Thiru Karaveeram / Vadakandam, and Thiru Peruveloore Temples.

1. Vadakandam / Thiru Karaveeram
   
   
   
   This is one of 275 Siva Devara Sthalam
   
   
   
   
   
   
   The place Thiru Karaveeram is about a km from Thiru kannamangai, which is 7 kms from Thiruvarore.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Main deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Arulmigu Thiru Karaveera Nadhar and his consort known as Prathyaksha Minnammai. Lingam in the temple is big in size.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Sthala vruksham is Arali and teertham Anavaradha teertham.
   
   
   
   Gowthamar worshiped Lord Siva of this place. Karaveeram means Ponnarali. Since the Sthala Vruksham is Arali the place is known as Karaveeram.
   
   
   
   
   Thiru Gyana Sambandhar sang Hymns on Lord Siva of this place.
   
   
   
   
   
2. Manakkkaal / Thiru Peruveloore:
   
   
   
   
   
   
   The place Peruvelore is about 10 kms from Nannilam. The main Raja Gopuram is of five tiers. This is a madakkoil built by Cochengat Cholan.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   As we enter in, we see Dwajasthambam.
   
   
   
   Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Arulmigu Abimukeswarar and his consort known as Elavarkuzhali.
   
   
   Teertham is Saravana Poigai, and Sthala Vruksham is Vanni Maram.
   
   
   We see Vinayakar and Arthanareeswar in the ground level.
   
   
   
   We climb few steps to reach the Maha mandapam which leads to an Artha mandapam and Main sanctum.
   
   
   
   There is a sanctum for Ambal seen in the maha mandapam. She is seen in sitting posture like Raja Rajeswari. There is Sri Chakkra installed here. Origin of Lalitha Trisathy was in this place.
   
   
   
   Sanctum for Lord Subramanyar is placed in-between Lord Siva and Ambal, which is in the form of Somaskandha moortham.
   
   
   
   We see kala Bairavar, Bairavar and Vaduga Bairavar in this temple.
   
   
   
   
   Importance is Lord Murugan penance in this place and received Velayudham from Goddess. Pushakarani was made by him, and it is named as Saravana Poigai.
   Gowthamar worshiped Lord Siva of this place. Ganga Devi worshiped Lord Siva here to get rid of her sins, and she was blessed by Him
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   There is a sanctum for Lord Vishnuhere. Lord Vishnu took Mohini avathar to distribute nectar among Devas and Asura. Once the mission was over he worshiped Lord Siva here to get back to his normal form.
   
   
   
   
   The place is Parihara sthalam of Lord Sukra. One who stammers, worship lord Siva in this place will be curd and blessed.
   
   
   
   Thiru Gyana Sambandhar and Thiru Navukkarasar sang Hymns on Lord Karaveera Nadhar. Sundarar has mentioned about this place in his composition. Arunagiri nadhar Sang Thirupugazh on Lord Murugan here.

Thiru Vaigal temple. Thiru Mailaduthurai.

1. Thiru Vaigal:
   
   
   
   This is one of 275 Siva Devara sthlam.
   
   
   
   The place is about 4 kms NW of Koneriraja puram, 4 kms south of Mailaduthurai is, Thiru Neelakudi and from there, travel 5 kms towards SE, we reach Thiru Vaigal temple. It is a small village, we missed the other temple there. Being small places we hardly find the temples open.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Main deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Arul Migu Vaigal Nadheswarar and his consort known as Kombiyal Kodai.
   
   
   
   Sthala Vruksham is Sanbagam. Teertham is known as Sanbaga teertham.
   
   
   
   Other deities seen in the temple are Vinayakar, Murugan, Varadaraja perumal, Gaja lakshmi, Bairavar and Sooryan in different sanctums.
   
   
   
   Purana says Thirumal worshipped Lord Siva of this place and married Thirumagal, (Lakshmi). Brahma, Indran, Agastiyar, and Elephant worshipped Lord Siva of this place.
   
   
   
   Sambandhar hymns on Lord Siva of this place.
   

[Neelakudi][Varadraja Perumal]

Thiruvavaduthurai temple. Thiru Mailaduthurai.

1. Thiruvavaduthurai:
   
   
   
   This is One of 275 Siva Devara Sthalam.
   
   
   
   The place is about 16 kms SW of Mailaduthurai, on the banks of River Cauvery. The main Raja gopuram is of five storey and three prakarams inside.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Arul Migu Gomuktheeswarar and his consort known as OPilA Ammai. Sthala vruksham is Palm tree. Teertham is Gomukhi teertham.
   
   
   
   Purana says Uma Devi worshipped Lord Siva in this place in the form of a cow. She was blessed by Lord Siva and she turned into her original form, and took her in him.
   
   
   
   Importance: Devas and Muni’s requested Lord Siva, to bless them by performing his Siva  Thandavam, in which they were interested. Lord Siva fulfilled their wish, here under the Sthala Vruksham.  Muni’s and Brahma got their Upadesam of Siva Gyanam in this place.
   Chittars were granted Athama Siddhi.
   
   
   
   According to Sthala Puranam Thiru Moolar composed 3000 hymns known as Thiru Mandiram in this place.
   
   
   
   Thiru Gyana sambandhar, Sundarar, and Thiru Navukkarasar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this place.
   
   
   The temple is under Thiru Kailaya Thiruvavaduthurai Adeenam. The building of Adeenam is adjacent to the temple.
   
   

[Adeenam][Thiru Moolar][hymns]Thiru mandiram]