Jai Sriman Narayana !!
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!
Shiva
Surya Narayana Kovil/Suryanar Kovil is one of the prominent temples of Lord
Surya located in Thirumangalakkudi, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu. This is one of the famous temple dedicated
to Lord Surya was built by the King Kulothunga Chola.
Presiding
deity – Lord Surya / Kulothunga Chozha Marthandalaya Devar with his consorts
Goddesses Sri Usha & Prathyusha (Cchaya Devi),
Theertham
– Cauvery
Sthalavruksham
– Vellerukku (Madar Plant)
Sannidhis
– Lord Ganesha, Lord Viswanathar & Visalakshi, Navagrahas, Guru Bhagavan,
Lord Chandikeshwara
The
legend has that Sage Kanva as a Trikala Gnani could foresee his future. He was horrified to know that before long he
would be afflicted with leprosy. Sage
Kanva earnestly prayed to the Navagrahas who had the foremost influence on the
destiny of one’s life and underwent severe austerities. Navagrahs were pleased at the devotion of
Sage Kanva and protected from the happening of the terrible illness. Hence, Sage Kanva was liberated from the menace
and reshaped his destiny. Lord Brahma
was came to know about the boon provided by the Navagrahas and cursed
them. Soon, Navagrahas were afflicted
with leprosy; they approached Lord Brahma and pleaded for forgiveness. Lord Brahma advised the nine planets to
undergo austerities and worship Lord Prananatheswara and his consort Goddess
Sri Mangalambika at Thirumangalakkudi that would eradicate the sin committed. Navagrahas were underwent severe austerities
on this sacred land and got rid of the curse,
a beautiful temple was raised on
its place for the worship widely known as Suryanar Kovil.
This
temple remains open from 6.00 AM to 11.30 AM in the morning and 4.30 PM to 7.30
PM in the evenings.
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
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