Jai Sriman Narayana !!
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!
Thirukatchiyekambam
is one of the 275 Thevara Shivasthalam of Lord Shiva situated in Kanchipuram,
Tamil Nadu. This is one of the oldest
temples built by the Kings of Pallava and Chola Dynasty, Emperor of Vijayanagara Sri Krishna Devaraya also have
made abundance of contributions to this temple. The majestic Rajagopuram of the
temple with the height of 172ft built in the year 1509 and the 540 pillared halls
in front of the Sanctum Sanctorum of the temple was also built by Sri Krishna
Devaraya. It is one of the Pancha Bootha Sthalam of Lord Shiva represents the
Earth. The presiding deity Lord Shiva is worshipped in the form of Prithvi
Linga. There is a Somaskanda panel featuring Lord Shiva, Parvati and Skanda in
the main shrine and 1008 Shivalingas in a row are the stunning revelation of
craftsmanship.
Presiding
Diety - Sri Ekambareswarar/Ekambaranathar, one of the Panchabootha Sthal of
Lord Shiva represents Earth also known as Prithvi Linga Kshetram.
Sannidhis
- Sri Ekambareswarar, Goddess Parvati with Lord Muruga – Somaskandha Murthy,
Goddess Kamakshi /Elavarkuzhali, Sri Nilaathungal Thunnda Perumal
Mangalasasanam
- Appar, Thiru Gnana Sambadhar and Sri Sundaramurthy Nayanar sung praising the
glories of Lord. Sundaramurthy Nayanar
got his eye sight back after worshipping Lord Ekambaranathar in this temple.
Sthala
Vruksham - Mango Tree bears fruits of four different flavors which represent
four Vedas - Rig, Yajur, Sama and Atharva Veda
Theertham
- Kamba Nadi Theertham
Festivals
- Ani Tirumanjanam, Adi Kritikai, Avani Moolam , Navaratri,
Kartikai Deepam, Thai Poosam, Panguni Uthiram, Chitra Pournami and Vaikashi Vishakam
The
legend has that while Lord Shiva engrossed in meditation Goddess Parvathi mischievously
covered his eyes which resulted the entire Universe doomed into darkness. The most infuriated Lord cursed Goddess
Parvati to be born on Earth. Goddess Parvati
took birth on earth and underwent severe penance to attain Lord Shiva as her
husband. She continued her severe
austerities, she formed a Linga out of sand and immersed in meditation under
the Mango Tree in this place. The neighboring
River Vegavathi threatened to engulf the Linga, Goddess Parvati embraced the Linga
in order to protect from its danger. Lord Shiva was profoundly convinced by Goddess
Parvati’s truthful gesture and married her.
Jai
Sriman Narayana!!!
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