Jai Sriman Narayana !!
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!
Thirunallam/Bhumiswaram/Thirukonerirajapuram
is one of the 275 Thevara Shivasthalam of Lord Shiva located in Thanjavur
District, Tamil Nadu. This is one of the
oldest temples of Lord Shiva occupies massive acres of land, famous for its
stunning architectural structure and craftsmanship. The Queen Sembiyan Madhevi, wife of King Kandaraditya
of Chola dynasty made abundance of contributions to this temple.
Presiding
deity – Thiru Umamaheswarar/Mamaneeswarar/Umaikkunallar with his consort
Goddess Sri Mangala Nayaki/Angavala Nayaki
Mangalasasanam
– Thirunavukkarasar, Thiru Gnana Sambandhar
Thirunavukkarasar
in his famous composition Thevaram affirmed that the visit to this sacred
temple would be possible only with the merits accquired in the previous birth.
Worshipped
by – Goddess Shakthi, Goddess Sri Bhudevi, Lord Brahma, Sage Agastya,
Sthalavruksham
–Vilvam
Theertham
– Shakthi Theertham/Brahma Theertham
Festivals-
Maha Shivaratri, Thiru Karthikai, Panguni Uthiram, Arudra Darisanam, Aippasi
Annabhishekam, Masi Makam,
Sannidhis
– Lord Ganesha, Lord Nandikeshwara, Lord Subramanya with his consorts Goddesses
Sri Valli & Deivayanai, Navagrahas, Vaidhyanatha Swamy, Nalvar, Lord
Saneeswara, Goddess Durga, Bhairava, Bhrama Lingam, Goddess Mahalakshmi, Agastya
Lingam, Lord Nataraja (self-manifested) & Sivakami, Lord Kalyana Sundareswarar, Kasi Viswanathar
& Visalakshy, Chembakavananathar, Lord Suyra, Goshtamurtham – Lord Brahma,
Goddess Durga, Lingodbhavar, Lord Vishnu, Lord Ganesha, Lord Dakshinamurthi,
Sage Agastya, Jwaraharar, Lord Gangadhara, Ardhanareeswara,
The
legend has that King Kandaraditya and his wife Sembian Madhevi was zealous
devotees of Lord Shiva. They desired to
consecrate a spectacular statue of Lord Nataraja appealing to everyone’s
eyes. The command of the King and specifications
of idol were informed to a renowned artisan lived in this village. The works were enthusiastically carried out
by the craft man; the heated metal components added in proportions were poured
in a mold and anxiously waited for the statue.
The idol came out of the mold was not desired by the King. The works carried out were repeatedly
rejected by the King for three times.
Finally, a strict warning was issued to the craft man; if he fails to
complete the work in a stipulated period he would be exiled or chopped off his
head.
The
craft person was completely distraught at the verdict of the King. He initiated the statue work earnestly
praying to Lord Shiva. The days were
moving very fast, there was not enough time to complete the work. He was totally inconsolable; he was gazing at
the molten metal and sat down with heartfelt prayers. Soon, there appeared an old man and his wife
requesting water to quench their thirst.
The craft person irritatingly replied them to drink the molten metal. The old couple amicably took the molten metal
in a cup and gulped down. The craft
person was horrified at this bizarre act, instantaneously the old couple turned
out stunning idols of Lord Nataraja & Goddess Sivakami.
Shortly,
the idols were kept for the final inspection of the King. The King and his queen were astounded to see
the fascinating beauty of the idols.
The craft person narrated the mysterious incident took place behind the
creation of idols. But the King was not
willing to believe any of his words and blamed him untruthful. Infuriatingly raised the sword and it
struck on the left feet of the idol of Lord Nataraja. Immediately, the blood spurted out of the
idol as a result the King was afflicted with leprosy. As everyone witnessing, the compassionate
Lord Shiva appeared with Goddess Sri Parvati.
Lord instructed the King to undergo severe austerities and worship the
Linga positioned here as Lord Vaidhyanatha.
King sincerely followed the divine instruction and got relieved from the
illness.
This
temple remains open from 6.00 AM to 12.00 PM in the morning and 4.00PM to
8.00PM in the evening.
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
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