The temple is very old one about 1300 years.
The temple is in Govinda puram about 20kms distance from Coimbatore. Travel through Coimbatore to Sathyamangalam Route about 20 kms, we reach Govindapuram. Here take the back road of bus stand to reach the temple.
Temple main entrance. We find Deepa sthambam erected in the centre of a mandapam.
As we enter inside through main entrance we see Nandi in small mandapam and main sanctum of Sri Kalakaleswrar in Linga form. Nandi used to be in green colour like Emerald, with same qualities. Now it is not in that colour
Teertham is Kala Poigai Teertham / Yama Tertham
Sthala Vruksham is Vilvam.
Main Deity is Siva Lingam known as Kalakaleswarar with his consort known as Karunakara Valli in different sanctum. The Siva Lingam is made of spume. So, here in the temple they do not use Curd, Ghee and Panchaamritham for Abishekam.
This Siva Lingam was worshiped by Yama and it was installed in this place by Viswamitra Muni.
Other deities seen in the temple are Kanni Moola Ganapathy,
Lingothbavar as koshta moorthy.
On top of Guru Dakshina Moorthy, there is a Siva Lingam,
Nanjundeswarar in a mandapam and Navagraham. Devotees worship Nanjundeswarar with coconut water for to get rid of the effect of poison
Lord Subramanyar sanctum is in-between Lord Siva and Ambal sanctum in the form of Somaskandam. Subramanyar is known as Kala Subramanyar.
Pillar sculptures.
Sthala Purna says Markandeya life span was only 16 years. His father was worried as Markandeya was growing old. When he learnt about his father’s mental worry he started worshiping Lord Siva. On the last day of his life Markandeya was in Thirukadayoor Temple, with his hands around he tied Siva Lingam and surrendered. Yama tried to take away his life. Lord Siva got angry by Yama’s act and he kicked Yama.
Due to this Yama came to Boolokam as an ordinary person. Yama went to Kowsika puri to worship Lord Siva to get back to his previous assignment.
Here in Kowsika puri to worship Lord Siva, he did not find any stone, Rudraksam or Vibuthi to perform pooja. Yama took a stick and pierced it in the ground. Spume came up and he mixed sand with it and made a Siva Lingam and started his worship. Near by Viswamithra Muni was in penance. Viswamitra muni told Yama by his Siva Pooja his curse has vanished. Yama left for heaven. Viswamitra Muni installed the Siva Lingam which was left there by Yama. The temple was constructed in later years.
Performing Santhi Homam on their Sashti aptha poorthy (completion of 60th birthday), Beemradha Santhi (70th), Sadabishekam (80th) and Kanakabishekam (100th) in this temple is considered good.
There is a temple for Subramanya Swamy next to Kalakaleswarar temple.
Thiru Vaanjiam Temple:
This place Thiru Vannchiam is about 16 Kms from Thiruvarore, and about 28 kms from Kumbakonam. This place is also known as Boo kailasam, Sandana Vanam and Thruvarayoor. The place is considered equal to Varnasi Kshetram.This is one of 275 Siva Devara Sthalam.
The temple is constructed with granite stones. The main Raja gopuram of the temple is of five storeys and three prakarram. Sthala Vruksham is Sandal tree.
As we enter in there is a corridor where we see Dwajasthambam. To the left side there is a separate sanctum for Yamadharma. Inside the sanctum we see Chitragupta in standing posture near Yamadhrma.
As we enter into second prakaram we see Abyankara Vinayakar and Blamurugan to either side of the door. Mangalambikai sanctum is seen here. s we enter thirs prakaram we see Irattai vinayakar, and Adikara Nandi.We pass through Maha mandapam and Artha mandapam to reach msin sanctum of Sri Vaanchi Nadha swamy.
Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Arulmigu Vaanji Nadhar and his consort known as Vazha Vandha Nayaki / Mangala Nayaki.Teertham is Yama teertham, Gupta Gangai and Anandha Koopam. Water in Gupta Gangai came from the Trisoolam of Lord Siva in Krutha Yugam. Parvathy stayed on the banks, and the pushkrani is considered sacred.
In Dwapara yugam the pushkarani is known as Prasara teertham. Veeradanu was wandering as Brahma Rakshas and he was relieved out of his curse by parasar sprinkling this holy water on him. In Tretha Yugam the pushkarani is known as Athri teertham. Athri Maharashi stayed here and used water from the pushkarani and worshiped Lord Siva here for a child. He was blessed, and Dattatreya is his son. In Krutha Yugam Thirumagal left Thiruparkadal, came down to earth, and lived as Brugu muni’s daughter. Thirumaal decided to penance in this place and join with Thirumagal. Lord Siva was pleased, and he brought Thirumagal from Brghumuni’s ashram and got them married in this place. The place is known as Thiru Vanjiyam
Yama worshiped Lord Siva here and was blessed. There is a separate sanctum for yama in this temple. Yama is considered as a Vahana, for Lord Siva in this temple. Yama does not punish people who die in this place
Sthala purana says Uma Devi heard the importance of this place from Lord Siva. She stayed back in this place. In the month of Feb/ March (Masi) Lord Vishnu along with Umadevi came to this place. Lord Siva with his consort blesses with all prosperity, for one who worships him in this place. Since Uma Devi liked and opted to stay back in the place, it is known as Thiru Vanjiyam. Ganga worshiped Lord Siva here to get herself purified, from the sins of those, who bathe at Ganges at Varnasi.
As we go around the prakaram, we come across Yamadharma, Yoga Bairavar, Durgai, Vennai Pillayaar, Kasi Viswanadhar, Chandra mowleeswarar, Pancha Boodha lingam, Gaja Lakshmi, Kailasa Nadhar, Sani Bagwan and Nataraja sannidhi.Yoga Bairavar is seen in sitting posture in this temple which is rare. Raghu and Kethu together bless here. This form of is known as Chanda Raghu.
Thiru Gyana Sambandhar, Thiru Navukkarasar, and Sundarar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this place. Manikkavachakar, Sekizhar, Arunagiri nadhar, Ramaling Swamigal and Mutthuswami Deekshidar have contributed songs on Lord Siva of this temple.
There are stone inscriptions seen in the temple.
[Manikkavachakar][Muttuswami Deekshitar][Agasthiyar][Thiru Navukkarasar] [Thiru Gyana sambandhar]
- Kumkulammavari temple
The temple is located on the way to Dwaraka Thirumala. It is about a kilometer distance from the temple.
The main deity is swayambu Goddess to Kunkudi tree (soap nut tree).
We see goddess kunkulamma to the trunk of the tree. There is an idol they have installed in front of the tree, to which all rituals are done. The tree is very old and it has started perishing. So, to protect the tree, it is covered with silver kavacham.
We see a small urchava vigraham in front of the deity. They say the goddess is sister of Lord Venkateswara. Yatra to Dwaraka thirumala is completed only when they visit and pay homage to goddess Kumkulamma
- Mavulamma:
The temple is in Bhimavaram town of west Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh. The temple is about a kilometer distance from Someswara swamy temple of pancha ramala kshetram
The main deity is, Goddess Mavulamma. The idol is about 10' height. The goddess has eight hands with weapons in each hand. There is a silver garland of skull decorating her.
Inspite of everything, we can fell the kindness in her looks. We do not feel like moving out from the sanctum.
- Yanamadhuru, Saktheeswarar temple
Saktheeswarar temple
The temple is about 7 kilometers from Mavulamma Temple of Bhimavaram town
The main deity is Swayambu Sivalinga known as Saktheeswara Swamy and goddess Parvahi with child Lord Subramanya on her lap.
Here we see, Siva in Sirasasana posture which is unique and it is one of its kinds.
Purana says once Yama prayed to Lord Siva to help him out in defeating Sambasuran in fight. At this time Lord Siva was meditating in sirasasana posture and sakthi was beside him to take care and see that he was not disturbed by someone. So, Sakthidevi Parvathy gave her powers to Yama. With her powers in him, Yama was able to defeat Sambasuran
He prayed to lord Siva to stay back in the same form here and bless mankind. We see goddess next to Lord Siva with Subramanya on her lap.
Siva is known as Saktheeswarar, because Goddess gave her powers. They say since Lord Siva is in Sirasasana form here, with goddess beside him to shower her blessings on us
We see two small Nandhi in front of the Nandi in front of Dwajasthambam. The two small Nandi’s are dwarabalakar, which were inside the sanctum and now shifted outside. We find Navagraha sannidhi in the temple. There is a pushkarani in front of the temple
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