Chennimalai Murugan Temple

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Chennimalai Murugan Temple

Chennimalai is situated between Erode and Coimbatore. On the way to Coimbatore, this hill temple is about 7-1/2 kilometres south of Ingoor Railway Station. This temple is located in the city of Chennimalai of Perundurai, Erode District. Chennimalai is 26 kilometres from Erode and three kilometres from Perunthurai. Chennimalai can be reached by road from Erode, which is a business centre. The nearest railway station is Ingoor and can be reached by road from Perunturai also. The nearest airport is Coimbatore. The Devasthanam has provided special buses to reach the hilltop. 

Facilities

Chennimalai Devasthanam has made some arrangement towards rest houses for the visiting devotees. There are a number of boarding and lodging houses of good standard in Erode.

This temple is situated at about 600 meters above sea level and this hill is noted for its natural flora and fauna. This hill also has rare medicinal herbs in its lush green forests. In Devanagiri this hill is called Siragiri and Chenniyangiri. In Tamil it is called Chennimalai. The city underneath the hill is also called Chennimalai.

This hill is also called Sigaragiri, Pushpagiri and Siragiri. The Lord of mountains 'Kuringi Andavar', Murugan is highly praised and sung with reference to this abode in Kundruthorādal. Chennimalai is one of them and abounds in natural beauty and splendor.

Special Features

The most famous temple of Lord Muruga in Coimbatore District is Chennimalai. This world famous temple of Lord Muruga is where Lord Arunagirinathar was blessed with "Padikasu", wealth of coins. This is where an unusual phenomenon, rather a miracle took place in the year 1984 on 12th February. A bullock cart with two bulls climbed the 1320 steps on their own on this eventful day. Saravana Munivar wrote the most popular Chennimalai Sthalapuranam before 700 years. Milk and curds are used as special offerings to Lord Muruga in Chennimalai and it is the general belief that curds do not become sour here.

Temple

The temple of Chennimalai is situated on the banks of Noyal also called Kānchima Nadhi. The Sanctum Sanctorum faces the east. Just in front of the temple we find the Puliyadi Vināyagar. Inside the temple to the right of Moolavar we find the shrines of Mārkandeswarar and to the left Umayavalli. On the left side we find the shrines of Kasi Viswanāthar and Visālākshi.

If we take the steps found just behind the Moolavar Sannidhi, we reach the Valli Teyvannai Temple. The two consorts enshrined in a separate temple are a very unique phenomenon. On the top of the hill we find the Pinnākau Siddhar cave with the front yard filled with Vel of different sizes and shapes. This Siddhar is one of the popular 18 Siddhar known to the world for their Siddha yoga. Near this cave we find the Saravana Māmunivar's Tomb. There is also another very ancient cave near this temple.

Speciality of this temple

The main deity Murugan is equated to the Sevvai graham or planet Mars and all the rest of the eight planets encircle the Lord in perfect harmony. If one circumambulates the main deity he is believed to get the benefit of circumambulating the navagrahās and worshipping them.

Valli Teyvannai Temple

As we go further up behind the temple we see the Valli Teyvannai temple. They are in penance to attain Lord Muruga. They are known by the names Amirthavalli and Sundaravalli. A separate temple for Valli and Teyvannai is the most unique feature of this temple.

Shasti Vratam

The observance of Shasti fast is also a special feature in this temple. Many devotees take this vow and spend 6 days fasting and praying at the temple premises. The monthly Shasti day after the new moon is also observed with great reverence. Particularly those devotees without progeny sincerely observe this Shasti fast and there are many instances of families coming traditionally on getting their vow fulfilled.

Kanda Shasti Kavacham offering

Another most important feature here is that the popular daily prayer of Murugan Devotees, Kanda Shasti Kavacham was first offered to the world in this temple by Balan Dêvarāya Swamigal. From that day onwards till today many devotees keep chanting this prayer every day.

Sirasuppu Utharavu Kêttal

Asking for the Lord's permission before taking up any task like building a new house or getting their children married or any other issue is customary in this temple. Devotees offer an Archnai and perform Sirasappu offering. If the reply is positive they whole-heartedly perform that action or event. Traditionally if the answer is negative the Devotees do not venture further. 

Holy water brought by the Temple Bulls

The holy water for Abishekam is being brought everyday by the temple bulls, which are being maintained by the Devasthanam. This procedure is also a very unique one not found in other temples.

Mamanga Theertham

Once in twelve years, during drought conditions a spring gushes out water. This spring is on the southern side of the hill temple. This is a miraculous Divine happening. The Vināyagar near the spring called Mamānga Theertha Vināyagar. The people worship this Vināyagar and the holy springs with great Devotion.

Other shrines

1. Malaivazhi Vināyagar This is the first shrine we encounter when we climb the steps.

2. Natarājar This deity is enshrined in the temple inside the city.

3. Tirumuga Malarndha Nāthar Kālinagar Siva Perumān

4. Tiruthār Kuzhali Kālinagar Ambigai

5. Kailaya Nāthar Unnimalai Nagar Siva Peruman

6. Periyanāyagi Kailāyanathar's consort

7. Markandesar Lord Shiva on the hill temple

8. Imayavalli Markandesar's consort

9. Tirusandhi Vinayagar Thala Vināyagar on the hill

10. Deivāniyar,Vallināyagiyar Enshrined in a separate shrine in the hill

11. Sathiyajñāni Punnakku Siddhar, there is a cave on the hill where this siddhar lived.

12. Idumban At the foot of the hills Idumban is enshrined and is worshipped as the village deity.

Theerthams

1. Mamanga Theertham - This spring is on the southwestern slope of Chennimalai just opposite the Vinayagar shrine. 

2. Kandu Kānāch Sunai - This spring can be seen only by yogis and saints (reference Verse 27 Siragiri Manmiyam) 

3. Subramanya Theertham - This is found on the northern side of foothill. This is also called Saravanapoigai, Kumara Theertham. Saravana Munivar established this city on banks of this spring (ālayam Kanda Mānmiyam verse 11). 

Sthala Vriksham

Sthala Vriksham is tamarind tree and is found in front of the temple where there is a shrine for Puliamarathadi Vināyagar.

deity

The moolavar here is popularly known as Siragiri Dandayudhapani. This deity as per Sthala Puranam gave Dharsan to Saravana Munivar as single faced Murugan after appearing as the six faced Arumugam in the first instance. The utsava murti is Muttukumara Subramaniyar with his two consorts Valli and Teyvannai.

Mythology

The Chennimalai Sthalapuranam has 207 verses including the invocation songs and is divided into six cantos. They are Chepêdu Kanda Mānmiyam, Siragiri Mānmiyam, Pushpagiri Mānmiyam, Kātchi Mānmiyam, Idumbanuku Vazhi Kātiya Mānmiyam, ālayam Kanda Mānmiyam. The author of this great work is the poet Saint Saravana Munivar. This book also mentions that the temple was initially built by Saravana Munivar himself and the festivities were also initiated by him.

Saravana Munivar went to Palani, Tiruvavinankudi and circumambulated the Palani hills offering prayer and requested the Lord to give him Chennimalai Sthalapuranam. As per Lord Muruga's Divine instruction, Saravana Munivar went to Kanchipuram and brought a copy of the copper plate inscription of Sthalapuranam. He was wonder struck to note the depiction in the Sthalapuranam come alive when he reached Chennimalai. He built the temple of Lord Muruga and also a separate shrine for Valli and Teyvannai. Later he also built a temple for Kailasanāthar near Subramanya Theertham in the city of Chennimalai. He built the shrine of Lord Muruga and Valli Teyvannai in the Chitra Mandapam of this temple. He also made the temple car similar to the one at Palani. The Lord of Chennimalai is enshrined both on the hilltop and in the city. The famous poet Teyvasigamani Gounder brought out the original palm leaf inscription of this Puranam in print.

History

Saravana Munivar constructed the temple on the hill and the city beneath, Kailāya Nāthar temple and initiated the car festival.

In the first half of the 13th Century acres of land where offered to the Lord of Chennimalai. The Minister by name Muthuvasavaiyan of Mysore Devaraja Udayar Dynasty renovated the exterior of this temple in the year 1654.

Devaraja Udayar's other Minister Madavāgam Devaraja Iyer sung the Kanda Shasti Kavasam for the king. We find the sculptures of Devaraja Udayar, his wife and Muthuvasavaiyan on the pillar of Valliamman temple.

Sengathurai Poosari 

Sengathurai Poosari lived in the 18th century. He was born in Sengathurai of Pallādam Thaluk. At the foot of the Chennimalai hill we find his tomb and Madam. He took renunciation at a very early age, offered himself to the Lord of Chennimalai, and renovated the temple by and large.

He built the Mahā Mandapam of the temple on the hill, laid the floor with stones on the hill temple, and constructed the Kailasanāthar temple outer mandapam, inner mandapam, gopuram & tirumathil. On the day of consecration of Maha Mandapam of the hill temple, the sculptor showed him, his sculpture that he had created as a mark of acknowledgement. Sengathurai Poosari immediately said that this stone figure is going to replace him and on the very day he attained the Golden Feet of the Lord.

Arulmigu Vadapalani Andavar Thirukoil vadapalani

Arulmigu  Vadapalani Andavar Thirukoil

Vadapalani Andavar Temple is located in Vadapalani, Chennai. The temple is dedicated to Lord Muruga. The temple was renovated in 1920s and a Rajakopuram was built during that time. The temple has grown in popularity believed in part due to the patronage of cinema stars

 

Built about 125 years back, this much-hallowed and regularly frequented Lord Muruga sannidhi has emerged from a thatched shed, an unostentatious one enshrining a Murugan picture only, and established for itself a name on par with ancient places of worship. Around 7,000 couples are married here each year.

According to the sthalapurana, one Muruga devotee by name Annaswami Nayakar with his limited means built a small thatched hut and kept a Murugan painting for his personal worship primarily. During his meditation and worship, he used to experience some divine power entering his body and inspiring him to utter some mysterious things.whatever he said in his trance was found true. His utterance went by the name of 'arulvakku' ('God blessed statements') and relieved people in several ways, like curing diseases and getting jobs, solemnising marriages, etc.

There are very many sannidhis in the vast courtyards of the temple, like Varasiddhi Vinayaka, Chokkanathar, Meenakshi Amman, Kali, Bhairava, Shanmuga with Valli and Devasena.

The moolavar in standing posture resembles the Palani Muruga in every respect. In the inner prakara, there are many niches housing Dakshina Murti, Chandikeswar, Mahalakshmi, et al. It has a spacious hall used for conducting marriages and religious discourses. It is one of the most-frequented Murugan shrines in the city of Chennai.

The entrance to this temple is crowned with a rajagopuram adorned with several stucco images depicting legends from the Skanda puranam. In front of the temple is the temple tank. The eastern tower rises to a height of 40.8 metres. The 108 bharata natyam dance gestures can be seen on the eastern tower as well.

Lord Muruga graces with His Padukas-chappals. As Lord Muruga is the deity for planet Mars, there is a special shrine for the planet in the temple. There is a golden car (rath) for the temple

The temple is in the heart of Chennai city with transport facilities from all corners

ARULMIGU VADAPALANI ANDAVAR THIRUKOIL - FESTIVALS 

Chithirai Tamil New Year Day falling almost on April 14, a day before or after occasionally, Chithirai Poornima-full moon day in April-May, 11 day procession festival in connection with Vaikasi Visakam in May-June, also in the months of Aani, Aadi and Avani Tamil months covering June to September, 6 day Aipasi Skanda Sashti in October-November, Panguni Kruthika Laksharchana in March-April with 3 day float festival are grandly celebrated in the temple.

Temple's Speciality: 

Lord Muruga graces with His Padukas-chappals. As Lord Muruga is the deity for planet Mars, there is a special shrine for the planet in the temple. There is a golden car (rath) for the temple.

ARULMIGU VADAPALANI ANDAVAR THIRUKOIL - POOJA TIMING 

Five Kala Pooja

1. Palliyarai - 5.30 A.M 

2. Kala Shanthi Pooja - 6.30 A.M 

3. Uchi Kaala (Afternoon) Pooja - 12.00 P.M 

4. Sayaraksha (Evening) Pooja - 5.00 P.M 

5. Arthajama Pooja - 9.00 P.M 

Arulmigu Vadapalani Andavar Thirukoil – History

Preamble:

By that time the name and fame of this small shrine had reached its heights there by attracting large crowds, Humanists, Philanthropists and devotees turning their eyes towards this shrine. The spiritual abode took its metamorphosis from being a small shrine into proper temple, with all its magnificence.

The Sadhus who were the cause of ARULMIGU VADAPALANI ANDAVAR THIRUKKOIL is situated in the midst of Chennai city. The famous shrine was built in the tail end of 17th century. Just like conjurers materializing fantastic objects with dexterity of their hands this much hallowed MURUGA temple emerged from a thatched shed. One ANNASAMY Naicker, unostentatious muruga devotee with his limited means built a thatched hut and kept a MURUGA photo (Palani Andavar) for his personal worship primarily as per his dream and love for LORD MURUGA.

During his meditation and worship he was experiencing some divine power inspiring him to utter some mysterious things there by whatever his utterances has become true. His trance went by Arulvakku which relieved the people fulfilling their anguishes like curing diseases, getting jobs and solemnizing marriages. In spite of his illness, at the instance of a sadhu and Lotd muruga he visited tiruthani and prayed to lord MURUGA and went to the extent of offering his tongue on the Balipeeta.

He also visited south Palani by foot and he had miraculous experiences there, returned to his place and was worshipping lord Muruga. When he felt his end was nearing he requested his close friend Rathinasamy Thambiran to continued the service and the public inspired by his service started giving offerings and donations which was used for building a small shrine. After him by 1931, came one Pakiyalinga Thambiran who also followed predecessors by giving Arulvakku.

emerging of this great MURUGA kshethram are being devoted even now, 3 sidharpeedams have been erected at Nerkundram Road where poojas are done on Every Pournami day. In the Year 1972, the south Rajakopuram erected at a height of 72 feet, and Kumbabishekam took place for first time, after that in the year 1984, second Kumbabishakam took place and a thangaratham (Golden Car) was drawn for fullfilly devotees wishes.

ANANDHASAYANARAMAR and Sri VENUGOPALASWAMY at Vengadampettai

ANANDHASAYANARAMAR and Sri VENUGOPALASWAMY at Vengadampettai

Have dharshan of wonderful ANANDHASAYANARAMAR and Sri VENUGOPALASWAMY at Vengadampettai, Cuddalore. Preserve the Heritage Temple of Tamil Nadu

Creation, Preservation and Destruction of the whole Universe is as per Almighty's Will. As such I had Sri Rama's grace to visit the wonderful temple belongs to 15th century at Venkatampettai in Cuddalore district.It is understood that under the rule of Venkatapathy Nayakkar between 1464 and 1478 this hamlet was existing. French rulers during 1478 have gifted this village to Anandarangam Pillai of Pudhucherry. It is understood that this temple was either renovated or constructed by the sister of the king who ruled the Gingee.
This Temple has many special features. It is in the sprawling area of the land scape with 236 X 129 feet granite stone temple with high structure of mandap, 7 stage Rajagopuram, 50 feet high granite stone Unjal mandapam, Stand for Temple Car and Theertham spread over to one Acre land. The distance between the Theertham and Temple itself is about one KM which speaks the greatness of this temple. It has many more wonders.

It shall the God's will that the revered Hindu Sankarar Sri Kamatchi Ambal Temple sthapakar and Trustee Sri VidyaBhushanam Siva Sri V.A.S. Bhaskara Swamigal from Ham Nagar, Germany visited this place when the swamigal took tour to various temple in Tamil Nadu. It is Swamigal greatness and gracious of Lord Venugopalan and Anandhasayana Ramar that Swamigal took up the work without waiting for any body's help. It is astonishing to hear and see the photos that the entire structures was removed with out any damage and the same structures have been restored and renovated in the same place without any modification of using the all granite stone pillars of about 20 feet height.\\

It was a himalayan task that one swamigal has spent all the money to renovate the temple with crores of rupees and restored the divinity of the deities and greatness of the structures.To start with Kumbabishegam was performed at the first instance on 02.02.2009. After that, daily pooja has been started in a small way. It is reliably understood that rarely devotees are started coming to this Temple.

The speciality of the temple is the Charming Sri Venugola Swamy with Bhama and Rukmini. As per the myth and scripts God with consorts will give boon to every one who have dharshan of the God. God always in kindness in the presense of consorts. Sri Venugopalaswamy is in standing posture always ready to give boon to the devotees taking dharshan of him and the consorts extends blessing.

Other rare and dazling feature of the temple is dharshan of Sri Anandhasayana Ramar. One may ask why it is rare. Ramar always in the standing posture in all temples. Sayana Kolam (sleeping posture) is very rare. The deity is about 18 feet, sleeping on Adhi Sesha and Goddess Seetha in sitting posture. The face of Lord Rama is as beautiful as Lord Ranganatha. One may wonder why it is Sri Ramar and Not Lord Ranganatha.It is clear from the explanation given by the Battacharriyar that Anandhasayana Ramar has two hands and have no counch 

Anandhasayana Ramar temple at this place is more opt for other reason also. That, this place was a dense forest earlier and named as Thennarkadu (South Forest) and many name of the habitats in these are come chainly depicting Ramayana. Just for example Thindivanam, Villupuram, Seethakuppam, Ammbu booti palayam like that. The distance all these place are about 80 kms. More evidance is available like these to show Lord Ramas was wandering in this area. Sayana Ramar is the will of the God and dazzling posture to protect and liberate the devotees.

Another deity in the sannathi is Paramapatha Vasan (Lord Vishnu) who is to liberate the jeevathma at the end of the life. "Anantham, Avyayam, Kavihum, Samudhre antham Viswa Sampuvam" (Narayana Suktham). Meaning Lord Narayana is Omni present, Omni potant , all pervading gives all mangalam at the end of the life. The same Vishnu is residing in sitting posture in this shrine. After having dharshan of the three it fulfilss the famous proverb in the Vashnavism "Ninran, Irundhan & kidanthan"

In all temples seperate sannathi is there for Thayar. Sengamalavalli is the name of the Goddess Lakshmi in this shrine. How this beautiful and merciful goddess has hide in this century is the wonder.

Other Sannathis' in this shrine is Sree Andal, Sri Garudashwar and other Azhwars.

Ashta Bairavar - aaraglur - Remedy for all problems Aragalur

Ashta Bairavar - aaraglur - Remedy for all problems
Kasi is so famous for bairavar worship and ashta bairavar can be found and worshipped in kasi as it is extremely beneficial. For south indian people, travelling to kasi is not that easy.For those who want to worship ashta bairavar in one place in south india, a temple serves as a boon.The temple is called kamanada eswarar temple.It is situated in Aaragalur , near thalaivasal in salem district of Tamilnadu.

Every ashtami after full moon special pooja is done at midnight in aaragalur.People worship ashtabairavar here for all problems to get easy remedy

Ashta bairavars are

1. unmattar

2. ruruvar

3. krodhanar

4. kalasamharar

5. sandar

6. ajithangar

7. beeshana bairavar

8. kalabairavar 

Shiva: Bhairavar puja іs celebrated іn а grand wаy аt the Sri Kamanada Eswar temple оn the 8th dаy аfter the new moon dаy аt midnight. Thіs іs probably the оnly temple having lіke thіs Bairavar pooja іn Tamil Nadu. Оn the dаy before Panguni Uthiram, morning sun-ray directly falls оn the Lingam аnd іs worshiped аt thіs tіme by small number оf traditional local families. Thіs next occurs оn April 12, 2014 6:00am tо 6:30am IST. Thіs temple has а Temple tank, though dry fоr mоst part оf the year. Kameshwara temple stala Purana indicates thаt the Kamadeva woke up Siva аt thіs place. There іs а village named Kaamakkaapaliyam іn thіs locality. Sri Kamanada Eswar temple wаs built prior tо 1206 CE аnd hosts many Epigraphs оf historic аnd Archaeological importance аnd іt іs maintained by Tamil Nadu Government Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments ministry. The epigraphs were collected by the British Raj іn 1931CE аnd numbered іt 408 - 455. Bhirava pooja here іs recent phenomena - since September 17, 1993CE, аnd іt іs getting very popular аnd the village bustles wіth transient business. The vimana іs оf 3 levels аnd іt has Temple tank. Saint Vashistha, іs believed tо hаve worshipped the shiva Linga here.

Aarudhra Darisanam іs celebrated іn December each yeаr (Tamil month оf Margazhi оn Tiruvathira).

Ashta Bhairavar icons installed аt Aragalur аre : Asitanga, Kala, Kapala, Krodha, Rudra, Ruru, Samhara & Unmatta.

Vishnu: Rajaraja Vanar Kovaraiyan built Karivaradha Perumal Kovil (Vishnu) іn the 12th century thаt іs facing West. There аre nice Dasavatara murals wіth the 9th avatar аs Budha. Thіs temple has а Temple tank having water. Іts water іs nоt used оr minimally used fоr the ritualistic activity. Thіs іs parrikara sthalam fоr the people wіth stars Uthiradam, Thiruvonam, Avittam & Moolam. The vimana іs оf 3 levels аnd іt has Temple tank.

Thiru Kollikaadu - Pongu Saniswarar

Agneeswararkoil-Thirukollikadu

The serenity has an aura of spirituality at Thirukollikadu a sleepy hamlet on the Mannargudi -Thiruthurai poondi road in the agrarian heartland of Tamilnadu.

Thitukollikadu is a temple dedicated to Agneeswarar and Saturn.
The presiding deity - Kollikadar- Agneeswarar

Ambal - Panchiniyum mellidayal
Sthala vriksha - Vanni
Holy waters - Sani theetham

Thirukollikadu is also called Agneeswaram because Agni Bhagwan worshipped the presiding deity and got rid of his curse. Saturn a planet in the navagrahas is intertwined with the lore of the temple.

Sun God

The heat radiated by Sun God -Surya was unbearable that his consort Usha Devi made Chaya Devi marry Surya to mitigate his burning brilliance. Even she was unable to control Surya. Thus with his consorts Surya worshipped Agneeswarar as advised by Agni.Bhagwan.

Agneeswarar happy with their prayers asked them to stand in the Sani Theertham (near the temple) and reduced the heat of Surya. He also blessed them with progeny.

Usha Devi was blessed with a son -Yama and Chaya Devi with Saturn. -Sani

Agneeswarar ordained Saturn to be the most important planet of the Navagrahas and declared that Saturn will punish a man according to his misdeeds so that he will realize his folly.

Thus Saturn took the baton in his hands and chastised celestials and mortals which created a stir in the universe.

Instead of worshipping Saturn they started fearing his wrath. Saturn disturbed by the turn of events requested Agneeswarar that he should be like any other Gods and bless mankind, but now people fear his malefic effect... But the Lord refused to budge and comply with his request. He ordered Saturn to follow his orders and punish the wicked. Saturn however was not satisfied with the Lord's answer and approached Sage Vasishta for advice.

Swetharanyeswarar Temple :: Thiruvenkadu – Budhan Sthalam

Swetharanyeswarar Temple

Thiruvenkadu – Budhan Sthalam

Swetharanyeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple located in the town of Thiruvengadu near Sirkazhi. The main deity is Shiva - Swetharanyeswarar ("lord of white forest") and the goddess is Brahma Vidya ambal. There is a separate Sannidhi for Bhudhan (mercury). The temple is quite large and all four important Saivite saints have sung in praise of this lord.

This temple is especially known for its unique incarnate of Lord Shiva called "Agora Murthi". He is one of the main god who is being prayed in this village.

Thiruvengadu village is also famous for its unique structure of pools in temples. This temple has 3 pools, 3 Gods. It is a belief that who takes bath in all these pools, the one will be free from their problems like diseases, delay in marriage, etc.,.

Swetharanyeswarar is the main God in this temple. It is said that Agora Murthi was one of the furious incarnation of Lord Shiva. There was an Evil named "Maruthuvasuran" in Thiruvengadu. He had a deep meditation on Lord Bhrama for power. Being satisfied with his meditation, Lord Bhrama offered him many powers. But he used those powers in a wrong ways. He started to torture the saints and innocent people. Having nothing to do, all the saints and people requested Lord Shiva to put an end to this evil. As they asked, Lord Shiva took his incarnation 'Agora murthi' and killed the 'Maruthuvasuran under a tree (which is now in Thiruvengadu temple, back to the entrance of Agora murthi). All the people thanked Lord Shiva for saving them

This Shiva temple is one of the 6 most sacred places on the banks of river manikanigai and Cauvery which is considered as equivalent to the temple at Varanasi. The other 5 shivasthalams are Thiruvaiyaru, Chaayaavanam, Mayiladuturai, Tiruvidaimarudur and Tiruvanchiyam.

Indiran, Airavatam, Budhan, Sun God Sooriyan and Moon God Chandiran are said to have worshipped God Shiva here. From the stone inscriptions found inside this temple, it is seen that the earlier chola kings Aditya Chola and Rajaraja Chola have made a lot of contributions to this temple.

There are several shrines of significance in this well visited temple, including those to Durga and Kali. The image of Natarajar here is of great beauty. Worship to Aghoramurthy - (Veerabhadrar) is said to be of significance on Sunday nights in this temple. As found in Chidambaram, there is also a shrine for Lord Vishnu near the shrine for Natarajar. This is adi (first) chidambaram because before dancing shiva in chidambaram he done the first dance here.[1]

Marutwasura, an asura, was troubling the Rishis and the people of Thiruvenkadu.  The people prayed to Lord Shiva.  Lord Shiva sent Nandi (Bull) – his vahana, to fight the demon. Marutwasura was defeated by Nandi and thrown into the sea. Marutwasura through his penance obtained sula – from Lord Shiva.  The demon then returned with greater intensity to attack the innocent people.  Once again, at the request of the devotees, Shiva sent Nandi.  However, on this occasion, Nandi could not fight the demon as the demon had the Sula of Shiva.  The demon caused wounds on Nandi’s back with the Sula.  The idol of Nandi which bears scars on its body is seen here.

An angry Shiva opened his Third Eye and killed the demon.  The idol of Aghoramurthy, a manifestation of Shiva’s anger, is installed in Thiruvenkadu. Worshiping Aghoramurthy, especially on Sunday nights is considered important and special.

There is also another story of Swetaketu associated with Thiruvenkadu.  Swetaketu’s story is similar to that of Markendaiyan.  Swetaketu was destined to die at the end of his eight year but the Lord prevented Yama from taking His devotee’s life.

Lord Shiva is known to have performed his seven forms of dance or Tandavam viz Ananda tandavam, Sandhya tandavam, Samhara tandavam, Tripuranta tandavam, Urdhva tandavam, Bhujanga tandavam and Lalita tandavam here.  The three holy tanks here, known as Agni Theertham, Surya Theertham and Chandra Theertham are believed to have been created out of the three drops which fell from Lord Shiva’s eyes when he was dancing.  Another rare feature is that the deity is present here with five faces viz Easanam, Tatpurusham, Aghoram, Vamadevam and Sadyojatam.  They represent direction and an aspect of Lord Shiva.  Easanam is facing the sky and represents purity, Vamdevam faces north and represents sustenance, Tatpurisha faces east and represents spirituality that has destroyed the ego, Aghoram faces south and represents the destructive and regenerative aspect of Shiva,  Sadyojatam faces west and represents creation.

Thirucherai – Kadan Nivartheeswarar

Thirucherai – Kadan Nivartheeswarar

Moolavar               Saraparameswarar

Gnanavalli sametha Sara Parameswarar koil at Thirucherai is known as the temple for debt relief. Lord Shiva here is known by different names like Udayar, Senneriyappar and Sara Parameswarar.

The temple is praised in the Thevram hymns of Gnanasambandar and Tirunavukkarasar. This is the 95th temple on the southern bank of river Cauvery praised in Thevaram hymns.

Mahashivarathri in Masi (February-March), Iypasi Annabishekam (October-November) and Margazhi Tiruvadhirai (December-January).

Lord Shiva graces in the temple as Swaymbumurthi. He is worshipped as Rina Vimochana Lingeswarar meaning that He relieves the devotees from debts. This is the only temple where three Durgas are present as Shiva Durga, Vaishnavi Durga and Vishnu Durga. Saint Tirunavukkarasar has praised the Bhairava in the temple with a special hymn. Bhairava graces here with a tattoo on the left upper arm with a trident and bell, a form exclusively seen only in this temple. The rays of Sun falls directly on the presiding deity and the feet of the Mother on 13, 14 and 15th of Masi (February-March). The holy tree Mavilangai will have only leaves for first four months of the year, only white flowers during the second four months and nothing during the remaining four months.

Sri Saraparameswarar Temple, Tirucherai Post – 612 605, Kumbakonam Taluk, Thanjavur district

Mother Gnanavalli shrine is on the outer corridor (prakara) left to the presiding deity Saraparameswarar. Lord Shiva teaches righteous path to all beings and Mother Gnanavalli assists Him in this graceful service, according to our Puranas. In the inner corridor, there are shrines for Vinayaka, Nataraja, Idaparooda (Lord Shiva on the bull vehicle), Dakshinamurthy, Kalabhairava, Durga, Sun and Sani Bhagwan (Saturn).

On the western side of the Prakara, there are shrines for Vinayaka, Markandeya and a Linga installed by him gracing His devotees from their debt burden web called Rina Vimochana Lingeswara. Then follows the shrines of Sri Balasubramania. The temple was built by the famous Chola King Kulothunga Chozhan.

Devotees offer abishek and Vastras to the Lord on realizing their prayers. The affluent ones do poor feeding (Annadhanam) and contribute for the maintenance and renovation of the temple.

Tiruchearai Lord Saraparameswara is also praised in the name of Chenneri Appar meaning that the Lord shows all the people the righteous way of living. There is also a Vishnu Temple nearby known as Pancha Kshetra.

This is the only temple where three Durgas, Shiva Durga, Vaishnavi Durga and Vishnu Durga grace the devotees from one shrine. Lamp worship is followed in this shrine during the Rahukalam time – 90 minutes in each day will be Rahukalam. The timing differs each day.

After worshipping the Navagrahas (9 planets) and Sri Nataraja, Bhairava graces from His shrine. Bhairava appears here with a tattoo on his left upper arm with a trident and bell, a depiction only in this temple. Saint Tirunavukkarasar has sung the grace of Bhairava of this temple in his Thevaram hymn. The song describes Bhairava as Lord Shiva Himself.

Devotees offer garlands made of Vada (a pudding fried in oil) to Bhairava on Ashtami day (8th day from new moon or full moon day), perform archana with 1000 names (Sahasranama) for relief from the adverse aspects of the planets and for success in litigations.

Sun worship: Sun worshipped Lord Shiva in many places offering his apologies to Lord for participating in the Yagna of Daksha against His wish. Tirucherai is one among them. Symbolising this, the rays of Sun falls on the Lord and the feet of Mother Gnambikai on 13, 14 and 15th day of Masi Month (February-March). Sun worship is very ardently performed these days. Special pujas are performed in the temple during the whole Masi month in the morning hours.

The name of the place had changed from Arai or Chetrur as Cherai or Tirucherai. The place is noted for its fertility in the Thevaram hymns.

Sage Markandeya installed a Linga for his own soul satisfaction near the Vinayaka in this temple and had been worshipping the Lord, praised as Rina (debts) Vimochana (released and discharged) Lingeswarar (God).

Everyone aspires for a comfortable life. Despite health, education and wisdom, if poverty creeps in, life becomes miserable and involves one in borrowings and debts. People pray to Lord Rina Vimochana Lingeswara here to spare them from such events in life. They offer prayers on 11 Mondays performing archanas and participate in the abishek ceremony finally on the 11th Monday to realize their prayers. Devotees firmly believe that this prayer would offer solution for all their problems and endow them with a life free of debt and blessed with children, education and material progress.

The Lord is Swayambumurthy. The holy tree Mavilangai has only leaves during the first four months of the year, only white flowers during the next four months and with none of these during the remaining four months of the year.  The rays of Sun falls on the presiding deity Lord Sara Parmeswara and on the feet of the Mother on 13, 14 and 15th of Masi month.

Miracle Based: Lord Shiva graces in the temple as Swaymbumurthi. he rays of Sun falls directly on the presiding deity and the feet of the Mother on 13, 14 and 15th of Masi (February-March). The holy tree Mavilangai will have only leaves for first four months of the year, only white flowers during the second four months and nothing during the remaining four months.

Saranatha Prumal temple at Thirucherai, where there are 5 forms of Lakshmi, Mahalakshmi, Sridevi, Bhoodevi, Neeladevi and Saranayaki.

pariharam for rahu pariharam for nagadosha: pariharam for rahu AND KETHU

For Rahu and Kethu 

doing pooja in THIRUNAGESHWARAM keelaperumpallam in Tamilnadu will reduce the bad effects of raghu AND KETHU 

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Moolavar : Naganathar
  Urchavar : Somaskandar
  Amman / Thayar : Soundaryanayaki
  Thala Virutcham : Bamboo
  Theertham : Naga theertham
  Agamam / Pooja : Kameekam
  Old year : 1000-2000 years old
  Historical Name : -
  City : Kilperumpallam
  District : Nagapattinam

  State : Tamil Nadu



Shivrathri in February-March; Aipasi Annabishekam in October-November and Panguni Vasuki Utsav in March-April are the festivals celebrated in the temple.

Sri Naganathaswami Temple (Ketu shrine), Kilperumpallam, Nagapattinam.

Lord Anugraha Vinayaka graces in the temple from His separate shrine.  Planet Kethu with his serpent head and human body is facing west on his Simha (lion) seat with folded hands worshipping Lord Shiva.  He is the authority for wisdom.  He is a fearless planet doing all good for the devotees belonging to his Rasi.  People pray to planet Kethu for excellence in education and family prosperity.  Those facing some adverse aspects of this planet, pray first to Lord Naganatha and Kethu with red flowers, offering horsegram rice – Kollu sadham – as nivedhana and light seven deepas.

Those suffering from gastric troubles, neurological set backs, lacking courage and those aspiring progress in trade and undertakings, seeking unity and prosperity in family and longevity and welfare of succeeding generations pray to Lord Naganathaswami and planet Kethu.  They perform milk abishek on their birth star days with nivedhana and offer vastras in different colours.


Pujas are performed to planet Kethu at Rahukalas and Yemakanda Kala times.  90 minutes each day is covered by these times.  There will be 16 types of abishek and homas with a nivedhana made of gram powder, salt and pepper in rice.  Vastras are offered in different colours.  They light lamps with gingely oil.  The nivedhana should be distributed in the temple to visitors and should not be taken home.  This Prasad is prepared in the temple itself for a fee of Rs. 75/=.  Kethu worship is followed on Mondays and birth star days.  The fee for abishek is Rs. 350 and for Homas Rs. 3,500 for individual pujas.  People pray to planet Kethu for general family welfare and prosperity, success in litigations, progress in trade, avoidance of accidents, freedom from fear of death etc. Vasuki (the serpent used as rope to churn the milk ocean) festival is celebrated in Panguni (March-April).  On the 3rd day of the festival, the event of Lord Shiva granting Darshan to Kethu is celebrated.  Planet Kethu comes in procession on this day and on the Rahu-Kethu transition days.

On the Rahu-Kethu transition day, a special Homa is organized by the Archakas-priests-of the temple.  There is no fee for participating in the puja.  According to numerology, No. 7 belongs to Kethu.  !6 types (1+6=7) of pujas are performed chanting 7 lakh mantras.  Preparations made of Kollu and sweet balls made of this grain, porridge, vada, choornam, rice, pudding-pongal – all made with kollu are offered in the Homa Fire.  Devotees offer 16 types of Dhans (alms) to Brahmins.  Feeding also is organized to 7000 devotees this day.  Devotees offer all the things needed for this occasion to the temple in advance.

There is no Navagraha shrine in the temple as Kethu has all the prominence.  However, there are two Sun idols and a Saturn idol in the temple.  Pujas are performed to one Sun during the Utharayayana Punyakala covering January-February to June-July and to the other Sun during the Dakshinayana Punyakala covering July-August to December-January.



During the churning of the milk ocean, Vasuki the serpent used as the rope for the purpose got exhausted and split its venom.  Devas ran to Lord Shiva for protection from the impact of the spreading poison.  Lord swallowed the poison and protected the world.  Vasuki felt that it had caused Lord Shiva to swallow its poison and performed penance seeking Lord’s pardon.  Lord gave darshan to Vasuki and admired its sense of sacrifice.  Vasuki begged Lord Shiva to stay in the place.  Lord obliged Vasuki and stayed here named after the serpent-Naga – Naganathar.

Kaala sarppa dosha pooja :: Kalasarpa Dosha Nivarana pooja :: Kuja dosha

Kalahasthi temple is one of the Pancha Bootha Sthalam and , represents the Vayu Sthalam . This temple is located in Chitoor district in Andhra pradesh. Sri Kalahasthi temple is situated 36kms away from Tirupathi and it is the only shrine for the God of Vayu . This temple was construced by the Chola King, Rajendra Chola . Vayu is incarnated as Lord Shiva and worshipped as Kalahasteeswara. Goddess Parvathi devi is worshipped here as Gnanaprasunambika.

This temple is also associated with Rahu and Ketu, (of the nine grahams or celestial bodies in the Indian astrological scheme). Sri Kalahasti Temple is also famous for performing poojas for Sarpa, Rahu, Ketu Doshas.
People come here and perform pujain for "Kala Sarpa Yoga".


Kalasarpa Dosha Nivarana pooja is being done daily there.Many people prefer the Slot Saturday Rahukaalam ( ( am to 10-30 am) to perform this pooja.

The Kalahasti is Located Near Tirupati a famous place known to all.It is about one hour drive from Tirupati to Kalahasti temple, or Four hours from Chennai.Ig you get down at Renigunta , a famous junction in Chennai -Mumbai line . ., the Kalahasti is about 45 mts from Renigunta .There are lots og Buses, taxies and other modes of transport.

Kalahasti is a Shiva Temple (Ancient one).Here you can see Dakshinaa moorthy, Paataala Vinaayaka, Gnaana Prasuunaamba, Navagrahakavacha dhari Mahadeva Lingam,, and Vaayu lingam in garbha gudi9 Sanctum Sanctorium), it is the Oil lit lamp ( Akhanda jyoti ) slightly moving due to ait flow...This is vaayu lingam.


The pooja saamaagri and everything the temple authorities provide you for this pooja.You need not take any thing , and you need not bring any thing from there.You worship the Naaga vigrahams and finally put them in the Hundi as theydirect you.

Any person doing Pooja withAbsolute faith (viswaasam ) gets benefited.


Daily Pooja Timing : 

* Morning: 6am - 7 am 
* Noon: 11am - 12pm 
* Night:7pm - 7.45 pm 


How to reach : 
Nearest Railway Station : Subrahmanya Road Railway Station(SBHR). One has to use the local transport to reach the temple (15 minutes drive-7 kms from temple) 
Nearest Airport : Mangalore Airport 
By Road : 105 kms from Mangalore. 285 kms from Bangalore, 151 kms from Kar


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sevvai dosham remedies : parigaram for sevvai dosha or dosham

pariharam for chevvai dosham

going to murugan temple will reduce the bad effect of sevvai.

Doing pooja in Vaitheeswaran temple will reduce the bad effect of sevvai.


Generally we are afraid when we come to know that there is Chevvai Dosham in the Horoscope, Parents are greatly worried about the delay and trouble this may cause at the time of marriage, to their son or daughter. We are also scared about whose life will be lost due to Chevvai Dosham, Husband or Wife. There is absolutely no need to be afraid at all. Read the following details and your fears will vanish and you will be greatly relieved of the worry and tension.

Chevvai Bagawan helps to gain confidence and boldness. He is a sincere and hard worker. His color is RED. He can create problems, difficulties and petty fights between the couple, if the horoscopes are not matched properly. Even though Chevvai is a Papa Graham he does not harm always. He will do good when he is associated with good planets or looked at by them. He tends to do more harm when he is with Papa Grahams or when seen by them.

The 9 planets are, SUN-MOON-JUPITER-VENUS-MERCURY-MARS-SATURN-RAHU & KETHU. Mars is Chevvai. These Planets do not do good or bad always. Depending upon their position, strength and association with others in the Horoscope they will do good or bad for a given period of time. Our destiny and way of life is determined in our horoscopes as per the Date, Time & Place of our Birth. The planets will do their Job according to this time table only. Prayers and Pariharams will help us to tide over difficult times.

If Chevvai is found in 1 - 2- 4 -7 - 8 & 12th houses from Lagnam -Chandran and Sukran in the Rasi Chart of the horoscope you can take it as Chevvai Dosham. There are many exceptions and rules for Chevvai Dosham. There is a difference of opinion about Chevvai is in 1st house. Some astrologers consider Chevvai Dosham from 2nd house only.

CHEVVAI IN 1ST HOUSE (LAGNAM)

There is a difference of opinion about Chevvai is in 1st house. Some astrologers consider Chevvai Dosham from 2nd house only. It is better to consider Chevvai Dosham from Lagnam also.
CHEVVAI IN 2ND HOUSE

1. May affect Health & Happiness of Husband or Wife.
2, Small fights and Confusion in the family may happen from time to time.
3. Can. affect the income and earning capacity of the Bread winner.
CHEVVAI IN 4TH HOUSE

Chevvai in 4th, house is capable of creating misunderstandings and affect the wellbeing of the couple.
CHEVVAI IN 7TH HOUSE

Chevvai in 7th, place is sure to affect the Unity, Co-operation, Character, Give & Take Attitude, Conduct and Intimacy of the Couple. The intensity of these problems could be strong and serious.
CHEVVAI IN 8TH HOUSE

8th, house represents the Longevity of the married life, Lifespan of the Husband or Wife, Comforts of the couple, etc.
Chevvai in 8th place is not at all favorable for these aspects.
CHEVVAI IN 12TH HOUSE

Chevvai in 12th, place will affect the intimacy and comforts of the couple.
ILL EFFECTS OF CHEVVAI DOSHAM

1. Chevvai in 2- 4-& 12th,houses may not create severe problems. 25 to 50 % difficulties may be experienced.
It may be possible to bear the sufferings and overcome the effects.
2. But with Chevvai is in 7th & 8th houses the severity of the Chevvai Dosham could be 50 to 100%.
Sufferings of the concerned couple could be serious and unbearable and it is sure to happen.
3. The intensity of the sufferings due to Chevvai Dosham again depends upon its position and relationship with other Grahams in the Horoscope.

sevvaai dosham parigaram :: செவ்வாய் தோஷம்:

செவ்வாய் தோஷம்: 

ஒருவருக்கு செவ்வாய் தோஷம் இருந்து மற்றொருவருக்கு செவ்வாய் தோஷம் இல்லை எனில் அவர்களுக்கு திரு மணம் செய்யக் கூடாது என சோதிடம் கூறு கிறது. லக்கனம், சந்திரன், சுக்கி ரன், முதலி யவை களுக்கு 2, 4, 7, 8, 12 ஆகிய இடங் களில் செவ்வாய் இருந்தால் செவ்வாய் தோஷ ஜாதகமாகக் கருத வேண்டும். 

அப்படி மீறித் திருமணம் செய்தால் செவ்வாய் தோஷம் உள்ளவர்களுக்கு செவ்வாய் திசை நடைபெற்றால் அக்காலத்தில் துணைவர் துணைவியை இழக்க வேண்டிய நிலை வரும் என சோதிடம் கணிக்கிறது. 2, 4, 7, 8, 12 ஆகிய இடங்களில் செவ்வாய் உள்ள எல்லோருக் கும் செவ்வாய் தோஷம் என்று கூறிவிட முடியாது. 

இதற்கு சில விதிவிலக்குகள் உள்ளன. மேஷம், விருச்சிகம், மகரம், கடகம் ஆகிய வீடுகளில் செவ்வாய் இருந்தால் தோஷம் வலிமை குன்றி தோஷமில்லை என்ற நிலை ஏற்படும். காரணம் என்னவென்றால் சம்பந்தப்பட்ட வீடுகளில் செவ்வாய் ஆட்சி, உச்சம், நீசம், பெற்று இருப்பதால் தோஷம் குன்றும். குரு, சூரியன், சனி, சந்திரனுடன் சேர்ந்திருந்தால் தோஷமில்லை. 

சூரியன், சந்திரன், குரு, சனி, ஆகியவற்றால் பார்க்கப்பட்டால் பாவமில்லை என சோதிடம் கூறுகிறது. சிம்மம் அல்லது கும்பத்தில் செவ்வாய் இருந்தால் தோஷமில்லை. 2-வது இடம் மிதுனம், அல்லது கன்னி ஆகியவற்றில் செவ்வாய் இருந்தாலும் தோஷமில்லை. 4-ம் இடம் மேஷம், விருச்சிகம் ஆகியவற்றில் செவ்வாய் இருந்தாலும் தோஷமில்லை. 

7-ம் இடம் கடகம், மகரம் செவ்வாய் ஆகியவற்றில் இருந்தாலும் தோஷமில்லை. 8-ம் இடம் தனுசு, மீனம் ஆகியவற்றில் செவ்வாய் இருந்தாலும் தோஷமில்லை. பெண்களின் ஜாதகத்தில் 7-ம், 8-ம் இடங்கள் கெட்டிருந்தாலும் லக்கினாதிபதி, 7-ம் இடத்திற்கு அதிபதி 6, 8 போன்ற மறைவிடத்தில் இருந்தாலும், 12-ம் இடத்தில் ராகு, 6-ம் இடத்தில் கேது அமையப்பெற்ற பெண்களும், 7-ம் இடத்தில் நீச கிரகம் இருந்து சுபரால் பார்க்கப்பட்டாலும் பாதிப்பு ஏற்படும். 

பரிகார காலம்: செவ்வாய்க்கிரகம் அவரவருடைய ஜாதகத்தில் எந்த இடத்தில் இருக்கிறதோ அந்த இடத்துக்குரிய கிரகங்களின் நாட்களில் பரிகார பூஜை செய்வது சிறப்பு. பொதுவாக செவ்வாய் கிழமையிலும் செய்யலாம். ஜென்ம நட்சத்திரத்தன்றும் பரிகாரம் செய்யலாம்.


செவ்வாய்க்கிழமை விரதம் இருந்து முருகனுக்கு அர்ச்சனை செய்து வரலாம். அறுபடை வீடுகளுக்கு சென்று தரிசனம் செய்யலாம். வைத்தீஸ்வரன் கோயிலில் பரிகார பூஜை செய்யலாம். பழநி ஆண்டவருக்கு வேண்டிக்கொண்டு பிரார்த்தனைகளை நிறைவேற்றலாம்.


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Thirumanancheri Temple for Marriage

thirumanancheri towerParvati once expresses her desire to have the experience of an earthly wedding to Shiva. This story is believed to be in fulfillment of this wish expressed by her. A dispute in Mount Kailash occured over a game of chess. In accordance with the verdict of Shiva, Parvati recedes to an earthly life and amidst her wandering reaches a place called Komal, where Lord Vishnu assumes a form of a cowherd to take care of his sister. He releases her from the clutch of the curse in a place called 'Thiruvaaduthurai' and Parvati sheds her assumed cow's form and takes Her normal form in 'Kuthaalam' in the sacrificial fire of Sage Bharata Muni. Shiva and Parvati then unite in marriage in Thirumanancheri. Shiva is also called as 'Sonavaararivaar' for keeping up His word.

God Vishnu, upset over the events, wanted to reconcile the couple. He went to Shiva to justify his case. Shiva told Vishnu about Parvati's wish to experience a wedding on earth and assured Vishnu that all events would lead to that end. He also told Vishnu to take the cow to bathe in the Cauvery so she could regain her original form. Vishnu did so and soon Parvati was herself again.

Parvathi was then instructed to go and live as the daughter of Bharata Muni, a saint living nearby. The story goes that Bharata Muni approached Shiva for his hand in marriage to Parvati, thereby granting her wish that she be married on earth.

Udhvaganathar looks as groom in this moolasthanam and Ambal is bride, God and Goddess exhibits their view of newly married couple status in the south prakaram. Mangala Ragu God exhibits his view of with his full body near Lord Durgadevi in the north prakaram. This scene are giving significance of this temple. In this place Rathi and Manmathan join together. By grace of lord Uthvaganathar Rathi gets Mangalya Pitchai it's hightly belived who ever adorn with garland to the Lord Udhvaganathar and Goddess Kokilambal are relieved from their curse and sin besides gets wedding in an earlier stage.

Speciallity of Thirumanancheri Temple
It is firmly believed even today that those men and women whose marriages are getting delayed due to various circustances, will soon get married if they come to this Sthalam and worhsip God Shiva. Manmadhan is believed to have worshipped God Shiva at this sthalam. The shrine of Thirumananjeri is closely associated with legends that tell the story of Shiva's marriage to Parvati.

The temple is crowded at all times of the year, showing the importance of marriage in our community. One is supposed to offer special prayers to the lord, after which we are given the garlands worn by the god and goddess. We are supposed to keep this carefully till we get married, and then after the marriage, come back to the temple with one’s spouse, wearing the same garlands, and once again offer prayers as thanksgiving.

The place is sung in the Thevaram hymns of Thirugnanasambandar, Thirunavukkarasar and Sundarar.

thirumanancheri towerWedding Festival in the month of Chithirai (April-May) on Poosa star day for three days celebrated with great splendour. Adipura, Thiruvadhirai, Thirukarthikai are observed.

History of Thirumanancheri Temple and Location
This temple is located 6 Kms from Kutthalam. Thirumanancheri is one among the popular temples of Lord Shiva, where He is devotedly worshiped as Kalyanasundareswarar and His consort, mother Parvati as Kokilaambal. The lord in Sanskrit is also called as Uthvaanganathar. In Tamil they are addressed as 'Arul Vallal' and 'Kuyilinmenmozhiammai'. Thirumanancheri temple is where the divine marriage of Shiva and Parvati took place, and today, people flock to this temple, praying for an early marriage, thanking the lord for their marriage, and praying for children. Thirumanancheri is about 6 Kms from Kuttalam, and about 12 Kms from Kanjanur and in the town of Kuttalam, about 26 Kms from Kumbakonam on the road to Mayiladudurai.

This temple is constructed by Chola Queen Sembiyanmadevi during Chola Dynasty. Its being referred Thevara song by the Gnanasambandhar and Thirunavukarasar. This story behind God and Goddess took birth in this earth and wedded, once God Udhvaganathar got angry and cursed Kokilambal and she incarnates the daughter of Bharatvajrishi and married Lord.

Kalyanasundarar Temple, Thirumanancheri - Specialities
It is a holy place where the God and Goddes weds. Goddess Arulmigu Kogilambal born as a cow due to the curse of God Uthvaganathasamy. The cow then born as a daughter of saint Bharatwaja Rishi by worship the God Uthvaganathar. Then she chosen the Lord as her husband and got married as per the local ceremonies and formalities in this place. They have not set eyes on each other but they had set their hearts uinon.

The both present themselves as divine couples, stand with monarc on the south side of the temple, and blessing the devotees. The unmarried bribe and groom devotees who pray the divine couples for the arrangement of their marriage and the same will be settled by the Divine couples at an earliest possible by removing the obstructions which causes for the delayed marriage.

The Lord Kalyanasundarar stands as bridegroom and blessing the devotees. The Goddess Kogilambal seen the foot steps of the Lord by bowing her head with shyness. We can see such as glorious scenes only at this place.

And also the Lord gave 'Mangalya Pichai' to the 'Rathi Deve' and combined the both 'Manmathan and Rathi Devi' in this place.

The Durgai Amman stands in the north side of the Goddess Kokilambal facing north direction. And the 'Raghu Bhagavan' who gave graces for the birth of child stands in the left side.

It is an eye faced truth that the devotees who pray the Lord by offering garlands to the divine couples for wedding ambition the eternal couples bless the devotees with grace to attain their ambition with in a short period after their prayers.

This temple is constructed by Chola Queen Sembiyanmadevi during Chola Dynasty. Its being referred Thevara song by the Gnanasambandhar and Thirunavukarasar. This story behind God and Goddess took birth in this earth and wedded, once God Udhvaganathar got angry and cursed Kokilambal and she incarnates the daughter of Bharatvajrishi and married Lord.

Power of Prayer from Thirumanancheri Temple
The unmarried youths and Ladies should pray the divine couples with whole hearted by offering Garlands to the devotees. Then the obstrucles stands for the delayed marriage will be solved by removing the hindrances and their marriage will be settled at an earliest possible by the grace of the divine couples.

After marriage the married couples should come once again to this place and complete their prayer by worshiping the Lord Kalyanasundarar.

The married couples who were separated from their married life for various resons may also come and pray the Lord Kalyanasundara for their unity. This kind of prayer is also conducted in this temple.

Prayer for the Birth of a Child
Every month during New moon day(Amavasai) only in front of 'Raghu Bhagavan' sanctum from morning 8 a.m To 1 p.m. prayers will be conducted for the birth of a child to the married couples. The married couples to the present on the auspicious day by offering garlands to the 'Raghu Bhagavan' and should take part in the prayer for the fulfillment of their ambition.

In this temple there is no 'Raghu Kalam', Emagandam, Ashtami and Navami thithis. In all days the devotees may take part in the devotional prayers.

Thirumanancheri Kalyana Sundarar Temple Structure
Arulmigu Uthvaganathasamy Temple is a holy shirine of Lord Kalyanasundarar. This temple is facing East. As soon as we enter the Sanctum after leaving Rajagopuram Lord GAnapathi has embodied himself. Then we can see Thuvajasthambam, Balipeedam, Mahanandhi and Mandapam(Great Hall)

After leaving Kattagopuram Varasihi Vinayagar bestow hiw good will infront of Vinayagar Shobana Manadpam.

Inside the sanctum Arulmighy Sri Uthvaganathar (Arulvallanathat) bestows his Goodwill in a beautiful manner in Thuvara Mandapam with Thuvara Balagar and Nandhi.

In Niruththa Mandapam Sherr Natarajar Bestows his goodwill in a dancing exposure. In front of Natarajar in the south Praharam Lord Kalyanasundarar stands by embodied the Goddess Ambigai with a laughing expose facing east. The Kalyana Sundarar is the king of monarc and Hero of Lord in the temple.

After getting their good wishes shree Kokilambal Ambigai Sitting in Suhasanam poisture as a bride in the wedding plateform. It is a great feast to our eyes to look after and worship the Goddess.

When we enter to the Inner Praharam we can see the sanctum of four dieties of Samayakkuravar's who propagate salvate in this country in front of the Natarajar Sabai.

In the South side of the Devakushtam Pichadanar, Balaganapathi, Natarajar, Dakshinamoorthi in a yoga poisture were found. In the west side Lingothpavar, and in North side Brahman, RAghuBhagan and Sri Durga have been installed ina seperate sanctum.

In the Kannaimoolai a beautiful Lord vinayagar sannadhi in the western side Karuvarai along with Upaya Nachiar Lord Mahavishnu, Lakshmi sannadhi and also the Idols of Baharatha Maharishi, Sembian Madevi, Mallappa Naicker were installed in the four directions of Karuvarai.

In the east Thirumalai row the following Idols were installed they are shree Saneeswara Bhagavanm Pachaiyappa Nathar, Rudravaneswarar, Pachaiammai and Nayagi Rudravaneswari.

In general this temple is having so many immortal and rate deities to worship and pray for the grant of mercy and blessings of Lords for the Good will of devotees in all aspects in fulfill their ambition.