Jai Sriman Narayana !!
Jai Shiv Shankar !!
Thiruvalam Sri Vilvanatheshwara Temple is one the 275 Thevara Padal Petra Shivasthalam situated on the western banks of River Ponnai/Pennar in Vellore/Katpadi. This temple is located just 25 km away from Vellore.
In this temple Lord Shiva worshipped as Sri Vilvanatheshwarar with his consort Goddess Vallambikai. This is also known as one of the Mukthisthalam sited in Thondai Nadu Thevara Shivasthalam. This is one of the oldest temples built by the Kings of Chola Dynasty during 11th century and Kings of Pallava also have made abundance of contributions to this temple. The temple inscriptions reveals incredible myths about Lord Nandikeshwara, astounding craftsmanship and 100 pillared Mandapam are amazingly beautiful attractions of this temple. This temple also enshrines Lord Ganesha, Lord Subramanya, Lord Nandikeshwara, Sri Sundareshwarar with his consort Goddess Meenakshi, Lord Bhairava and Lord Surya.
Presiding deity – Sri Vilvanatheshwarar with his consort Goddess Vallambikai
Sthalavruksham – Vilvam
Theertham – Pennai Theertham, Savuri Theertham
Managalasasanam – Appar and Thiru Gnana Sambandhar sung praising the glories of Lord Vilveshwar and Saint Arunagirinathar also sang praising the glories of Lord Muruga in this temple.
Sannidhis – Valampuri Vinayakar/ Kanivangiya Pillayar, Perumal, Sri Subramanya Swamy, Sahasra Lingam, Sri Sundareshwarar with Goddess Meenakshi, Bhairavar, Lord Surya and Pathaleshwarar/Jalakandeshwarar
Festivals – Pournami, Arudra Darisanam, Annual Brahmostavam in the month Masi, Shivaratri, Float festival, Navaratri, Thai Poosam
This temple has clossely associated with the legend that Lord Ganesha circumambulated his parents to obtain the heavenly Mango, elixir of wisdom. Lord Ganesha revealed the significance of mother and father, the perpetual truth to the world that ‘Father and Mother constitute the Universe’ by circumambulating his parents for three times in this temple. Therefore, the place has got its name ‘Valam’ (Circumambulation) afterwards changed into Thiruvalam/Thiruvallam.
This magnificent temple is situated on the 5 acres of land with a majestic Rajagopuram positioned on the East show the way to three grand praharams. Unlike the other temples of Lord Shiva, Lord Nandikeshwara is facing the Entrance here. Sri Sivananda Mouna Guru Swamigal underwent severe austerities under the jackfruit tree praying to Lord Shiva and attained the blessings of Lord. In this temple presiding deity Lord Vilvanathar/Vilveshwara a self-manifested Linga is worshipped with the Vilva leaves. This leaves has abundance of therapeutic qualities to heal the mental illness, skin diseases and most importantly it provides the childless couple with a boon of virtuous offspring.
This temple remains open from 6.30 AM to 12.00 PM morning and 4.00PM to 8.00 PM in the evening.
Jai Shiv Shankar !!
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
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