Jai Sriman Narayana !!
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!
Thiruthuruthi/Thiru
Kuthalam/Uthalavanam is one of the 275 Thevara Shivasthalam of Lord Shiva
located in Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam District, Tamil Nadu. 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 Emperors of Vijayanagara. In this temple Lord Shiva worshipped in the
form of a self-manifested Linga.
Presiding
deity – Sri Uddhavedeeswarar/Sri Uthara Vedheeswarar/ Kalyanasundareswarar/ Kuthaleswarar
with his consort Goddess Sri Parimalasugandha Nayaki/Arumvannavalamulaiyal
Mangalasasanam
– Thirunavukkarasar, Thiru Gnana Sambandhar, Sundarar,
Thiru
Aiyadikal Katvarkon Nayanar also sung praising the glories of Lord
Kuthaleswarar in this temple.
Life
of Thiru Aiyadikal Katvarkon Nayanar :
Sthalavruksham
– Athimaram/Uthalavruksham
This
tree was brought from Indraloka which has marvelous herbal qualities to witness
the betrothal of the divine couple. A
pair of padhukas of Lord can be seen under this tree.
Theertham
– Thmarai Theertham/Sundara Theertham, Padma Theertham, Cauvery Theertham
Thiru
Sundaramurthy Nayanar lost his eyes sight when he crossed the land of
Thiruvotriyur due to the denial of promise given to his wife Sangili Nachiyar.
Later, he regained the sight of one eye from Kanchipuram. Sundarar
was in a wretched state mentally and physically as well. He arrived at this sacred land, he
passionately sung praising the glories of Lord and earnestly prayed for
forgiveness. Soon, a mysterious voice
instructed Sundarar to have a holy dip in the pond situated here and Sundarar
reverently followed the instruction.
Immediately after the holy dip Sundarar regained his ever charming
physique. There is a shrine for Sundarar
positioned near this pond. Hence, this
pond has got its name Sundara Theertham.
Life
of Sundaramurthi Nayanar :
Worshipped
by – Goddess Sri Parvati, Lord Varuna, Lord Agni, Saptharishis –Sage Kashyapa,
Gouthama, Markandeya, Angira, Pulastya, Vashishta, Agastya, Sage Bharatha,
Festivals
– Maha Shivaratri, Thiru Karthikai, Markazhi Utsavam, Navaratri, Panguni
Uthiram, Masi Makam, Arudra Darisanam, Aippasi Annabhishekam,
Sannidhis
– Lord Ganesha, Lord Nandikeshwara, Lord Subramanya with his consorts Goddesses Sri Valli
& Deivayanai, Lord Nandikeshwara, 63 Nayanmars, Lord Dakshinamurthi, Navagrahas,
Saptharishiswarar, Shaneeswarar, Bhiaravar, Pancha Lingas, Serpant Gods,
Goshtamurtham – Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, Lingodhbavar, Goddess Durga,
The
legend has that Goddess Sri Parvati in the form of a cow worshipped Lord Shiva
at Thiruvavaduthurai/Thiru Avaduthurai, Lord was pleased at her devotion and
gave dharshan to her. At Thiruthuruthi, Goddess Sri Parvati born as a daughter
to Sage Bharatha as he was desired, she was originated from the sacrificial
fire. Sage Bharatha brought up this
divine child with lots of love and affection.
As years passed, Goddess Sri Parvati was a staunch devotee of Lord at
the early ages of her childhood. She
worshipped Lord Shiva and underwent severe austerities to attain him as her
husband. She arrived on the sand bed of
river Cauvery and sanctified Linga, this was repeated for eight days. On the eighth day Lord Shiva was appeared
before Goddess Sri Parvati and agreed to marry her. She put
forward a condition that the marriage should be taken place in the presence of
her parents and relatives; Lord was granted her wish and married her as she was
desired.
Another
legend has that a Sage was proceeding to Mount Kailash with a yearning to have
dharshan of Lord without knowing the significance and the devoutness of
Thiruthuruthi. Lord Shiva appeared as
snake charmer before the Sage. The most compassionate Lord narrated the importance
of worship at Thiruthuruthi holds equivalent religious fervor as worship in Mount
Kailash.
This
temple remains open from 6.00 AM to 11.30 AM in the morning and 4.30 PM to 8.30
PM in the evenings.
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
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