Kayaroganar Siva Temple, Nagapattinam

Thiru Kayaroganeswarar Siva temple, of Nagapattinam.



The place Nagapattinam is about 25 kms from Thiruvarore.








This is one of 275 Siva Devara Sthalam in Nagapattinam town. The temple is one of Saptha Vidanga Sthalam and he is known as Sundara Vidangar... The place is one of Mukthi sthalam and considered equal to Kasi Kshetram.













Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Kayaroganeswarar and his consort known as Neelayadakshi Amman. This is one of Sakthi Peetam. Urchavar here, known as Chandra shekarar. Sthala Vinayakar of this temple is known as Nagabarana Vinayakar. Thyagesar sannidhi is next to main sanctum. At the back of main Lingam in the sanctum we see Somaskanda moorthy.








Amman sannidhi is separate sanctum with a kodi maram in front. Here Ambal is like a teenage girl before marriage. Nandi Devar in the temple of Ambal sanctum in front is seen with his head turned towards Lord Siva’s Sanctum.



Purana says Nandi in this sanctum, was appointed to take care of Ambal who is teenage girl before marriage. Since Nandi is devotee of Lord Siva he said he wanted to have darshan of Lord Siva always. Lord asked him to stay here and have darshan of Him.
This is the reason for Nandi turning his face towards Lord Siva’s Sanctum. Nandi eye is sculptured in such way one eye is looking at Lord Siva and the other eye towards Ambal.


Sthala Vruksham is Mango tree and teertham known as Pundareeka teertham and Deva teertham.





There is a big Nandi seen in mandapam.






We see beautiful sculptures related stories of the temple on the top of the mandapam to four sides.






Importance of this place is Adiseshan worshiped Lord Siva here. Adipattha Nayanar was born in this place and attained Mukthy here. King Dasarathaworshiped installed Sani Bagawan in this temple and worshiped. Ashtabuja Durgai and Asthabuja Bairavar are seen as we go around the prakaram. Arumugan is seen with Thiruvasi and 12 hands holding weapons.


Lord Murugan, Thirumal, Agasthiyar, Vashistar, Musukunda Chakkravarthy, worshiped Lord Siva and they were blessed by Him. Lord Siva of this temple was worshiped by Saptha Rishis.



Sthala Purana says Pundareeka Muni, meditated and worshiped Lord Siva to attain “Mukthi” He was guided by Kanva maharishi to do so. Lord Siva was pleased and “He” embrased Muni and gave Mukthi. Hence Lord Siva is known as Kayaroganeswarar.
Azhuguni chittar jeeva samadi is in the temple.



Thiru Gyanasambandhar, Thiru Navukkarasar and Sundarar sang Hymns on Lord Siva of this place. Arunagiri Nadhar composed Thirupugazh on Lord Murugan of this temple.


Stone inscriptions of First Rajarajan and Kulothungan period are seen in temple.

Thiru Navaneeteswarar temple: Sikkal, Nagpattinam.

Thiru Navaneeteswarar temple: Sikkal, Nagpattinam.




The place Thiru Sikkal is about 5 kms from Nagapattinam. This temple is one of 275 Siva Devara Sthalam. The temple is a Maddak koil built by CoChengat Cholan.
This is one of 64 Sakthi Peetam.




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Main Raja Gopuram is of seven tiers and there are two prakaram in the temple. The temple is a Maddak koil built by CoChengat Cholan.



Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Vennaipiran / Nvaneeteswarar and his consort known as Velnedug kanni ammai / Sakthayadatshi.
Teertham is Ksheera Pushkarani and Sthala Vruksham is Kuda Malligai.






As we enter inside and go round the prakarm, we come across Karthigai Vinayakar, Arulmigu Singara Velan, Maragadha Lingam, and Thirumal.







We climb few steps and enter into a mandapam known a Deva kottam. Here we see in separate sanctum Soma Skandar, Viswanadhar, and Arumugan.



Subramanyar was given Vel, to fight against Soorapaduman, by Goddess of this temple hence she is known as Velnedug kanni Ammai. In the month of Karthigai, a day before Sashti they celebrate this, in the urchavam, and at that time one can see the sweat on Lord Subramanian idol. (I have never been during urchavam time, so I have given the information as to what I heard.)



Sthala puranam says once during draught period Kamadenu ate non vegetarian food. Lord Siva cursed Kamadenu to become a tiger. Tiger requested Lord Siva to show him the way to get rid of the curse. Lord Siva asked Kamadenu to go to Mallikaranyam and
Worship Lord Siva. Kamadenu reached the place and dug a pond and had bath. At this time milk starting pouring from its udder, and the water turned into Milk. Hence the pushkarani was known as parkulam. (Milk).



Butter formed from the milk in the pushkarani. Vasishta Muni came to the place on Lord Siva’s command and he made a Siva Lingam from the butter in the pushkarani and worshiped Lord Siva. Here Lord Siva is known as Vennai Nadhar (Butter). After the pooja he wanted to lift the Siva Lingam (Butter) from there, but he was not able to do so. Since there was a trouble in lifting the Siva Lingam, the place was known a Sikkal. (Sikkal means trouble in Tamil)



Importance of the temple is here Perumal has a separate sanctum and he is known as Kola Vamana Perumal. During Vamana Avatharam, Perumal worshiped Lord Siva of this place Sikkal and gained power.



Viswamithrar, Agasthiyar, Kathyayanar, Musukundha chakkravrthi, and Naradhar worshiped Lord Siva of this place.


There is a separate sanctum for Hanuman in this temple. Here in this temple Lord Siva, Murugan, Perumal and Hanuman are seen in same premises.



Thiru Gyana Sambandhar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this temple. Arunagirinadhar contributed Thirupugazh, on Lord Murugan here.

Thiru Kodi Kuzhagar temple, Kodikarai, Nagapattinam.

Thiru Kodi Kuzhagar: Kodikarai, Nagapattinam.


The place Kodikari is about nine kms from Vedaranyam. This is one 275 Siva Devara Sthalam. Renovation work is going on.








Main Deity: Swayambu Lingam known as Amirthakateswarar and his consort known as Anjanakshi Amman. Lord Subramanyar is seen with Amirtha Kalasam.










Sthala vruksham is Kura Maram and Sthala vruksham is Agni teertham (ocean) and well known as Amudha Kinaru.



Other deities seen in the temple are Brahma, Lingothbavar and Durgai as, Koshta Deivam and Ganapthy Lingam when we go around the prakaram.




Importance : When Devas and Asuras churned Thiruparkadal for Nectar, many things came out of Ocean and finally they got the Nectar. Vayu Bagavan was carrying the Nectar pot, Asuras created wind storm. Pot tilted and nectar fell down which formed as Siva Lingam and some Nectar was collected in a pot by Lord Subramanyar. Here we see Subramanyar with Amirta Klasam. Arunagirinadhar sang Thirupugazh on Lord Murugan of this temple. Navagra’s are in a line, facing same direction.Here Navagrahas are watching the marriage cermony of Lord Siva and Parvathy.



Sthala Purana says this place is near to Sri Lanka. Lord Sri Rama was looking out place to construct a bridge and reach Sri Lanka to rescue Sita. Sugreeva suggested this place for Rama, which leads to Srilanka from back side. Lord Rama chose Rameswaram, which leads to front entrance. Sri Ramar Padam is seen in the temple. Sri Rama worshiped Lord Siva of this place.


Thiru Navukkarasar sang Hymns on Lord Siva of this place.

Thiru koneswarar Temple, Thiru Kudavoil.

Thiru Koneswarar Temple of Thiru kudavoil:




Thiru Kudavoil is about 16 Kms from Kumbakonam, and about 16 Kms from Thiruvaroore. This is one of 275 Siva Devara Sthalam. The place is also known as "Kadhali Vanam, Vanmeegachalam and Kudavayer kottam".




The temple has two prakaram, and there is no Raja gopuram for the temple. This is a Madak koil built by King Cochengat Cholan .








Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Arulmigu Koneeswarar and his consort known as Periya Nayaki.








Teertham known as Amrurtha teertham, seen in front of the temple and Sthala Vruksham is Plantain.









As we enter we see Ganesha sanctum and deity here known as, "Anumadhi Vinayakar" in outer prakaram. There is a Dwajasthambam and Nandi in front. As we enter inside we see sanctum for Periya Nayaki Amman in standing posture with Abhya Varadha Hastham. Opposite to the sanctum Vahana Mandapam is seen. There is no separate Durgai in this temple; Ambal is worshiped as "Brugan Durgai".









Inside we see three storey Gopuram. As we go around prakaram, we see Idumban, Dandapani, and saraswathy sanctum. To NW corner we see Murugan sanctum, peacock mandapam and Maha mandapam, where Murugan is seen with Valli and Devanai. Arunagirinadhar sang Thirupugazh on Lord Murugan here.









As we go around further towards north direction, we come across Sthala Vruksham Plantain, Jack Fruit tree, Navagraha, Sri Murugan, Sri Mahalakshmi, Thirunabindhu Muni, Saptha madhar, Nalwar, Sundarar and Paravai Nachiar.




In front of Sundarar sanctum, we see steps to climb and reach the main sanctum. Natarajar is seen here. There is a Maha Mandapam, Nandi Mandapam with pillars and Artha mandapam to cross to reach the main sanctum of Sri Koneeswarar. The Lingam is big in size with a square Avudayar.




Sthala purana says at the end of yugam, all Vedas were kept in the “Amrutha kalasam” and Lord was protecting it in Siva Lingam form. Later the Lingam was covered by the snake pit and appeared like a mud heap. Once Garuda tried to poke the mud heap here and Lingam came out of the pit. So the place is known as Kudavoil Koneesa moorthy, Vanmeegesar, and Garudesar.




At the time of next yuga starting, Amrutha kalasam fell at Kumbakonam, and broke into three pieces. The mouth portion fell in this place and Amrutham (nectar) started flowing down from the kalasam and formed as Amrutha pushkarani.



Garuda has worshiped Lord Siva in this place. We Goddess herself is considered as Durgai in this temple. We do not find separate Durgai in the prakaram as we go around.



As per sthala puranam, Jatayu, Agni, Sutha Maharisi and Brugu Muni worshiped Lord Siva of this place. Thiru Gyana Samanthar sang hymns on Lord Siva and Arunagirinadhar composed Thirupugazh on Murugan of this temple.




[Hymns][Kadhali Vanam][Thirupugazh][Cochengat Cholan] [Garuda][Nandi Mandapam] [Jatayu][Amrutha Teertham][Agasthiyar][Amrutha Kalasam]

Thiru Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Ambar Perunthiru koil, Thiruvarore.

Ambarstone Perunthiru koil


The temple is about six kms south east of Peralam. This temple is one of 275 Siva Devara Sthalam. This temple is a Madak koil built by Cochengat Cholan. This is birth place of Somasimara Nayanar.






The main Raja Gopuram is of three storeys and two prakaram.



Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Arulmigu Brahamapureeswarar and his consort known as Sugandha Kunthalambikai.



Teertha is Indra teertham, Soola teertham, and Sthala Vruksham is Punga tree.



As we go around the prakaram we see Vinayakar, Murugan, Maha Lakshmi, Akilandeswari, Bairavar, Soorya, and Nataraja sannidhi.




We see two segments in the vimanam. In one we see Somaskandar and in the other we see Brahma pureeswarar in Lingam form. At the back of Brahma pureeswarar, Lord Siva is seen as Somaskanda moorthy.



Brahma worshiped Lord Siva of this place. Manmadha was blessed by Lord Siva and Nandarajan was released out from Brahmahathi Dosha after worshiping Lord Siva of this place Ambal.




Thiru Gyana Sambandhar sang hymns on Lord Siva of Ambal. Thiru Navukkarasar has mentioned about this place in his work. Arunagirinadhar sang Thirupugazh on Lord Murugan of Ambal Temple. Sthala puranam was written by Vidvan Meenakshi Sundaram Pillai.



Stone inscriptions of 3rd Kulothanga period are seen.


[Navukkarasar][Madak Koil][Arunagirinadhar][Cochengat Cholan]

Thiru chengattankudi temple. Nanilam.

1. Thiru Chengattangkudi:
   
   
   
   Thiruchengattan kudi is one of 275 Siva Devara Sthalam.
   
   
   
   The place is known as Ganapatheecharam, which is on the banks of River Mudikondan.
   
   
   It is about 2 kms distance SW from Thiru kannapuram. The temple has five storeys Rajagopuram.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Ganapatheeswarar / Utharpadeeswarar, and
   His consort, known as Thiru Kuzhalammi.
   
   
   
   Teertham is known as sathya pushkarani, which is in front of the temple. Sthala vruksham is Atthi (Fig tree).
   
   
   
   Other deities seen in the temple are, Vathapi Vinayakar, Murugan, Sathya shoda Lingam, Natarajar, Seerala devar, and Sandana Mangai, in different sanctums.
   
   
   
   Purana says Lord Siva came to Siruthonda Nayanar’s house as Biravar. Nayanar greeted him and asked him to have his lunch at their place. Lord agreed and he said he wants the food to be served with the flesh of a small boy cooked as a dish and included in the menu. Siruthondar agreed to do so by the time Lord Siva finishes his day’s routine work.
   
   
   
   
   Seeralan asked his wife to cook the flesh of his son, who is a small and young. When lunch was served for Lord Siva, he asked them for their son. Seeralan had to admit what he has done. Lord Siva was pleased with their devotion and dedication in feeding disciples. Lord Siva asked them to call their son by his name and the boy walked inside the house. They were blessed by Lord Siva.
   
   
   
   
   Vinayakar killed Gayasuran and to get rid of his sin he worshipped Lord Siva here. Vatapi Vinayakar which is seen in the temple is from Vatapi brought by Siruthondar, when he went for war with Chalukya at Vatapi.
   
   
   
   
   Thiru Gyana Sambandhar and Thiru Navukkarasar sang hymns on Lord Siva, and Arunagirinadhar sang Thirupugazh on Lord Murugan of this temple.
   
   

[Gyasuran][Vatapi Vinayakar][Chalukya][siruthonda Nayanar]

Mayendrapalli / Koviladi . Seergazhi.

1. Mayendrapalli / Koviladi:
   
   
   
   This temple is one of 275 Siva Devara sthalam
   
   
   
   The place Mayendrapalli is about 19 kms NW of Seergazhi town. The present name is Koviladi. The temple is a small one with single prakarm on the bank of River Kollidam.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   The place Mayendrapalli is about 19 kms NW of Seergazhi town. The present name is Koviladi. The temple is a small one with single prakarm on the bank of River Kollidam.
   
   
   
   
   Main deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Arulmigu Thirumeni Azhagar and his consort Vadivambikai. Sthala Vruksham is Vilvam. Pushkarani is Indra teertham in front of the temple.
   
   
   
   
   Magendran worshipped Lord Siva of this place, hence the name Myendrapalli for the place. Soorya, Chandra, Brahma and Indran worshipped Lord Siva of this temple and were blessed by Him.
   
   
   
   Sambandhar sang hymns on Lord Siva, and Arunagirinadhar sang Tirupugazh on Lord Murugan of this temple.
   

[Sambandhar][Swayambu Lingam]