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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