Jai Sriman
Narayana !!
Jaya Jaya
Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!
Thirukatchiyekambam is one of the 275 Thevara Shivasthalam
of Lord Shiva situated in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. This is one of the oldest temples built by
the Kings of Pallava and Chola Dynasty, Emperor of Vijayanagara Sri Krishna Devaraya also have
made abundance of contributions to this temple. The majestic Rajagopuram of the
temple with the height of 172ft built in the year 1509 and the 540 pillared
halls in front of the Sanctum Sanctorum of the temple was also built by Sri
Krishna Devaraya. It is one of the Pancha Bootha Sthalam of Lord Shiva
represents the Earth. The presiding deity Lord Shiva is worshipped in the form
of Prithvi Linga. There is a Somaskanda panel
featuring Lord Shiva, Parvati and Skanda in the main shrine and 1008 Shivalingas
in a row are
the stunning revelation of craftsmanship.
Presiding
Diety - Sri Ekambareswarar/Ekambaranathar, one of the Panchabootha Sthal of Lord
Shiva represents Earth also known as Prithvi Linga Kshetram.
Sannidhis - Sri Ekambareswarar, Goddess Parvati with Lord
Muruga – Somaskandha Murthy, Goddess Kamakshi /Elavarkuzhali, Sri Nilaathungal
Thunnda Perumal
Mangalasasanam
- Appar, Thiru Gnana Sambadhar and Sri Sundaramurthy Nayanar sung praising the
glories of Lord. Sundaramurthy Nayanar
got his eye sight back after worshipping Lord Ekambaranathar in this
temple.
Sthala
Vruksham - Mango Tree bears fruits of four different flavors which represent
four Vedas - Rig, Yajur, Sama and Atharva Veda
Theertham
- Kamba Nadi Theertham
Festivals - Ani Tirumanjanam, Adi Kritikai, Avani Moolam ,
Navaratri, Kartikai Deepam, Thai Poosam, Panguni Uthiram, Chitra Pournami and Vaikashi Vishakam
The
legend has that while Lord Shiva engrossed in meditation Goddess Parvathi
mischievously covered his eyes which resulted the entire Universe doomed into darkness. The most infuriated Lord cursed Goddess
Parvati to be born on Earth. Goddess
Parvati took birth on earth and underwent severe penance to attain Lord Shiva as
her husband. She continued her severe austerities, she formed a Linga out
of sand and immersed in meditation under the Mango Tree in this place. The neighboring River Vegavathi threatened to engulf the Linga, Goddess Parvati
embraced the Linga in order to protect from its danger. Lord Shiva was
profoundly convinced by Goddess Parvati’s truthful gesture and married her.
This temple remains open from 6.00 AM to 12.00 AM in the morning and 4.30 PM to 8.30PM in the evenings.
Jai
Sriman Narayana!!!
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