Chennai to Arokanam route temples.

1. Thirumarperu:
   
   This is one of 275 Siva Devara Sthalam.
   
   
   The place is about 12 kms from Kancheepuram. One can reach the place by train also. Kancheepuram to Arokonam rail route and stop at Tirumalpoor station. From there the temple is 5 kms.
   
   
   Main deity is Siva Lingam known as Thiru Manikandeeswarar and his consort known as Anjanakshi ammai in separate sanctum. Teertham: Cheyyar teertham. Sthala
   Vruksham: Vilvam.
   
   
   Importance: Dwarabalaka are huge in size. We see Nandikeswara in standing posture. We see Vigneswara with ten hands known as Vallabha Vinayakar. Durga devi with 8 hands is seen here. We see Vishnu in standing posture with both hands together.
   
   
   Vishnu worshipped Siva of this place and got Chakkrayudha from Lord Siva.
   
   
   Purna says once vishnu used his chakkra against Thadisi muni on request by Raja Kuban. Chakkra was of no use against muni and Vishnu lost his chakkra. Vishnu came to know that Siva, is having sudarshna chakkra, and he wanted to get the chakkra for him from Siva.
   
   
   Lord vishnu started praying Siva with 1000 flowers daily. One day Siva wanted to test Vishnu’s pooja by hiding a flower. Vishnu started his pooja and he was not aware of the number and at the end of pooja he knew he needs one more flower and he immediately removed his eyes offered it and finished his pooja.
   
   
   Siva was very pleased and asked what for Vishnu has worshipped him, and he gave the sudarshna chakkra which Vishnu asked him. Here the utsava vigraha is with flower in one hand and with an eye in another hand.
   
   
   Here the pooja is done without touching the deity because the they say Siva here is teenda thirumeny nadhar always with kavacham.
   
   
   Sambandhar and Navakku arasar sang hymns on Siva of this place.
   
   
   
2. Thiru vooral:
   
   
   This is One of 275 Siva Devara Sthalam.
   Temple timings 7-12 and 4-9Pm.
   
   
   The place is 5kms from Thakkolam station. The station is on railway line from Arakonam to Kanchi. Buses are available from chennai, Kanchi, Arakonam and Thiruvallore.
   
   
   
   Main deity is Swayambu lingam known as Chalanadeeswarar and Girija Kannikamba. Teertham: Parvathi teertham, Sathya gangai and Kusasthala river. Sthala vruksham: Takkolam.
   
   
   Water is coming out of Nandi ‘s mouth and water springs out near the feet of Siva and hence, the name Thiru vooral.
   
   
   Importance: On the request of Uthandi muni Nandi devar brought ganges to this place. Kamadenu, Chandra, Yama, Surya, Vishnu & Saptha kanniyar worshipped Siva in this place.
   
   Appar and Sambandhar sang hymns on Siva.
   
   
   
3. Thiruvirkolam:
   
   
   This is One of 275 Siva Devara sthalam.
   
   
   Distance: Chennai to Arakonam rail route stop at Kadambathoor, and 10 kms south from there is the temple Direct buses are available from Kanchi, Thiruvallore, and Poondhamalli and Sri perumandhur.
   
   
   Main deity is Swayambu lingam known as Tripuranthakar and his consort known as Thirupurasundari ammai. Teertham: Kuvagni teertham. Sthala vruksham: Vilvam.
   
   
   The axle of the charriot broke here at this place, when Siva was leading his ganas to fight against Thirupurasuran, hence the name of the place is Thiruvirkolam.
   
   
   Importance: Siva lingam here known as teenda thiru meniar so the lingam is always covered by kavacham. Even Sivachariar are not allowed to touch.
   
   
   Sambandhar in his hymns describes about Lord Siva, here the lingam changes its colour when it is going to rain heavily, and to red colour before the break of war as an indication.
   
   
   Sthala purana says that when Siva decided to destroy the asuras Thirupurasuran, Kamalakshan and Vidunmali the world turned into chariot and Surya Chandra as saradhi, Devas as wheels, Meru as bow, and Vasuki as arrow and Agni as tip of arrow.
   
   It was at this place the axle broke because they forgot to worship Ganesha before commencing. They realised their mistake and worshipped Ganesha for success in their mission. Utsavar idol of Siva here is with bow and arrow.
   
   
   
   
4. Thiruvalangkadu:
   
   
   This is One of 275 Siva devara Sthalam.
   
   
   Chennai to Arakonam rail route, stop at Thiruvalangkadu station. From there 5kms to north east is the temple. Bus facility is available from Arakonam, Kanchi and Thiruvallore. The place is 15 kms distance from Thiruvallore.
   
   
   Main deity is Arulmigu Devarsinga peruman and his consort known as Vandar kuzhali ammai in seperate sanctum.
   
   
   Teertham:Mukthi teertham. Sthala vruksham: Pala (jack fruit).
   
   Importance: Rathna sabha of Nataraja perumal. Siva did urthava thandavam here. On request of Manji kesa muni and Karkoda muni. To teach a lesson and remove the ego of Badrakali he did urthava thandavam here. He lifted his left leg upto sky and while doing this his earring fell down and he lifted it up and placed it back to its place.
   
   Badra kali being a lady was not able to lift her leg as Siva did. Karikal ammai came to this place with her head and leg up because she was an ardent devotee of Siva and to her the whole place was considered holy and did not want to keep her leg down. She was blessed by Siva here.
   
   There are other deities like Akora veerabadharar, Siddhi vinayakar, Lingothbavar, Durgai, Pancha lingam, Kali, Vijayaraagava perumal, Nalvar and Navagraham. We see Badrakali amman sannidhi near the pond.
   
   
   
   Sambandhar, Navakku arasar and Sundarar sang hymns on Siva here.
   
   
   
5. Thirupachur:
   
   This is One of 275 Siva devara Sthalam.
   
   
   chennai to Arakonam rail route halt at Kadambuthur and 3kms distance from there. The temple is 5kms west of Tiruvallore. Bus facility is available to the place.
   
   
   Main deity is Arulmigu Pasoor nadhar and his consort known as Pasupathi nayaki. Teertham: Chozha teertham. Sthala vruksham: Bamboo.
   
   
   Importance: There are 16 Ganapathy represting shodasa Ganapathy. Siva here is theenda thirumeni nadhar. All poojas are done without touching the main deity. Parvathi worshipped Siva here and was given place to left side of his body to reside. Vishnu worshipped Siva here to get rid of his sin of Madhukaitapa vadam and was blessed by Siva. Surya and Chandra worshipped Siva here.
   
   
   Sambandhar, Navakkuarasar & Sundarar sang hymns on Siva of this place.
   
   
   
6. Thiruvalidhayam:
   
   
   This is one of 275 Siva Devara Sthalam.
   
   
   The place is about 15 kms from channai. Channai to Ambatoore via paade and this is the stop to reach the temple
   
   
   Main deity is Arul migu Thiru valinadhar and his consort known as Jagandhambal / Thayammai in different sanctum.Teertham: Baradwaja teertham. Sthala vruksham: Padiri.
   
   
   Importance: The architecture of the main temple is known as Gajaprushta because the shape of the sanctum is like the back of elephant, and it is also known as toonganai madam. Other deities like Durgai, Vishnu, Dakshinamoorthy, Ganapthy and Subramanya are there. In front of Goddess there is a kodimaram and Simha vahanam.
   
   
   Sthala purana says Ganapathy got married to kamalai and vimalai daughter of Brahma in this place.
   
   
   Brahaspathi, Vishnu, Hanuman, Sugreeva, Rama, Agystiar, Vayu, Indra, Agni, Surya and Chandra worshipped Siva of this place. Baradwaja muni worshipped siva in the form of black bird known as valian hence the name validhayam.
   
   Sambandhar sang hymns on Siva here.
   
   
   
7. Thiru vadamullaivayil:
   
   
   This is one of 275 Siva Devara Sthalam.
   
   
   The place is about 20 kms to NW of Channai. Busses and train facility are available from chennai to Ambattoor. The temple is 2kms inside from Ambattoor station.
   
   
   Teertham: Subramanya teertham and palar river.Sthala vruksham: Mullai.
   
   
   Main deity is Swayambu linga known as Masilamaneeswarar and his consort known as Arul migu Kodiedainayaki in different sanctum.
   
   
   Importance: Siva linga here, known as teenda thirumeni nadhar, so no abishekam to deity. Once in a year sandal powder kappu is performed. Vimanam is gajaprushta vimanam.
   
   
   Purana says asuras Vanan, Kandan and Onaan were living in a palace near malathi vanam. The doors of the palace had brass bell, coral palquin and Vellerukku pillars. The asuras were worshipping Bairava.
   
   Once the king went for hunting and he came near the palace of asuras. It was night and the asuras were closing the palace gates and the bell made a noise and the king who heard it, assumed he was close to some temple and started moving towards the dirrection with his men.
   
   
   Looking at king with his men, asuras thought they were comming to fight with them, and Asuras attacked the king and he was defeated, since this was unexpected. king escaped into the garden full of mullai plant.
   
   
   The place was so thick with the plant, the king had to cut the plant and make way for him to enter in. Suddenly he saw blood stains on is knife and was worried for his act, and wanted to punish himself by cutting his head and to his surprise he saw Siva and Parvathi on rishba vahana and they blessed him.
   
   Siva asked nandi to help king in his fight against asuras. So nandi in the temple is facing towards the gate to protect. King in turn constructed a temple for Siva here with the same woodden doors and bells with vellerukku pillars.
   
   King made a corol palquin for God. We can see the pillars even today in the temple supporting the roof.
   
   
   Sundarar sang hymns on Siva here.
   
   
   
8. Thiruverkadu:
   
   
   This is One of 275 Siva Devara sthalam. Karumariamman temple is also famous.
   
   
   The place is about 7kms from poondamalli and the place is also known as veda vedaranyam.
   
   
   Main deity is Swayambu lingam known as vedapureeswarar and his consort known as Balambikai. Teertham: Veda teertham. Sthala vruksham: velvela tree.
   
   
   Importance: Muka nayanars birth place. Poison has no effect here. When lord Siva got married to parvathi in Kailas, earth tilted to one side because of the presence of everyone in that place, so Agastiyar was asked to go to vedaranyam to balance the earth.
   
   Agastiar said he will not be able to participate in the marraiage cermony and enjoy. Siva promised that he will be able to see their marriage, and see both Siva and Parvathi in bridal form.
   
   Here inside the sanctum at the back of lingam we see Siva and Parvathi in bridal form and the marriage event is sculptured. So the place is known as veda vedanarayan.
   
   
   Worshipping Thhirverkadu Baalambikai, Thiru validhayam Sri Jagadambikai and Thiruvotriyoor Vadavambikai in one day is very good.
   
   
   Lord Subramanya acquired his Vel from Parasakthi to defeat Suran, hence the name verkadu. Thirumoorthy’s worshipped Parasakthi known as Karumari here. Ka represents Brahma, Ru, represents Rudhara and Ma, represents Vishnu.
   
   Arunagiri nadhar sang Thirupugazh , Sambandhar sang hymns on Siva of this place
   
   
   

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