Thiru Narayur: Thiru
Sounderyeswarar temple.
This temple is one of the Devara Sthalam in Nadu Nadu
temples. The temple is about 6 kms to NE from Kattumannar koil.
The main Raja Gopuram is of three tiers.
Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Arulmigu Soundaryesar
and his consort known as Thirupura Sundari Amman.
Sthala Vruksham is Punnai.
Teertham of the temple is known as Karunya Teertham.
As we go around we see a separate sanctum for Polla Pillayaar.
It is a Swayambu Moorthy.
Murugan, Thirumoola Nadhar, Navagraham, Natarajar,
Bairavar, Nalvar, Sekizhar sanctums are there.
We see painting of Polla Pillayaar when we go around the
prakaram
Durvasa muni was performing penance here to get darshan of
Lord Siva. His penance was disturbed by a Gandhrava. Durvasa Muni cursed him to
become a Crane (Naarai) for his act and refused to forgive him. Gandarva prayed
to Lord Siva, to suggest way to get relief. Lord Siva asked
to perform abishekam to Him, daily with Ganga
water to get out of the curse.
Being a bird it took Ganga
water from Varnasi and performed abishekam to Lord Siva here. It got salvation
and hence the place is known as Narayur
Sthala Purana:
Nambi Andar Nambi as a young boy used to watch his father
performing pooja to Pollaa Pillayaar and finally offering nivedana (neyvedyam). Once
it happened so, the boy had to perform the pooja in absence of his father. When
he offered nivedhanam, Pillyaar did not eat. He was worried why Pillayaar is
not eating the offering. He started weeping and punishing himself by dashing
his head.
Pillayaar was touched with the sincere Bakthi of the child
and consumed the offering.
When everyone was talking about this King Rajaraja Cholan
came to know about the miracle and he refused to believe. King came with
nivedhana and asked Nambi to offer it to Pillayaar. Now the pillayaar was keeping
silent. Nambi was worried and sang the Iratai Mani Malai hymns which moved
Pillayaar and he consumed the offering in presence of the gathering.
It was Nambi Andar Nambi who gathered Thevaram sung by
Moovar which was damaged by pests. Idol of Nambi and King Rajaraja cholan is
seen in the temple.
There is a Small sanctum for Nambi Andar Nambi who is seen
holding kalasam in his hand.
Thiru Navukkuarasar and Thiru Gyana Sambandhar sang Hymns on
Lord Siva of this temple.
Thiru Naganadhar temple: Thiru Nagoore, Nagapattinam.
The place Nagoore is about 5 kms from Nagapattinam. The Raja Gopuram of the temple is of five tiers and a prakaram. The temple is dates back to some 2000 years.
Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Naganadhar and his consort, known as Nagavalli Amman.
The place is known as Punnaga Vanam. Sthala vruksham is Punnai. Teertham here, known as Chandra Teertham.
In Tamil month of Vaigasi (May/ June) full moon day Sri Naganadhar emerged under the Punga Vruksham in presence of Lord Vishnu.
Brahma Indran, Chandran, Saptha Rishi, Durvasa Muni, Samudra Rajan, and a Brahmin named Rudhirasanman worshiped Sri Naganadha Swamy of this place..
To the inner prakaram, there is a separate sanctum with mandapam for Sri Raghu Bagawan. Inside the sanctum we see Sri Naga Valli, Sri Nagakanni Ambal samedha Sri Kanni Raghu Bhagwan.
Sthala purana says he was been worshiped by these persons in all four yugam. In Tamil month of Ani (June / July) full-moon day for ten days, as Brahmotsawam, Chandran worships Lord Siva and he was blessed.
In Tamil month of Masi (Feb/March) full-moon day for ten days as Brahmotsavam, Indra worshiped Lord Siva and was blessed by Sri Naganadhar.
A Brahmin known as Sambudattan with, his wife and son was living in forest. He was living in forest to penance. One day the small boy while playing in the forest happen to see the mating of Takkan (king of Serpents)with his wife. Takkan realized the boy has witnessed this action; due to his karma Takkan chased the boy. He was bitten and lost his life. In the mean time Brahmin’s wife was worried about the where about of his son. She asked her husband to go in search for the child.
When Sambudattan went in search of his son he found him dead. Brahmin with his superficial power came to know the cause of death. He cursed Takkan to abandon from Naga Lokha, and he will be alone in the forest on earth. Takkan will loose his intelegence and power. Takkan was worried and he prayed to Brahmin, for solution to get out of the curse. Brahmin said after a period 1000 years, when Takkan meets his father Kasyap, he will be out of his curse.Takkan (Naga Raja) worshiped Lord Siva here in Tamil month of Masi (Feb/ March)on Sivarathri day.
On Sivarathri day Lord Siva is worshiped four times. Thakkan performed first time pooja in Sri Nagandha swamy temple of Vilvaranya kshetram at kumbakonam, Second Kala pooja at Thiru Nageswarm temple Sri Nagandhar of Champakranya Kshetram, third kala pooja at Thirupampurm temple Sri Nagandhar of Vanni Vanam, and finally fourth kala Pooja at Sri Nganadha Swamy of Punnaga Vanam. He got rid of his curse and attained Mukthy at the feet of Sri Naganadha swamy of Punnaga Vanam, Thiru Nagoore.
Sthala purana says one who has Raghu Dosha, they can worship Kanni Raghu of this temple. By worshiping Naganaddhar here one is blessed with Gyanam. This is a prihara sthalam for Raghu.
The place Nagoore is about 5 kms from Nagapattinam. The Raja Gopuram of the temple is of five tiers and a prakaram. The temple is dates back to some 2000 years.
Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Naganadhar and his consort, known as Nagavalli Amman.
The place is known as Punnaga Vanam. Sthala vruksham is Punnai. Teertham here, known as Chandra Teertham.
In Tamil month of Vaigasi (May/ June) full moon day Sri Naganadhar emerged under the Punga Vruksham in presence of Lord Vishnu.
Brahma Indran, Chandran, Saptha Rishi, Durvasa Muni, Samudra Rajan, and a Brahmin named Rudhirasanman worshiped Sri Naganadha Swamy of this place..
To the inner prakaram, there is a separate sanctum with mandapam for Sri Raghu Bagawan. Inside the sanctum we see Sri Naga Valli, Sri Nagakanni Ambal samedha Sri Kanni Raghu Bhagwan.
Sthala purana says he was been worshiped by these persons in all four yugam. In Tamil month of Ani (June / July) full-moon day for ten days, as Brahmotsawam, Chandran worships Lord Siva and he was blessed.
In Tamil month of Masi (Feb/March) full-moon day for ten days as Brahmotsavam, Indra worshiped Lord Siva and was blessed by Sri Naganadhar.
A Brahmin known as Sambudattan with, his wife and son was living in forest. He was living in forest to penance. One day the small boy while playing in the forest happen to see the mating of Takkan (king of Serpents)with his wife. Takkan realized the boy has witnessed this action; due to his karma Takkan chased the boy. He was bitten and lost his life. In the mean time Brahmin’s wife was worried about the where about of his son. She asked her husband to go in search for the child.
When Sambudattan went in search of his son he found him dead. Brahmin with his superficial power came to know the cause of death. He cursed Takkan to abandon from Naga Lokha, and he will be alone in the forest on earth. Takkan will loose his intelegence and power. Takkan was worried and he prayed to Brahmin, for solution to get out of the curse. Brahmin said after a period 1000 years, when Takkan meets his father Kasyap, he will be out of his curse.Takkan (Naga Raja) worshiped Lord Siva here in Tamil month of Masi (Feb/ March)on Sivarathri day.
On Sivarathri day Lord Siva is worshiped four times. Thakkan performed first time pooja in Sri Nagandha swamy temple of Vilvaranya kshetram at kumbakonam, Second Kala pooja at Thiru Nageswarm temple Sri Nagandhar of Champakranya Kshetram, third kala pooja at Thirupampurm temple Sri Nagandhar of Vanni Vanam, and finally fourth kala Pooja at Sri Nganadha Swamy of Punnaga Vanam. He got rid of his curse and attained Mukthy at the feet of Sri Naganadha swamy of Punnaga Vanam, Thiru Nagoore.
Sthala purana says one who has Raghu Dosha, they can worship Kanni Raghu of this temple. By worshiping Naganaddhar here one is blessed with Gyanam. This is a prihara sthalam for Raghu.
- Thiruvarore Araneri / Asalesam .
This temple is one of 275 Devara sthalam of Lord Siva.
This place Thiruvarore Araneri is within the main temple of Thirvarore Thiru Moolattanam.
Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Araneriappar facing west, and his consort known as Vandar Kuzhali ammai.
Importance of this place is Naminadhiadigal Nayanar lit the lamp with water. This information is mentioned in the Thevaram (Hymns) sung by Thirunavukarasar.
Stone inscriptions say The Araneri temple was built by Chembian madevi with the help of stones.
Thiru Navukkarasar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this place.
- Paravayul Maandali
This temple is opposite to Thiruvarore temple chariot halted at East Street. (Keezha Veedi)
The temple is one of 275 Siva devara Sthalam.
Main Deity in the temple is Swayambu Lingam known as Thuvai Nadhar and his consort known as Panjin melladi Ammai in different sanctum.
Sthala purana says “Durvasa Muni” worshiped Lord Siva of this place hence the name “Dhurvasa Nayinaar.” “Sundarar” got back his eye sight, by having a dip in the pushkarani and worshiping Lord Siva.
Sundarar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this place.
- 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]
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