temple.
Main Deity of Thiru Pugaloore is Swayambu Lingam known as Agneeswarar and his consort Manonmani Ammai. Teertham is known as Agni teertham. Punnai is Sthala vruksham of the temple.
Main deity of vardhamaneecharm is Swayambu Lingam known as Sarnya pureeswarar and his consort known as karuthandar Kuzhali.
Importance: Agni Bhagawan and Baradwaja muni worshipped Lord Siva of this Place. Thiru Navukkarasar attained Mukthy in this place. This is the birth place of one of the nayanar known as Muruga Nayanar.
This was the place where ordinary bricks which Sundarar, kept in the night, turned out to be Gold Bricks.
Thiru Gyana Sambandhar, Sundarar, and Thiru Navuakkarasar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this temple.
[Navukkarasar][Swayambu Lingam] [Sundarar][Golden Bricks]
- Thiru Kannapuram Sowriraja perumal temple:
Thiru kannapuram is one of 108 Divya Desa temples. The temple is one of five Krishnaranya Kshetram. The place is about 8 kms east of Nanilam, located in-between River Thirumalaryan and Vettaru.
The main Raja Gopuram is seven storeys and pushkarani is seen in front of the temple. Steps are provided to all four sides of pushkarani for devotee’s convenience.
Main Deity is Thiru Neelamega perumal in standing posture with Sridevi and Bhoodevi Thayar to either Side. Urchavar is known as Sowriraja perumal.
Kannapura Nayaki thayar is seen in separate sanctum.
As we go around the main sanctum we see Azwar, Veebishanan, and Sri Raman sanctum. There is a separate sanctum for Udayavar to north side of Pushkarani.
Importance: This is one of five Krishnaranya Kshetram . The rest four are Thirukovaloore, Thiru kannankudi, Thiru kavithalam, and Thiru Kannamangi.
The place is also known as "Srimadha shadakshra maha mantra siddhi kshetram". This place is considered as one of Mukthy giving sthalam and known as Keezhai Vedu by Pandits of olden days. Thirumangai Azwar was blessed with Thiru Mantra Upadesam.
Purana says King Upasarivasu performed Aswameda yaga and was blessed with a female child, who was named as Padmini. As she grew, she turned out to be a beautiful girl. Padmini meditated in this place to seek the hands of Perumal as her life partner. Sowriraja Perumal was happy with her devoation and dedication. He fulfilled her wish.
There is story related to Perumal. One day Archakar of the temple, as a gesture handed over the garland which was on Sowriraja Perumal, to the King who visited the temple. The King saw a lengthy hair string to the garland. He was surprised and questioned about this. Archakar said it was the hair of the perumal.
King did not believe it and asked his men to check and find the truth. Kings men tried to pluck the hair of Perumal in main sanctum. When they did so blood splashed, and King worried for his act. He prayed to perumal of this temple to forgive him. Perumal protected his devotee the Archakar, by proving his words as truth. From then, perumal here is known as Sowriraja Perumal.
Sowriraja perumal is seen with prayoga chakra in his hands. The place is considered as Bhoolokha vaikundam. There is no separate door/ entrance, in the temple as Swarga vassal and there is no vimana darshanam in the temple.
[Mukthy][Sowriraj Perumal] [Archakar][Krishnaranya kshetram ][Prayoga Chakkra][Bhooloka Vikundam][Swarga Vasal]
- Thiru Chengattangkudi:
Thiruchengattan kudi is one of 275 Siva Devara Sthalam.
The place is known as Ganapatheecharam, which is on the banks of River Mudikondan. It is about 2 kms distance SW from Thiru kannapuram. The temple has five storeys Rajagopuram.
Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Ganapatheeswarar / Utharpadeeswarar, and His consort, known as Thiru Kuzhalammi. Teertham is known as sathya pushkarani, which is in front of the temple. Sthala vruksham is Atthi (Fig tree).
Other deities seen in the temple are, Vathapi Vinayakar, Murugan, Sathya shoda Lingam, Natarajar, Seerala devar, and Sandana Mangai, in different sanctums.
Purana says Lord Siva came to Siruthonda Nayanar’s house as Biravar. Nayanar greeted him and asked him to have his lunch at their place. Lord agreed and he said he wants the food to be served with the flesh of a small boy cooked as a dish and included in the menu. Siruthondar agreed to do so by the time Lord Siva finishes his day’s routine work.
Seeralan asked his wife to cook the flesh of his son, who is a small and young. When lunch was served for Lord Siva, he asked them for their son. Seeralan had to admit what he has done. Lord Siva was pleased with their devotion and dedication in feeding disciples. Lord Siva asked them to call their son by his name and the boy walked inside the house. They were blessed by Lord Siva.
Vinayakar killed Gayasuran and to get rid of his sin he worshipped Lord Siva here. Vatapi Vinayakar which is seen in the temple is from Vatapi brought by Siruthondar, when he went for war with Chalukya at Vatapi.
Thiru Gyana Sambandhar and Thiru Navukkarasar sang hymns on Lord Siva, and Arunagirinadhar sang Thirupugazh on Lord Murugan of this temple.
[Gyasuran][Vatapi Vinayakar][Chalukya][siruthonda Nayanar]
- Thiru Marugal
Thiru Marugal is one of 275 Siva Devara Sthalam.
Thiru Marugal is about 6 kms from Thirupugaloore and 5 kms from Thittacheri on the banks of River Puttharu. This is a maddakoil.
The temple has a big Raja gopuram of five storeys. There is a big Nandi seen on a platform as we enter through the main entrance.
Vinayakar is known as Vidanteertha Vinayakar. We have to climb few steps to reach Maha mandapam. Here we see paintings relating to the sthala purana. Amman sannidhi is seen in Maha mandapam to a side.
From there we enter into Artha mandapam where we see huge Dwarabalakar near the entrance to main sanctum on either side.
Main deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Maanikkavannar and his consort Vanduvar Kuzhali. Teertham is known as Maanikka teertham / sivagangi, and Sthala vruksham is Plantain. Pushkarani, seen in front of the temple. Marugal means a variety of Plantain.
Sthala purana: Once a Vaisya named Daman gave word his sister, about giving one of his daughter’s hand by marriage, to her son kumaran. He got 6 of his daughter married to, outsider other than Kumaran. The last daughter was worried and she was not happy with her father’s attitude. She left the house to, marry kumaran her cousin.
They left the place and wanted to go somewhere, far from the place. During their travel when they reached the place Thiru Marugl, it was dark and they had to spend the night in a safe place. They decided to stay in the temple that night. Due to snake bite, Kumaran lost his life that night and the girl was left alone. She was confused and started crying.
Thiru Gyana Sambandhar was passing through the village and he heard the cry of the girl. He asked them, about the girl and learned about the mishappenning. He pleaded to Lord Siva and sang hymns on Siva asking for a judgment, for the death that occurred within the compound premises of his temple.
Lord Siva was pleased and blessed him. He gave life to kumaran. Sambandhar got them married in the temple. We see a separate mandapam in the temple relating to the story.
Sambandhar sang hymns on Lord Siva and Arunagirinadhar sang Thirupugazh on Lord Murugan.
[Sambandhar]
[Swayambu Lingam] [Nandi][Snake bite]
- Kutthanoor:
This is the only temple for Goddess Saraswathy in Tamil Nadu. The place is known as Thiru Tilathaipadhi.
This is a small temple with single prakaram. There are shops in front selling Note books, Pencil, Pen, along with regular pooja items, which we normally find at shops near the temple. Devotees buy notebooks, pencils and pens, and slate according to their requirement and they give these things to prohit, who place it near Goddess Saraswathy and returns it back.
- Seeyathamangai:
This is one of the 275 Devara sthalams. The place is about 1 ½ kms from Thiru Marugal, and 3 kms from Tittacheri on the banks of River Mudikondan.
The temple is under renovation. Main deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Ayavantheeswarar facing west and his consort Eru malar kannamai, / Thailambikayar, facing west in separate temple within the same premises.
There is a small mandapam for nandhi in front of the main sanctum As we go around the temple we see beautiful sculpture of Durgai, Dakshina Moorthy, and Kshetrapalakar. A stone idol of Navaneetha Krishnan is seen in the temple.
Outer prakaram we see a small sanctum for saneeswarar. Brahma teertham is the pushkarani of the temple which is seen in front of the temple
Purana says Lord Brahma worshipped Lord Siva here, hence the name Ayavanthy. This is birth place of Thiru Neelanakka Nayanar, who worshipped Lord Siva here. Once he when he went to worship Lord Siva, here with his wife. At that time a spider fell on Siva Lingam in the sanctum.
Nayanar’s wife tried to remove the spider on the Lingam by blowing air with her mouth. Nayanar was annoyed by her act, and he said what she did was wrong. He left her and stayed back in the temple that night. In his dream that night, Lord Siva showed him that all other place, except the place spider fell was wounded. Nayanar realised his mistake and he joined his wife.
Sambandhar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this place.
[Saraswathy] [Swayambu Lingam] [Navaneetha Krishnan] [Sambandhar]
- Thilatharpana puri: This is one of 275 Siva Devara Sthalam.
The place is known as Thiladaipathy. The temple is about 5 kms from Peralam on the bank of River Arasalaru.
Main deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Mutheeswarar / Mandhara vaneswarar and his consort known as Porkodi Nayaki.
There is a separate sanctum with mandapam for Adhi Vinayakar in front of the temple. Here Vinayakar is seen with human face.
Teertham is known as Chandra teertham. Sthala vruksham is Mandarai.
Purana says Sri Rama and Lakshamana performed ceremony for King Dasaratha and Jatayu, here and hence the name Thilatharpana puri for this place.
Brahma, Lakshmi, and Dakshan, worshipped Lord Siva here.
Gyana Sambandhar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this place.
[Arasalaru][LordSiva]
- Sarguneswaram: one of 275 Siva Devara Sthalam.
The place is known as Thiriu Karuveli, and temple as kotitai. The temple is situated on the River bank of Arasalru, about 6 kms from Thiru Veezhimizhalai.
Main deity is huge Swayambu Lingam known as Sarguna Nadeswarar and his consort Sarguna Nayaki. Teertham is known as Yama teertham which is seen in front of the temple.
The name Karuveli means Lord Sarguneswarar helps one to get out of their Karma.King Sarguna worshipped and was blessed by Lord Siva, hence the name Sarguneswarar for Lord Siva in this place.
Thiru Navakkarasar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this place.
[Navukkarasar][Devara Sthalam]
- Thiru Veezhimizhalai: This is one of 275 Siva Devara Sthalam.
The place is bout 10 kms from Nannilam on the banks of River Arasalaru. The temple Rajagopuram is of seven storeys and three prakarams.
Min deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Veezhinadheaswarar and his consort Sundra Kuchambikai. Vinyakar in the temple is known as Pdikasu Vinayakar. Teertham is known as Vishnu teertham which seen in front of the temple. Sthala vruksham is known as Thiruveezhi.
Importance: Lord Siva married Kathyaya muni’s daughter Umadevi and he is seen in bridal form in this temple. We can see Kalyana sundarar embracing umadevi when we go around the temple. When you observe the sculpture from one end it looks as though uma Devi is angry with Lord Siva and from other angle you notice a smile on her face. Lord Vishnu worshipped Lord Siva in this place and obtained Chakkrayudhm. Thiru Gyana Sambandhar, and Thiru Navukkarasar worshipped Lord Siva here and each obtained gold coin which they used for feeding their disciples. Swethu kethu worshipped and he was relieved of his fear of Yama.
As we enter inside the temple after worshipping dwajasthambam and Nandi we enter into a nandi mandapam which is in the shape of Bat and this is seen like this only in this place. The mandapam is known as Vowwall (bat) mandapam.
The main sanctum door is not too wide. We see Swayambu Lingam Thiru veezhi nadhar and at the back of the Lingam we see a big sculpture of Siva and Umadevi. This is visible only when Aarthy is given. They say it is the marriage form of Lord Siva and Umadevi. The sculptures of Kalyana Sundarar and Umadevi are famous. Lord Vishnu worshipped Siva by offering his eyes which is in the form of Lotus at the feet of Kalyana sundarar.
Thiru Gyana sambandhar and Thiru Navukkarasar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this place.
Arunagirinadhar sang Thirupugazh on Lord Murugan here.
By worshipping and garlanding Lord Siva and Umadevi, all hurdles for the delay in marriage get cleared.
[Yama][Gold coin] [Lotus][Nndi Mndapam]
- Sirukudi: This is one of 275 Siva Devara Sthalam.
The temple is about 3 kms from Thirupampuram temple. The road is not so good. The temple has a three storey Raja gopuram with single prakaram.
Main deity is Siva Lingam known as Mangala Nadhar and his consort Mangala Nayaki Amman. The Siva Lingam is small Prithivi Lingam. Teertham is known as Mangala teertham in front of the temple.
Purana: Once Lord Siva and Parvathy were playing, and suddenly Lord Siva disappeared. Parvathy searched for Lord Siva and reached this place, she had her bath in this mangala teertham, and, made a Small Siva Lingam of palm size out of mud and worshipped him.
Hence the place was known as Sirupedi which later, changed as Sirukudi. Lord Siva disappeared in this place, hence the Lord Siva is known as Sukshama Pureeswarar.
As we go around the temple, we see Chandra shekarar as koshta devata, were Lord Siva is seen embracing Parvathy Devi, which is beautiful.
Sambandhar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this place.
- Anniyoor: This is one of 275 Siva Devara sthalam.
Thiru vanniyoor is 3 kms distance form Thiruveezhimizhalai on the banks of River Arasalaru.
Main Deity is swayambu Lingam known as Agnepureeswarar. Teertham is known as Agni teertham.
Purana says Uma devi daughter of Kathyayana muni penenced here to marry Lord Siva.
She was blessed by Lord Siva, here and married Lord Siva at Thiruveezhimizhalai. Somaskandar sculpture in this temple is beautiful.
Thiru Navukkarasar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this place.
[Sambandhar][Prithivi Lingam]
- Pandaravadai:
This temple is about a kilometer distance from Vazhuvoor.
The temple belongs to Raja Raja chola period.
Main deity is known as Kailasanadhar. The temple is an old temple of 1500 years. They have recently renovated the temple and it looks new. To reach the main sanctum we have to climb few steps.
We see separate sanctum for Ganapathy and Subramanyar inside the compound, as we go around the temple.
- Thirupampuram:
One of 275 Siva Devara sthalam. The place is about 7 kms from Peralam.
The temple has a Rajagopuram of three storeys and two prakarams.
Main deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Pampureswarar and his consort Vandarpoongkuzhali.
Other deities seen in the temple are Raja raja Pillayar, Murugan, Sooryan, Thirumal, Pancha Lingam, Nalwar, Sani Bhagawn, Adiseshan, and Thiru Navukkarasar, in different sanctums.
Nagarajan and Adiseshan worshipped Lord Siva of this place and hence the place is known as Pampuram, and Lord Siva as Pampureeswarar.
Ananthan, Vasuki, Dakshan, Karkodan, Sangpalan, Kulegan, Padman, and Maha Padman worshipped Lord Siva here.
Purana says Adiseshan worshipped Lord Siva (Two Kalam) and was blessed. One can be relieved from Sarpadosham by worshipping Lord Siva of this place.
Thiru Navakkuarasar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this place.
[Navukkarasar][Swayambu Lingam]
- Vazhuvoor:
This is one of the eight veeratta Sthalam and one of Devara Vaippu sthalam.
The place is about 10 kms from Mailaduthurai on the banks of River Veerachozhan. The Rajagopuram of temple is five storeys, and there are three prakarams.
As we enter through the main entrance, we see padala gangai, pushkarani of the temple, between Nandi in a mandapam and Lord siva of main sanctum.
Main deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Veerateswarar facing east, and his consort "Elan kilai nayaki" facing east. Sthala vruksham is Deva Dharu and vanni maram. Teertham is known as Pancha Brahma teertham.
Purana: Rishi's and their wives who were meditating at Thruka vanam, started feeling they were greater than almighty. To make them realise their mistake, Lord Siva came down to Tharukavanam as pichadanar and Lord vishnu as Mohini. Pichadanar went to the place were Rishi pathini's gathered and Mohini went amoung the crowd of Rishi's.
They both were so beautiful,the whole environment got disturbed and Rishi's asked them the reason of their comming, to Tharukavanam. They said they came to the place to meditate. Rishi's asked them if it is for meditating, why they are so beautiful. Pichadanar and Mohini said, if they see them with gyana, the beauty should not matter them. Rishi's got anger and they performed a homam known as Abichara homam and sent agni, snake and deer on them. Pichdanar who took them into his hand and made them a weapon in his hand.
Next they sent an elephant against them, Lord siva changed the mood of elephant, which became violent and started destroying the whole place. Lord Siva and Mohini disappeared from that place and rishi's realised their mistake and realised, there is supreme power above them. They started worshipping Lord Siva, who entered into the elephant, everywhere there was darkness. Sakthi called out for, Lord Siva, who came out from the elephant body, and Lord Subramanyar in Ambals hand, pointed towards his father.
Lord Siva is known as Keerthyvasan due to his stay inside elephant’s body. Rishi's were blessed with Gyana by making them realise their ego, and get rid of it, Lord Siva is known as Sri Gyanabeswarar. The place is known as Guana sabha and Lord Siva came out from the elephant body hence he is known as Gajasamhara moorthy.
Riahi's had to perform pariharam, for Abitchara homam, which was done by them. They were to visit and have darshan of 1008 Sivalingam, in 48 days. This was not possible so they installed a big lingam in which we see 1008 small lingam, which is known as Sahasra lingam. There is a separate sanctum for Sahasra Lingam.
Vikrama chozhan fought with saneeswaran, and he fell down in Brahma teertham. Saneeswaran followed Chozhan and came to this place, Chozhan worshipped gajasamhara moorthy to resque him. Rathana and Buk Ganapathy
went to Saneeswaran to calm down. Saneeswarar refused to listen to them, and his leg was wounded. Saneeswarar along with Soorya and Navagraha worshipped Lord Siva and was blessed by him and was known as Saneeswara moorthy from then. There is a separate sanctum for Saneeswarar.
Balakuraambikai Amman sannidhi is a different temple in the same premises. we see pichadanar and ambal urchava idols in separate sanctum in main temple of Lord Siva. There is a separate sanctum in which we see Gajasamhara moorthy to a mandapam. There is a parihara yanthram installed at the back of Gajasamhara moorthy, they say if we worship and have the darshan of yantram we are relieved of all evil things and we gain knowledge.
There are stone inscriptions seen in the temple. Sambandhar and Thirunavakkuarasar, made a mention about this place in their hymns. Separate hymns about the temple is not found so the place is considered as Vaippu sthalam.
- Aachalpuarm / Thiru nallore perumanam:
This is one of 275 Siva Devera Sthalam. The place Aachlpuram is about 15 kms from Seergazhi, on the banks of River Kollidam. Present days the place is known as Peramanallore.
The temple has a Rajagopuram of five storeys, with two prakarams.
Main deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Sivalokaha thayagar, facing east and his consort Thiru Vennitru ammai is facing towards south.
Mango tree is sthala vruksham and teertham is known as Panchakra Teertham. Other teertham like Brugu, Vasishta, Athri, Jamadagni, and Mrugandu are there for the temple.
Purana says this is the place Thirugyana Sambandhar along with his disciples, merged with Siva jyothy. Sambandhar was married in this place and hence the name Peramanallore.
This is Mukthi sthal of Sambandhar with Thiru Neelakanta yazhpanar.
Sambandhar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this place.
- Thiru kolakka / Thirukazhi seerama vinnagaram:
The temple is one of 275 Siva Devara Sthalam. The temple is in Seergazhi town. It is about a kilometer distance from Brahmapureeswarar Temple on the banks of River Uppanaru.
The temple is known as Thiru Thalam udayar temple. It is a small temple with single prakaram.
Main deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Arulmigu Sapthapureeswarar and his consort Oosai koddutha nayaki. Teertham is Soorya teertham.
Importance is this is the place where Thiru Gyana sambandhar received golden thalam from Lord Siva hence the name portalam udayar temple. Goddess gave a sound at that time hence, she is known as Oosai koddutha Nayaki.
Kanva muni worshipped Lord Siva of this place. Sambandhar and Sundarar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this temple.
[Mukthy][Siva Jyothi]
- Mayendrapalli / Koviladi: This temple is one of 275 Siva Devara sthalam
The place Mayendrapalli is about 19 kms NW of Seergazhi town. The present name is Koviladi. The temple is a small one with single prakarm on the bank of River Kollidam.
Main deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Arulmigu Thirumeni Azhagar and his consort Vadivambikai. Sthala Vruksham is Vilvam. Pushkarani is Indra teertham in front of the temple.
Magendran worshipped Lord Siva of this place, hence the name Myendrapalli for the place. Soorya, Chandra, Brahma and Indran worshipped Lord Siva of this temple and were blessed by Him.
Sambandhar sang hymns on Lord Siva, and Arunagirinadhar sang Tirupugazh on Lord Murugan of this temple.
[Sambandhar][Swayambu Lingam]
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