Thiru Neiythanam / Thillai sthanam: Neyyadiappar Temple.
The place Neiythanam is about 2 kms west of Thiruvayaaru. This is one of the 275 Devara Sthalams of Tanjavoore Dt. Thillai Sthanam is seventh temple of Saptha Sthana Sthalam.
Main Raja Gopuram is of five storeys. There are two prakaram in the temple.
Dwajasthambam.
Sthala Vruksham is Vilvam and Teertham is River Cauvery.
Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Sri Kruthapureeswarar/ Neiyyadiappar and his consort known as Balaambikai Amman Illamangai Ammai seen in separate Temple here.
Here daily abishekam for Lord Siva is performed with Ghee and later with hot water hence he is known as Neiyyadiappar.
Shrines for Lord Vinayakar and Murugan are seen in inner prakaram of the temple.
As we go around the prakaram we see Nardhana Ganapathy, Dakshina Moorthy in standing posture, Lingothbavar and Brahama as Goshta Deivam around the sanctum of Lord Siva.
Goddess Saraswathy worshiped Lord Siva in this place.
During festival time Lord Iyarappar and his consort Aram Valartha Nayaki visit all seven temples known as Saptha Sthana Sthalams. The seven places are Thiru Pazhanam, Thiru Chottru thurai, Thiru Vedikudi , Thiru Kandiyoore , Thiru Poondthuruthi and Thiru Neiyathanam. This temple Thilla sthanam is seventh temple of Saptha sthanam. One can have darshan of all urchava idols in seven palanquins of Saptha Sthana Sthalams.
A cow in this region was pouring its milk in a place habitually in a specific place. The milk turned into Ghee due to climatic condition. When a shepherd tried to find about the cow it disappeared. It was Kamadenu. He reported about this in the village. When they dug the place they found a Siva Lingam. The King built a temple for the Siva Lingam in that place and arranged for Abishekam with Ghee everyday followed by hot water Abishekam.
A devotee of Lord Siva used to visit the temple daily and used to light a lamp with Ghee and on his return he used to pluck leafy vegetable grown in the temple premises. This was happening for a long period. When grew old one day after lighting the lamp he prayed to Lord Siva to show mercy and bless him for having lighted lamp for so many years. The old man heard a voice saying what mercy remains to be shown as he has plucked daily leafy vegetable grown in the temple as wages says the Sthala Puranam.
Thiru Gyana Sambandhar and Thiru Navukkarasar sang hymns on Lord Siva here. Aunagirinadhar sang Thirupugazh on Lord Murugan of this temple. Ottakuthar and Pugazhendi Pulavar (poet) sang on Lord of this place.
Thiru Vedikudi Temple: Lord Vedapureeswarar..
The place Thiru Vedikudi is about 7kms North to Tanjore on the banks of River Vettaru. This temple is one of the Devara sthalam. This temple is one of the Ezhoor temples visited by Lord Iyarappar of Thiruvaiaru, in the Tamil month of Chiittarai (April/ May).
The temple has Raja gopuram of three storey, and single prakaram.
Sthala Vruksham is Vilvam and Teertham is Veida teertham.
Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Arulmigu Vedapureeswarar and his consort known as Mangayarkarasi Amman. Sun rays falls on 13,14 and 15 of tamil month Panguni (March/ April).
As we go round the prakaram deities seen in the temple are Sevi Saaitha Vinayakar, 108 Siva Lingam, Dakshina Moorthy, Ardhanareeswarar, Durgai, Murugan, Mahalakshmi, Natarajar, Lakshmi Narayanar and Hanuman is seen at the feet of Him, Saptha Sthana Lingams.
Lord Brahma worshiped Lord Siva here hence the name Vedikudi for the place. Vedas worshiped Lord Siva here and were blessed. Vinayakar enjoys listening to chanting of Vedas; hence he is known as Sevi Saaitha Vinayakar / Veda Vinayakar. The temple Vimanama construction is of stones. Nandi is seen to four sides of Temple Vimanam, represting four Vedas. Ardhanareeswarar form here is unusual in this temple. Here Ambal is seen to the right side of Ardhanareeswarar who is seen as Koshta Deivam at the back of main sanctum.
Sthala purana says once Vedas were taken away from Brahma by the Asuras and it was hidden under the ocean. The Vedas were brought back by Lord Narayanar. Vedas worshiped Lord Siva to get rid of their Dosha of being with Asura. The Vedas were blessed by Lord Siva. On request of Vedas Lord Siva stayed back in this place as Vedapureeswarar.
Thiru Navukkarasar and Thiru Gyana Sambandhar sang Hymns on Lord Siva here. Arunagirinadhar sang Thirupugazh on Lord Murugan of this temple.
Stone inscriptions of Rajakesri Varman and Koparakesari Varman period are seen in the temple they say the Lord is known as Thiru Vedikudi Mahadevar and Para kesari Chaturvedi mangala Mahadevar.
Thiru Needoore: Arulmigu Somanadhar temple.
The place is about 5kms to north of Mailaduthurai. The place is also known as Vakularanya Kshetram.
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This temple is one of the, Devara Sthalam temple of Nadu Nadu.
The temple Raja Gopuram and we see two prakarams in the temple. Vimanam over the main sanctum is of two layers.
Nandi is seen in a mandapam.
Sthala Vruksham is Magizha Maram (Tree) and there are nine teertham for the temple.
Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Arulmigu Somanadhar and his consort known as Veyuru tholi Ammai / Veda Nayaki Amman. Urchavar, in the temple here is known as Soma Skandar.
As we go around the prakaram we see Kailasa Nadhar, Siva Lokanadhar, Kasi Viswanadhar, Murugan, Vinayakar, Saptha Kanniyar, Natarajar and Aanandha Thandava Moorthy.Vinayakar here is known as Siddhi Vinayakar.
Vinayakar is seen in three forms as big, old and wise which are represented as Chintamani Vinayakar, Selva Maha Vinayakar and Sivaandha Vinayakar. Before starting any new work people come here worship Vinayakar and with his guidance they start the work.
Sthala Purana says once when Indran came down to Bhoolokam he was not able to find a Siva Lingam to do his daily morning worship of Lord Siva. He collected sand from the Cauveri River bed and made a Siva Lingam and performed his pooja. He sang a song to have darshan of Lord Siva dancing. Lord Siva was pleased with his song and gave darshan for him as he wished. So Lord Siva here is also known as Gana Nardhana Sankaran. When he left the place, he left the Siva Lingam here. We can see the finger prints on the Siva Lingam.
King Danmadha Sudhan due to his Karma in previous birth was born as a crab in his next birth. The King approached Sage Naradha who guided him to worship Lord Siva in this place to get rid of his karma and gain Moksha. The king took bath in River Cauvery and worshiped Lord Siva as he was guided by Naradha Muni. Lord Siva appeared and blessed the king. Lord Siva made hole in the Lingam and the Crab (King) entered inside this hole and attained Moksha. The hole is there in the Siva Lingam.
Lord Sooryan worshiped Goddess here hence she is known as Adithya Abhya varadha Ambikai. Sani Bagwan is seen in the mandapam in front of Goddess. One who worships Goddess here in this place gets rid from the power of Sani Dosha.
Sundarar and Thiru Navukkarasar sang Hymns on Lord Siva of this place.
Thiruvamathoor: Sri Abirameswarar Temple.
This is one of the Devara sthalam of Nadu Nadu. The place Amathoore is also known as Vanni Vanam which is about 6kms from Vizhupuram.
The temple tower is of five tiers. There are two prakarams in the temple.
As we enter into the temple we see Dwajasthambam and Bali peetam.
Here we see a big Nandi known as Maha Nandi.
Hear we see padala Nandi also.
Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Abirameswarar is facing east and his consort known as Muthambikai facing west, in separate temple.
Sthala Vruksham is Kondrai and Vanni Vruksham seen inbetween the sanctum of Lord Siva and Goddess Parvathy.
Teertham is a well, known as Thanda Teertham, and pushkarani known as Aambalam.
Sthala Purana says long back cows were without horns. They were attacked by wild animals so the cows worshiped Lord Siva in this place. Lord was pleased and blessed them with horns. Hence the place was known as AAmathoore and Lord Siva in this place known as Abirameswarar.
Other deities seen in the temple are Maal Thuyar Teertha Vinayakar, Subramanyar, Dakshina Murthy, Lingothbavar, Natarajar, Brahma, Durgai, Pichaadanar, Sahasra Lingam, Kasi Viswanadhar, Chatta Nadhar, Arunachaleswarar, and Saptha madhar, Chandeeswarar, Navagraham, Bairavar, Nalwar and 63 Nayanmars.
Sri Rama worshiped Lord Siva in this place with Thanda Teetham to get rid of Brahmahathi dosha by killing Ravana. Lord Murugan worshiped Lord Siva and Parvathy here before he left for war against Soorapaduman. Parvathy bestowed Lord Murugan with her Sakthi Vel here in this place.
Brungi Muni worshiped Lord Siva and neglected Goddess Parvathy. Parvathy did not like his attitude, so he was cursed by Parvathy to become Vanni Vruksham. Later he worshiped both Lord Siva and Parvathy and was blessed by them.
To south west corner of temple premises we Sathya mandapam known as Vatta palagai.
Stone inscriptions of first Rajaraja Cholan, Rajendra Cholan, Veera Rajendran and first Kulothunga Cholan are seen.
Thiru Gyana Sambandhar, Thiru Navukkarasar and Sambandhar sang hymns on Lord Abirameswarar of this temple. Arunagirinadhar has sung Thirupugazh on Lord Murugan of this temple. Thiruvarutpa by Vadalore Ramalinga Swamigal and Thiruvamathur Kalpagam by Irattai Pulavar are rendered to Lord Siva of this temple.
The place Gramam is about 23Kms NE of Ulundoorpettai on the south bank of Malataru.
The Raja Gopuram is of five tiers. There is only one prakaram
The sanctums of Lord Siva, Ambal and Subramanyar are in Somaskand form. Subramanyar sanctum is in-between Lord Siva and goddess
Near the entrance of Gopuram unlike other temples Vinayakar and Muruganposition is changed
Sthala Vruksham is Vanni. Teertham known as Brahma Teertham
Main Deity is Swayambu Siva Lingam known as Arulmigu Sivaloka Nadhar/ Mundeesurar, with his consort Known as Kanaar Kuzhali / Soundara Nayaki in different sanctum.
Other Deitiies seen, while we go around the prakaram are Vinayakar sanctum, Murugan sanctum, Natarajar, Dakshina Moorthy sanctum, Iyanar, Duragai.
Saptha Madhar, sanctum and Navagraham. Vinayakar is known as Varasiddhi Vinayakar.
Dakshina Moorthy here is seen seated on Nandi, on a mountain. Here kallala maram is missing
Sthala purana says originally Lord Siva was on Lotus flour in pushakarani. Later The Siva Lingam was installed by King Chokkalingam in the temple.
Tindi and Mundi the Dwarapalakar of Lord Siva worshiped here and they were blessed.
Stone inscriptions mentions the name of the place was Mudicharamin olden days later the place is known as Thiru Mundecharam. It is mentioned the place was known as Gramam.in olden days.
Lord Siva offered a bag full of Vibuthi (Pokkanam) to King Veerapandiyan. Hence he is known as Pokkanam kodutha Nayanar.
Brahma and Devandran worshiped Lord Siva here in this place.Thiru Navukkuarasar sang Thiru Thondaga Thiru Padigam on Lord Siva.
Thiru Erukkattham pulior / Thiru Kumaraswamy Temple:
The place is about 12 kms south of Vrudhachalam. The temple
is one of the Nadu Nadu Devara Sthalam. This place is birth place of Thiru
Neela kanda Yazhpanar who is one of the 63 nayanmars.
The Main Raja gopuram is of five storeys. There are two
prakarams in the temple.
Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Arulmigu Thiru
Kumaresar / Swetharanyeswarar facing east and his consort known as Veeraamulai
Amman / Abinna Kusa Nayaki seen in separate sanctum. Here the rays of Sun fall
on Lord Siva from March 16 to 20.
Sthala Vruksham is Vellerrukku plant. The Errukku plant has
medicinal value of curing Leprosy.
Here Teertham is known as Gandha, Sengkazhuneer and Neela
Teertham.
As we go around the inner prakaram, we see sanctum of Siddhi
Vinayakar, Nardhana Vinayakar, Subramanyar seen with Valli and Devasenai , Kasi
Viswanadhar, Visalakshi Amman, Lakshmi, Narayanar, Dakshina murthy, Chatta
nadhar, Brahma, Chandikeswarar, Arunachaleswarar, Nalvar, Sooryan, Bairavar,
Saneeswarar and Navagraham.
We see Thiruneelakanda Yazhpanar and Madhangasulamani Ammai
sculptures in the outer prakaram.
Sthala Purana says Deva Ganas worshiped Lord Siva, to know
about the sacred Siva Sthalam where one can attain Mukthi. Lord Pazhamalai
Nadhar said Urukattham Pulioor. Deva Ganas came to this place and worshiped
Lord Siva, hence the place is known as Ganesuram.
King of Madhurapuri stayed in this place and worshiped Lord
Siva to bless him with a child. By Lords grace he was with blessed with child
who was named as Rajendran hence the place is known as Rajendra Pattinam.
A Brahmin was penancing for Lord Siva’s blessings in this
place, for sake of a child. Here, when a Tiger was about to attack the Brahmin, a hunter killed
the animal. Due to the good deed, he was born as sage with Tigers feet, and he
worshiped Lord Siva of this place and the place is known as Pulioor.
King Suvedhan who was ardent devotee of Lord Siva was
infected with Leprosy due to his past sins. The King had dip in the pushkarani
of this temple and worshiped Lord Siva here. The king was relieved of
Leprosy.
Once, Lord Siva was preaching about the meaning of Vedas and
Agamas to Goddess Parvathy Devi in Kailash. Parvathy Devi was not very
attentive about what Lord Siva was preaching. She was punished for this act to
be born on Earth. Lord Murugan did not like this and in anger he threw the
Vedas in sea. Lord Siva cursed him for his act to be born dumb in trader’s
community. Lord Murugan in the name of Rudrasanman was born dumb by birth to
Talapathy and Gunasalini. When he grew old he visited many Siva temples seeking
relief. When he visited this place Erukkatham Pulior and worshiped Lord Siva
here, who blessed him with speaking skills. Hence the Lord here is known as Arulmigu
Thiru Kumaresar. There is an idol for Rudrasanman in this temple.
Gyana Sambandhar, Sundarar and Thiru Navukkarasar sang hymns
on Lord Siva of this temple. Arunagiri Nadhar sang Thitupugazh on Lord Murugan.
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 Vetkalam: Sri Pasupatheeswarar
temple.
The temple is about 3kms east of Chidambaram. Now the place
is known as Annamalai Nagar.
This is one of the Devara Sthalam of Nadu Nadu Temples.
The main Raja Gopuram of the temple is of three tiers facing
east.
Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Arulmigu
Pasupatheeswarar and his consort known as
Sri Sargunambaal / Nalla Nayaki. There is a mark on Siva
Lingam.
Teertham of this temple is Krupa Kataaksha Teertham.
We see pillars with sculpture related to Sthala puranam of this temple in front of Goddess sanctum.
Arjuna is hiding his weapons.
As we go around the prakaram we see Siddhi Vinayakar,
Murugan, Lakshmi, Meenakshi, Chokka Nadhar, Nalvar, Navagraham, Natarajar, Sooryan
and Chandran.
Nardhana Vinayakar and Anugraha Dakshina Moorthy are seen as
koshta Deivam. Here Muyalagan near Dakshina Moorthy is facing towards left side
which is different from usual posture.
Lord Indra.
Sthala purana says Arjuna wanted to acquire Pasupathasthram
to win the battle against Kauravas. Arjuna got all Asthras (weapons) from his
father Indra. Krishna told Arjuna, Pasupathasthram
can be acquired from Lord Siva only with permission from Indra...
Arjuna penancing is seen with his one leg, to be blessed by
Lord Siva with Pasupathasthram.
Arjuna penanced in this place which was full of Bamboo. Duruyodhana
sent Mookasura in the form of pig to spoil the penance of Arjuna. Lord Siva
wanted to test Arjuna so He disguised himself as hunter.
Lord Siva with Parvathy appeared as hunter and killed the
pig. Four Vedas followed Him as Dogs. Arjuna also aimed at the pig. Before granting Pasupathastharam, Lord Siva wanted to test the ability of Arjuna.
Lord Siva as a hunter is seen fighting with Arjuna.
The hunter (Lord Siva) and Arjuna claimed themselves for the
death of pig. From discussion it went to fight and Arjuna's bow broke. Arjuna
in anger hit hunter (Lord Siva). The blow was felt by all the living being on
earth. Parvathy got angry by Arjuna's act. Lord Siva told Parvathy her anger is
not good and it would affect the whole universe. He asked her to cool down move
to side.
Lord Siva lifted Arjuna with his leg and threw him Krupa
Kataksham. Once Lord Siva’s Leg touched Arjuna, he was blessed.
Lord Siva and Parvathy appeared in front of him. Lord Siva gave
Pasupathasthram to Arjuna.
Thiru Gyana Sambandhar and Thiru Navukkuarasar sang Hymns on
Lord Siva. Arunagirinadhar Sang Thirupugazh on Lord Murugan of this temple.
Chidambaram
Temple: Cuddlore District.
The place Chidambaram / Thillai is about 44 kms from
Cuddlore. This is One of the Nadu Nadu Devara sthalam, and one of the Pancha
Boodha Sthalam which denotes Space/ Akashya.
Raja Gopuram is of seven tiers. There are four prakaram in
the temple.
Sthala Vruksham is Thillai Maram. Once the place was dense
with Thillai tree and hence the name was Thillai. Now we do not find these
trees here. There is a Thillai tree, made of stone seen in west prakaram of Thiru
moolattanaar sanctum
Teertaham is Siva Gangai, Anantha teertham, Brahma teertham,
Vyaghyapadhar teertham, and Thiru parkadal.
Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Arulmigu Thiru Moolattaneswarar
and his consort known as Sivakami Amman in Seperate temple with two prakaram
near the tank.
To inner prakaram we see sanctums of Polla Pillyar, Murugan,
Kala Biravar, Spatika Lingam, Maragadha Lingam, Sundaresar, Durgai, Govinda
rajar, Navagraham,
Greatness of the temple: Natarajar in Thillai is more
important. Thandavam here known as Ananda Thandavam. Next to him a there is a small
sanctum which is covered by screen. During Aarathi time they remove the screen
where we see only a Thiruvasi to which a garland of golden Vilva is hung. This
denotes God is in the form of space (Akasha) which has neither the end nor the
beginning. This is what known as “Chidambara Rahasyam”
King Chola and Nambiandaar Nambi worshipped Pollaa pillayar
of Thiru Narayoor. They were blessed by Pillayar and came to know the place as
Thillai, where Hymns sung and signed by Sundarar, Thiru Navukkuarasar and Thiru
Gyana Sambandhar were collected and kept. When they searched in that place they found
Hymns were fully covered by Puttru (mud). Many of them were damaged and rest
they preserved carefully.
Govinda Raja perumaal sannidhi is near Natarajar Sannidhi.
There is a separate dwajasthambam for perumal temple. Govinda raja perumal is
one 108 Divya Desa perumal. In front of
the perumal if we stand on the platform we can darshan of Perumal, Natarajar
and Lord Brahma.
Periya puranam of Sekzhiar was inaugurated in thousand
pillar mandapam of this temple
Nanadnar a staunch devotee of Lord Siva wanted to visit the
temple. Nandanar was a dalit farm worker. His master (upper class) denied grant
him leave, since he was not entitled the previlage of worship. Nandanar did not leave his hope. Finally one
day when he came to Chidambaram he was not allowed to enter inside the Temple. He tried to get the glimpse of Lord Siva from
the entrance. Since Nandi was in front of Lord Siva, he was not able to view
Him. Lord Siva was happy with his devotion and Nandi was asked to move to a
side, for Nandanar to have darshan. Nandanar attained salvation here and he
merged with Lord Siva.
There are Five Sabhas in the temple namely Chittrambalam,
Ponnambalam, Perambalam, Nirudha Sabha and Rajtha Sabha.
Sages Patanjali and Vyagyapadar were blessed to view the
dance of Lord Siva in Kailas. They were happy
and they wanted people on earth also to be blessed like this. They penanced for
this purpose to Adhimoolar. Lord was happy with their selfless penance and responded.
Lord Siva along with 3000 sages came to this place and performed Dance Darshan
in the month of Thai (Jan-Feb) at 12 AM. on Poosa Nakshtra. These 3000 sages
then came to known as Thillai Moovayiravar.
It is said there is a similarity in the design of Natarajar
sanctum and human body.
Nataraja shrine has 21,600 golden tiles engraved with
NAMASHIVA Mantram which is equal to number of times one breathes each day.
There are 72,000 nails used which represent the nerves of human body. The 9
entrances represent the 9 conveniences in the body which activate our
movements. The five steps denote NA Ma SHI VA YA Mantra. There are 64 wodden
supports which represent 64 arts. There are 96 windows which refer to 96
philosophies. The 16 pillars denote Pancha Boodham, 6 Sastras and 4 Vedas.
Thiru Gyana Sambandhar, Sundrar and Thiru Navukarasar sang
Hymns on Lord Siva. Arunagiri Nadhar sang Thirupugazh on Murugan.
Vedaranyeswarar: Vedaranyam, Nagapattinam.
The place Thirumarai kadu / Vedaranyam is about 45 Kms from Nagapattinam. This is One of 275 Siva Devara Sthalam. The temple is One of Saptha Vidanga Sthalam.
The main Raja Gopuram of Vedaranyam temple is of five tiers and two Prakaram.
As we enter through the main Raja gopuram we see a 16 pillar mandapam and the pushkarani is seen to our left.
As we cross the mandapam, we see small sanctum for Ganpathy.
After having darshan of Ganapthy, there is one more pillar mandapam to cross and enter in to the inner Gopuram of the temple
Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Vedaranyeswarar and his consort known as Veda Nayaki Amman / Veena Vadha Vidushani. The temple is One of 64 Sakthy Peetam known as Sundari Peetam. Thayagarajar here is known as Bhuvani Vidangar. The dance of Thyagesar here in this temple is known as Hamsa Natanam.
Sthala Vruksham is Vanni Maram and Punnai Maram.
Teertaham is Manikarnikai and Veda teertham.
The temple prakaram is very big and it was full of water.
Importance: Vedas worshiped Lord Siva here in this place. After their worship the temple main door was locked from inside. There was another door from the side which people were using to enter into the temple. Thiru Navukkarasar and Thiru Gyana Sambandhar reached this place on their visit to temples in the south. They were surprised to see the main door closed and came to know the reason. Sambandhar asked Navukkarasar, to sing on Lord Siva to open the door for devotees. Lord Siva was pleased by the Hymns, which he sung and the door opened on its own. Sambandhar was requested to sing to keep the door closed and opened here after. Sambandhar sang hymns on Lord Siva the temple main door closed on its own. From that day onwards the main door is used by devotees to enter in.
Goddess voice is melodious like Veena, hence she is known as Veena Vadha Vidushani.
So here we Saraswathy Devi without Veena and instead she is in the form of meditating with palm leaf in her hand.
Durgai in this temple is facing south and she is worshiped as Kaval Deivam.
Agasthiyar had darshan of Siva and Parvthy marriage in this place.
A rat climbed on the lamp, to drink the ghee in it. The light was becoming dim. The rat tried to taste the ghee, in this act the string which was in the lamp got disturbed, and it started glowing bright. By this act which happened without the knowledge of the rate, in his next birth it was Mavali Chakkravarthy.
This place Thirumarai kadu is birth place of Paranjyothy Adigal who is the composer of Thiru Vilayadal Puranam.(Siva Leela).
Others like Manu Maandata, Dasaradha, Rama, Mavali, and Pandvas worshiped Lord Siva of this temple and were blessed.
The ”Four Vedas” which worshiped Lord Siva here, left the place when the kali yugam started and they are worshipping Lord Siva in the form of trees and Vruksham. The place is called as “Vedaranyam.”
Sundarar Thiu Navukkarasar and Thiru Gyana Sambandhar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this place. Arunagiri Nadhar sung Thirupugazh on Lord Murugan known as Melakkumaran.
The place Thirumarai kadu / Vedaranyam is about 45 Kms from Nagapattinam. This is One of 275 Siva Devara Sthalam. The temple is One of Saptha Vidanga Sthalam.
The main Raja Gopuram of Vedaranyam temple is of five tiers and two Prakaram.
As we enter through the main Raja gopuram we see a 16 pillar mandapam and the pushkarani is seen to our left.
As we cross the mandapam, we see small sanctum for Ganpathy.
After having darshan of Ganapthy, there is one more pillar mandapam to cross and enter in to the inner Gopuram of the temple
Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Vedaranyeswarar and his consort known as Veda Nayaki Amman / Veena Vadha Vidushani. The temple is One of 64 Sakthy Peetam known as Sundari Peetam. Thayagarajar here is known as Bhuvani Vidangar. The dance of Thyagesar here in this temple is known as Hamsa Natanam.
Sthala Vruksham is Vanni Maram and Punnai Maram.
Teertaham is Manikarnikai and Veda teertham.
The temple prakaram is very big and it was full of water.
Importance: Vedas worshiped Lord Siva here in this place. After their worship the temple main door was locked from inside. There was another door from the side which people were using to enter into the temple. Thiru Navukkarasar and Thiru Gyana Sambandhar reached this place on their visit to temples in the south. They were surprised to see the main door closed and came to know the reason. Sambandhar asked Navukkarasar, to sing on Lord Siva to open the door for devotees. Lord Siva was pleased by the Hymns, which he sung and the door opened on its own. Sambandhar was requested to sing to keep the door closed and opened here after. Sambandhar sang hymns on Lord Siva the temple main door closed on its own. From that day onwards the main door is used by devotees to enter in.
Goddess voice is melodious like Veena, hence she is known as Veena Vadha Vidushani.
So here we Saraswathy Devi without Veena and instead she is in the form of meditating with palm leaf in her hand.
Durgai in this temple is facing south and she is worshiped as Kaval Deivam.
Agasthiyar had darshan of Siva and Parvthy marriage in this place.
A rat climbed on the lamp, to drink the ghee in it. The light was becoming dim. The rat tried to taste the ghee, in this act the string which was in the lamp got disturbed, and it started glowing bright. By this act which happened without the knowledge of the rate, in his next birth it was Mavali Chakkravarthy.
This place Thirumarai kadu is birth place of Paranjyothy Adigal who is the composer of Thiru Vilayadal Puranam.(Siva Leela).
Others like Manu Maandata, Dasaradha, Rama, Mavali, and Pandvas worshiped Lord Siva of this temple and were blessed.
The ”Four Vedas” which worshiped Lord Siva here, left the place when the kali yugam started and they are worshipping Lord Siva in the form of trees and Vruksham. The place is called as “Vedaranyam.”
Sundarar Thiu Navukkarasar and Thiru Gyana Sambandhar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this place. Arunagiri Nadhar sung Thirupugazh on Lord Murugan known as Melakkumaran.
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