Jai Sriman Narayana !!
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!
Thiruchathimuttram
is one of the 275 Thevara Shivasthalam
of Lord Shiva located on the river banks of Cauvery in Thanjavur District,
Tamil Nadu. In this temple, Lord Shiva
worshipped in the form of a self-manifested Linga. This is one of the prominent temples of Lord
Shiva built by the Kings of Chola Dynasty.
The temple inscriptions reveal the contributions made by the King Raja
Rajachozha I, King Kulothunga Chozha III, King Sembiyam Madhevi and the Emperors
of Vijayanagara Kingdom.
Presiding deity
– Sri Sivakozhutheeswarar with his consort Goddess Sri Periya Nayaki
Mangalasasanam –
Thiru Gnana Sambandhar, Thirunavukkarasar
Saint
Arunagirinathar sung praising the glories of Lord Subramanya in this temple.
Theertham –
Shoola Theertham/Surya Theertham
Worshipped by –
Goddess Parvati, Sage Agastya, Thiru Ramalinga Adigalar
Significance –
Appar conducted Uzhavara Thiruppani at this temple and tirelessly served the
Lord Sivakozheeswarar. He earnestly
prayed to Lord and sung praising the glories of Lord requesting to place his
holy feet on Appar’s head. A divine
voice instructed Appar to visit Thirunallur to get his prayers answered. Consequently, Appar sincerely followed the
divine instructions and his yearnings were rewarded.
Festivals –Maha
Shivaratri, Aippasi Annabhishekam, Arudra Darisanam, Thiru Karthikai, Skandha
Shashti, Panguni Uthiram, Ani Utsavam, Ratha Sapthami, Navaratri, Pournami,
Amavasya,
Sannidhis – Lord
Ganesha, Lord Nandikeshwara, Lord Subramanya with his consorts Goddesses Sri
Valli & Deivayanai, Somaskandhamurthy, Goddess Gajalakshmi, Lord Bhairava,
Lord Nataraja & Sivakami, Sarabeswarar, Lord Surya, Lord Chandra, Serpent
God, Lord Saneeswara, Lingas,
The legend has
that Lord Shiva instructed Goddess Parvati to undergo penance on this sacred
land on Earth. Goddess Parvati
sanctified a Linga and underwent severe penance on the banks of Surya
Pushkarani located here. In order to
test her devotion Lord caused flood on the river Cauvery. Goddess Parvati embraced the sanctified Linga
and protected from any ruin. She continued
strict austerities standing on one leg and pleased Lord Shiva. Lord appeared in the form of a fire ball,
without any uncertainty Goddess Parvati embraced the flames. The compassionate Lord Shiva brought back his
tranquil form at the encirclement of Goddess Sri Parvati.
This temple
remains open from 6.00AM to 12.00PM in the morning and 4.00PM to 8.00 PM in the
evenings.
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
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