Pradosham on 4th November, 2014 !! 275 Thevara Shivasthalam !! Sri Sangameshwarar Temple at Bhavani !!

 

 

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

 

 

 

 

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kooduthurai /Thirunana Sri Sangameshwarar Temple is one of the prominent temples of Lord Shiva located at the confluence of river Cauvery, Bhavani and Amritha Theertham/Akasha Ganga in  Bhavani, Erode, Tamil Nadu. 

 

Presiding deity – Lord Sangameshwara with his consort Goddess Sri Vedanayaki/Bhavani/ Sangameshwari

 

Mangalasasanam – Thiru Gnana Sambandhar

 

Sthalavruksham – Ilandhai/Jujuba

 

Theertham – Cauvery Theertham, Bhavani and Amrutha Theertham

 

Worshipped by – Four Vedas, Lord Kubera, Sage Parasara, Sage Vishwamithra, Ravana, Saint Arunagirinathar, Kripanandavariyar Swamigal,

 

Festivals – Maha Shivarathri, Panguni Uthiram, Aippasi Annabhishekam, Arudra Darisanam, Masi Makam, Adi Amavasya,

 

Significance – This sacred shrine is known as one of the Parihara Kshethra where the homage to ancestors are performed

 

There is a separate shrine for Lord Adikeshava Perumal with his consort Goddess Sri Soundaravalli Thayar and a shrine for Lord Narasimha is situated within the precinct of this temple.

 

Sage Vishwamithra underwent severe austerities and worshipped Lord Shiva, consecrated a Linga known as Gayatri Linga.

 

Sannidhis – Lord Ganesha,Lord Nandikeshwara, Lord Subramanya with his consorts Goddess SriValli & Deivayanai, Amrithalingeshwara, Sahasralingeshwara, Gayatrilinga, bronze idols of 63 Nayanmars, Somaskandha Murthy, Panchabhootha Lingas, Lord Dakshinamurthi, Kubera Linga, Lord Shanishwara, Lord Dattathreya, Jwarahareshwara,

 

The legend has that Lord Kubera was blissfully moving across on his grand celestial vehicle Pushpaka Vimanam was happened to witness this serene land on Earth where Lion, Elephant, deer, cow,  tiger, snake and rat were quenching their thirst on the pond situated here.  Lord Kubera was fascinated by the tranquility of this sacred place and underwent severe austerities worshipping on Lord Shiva.  Lord was pleased at the devotion of Lord Kubera and appeared before him in the form a self-manifested Linga.

 

This temple remains open from 5.30 AM to1.00 PM in the morning and 4.00 PM to 9.00 PM in the evenings.

 

 

 

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

 

 

 

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Pradosham on 21st October, 2014 !! 275 Thevara Shivasthalam !! Thiruvisanallur Sri Shivayoginathar Temple

 

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

 

 

 

 

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vilvaranyam Sri Shivayoginathar Temple is one of the 275 Thevara Shivasthalam of Lord Shiva located in Thiruvisanallur, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.  It’s one of the prominent temples of Lord Shiva dating back to Chola regime, temple inscriptions reveals the contribution made by the King Paranthaka Chola I, Rajaraja Chola I and Rajendra Chola II.  In this temple Lord Shiva is worshipped in the form of a self-manifested Linga.

 

Presiding deity - Lord Yoganandeshwarar/Shivayoginathar/Vilvaranyeshwarar/Puradhaneshwarar with his consort Goddess Sri Shanthanayaki Amman/Soundaryanayaki.

 

Sthalavruksham – Peepal /Vilvam

 

Theertham – Jatayu Theertham

 

Worshipped by – Lord Brahma, Sage Agastya, Jatayu

 

 

Significance – Eight passionate devotees/Shivayogis underwent severe penance and merged with the Linga.

 

Worship of Chathurkalabhairava such as Gnana Bhairava, Swarna Akarshana Bhairava, Unmaththa Bhairava and Yoga Bhairava represents the four phases of life/four Ashrama Dharmas in human life famously known as Brahmacharya, Gruhasthashram, Vanaprastham and Sanyashram.   Worship of Gnana Bhairava during the phase of Brahmacharya provides eternal wisdom and knowledge.  Worship of Swarna Akarshana Bhairava during the period of Gruhasthashrama bestows material well-being.  Worship of Unmaththa Bhairava during the phase of Vanaprasthashrama bestows good health and veneration of Yoga Bhairava during the period of Sanyasashrama provides salvation at the lotus feet of Supreme Lord.

 

Sri Sridhara Ayyaval Mutt is located in this village.

 

Sannidhis –LordGanesha, Lord Nandikeshwara, Lord Lakshmi Narayana, Lord Subramanya with his consorts Goddess Sri Valli & Deivayanai, Panchalingam, Goddess Sri Gajalakshmi, Dakshinakailasa Lingam, Serpent Gods, Sapthamathas ( Brahmi, Maheshwari, Kaumari, Vaishnavi, Varahi, Indrani & Chamundi) Nalvar (Appar, Sundarar, Gnana Sambandhar & Manikkavasagar)   Goshtamurtham – Lord Ganesha, Lord Dakshinamurthi, Lord Vishnu, Lord Brahma, Goddess Sri Durga,

 

Festivals – Mahashivaratri, Masi Makam, Thirukarthikai, Aippasi Annabhishekam, Arudra Darisanam, Panguni Uthram,

 

This temple remains open from 6.00 AM to 11.30 AM in the morning and 4.00 PM to 7.30 PM in the evenings.

 

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

 

 

 

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Pradosham on 8th August, 2014 !! 275 Thevara Shivasthalam !! Thiruvaduthurai Thiru Masillamaniswarar Temple !!

 

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

 

 

 

 

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thiru Avadu Thurai /Thiruvaduthurai Thiru Masillamaniswarar Temple is one of the 275 Thevera Shivasthalam of Lord Shiva located in Thiruvaduthurai, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu.  In this temple Lord Shiva is worshipped in the form of a self-manifested Linga.

 

Idarinum Thalarinum Yenathuttrunoi

Thodarinum Unkazhal Thozhuthezhuven

Kadal Thannil Amudhodu Kalandha Nanjai

Midarinil Adakkiya Vedhiyaney

Ithuvo Yemai Alumarivathondremakkillayel

Athuvovunathinnarul Avaduthurai Araney

 

Presiding deity – Thiru Masillamaniswarar / Go Mukthiswarar with his consort Goddess Sri Oppillamulai Ammai

 

Mangalasasanam – Thiru Gnana Sambandhar, Appar, Sundarar, Thirumoolar

 

Worshipped by – Kamadhenu, Emperor Muchukundha,

 

Sthalavruksham – Arasu

 

Sannidhis  - Lord Ganesha, Lord Nandikeshwara (Bruhath Nandi), Lord Subramanya with his consorts, a separate shrine for Thirumoolar, Lord Surya, Lord Shaneeshwara, Gorupambika (kamadhenu pouring milk on the Linga), Lord Thyagesar & Goddess Kamalambika,

 

Theertham – Gomukthi Theertham, Padma Theertham, Kaivalya Theertham

 

Festivals – Maha Shivaratri, Krithikai, Arudra Darisanam, Purattasi Brahmostavam, Markazhi Utsavam, Masi Makam,

 

Significance –

Lord Shiva taught 8 Yogic powers to Navakoti Siddhars

 

Thirumoolar attained Samadhi in this sacred shrine

 

There are separate shrines for Thirumaligai Thevar & Namashivayamurthi Swamigal

 

Lord Shiva and Goddess Sri Parvati were having pleasing hours playing dice game in Mount Kailash, at the end of the each game Lord Shiva won over Goddess Sri Parvati, it annoyed her.  Lord Shiva got angry and cursed Goddess Sri Parvati to become cow and go down to Earth.  Goddess Sri Parvati took the form of divine cow Kamadhenu, underwent severe penance worshipping on Lord Shiva in this sacred land.  Ultimately she was relieved from the curse and reunited with the Lord.   Thus Lord Shiva is known as Go Mukthiswarar in this temple.

 

The legend has that Thiru Gnana Sambandhar visited this sacred shrine with his father Shivapadha Hrudhayar, he was heartily desired to conduct a Yagna at Shirkazhi, but he has no source of income to provide the requirements for the Yagna.  Shivapadha Hrudhyar revealed his intense desire to conduct the Yagna to his son.    Sambandhar earnestly prayed to Lord Masillamaniswarar and sung praising his glories.  Lord was pleased at the devotion of Sambandhar and delivered gold coins required to conduct the Yagna through his Ganas,.  Eventually, Shivapadha Hrudhayar conducted grand Yagna at Shirkazhi utilizing this gold coins.

 

This temple remains open from 6.00 AM to 12.00 PM in the morning and 4.00 PM to 8.00  PM in the evenings.

 

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

275 Thevara Shivasthalam !! Thiruppungur Thiru Shivalokanathar Temple !!

 

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

 

 

 

 

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thiruppungur is one of the 275 Thevaram Shivasthalam of Lord Shiva located in Thiruvazhuvur,  Nagapattinam District, Tamil Nadu.  In this temple Lord Shiva worshipped in the form of a self-manifested Linga.

 

Presiding deity – Sri Shivalokanathar with his consort Goddess Sri Chokkanayaki/Soundarya Nayaki

 

Mangalasasanam – Thirunavukkarasar, Thiru Gnana Sambandhar, Sundarar

 

Worshipped by – Lord Indra, Lord Brahma, Lord Surya, Lord Chandra, Sage Agastya, Sage Patanjali, Sage Vyagrapadha, Sapthakanyakas, Monkey warriors accompanied Lord Rama in search of Goddess Sita.

 

Sthalavruksham – Punga

 

Theertham – Indra Theertham, Rishabha Theertham, Punga Theertham/Nandanar Theertham is the sacred pond constructed by Thirunalaipovar/Nandanar, one of the passionate devotees of Lord Shiva with the assistance of Lord Ganesha.

 

Significance:

This is one of the sacred temples of Lord Shiva where Sage Agastya witnessed the celestial marriage of Lord Shiva.

 

Panchalingam worshipped by Goddess Sri Parvati

 

Thirunalaipovar/Nandanar visited this temple and found Lord Nandikeshwara was completely obstructed the view of the deity, Nandanar earnestly prayed to Lord.  Lord Shiva instructed Nandikeshwara to move away, consequently provided a clear view of Lord to Nandanar.

 

Life of Thirnalai Povar/Nandanar:

http://indiatempletour.blogspot.ae/2012/01/63-nayanmars-life-of-thirunalai-povar.html

 Lord Ganesha assisted Nandanar to create pond in this temple.

 

Sannidhis – Lord Ganesha, Lord Nandikeshwara/Bruhath Nandi, Lord Subramanya with his consorts Goddess Sri Valli & Deivayanai,  Panchalinga, Lord Nataraja & Goddess Sivakami, Panchamukha Linga, Nandanar, Nalvar & Kalikkamar, Somaskandhar, Agni Linga, Brahma Linga, Linga worshipped by Thathpurusha, Aghora, Vamadeva, Sadhyojatha & Lord Subramanya, Navagraha,  Lord Surya, Lord Chandra, Bhairava, Goshtamurtham-Lord Ganesha, Bikshadanar, Sage Agastya, Lord Dakshinamurthi, Lord Brahma, Goddess Sri Durga, Ardhanareeshwara,  Lingodhbhavar, Bhairava,

 

Festivals – Masi Makam, Maha Shivaratri, Arudra Darisanam, Markazhi, Aippasi Annabhishekam, Panguni Uthiram,  Vaikasi Vishakam,

                                                  

This temple remains open from 6.00 AM to 12.00 PM in the morning and 4.00 PM to 9.00 PM in the evenings.

 

 

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

 

 

 

 

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

275 Thevara Shivasthalam !! Thirukattrappur Thiru Naduthariyappar Temple !!

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

 

 

 

 

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thirukattrappur/Thirukkannappur is one of the 275 Thevara Shivasthalm of Lord Shiva located in Valivalam, Thiruvanur, Tamil Nadu.  In this temple Lord Shiva worshipped in the form of a self-manifested Linga.

 

Presiding deity – Thiru Naduthariyappar/Nadutharinathar with his consort Goddess Sri Mathumai Ammayar/Mathumainayaki

 

Mangalasasanam – Thirunavukkarasar

 

Sthalavruksham – Palm

 

Theertham – Shivagangai Theertham

 

Sannidhis – Lord Ganesha, Lord Nandikeshwara, Lord Subramanya with his consorts Goddess Sri Valli & Deivayanai, Navagrahas, Lord Chandra, Lord Surya, Lord Shaneeswara, idols of Thiru Gnana Sambandhar & Thirunavukkarasar, Goshtamurtham – Lord Ganesha, Lord Brahma, Lord Dakshinamurthi,

 

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

 

Lord Shiva was pleased at the devotion of His zealous devotee, a young woman who was married to a Vaishnavaite.  She furtively worshipped Lord Shiva without the knowledge of her family members as they were passionate devotees of Lord Vishnu.  Her husband was unhappy about her devotion to Lord Shiva and slashed the statue with an axe, instantly blood started oozing from the stone and Lord Shiva appeared before them to prove His existence.  With her wholehearted devotion to Lord Shiva, both the woman and her husband got salvation.

 

This temple remains open from 6.30 AM to 11.00 PM in the morning and 5.00PM to 7.30 PM in the evenings.

 

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

 

 

 

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Pradosham on 13th January, 2014 !! 275 Thevara Shivasthalm !! Thirukkaruvur Thiruvanilai Sri Pasupathinathar Temple !!

 

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

 

 

 

 

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thirukkaruvur Thirvanilai/Karur is one of the 275 Thevara Shivasthalam of Lord Shiva located in Karur, Tamil Nadu.  This is one of the prominent temples of Lord Shiva built by Emperor Muchukundha.  In this temple Lord Shiva worshipped in the form a self-manifested Linga which represents Lord Brahma on the bottom, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva on the middle and upper part respectively.

 

Presiding deity  - Sri Satgunanathar/ Kalyana Pasupathinathar/Anilayappar /Pasupatheeswarar with his consort Goddess Sri Sarvanga Nayaki/Sundaravalli/Alangaranayaki.  In this temple Goddess Sri Sundaravalli is worshipped as the personification of Kriya Shakthi and Goddess Sri Alangaravalli as Gnana Shakthi.

 

Mangalasasanam – Thiru Gnana Sambandhar

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

 

Sthalavruksham – Vilvam

 

Theertham – Brahma Theertham

 

Worshipped by – Lord Brahma, Kamadhenu

 

Significances :

Thiru Pukazh Chozha Nayanar, one of the prominent Shivaite Saints (63 Nayanmar) ruled this part of the city.

 

Life of Thiru Pukazh Chozha Nayanar:

http://indiatempletour.blogspot.ae/2012/07/63-nayanmars-life-of-thiru-pukazh.html

 

 

This is the birth place of Thiru Yeripatha Nayanar, one of the prominent 63 Nayanmars.

 

 

Life of Thiru Yeripatha Nayanar:

http://indiatempletour.blogspot.ae/2011/12/63-nayanmars-life-of-thiru-yeripatha.html

 

 

Karuvur Siddhar,  one of the eighteen illustrious Siddhar attained salvation on this sacred place.

 

Sannidhis – Lord Ganesha, Lord Nandikeshwara, Lord Subramanya with his consorts Goddess Sri Valli & Deivayanai, Goddess Gajalakshmi,  63 Nayanmars, Pancha Linga, Karuvur Siddhar,

 

This temple remains open from 6.30 AM to 12.30 PM in the morning and 4.30 PM to 8.30 PM in the evenings.

 

 

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!