Sapthasthana Kshethrams of Lord Shiva in Chennai !! Worshipped by Saptharishis !!

 

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

 

 

 

 

 

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There seven sacred shrines of Lord Shiva worshipped by Saptharishis is located in Mylapore, Chennai.  These are the temples where Sage Atri, Sage Angira, Sage Brighu, Sage Vashishta, Sage Gauthama and Sage Kutsa (Krishna Yajur Veda) worshipped Lord Shiva.

 

1 Thirumayilai Sri Kapaleeshwarar Temple is one of the Sapthasthana Kshethram worshipped Sage Kashyapa.

  http://indiatempletour.blogspot.ae/2012/10/275-thevara-shivasthalam-thirumayilai.html

 

2 Sri Velliswarar Temple/Vellecharam is one of the Sapthasthana Kshethram worshipped by Sage Angira is situated adjacent to Thirumayili Sri Kapaleeshwarar Temple.  Sage Shukracharya, the preceptor of Demons worshipped Lord Shiva in order to regain the vision that was lost during the Vamana incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

 

http://indiatempletour.blogspot.ae/2014/02/abhimana-kshetram-vellecharam-sri.html

 

Presiding deity – Lord Velliswarar with his consort Goddess Sri Kamakshi

 

Sannidhis – Lord Ganesha, Lord Nandikeshwara, Lord Subramanya with his consorts Goddess Sri Valli & Deivayanai, Sapthamathas, Lord Veerabhadra, Lord Nagendra, Lord Annamalaiyar, Goddess Sri Lakshmi, Goddess Sri Saraswathi, Lord Trivikrama, Lord Kasi Vishwanatha, Lord Sharabheshwara, Goddess Sri Prathyangira Devi,  Lord Shaneeswara, Lord Sundareshwara, Navagrahas ,Goshtamurtham – Lord Ganesha, Lord Dakshinamurthi, Lingodhbhavar, Lord Brahma, Goddess Sri Durga,

 

3. Sri Valiswarar Temple is one of the Sapthasthana Kshethram worshipped by Sage Gauthama is situated in Gopathi Narayana Chetty Street, Opp.Kolavizhiamman Temple, Mylapore, Chennai.  Vali underwent severe penance worshipping on Lord Shiva and attained immense might. 

 

Presiding deity – Lord Valiswarar with his consort Goddess Sri Periyanayaki/Bruhathnayaki

 

There are separate shrines for Panchalingam, Lord Nandikeshwara, Lord Ganesha, Lord Nataraja & Shivakami, Lord Subramanya with his consorts Goddess Sri Valli & Deivayanai, Lord Chandikeshwara, Lord Anjaneya, Lord Vishnu, Goddess Sri Durga, Navagrahas, Lord Shaneeswara, Lord Veerabahu, and Lord Ayyappa, 4 Santhanakuravarkal, Saint Arunagirinathar, within the precincts of the temple, Goshtamurtham – Lord Ganesha, Lord Dakshinamurthi, Lord Brahama, Lingodhbhavar, Goddess Sri Durga,

 

4. Sri Theerthapaleswarar Temple is one of the Sapthasthana Kshetram of Lord Shiva  worshipped by Sage Atri is located in Triplicane Mira Sahib Market, Mylapore, Chennai.  Sage Agastya underwent severe austerities in this sacred shrine.  Sri Theerthapaleshwar deity will lead all the Sapthasthana deities for the grand procession during the magnificent festival of Theerthavari/float festival conducted during the month of Masi.

 

The presiding deity – Lord Theerthapaleshwarar with his consort Goddess Sri Tripurasundari

 

Sannidhis – Lord Ganesha, Lord Nandikeshwara, Lord Subramanya with his consort Goddess Sri Valli & Deivayanai, Lord Anjaneya, Lord Shaneeshwara, Navagrahas, Lord Nataraja, Lord Bhairava, Lord Lakshminarayana, Lord Surya, Nalvar, Chandeshwarar, Goshtamurthuam – Lord Ganesha, Lord Dakshinamurthi, Lord Bhrama, Lord Vishnu and Goddess Sri Durga,

 

5. Sri Karaneswarar Temple is one of the Sapthasthana Kshetram of Lord Shiva worshipped by Sage Vashishta located in Karaneswararpet, Mylapore, Chennai.  This is one of the oldest temples built during the Chola regime.

 

The presiding deity - Lord Karaneshwarar with his consort Goddess Sri Porkodi Ambal/Swarna Lalithambikai,

 

Sannidhis - Lord Ganesha with consorts Goddess Siddhi & Buddhi, Lord Nandikeshwara, Lord Subramanya with his consorts Goddess Sri Valli & Deivayanai, Lord Anjaneya, Lord Bhairava, Navagrahas Lord Arunachaleshwara, Idols of Lord Nataraja, Lord Chandra, Lord Surya, Nalvar, 4 Santhanakuravarkal, Goshtamurtham – Lord Ganesha, Lord Dakshinamurthi, Lord Bhrama, Lord Vishnu and Goddess Sri Durga,

 

6. Sri Virupaksheshwarar Temple is one of the Sapthasthana Kshethram worshipped by Sage Kutsa located in Bazar Road, Opp.Karaneswarar Temple, Mylapore, Chennai.  Thiru Gnana Sambandhar 

 

Presiding deity – Lord Virupaksheshwarar with his consort Goddess Sri Visalakshi

 

Sannidhis – Lord Ganesha, Lord Nandikeshwara, Lord Subramanya with his consorts Goddess Sri Valli & Deivayanai, Chandeshwara, Saneeshwara, Navagrahas, Lord Nataraja, Lord Bhairava, Lord Surya, Nalvar, Goshtamurtham – Lord Ganesha, Lord Dakshinamurthi, Lingodhbhavar, Lord Bhrama, Goddess Sri Durga.

 

7. Sri Malleswarar Temple/Mallecharam is one of the Sapthasthana Kshethram of Lord Shiva was worshipped by Sage Bhrigu located close to Karaneswarar temple, Mylapore, Chennai.  Previously this sacred place was full of Jasmine creeper hence the deity has got the name Sri Malleswarar.

 

Presiding deity – Lord Malleswarar with his consort Goddess Sri Maragathambikai

 

Sthalavruksham – Ashwatha & Neem

Sannidhi – Lord Ganesha, Lord Nandikeshwara, Lord Subramanya with his consorts Goddess Sri Valli& Deivayanai, Navagraha, Lord Nataraja, Nalvar, Lord Shiva & Goddess Sri Parvathi, Lord Ayyappa, Lord Anjaneya,  Lord Bhairava, Lord Saneeshwara, Goshtamurtham – Lord Ganesha, Lord Dakshinamurthi, Lord Brahma, Lingodhbhavar, Goddess Sri Durga,

 

 

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Saptha Sthana Kshetram !! Thiruneithanam Thiru Neiyyadiappar Temple !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

 

 

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

 

 

 

 

 

Thiruneithanam/Saptha Sthana Sthalangal/ Thillai Sthanam is one of the 275 Thevara Shivasthalam of Lord Shiva located in Thiruvaiyaru, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu. In this temple Lord Shiva worshipped in the form of a self-manifested Linga.

 

 

Presiding deity – Thiru Neiyyadiappar with his consort Goddess Sri Ilammangai Ammai/Balambikai

 

 

Mangalasasanam – Thirunavukkarasar, Thiru Gnana Sambandar, Sundarar,

 

Saint Arunagirinathar sung praising the glories of Lord Subramanya in this temple

 

 

Theertham –Cauvery

 

 

Sthalavruksham – Vilvam

 

 

Festivals –Maha Shivaratri, Panguni Uthiram, Thiru Karthikai, Masi Makam, Aippasi Annabhishekam, Arudra Darisanam, Navaratri, Markazhi Utsavam,

 

 

Worshipped by – Goddess Sri Saraswathi,Kamadhenu, Sage Gauthama,

 

 

Sannidhis – Lord Ganesha, Lord Nandikeshwara, Lord Surbamanya with his consorts Goddesses Sri Valli & Deivayanai, Lord Surya, Shaneeswara, Lord Chandra, Goddess Sri Saraswathi, Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi, Goddess Sri Durga, Bhairava, Goshtamurtham – Lord Brahma, Lingodbhavar,Lord Dakshinamurthi,

 

 

 

 

Saptha Sthana Sthalangal are the prominent seven temples of Lord Shiva located within the vicinity of Thiruvaiyaru, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu. These temple’s myths are closely associated to the celestial wedding of Lord Nandikeshwara with the daughter of Sage Vyagrapadha.

 

This temple remains open from 6.30 AM to 11.00 PM in the morning and 5.30 PM to 7.30 PM in the evenings.

 

Hara Hara Sankara Jaya Jaya Sankara !!

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

 

Saptha Sthana Kshetram !! Thiruppunthuruthi Thiru Pushpavaneswarar Temple !!

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

 

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

 

Thiruppunthuruthi/Saptha Sthana Sthalanagal is one of the 275 Thevara Shivasthalam of Lord Shiva located in Thiruvaiyaru, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu. In this temple Lord Shiva worshipped in the form of a self-manifested Linga.

Presiding deity – Thiru Pushpavananathar / Pushpavaneswarar/ with his consort Goddess Sri Soundarya Nayaki/Azhakalamarndha Nayaki

Mangalasasanam – Thirunavukkarasar, Thiru Gnana Sambandhar, Ramalinga Adigalar

Saint Arunagirinathar sung praising the glories of Lord Subramanya in this temple.

In this temple Lord Nandikeshwara can be seen moved to a side to some extent, keeping a good view of the presiding deity. This is one of the sacred temples where Appar conducted his self-less service (Uzhavara Thiruppani) to Lord for several years. He kept the temple premises and its surroundings spick and span. During this period of time, Appar composed many glorious verses praising the Lord. Thiru Gnana Sambandhar visited this temple and found the temple premises were kept immaculate by Appar. Sambandhar was hesitant to taint the floor and refused to step inside the temple. Lord was pleased at the humbleness of Sambandhar and instructed Lord Nandikeshwara to move to one side so that Sambandhar can have the clear vision of Lord.

Theertham – Surya Theertham, Kashyapa Theertham, Agni Theertham, Ganga, Cauvery,

Sthalavruksham – Vilvam

 

Worshipped by – Lord Indra, Lord Vishnu & Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi, Lord Surya, Sage Kashyapa,

Festivals – Maha Shivaratri, Arudra Darisanam, Sapthasthana Vizha, Skandha Shashti, Thirukarthikai, Thirukalyana Utsavam,

Sannidhis – Lord Ganesha, Lord Nandikeshwara, Lord Subramanya with his consorts Goddesses Sri Valli & Deivayanai, Sapthamathas, Nalvar, Appar, Sundarar with his consorts Sri Sangli Nachiyar & Paravai Nachiyar, Goddess Durga, Bikshadaneswarar, Goshtamurtham-Lord Dakshinamurthi, Ardhanareeswara,

 

The legend has that Thiru Gnana Sambandhar on his way back from the Kingdom of Pandya (Madurai) happened to learn about Thirunavukkarasar and his self-less service (Uzhavarappani) to Lord. Sambandhar’s yearning to meet the zealous devotee Appar has become irrepressible and proceeded to Thirupoomthurai. Likewise, Appar also came to known about the visit of Thiru Gnana Sambandhar to his village. Appar who was always treated himself as less-important does not want to reveal his identity; he stepped inside the crowd to carry the ceremonial carriage in which Sambandhar was travelling. When the carriage was nearing to the village, Sambandhar enquired about the hermitage of great Saint Appar. Appar generously answered that he was the blessed one who carrying the ceremonial carriage (Ungal Sivikayai Thangum Peyar Petru Ingullen). Instantaneously, Sambandhar dived out of the carriage and passionately paid obeisance to Appar, both the saints were in a state of bliss and compassionately paid reverence to each other. Sambandhar continued to stay at the hermitage of Appar for some years and enjoyed the heavenly company of two intellectuals together.

Appar composed many incredible verses praising the glories of Lord. In one of his compositions Appar enlighten us about the purpose of Pancha Indriyas such as eyes, ears, mouth, hands and legs and their function should be make the most for praising the glories of Lord.

This temple remains open from 6.00AM to 11.00 PM in the morning and 4.30PM to 7.30PM in the evening.

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Saptha Sthana Kshetram !! Thirukkandiyur Thiru Brahmasirakandeswarar Temple !!

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara  !!

Thirukkandiyur is one of the 275 Thevara Shivasthalam of Lord Shiva situated on the southern banks of River Cauvery, (confluences of River Vadavar,Vennar, Vettar and Kudamurutti) located in a village called Thirukandiyur in Thanjavur , Tamil Nadu.

This temple also enshrines Lord Brahma and Goddess Saraswathy, Shrine for Lord Subramanya. In this temple Lord Shiva worshipped in the form of self- manifested Linga, also known as one of the Sapthasthanas of Lord Shiva. The other Sapthasthanas are Thiruppanthuruthi, Thirupazhanam,Thiruvedhikudi, Thillaisthanam and Thiruchotruthurai.

Presiding deity – Moolavar - Sri Veerattaneshwarar/Brahma Sira Kandeshwarar, Utsavar – Sri Somaskandhar with his consort Goddess Mangala Nayaki/Mangalambikai

Theertham – Kapala Theertham, Daksha Theertham, Brahma Theertham, Pathal Ganga, Nandi Theertham

Sthalavruksham – Vilvam (Bael)

Mangalasasanam – Appar and Sambandhar sung praising the glories of Lord Shiva. Saint Arunagirinathar also sung praising the glories of Lord Subramanya in this temple.

Festivals – Maha Shivaratri, Arudra Darisanam

Sannidhis – Lord Ganehsa, Lord Nandikeshwara, Lord Brahma, Goddess Saraswathy, Lord Karthikeya with Goddess Valli and Deivayanai, Goddess Mahalakshmi, Lord Nataraja, Goddess Vishnu Durga, Lord Bhairava, Lord Ardha Nareeshwara and the different images of Lord Ganesha, Lord Chandeshwar, Lingodbhavar, Lord Dakshinamurthy, Lord Bhikshadaneshwar, Lord Surya with his consorts, Pancha Bootha Lingas, Sapthasthana Lingas

The legend has that Lord Shiva plucked one of the five heads of Lord Brahma which represents five elements of the Nature, as a result Lord Shiva was afflicted with Brahmahathi sin. Due to the curse, Lord Shiva lost his glories, he underwent severe penance and visited temples of Lord Vishnu to get rid of the sin. Lord Shiva arrived at Karambanur, visited Lord Purushothamar and Goddess Poornavalli Thayar’s Temple. The most compassionate Goddess Poornavalli Thayar served with food to Lord Shiva and the curse was removed partially, thus his persistent hunger was removed. But Lord Brahma’s skull remains stuck on Lord Shiva’s hand. At the divine instruction of Lord Purushothamar, Lord Shiva arrived in Thirukkandiyur. Lord Shiva worshipped Lord Kamalanathar and entirely eradicated from the sin of Brahmahathya.

This temple remains open from 7.00 AM to 11.00 AM in the morning and 4.00PM to 7.00PM in the evenings.

 

 

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara  !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Saptha Sthana Kshetram !! Thiruvedhikkudi Thiru Vedapureeswarar Temple !!

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

 

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

 

Thiruvedhikkudi/Saptha Sthana Sthalam is one of the 275 Thevara Shivasthalam of Lord Shiva located in Thiruvaiyaru, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu. In this temple Lord Shiva worshipped in the form of a self-manifested Linga.

Presiding deity – Thiru Vedapureeswarar with his consort Goddess Thiru Mangayarkkarasi

Mangalasasanam – Thirunavukkarasar, Thiru Gnana Sambandhar

Worshipped by – 4 Vedas, Lord Brahma , Lord Surya, Lord Kubera,

Theertham – Veda Theertham

Sthalavruksham – Vilvam

Sannidhis – Lord Ganesh, Lord Nandikeshwara, Lord Nataraja, 108 Lingas, Saptha Sthana Lingas, Lakshmi Narayana, Goshtamurtham – Dakshinamurthy, Ardhanareeswara, Lord Brahma, Goddess Durga, Lord Ganesha, Lord Subramanya with his consorts Goddesses Sri Valli & Deivayanai, Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi,

Festivals – Maha Shivaratri, Saptha Sthana Thiruvizha, Panguni Uthiram, Arudra Darisanam,

The legend has that Sage Shiladha underwent severe austerities and worshipped Lord Shiva for a virtuous offspring. Subsequently, Lord Nandikeshwara was born to him. Lord Nandikeshwara was chief of Ganas and the prime attendant of Lord Shiva. In due course of time, Lord arranged marriage of Nandikeshwara with the daughter of Sage Vyagrapadha. The marriage was took place in Thirumazhaipadi. The compassionate Lord accompanied the celestial couple and visited Saptha Sthana Sthalangal to perform one of the Vedhic rituals Sapthapadhi. In this way, Lord Nandikeshwara completed his marriage vow by visiting Thiruaiyarappar at Thiruvaiyaru, Thiru Abathsahayeswarar at Thirupazhanam, Thiru Uddhavaneswarar at Thiruchotruthurai, Thirukkandeswarar at Thirukkandiyur, Thiru Pushpavanathar at Thirupanthuruthi and Thiru Neyyadiappar at Thiruneithanam respectively. In order to commemorate this divine incident, every year a famous festival takes places in the Saptha Sthana Sthalangal. During this time, the idol of the presiding deity of Thiruvedhikkudi will be taken out for procession in a beautifully decorated palanquin to visit the seven shrines of Lord Shiva known for Saptha Sthana Sthalangal accompanied by the village deity.

 

Worship of Thiru Vedapureeswarar with his consort Goddess Thiru Mangayakkarasi provides ultimate wisdom and knowledge.

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Saptha Sthana Kshetram !! Thiruchotruthurai Thiru Uddhavaneswarar Temple !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

 

Thiruchotruthurai/Saptha Sthana Sthalam is one of the 275 Thevara Shivasthalam of Lord Shiva located in Thiruvaiyaru, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu. This is one of the oldest temples of Lord Shiva located on the river banks of Kudamuruttiyaru. In this temple Lord Shiva worshipped in the form of a self-manifested Linga.

Presiding deity – Thiru Uddavaneswarar/Thiruchotruthurainathar with his consort Goddess Sri Annapoorni/Oppillaammai

Theertham – Surya Theertham, Kudamurti River/Cauvery Theertham

Mangalasasanam – Thirunavukkarasar, Thiru Gnana Sambandhar, Sundarar

Saint Arunagirinathar sung praising the glories of Lord Subramanya in this temple.

Sthalavruksham – Vilvam

Worshipped by – Lord Indra, Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, Lord Surya, Sage Gouthama,

Sannidhis – Lord Ganesha, Lord Nandikeshwara, Lord Nataraja, Lord Subramanya, Lord Vishnu, Kalasamharamurthy,

Festivals – Maha Shivaratri, Thiruvathirai, Arudra Darisanam, Lord Nandikeshwara’s Thirukalyanam with the daughter of Sage Vyagrapadhar is widely celebrated in Panguni.

The legend has that there was a pious couple Arularar with his wife were passionate devotee of Lord Shiva lived in Thiruchotruthurai. Once, the entire villagers were struck with drought and famine. The people of this village started to leave this place searching for livelihood. The temple of Thiruchotruthurainathar remained neglected for long time. But Arulalar stayed behind this temple shedding tears to Lord and earnestly prayed to show mercy on the living beings. Suddenly, it started raining heavily and the entire area was flood with water. Arulalar found a bowl full of rice floating on the water and a mysterious voice followed that this Akshya Patra would satiate the hunger of people.

This temple remains open from 6.30 AM to 11.30 AM in the morning and 4.00 PM to 7.30PM in the evenings.

 

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!