Thiru Vadhigai, Thiru
Veeratteswarar Temple.
This is one of the Devara Sthalam of Nadu Nadu. The temple
is also one of Atta Veeratta Sthalam.
The temple is about 23 kms from Vizhupuram in Banruti on the
bank of River Kedila.
The main Raja Gopuram of the temple is of seven tiers. There
are three prakaram in the temple.
Mandapam and Dwajasthambam seen at the back
Sculpture to pillar in the mandapam.
We see Nandi in mandapam
Unique factor is Vimaanam of main inner sanctum is so huge;
the shadow does not fall down on the ground. We see beautiful sculptures
painted colorfully on the sanctum Vimanam.
Rear side of the Vimanam
There is beautiful sculpture to either side of the walls.
Sthala Vruksham is Kondrai.
Teertham is Chakkra, Soola and Garuda teertham.
Main Deity is
Swayambu Lingam known as Arulmigu Veratteswarar and his consort known as
Tripura Sundari Amman in separate sanctum facing east. Upper portion of Lingam
has sixteen sides.
As we go around the inner prakaram we see sanctums of
Vinayakar sanctum, Tripuranthakar,
Dakshina Moorthy, Natarajar, Chandeesar, Sooryan, Bairavar,
Naalvar,
Pancha Boodha Lingam,
Naanmuka Lingam, Thirumal, Arumugan, 63 Nayanmars,
Navagraham, Tilakavathy, Thiru Navukkarasar, and
Sekezhyar sanctum.
Samharam of Three asurars namely Vidhyunmali, Tharukashan
and Kamalakshan by Veeratteswarar took place here. Brave action of Lord is
known as Tripura Samharam.
Thiru Navukarasar was relived out of his ailment. Sundara
Moorthy Nayanar was blessed by Lord and he acquired Thiruvadi Deeksha in this
place. Tilakavadhyaar spent her time in doing service to lord.
Gopuram view, from inner premises of the temple.
Thir Gyana Sambandhar, Thiru Navukkarasar, Sundarar, sang
Hymn on Lord Siva of this place.
Arunagiri Nadhar sang Thirupugazh on Lord Murugan here.
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