Monday, October 30, 2017

Panchanatheeswarar Temple (Vadugurnathar Temple), Thiruvandarkoil, Puducherry

Panchanatheeswarar Temple (Vadugurnathar Temple), Thiruvandarkoil, Puducherry
Panchanatheeswarar Temple (Vadugurnathar Temple) is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Thiruvandarkoil near Villianur in Puducherry. Thiruvandarkoil is also known as Vandaar Koyil / Vadukur. Presiding Deity is called as Vadukeeswarar / Panchanadeeswarar / Vadugurnathar. Mother is called as Thiripurasundari / Vaduvakirkanni. This shrine is known for the Bhairava manifestation of Shiva - Samhara Bhairava Vadugurnathar.










Saint Thirugnanasambanthar visited this temple and this temple is praised in the hymns of saint Thirugnana Sambandar. This is one of the 276 Devara Padal Petra Shiva Sthalams and 16th Shiva Sthalam in Nadu Naadu. Saint Arunagirinathar has also sang songs in praise of Lord Murugan of this temple in his revered Thirupugazh. This is beautiful temple under the control of Archeological Survey of India (ASI) and has several inscriptions dating back to the period of Parantaka Chola and other great Chola kings like Rajaraja Chola, Rajendra Chola and Kulothunga Chola.










Legends
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History
This temple is believed to have been built by the Chola King Parantaka-I. It is constructed in a style that is similar to that of Tanjore temple but it is much smaller in size. The historical name of this place is Vadukur and that of the temple is Andarkoil. However, over a period of time, this place’s name has been changed to Thiru Andarkoil.  Currently, this temple is under the control of the Archaeological Department of India.










The Temple
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Temple Opening Time
The Temple remains open from 06.00 AM to 11.00 AM and 05.00 PM to 08.00 PM.
Festivals
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Literary Mention
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Prayers
Devotees believe that worshiping the lord of this temple would bless them with better job opportunities and promotions in works.  Majority of people pray for promotion in jobs and to conquer arrogance and ego. Devotees perform abishek, archanas and offer vastras to Lord. There are 8 pillars in the Artha Mandapa before Lord’s shrine. Worshipping Lord at this spot would bring royal honours and benefits to the devotee.  Special abisheks are performed to Lord Vadukeeswarar and Lord Bhairava on Ashtami days for removal evil effects. Those facing problems in wedding matters and suffering from illnesses perform abishek to Lord Bhairava with honey and sugarcane juice and feed the dogs.
Lord Muruga on his peacock vehicle turning left graces with His six faces, 12 hands and weapons.  Saint Arunagiriar in his Thirupugazh hymns ensures that the devotee would be relieved of all his/her sins if they worship Muruga in this form. Mother Durga graces from wall around the sanctum with her hands ready for a war.  Devotees pray here for success in their efforts. Special abisheks are performed to Lord Vadukeeswarar and Lord Bhairava on Ashtami days for removal evil effects. 
Contact
Panchanatheeswarar Temple (Vadugurnathar Temple),
Thiruvandar Koil Post
Kandamangalam Via,
Puducherry – 605 102
Mobile: +91 99943 05874 / 99941 90417
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 12 Kms, Villianur, 19 Kms from Puducherry, 20 Kms from Villupuram, 4.5 Kms from Chinnababusamudram, 179 Kms from Chennai and 183 Kms from Trichy. The Temple is located on Pondicherry to Villupuram Route (NH 45A). All the buses from Villupuram to Pondicherry and vice versa pass through Thiruvandarkoil. The temple is located on the road side opposite to Food Corporation Godown. Nearest railway station is Chinnababu Samudram (4 kms) on the Villupuram to Pondicherry railway line. Nearest Major Railway Station is located at Villupuram and Puducherry. Nearest Airport is located at Puducherry and Chennai.
Location

Panchanatheeswarar Temple (Vadugurnathar Temple), Thiruvandarkoil – Literary Mention

Panchanatheeswarar Temple (Vadugurnathar Temple), Thiruvandarkoil – Literary Mention
Saint Thirugnanasambanthar visited this temple and this temple is praised in the hymns of saint Thirugnana Sambandar. This is the 16th Shiva Temple of Nadunadu region praised in Thevaram hymns. Saint Arunagirinathar has also sang songs in praise of Lord Murugan of this temple in his revered Thirupugazh. Devotees visiting this temple should make it a practice to recite this Pathigam.
சுடுகூ ரெரிமாலை யணிவர் சுடர்வேலர்
கொடுகூர் மழுவாளொன் றுடையார் விடையூர்வர்
கடுகூர் பசிகாமங் கவலை பிணியில்லார்
வடுகூர் புனல்சூழ்ந்த வடுகூ ரடிகளே.
பாலு நறுநெய்யுந் தயிரும் பயின்றாடி
ஏலுஞ் சுடுநீறும் என்பும் ஒளிமல்கக்
கோலம் பொழிற்சோலைக் கூடி மடவன்னம்
ஆலும் வடுகூரில் ஆடும் மடிகளே.
சூடும் இளந்திங்கள் சுடர்பொற் சடைதன்மேல்
ஓடுங் களியானை உரிபோர்த் துமையஞ்ச
ஏடு மலர்மோந்தங் கெழிலார் வரிவண்டு
பாடும் வடுகூரில் ஆடும் மடிகளே.
துவரும் புரிசையுந் துதைந்த மணிமாடம்
கவர வெரியோட்டிக் கடிய மதிலெய்தார்
கவரு மணிகொல்லைக் கடிய முலைநல்லார்
பவரும் வடுகூரில் ஆடும் மடிகளே.
துணியா ருடையாடை துன்னி யரைதன்மேல்
தணியா அழல்நாகந் தரியா வகைவைத்தார்
பணியா ரடியார்கள் பலரும் பயின்றேத்த
அணியார் வடுகூரில் ஆடும் மடிகளே.
தளருங் கொடியன்னாள் தன்னோ டுடனாகிக்
கிளரும் அரவார்த்துக் கிளரும் முடிமேலோர்
வளரும் பிறைசூடி வரிவண் டிசைபாட
ஒளிரும் வடுகூரில் ஆடும் மடிகளே.
நெடியர் சிறிதாய நிரம்பா மதிசூடும்
முடியர் விடையூர்வர் கொடியர் மொழிகொள்ளார்
கடிய தொழிற்காலன் மடிய வுதைகொண்ட
அடியர் வடுகூரில் ஆடும் மடிகளே.
பிறையும் நெடுநீரும் பிரியா முடியினார்
மறையும் பலபாடி மயானத் துறைவாரும்
பறையும் அதிர்குழலும் போலப் பலவண்டாங்
கறையும் வடுகூரில் ஆடும் மடிகளே.
சந்தம் மலர்வேய்ந்த சடையின் இடைவிம்மு
கந்தம் மிகுதிங்கள் சிந்து கதிர்மாலை
வந்து நயந்தெம்மை நன்றும் அருள்செய்வார்
அந்தண் வடுகூரில் ஆடும் மடிகளே.
திருமா லடிவீழத் திசைநான் முகனாய
பெருமா னுணர்கில்லாப் பெருமான் நெடுமுடிசேர்
செருமால் விடையூருஞ் செம்மான் திசைவில்லா
அருமா வடுகூரில் ஆடும் மடிகளே.
படிநோன் பவையாவர் பழியில் புகழான
கடிநாண் நிகழ்சோலை கமழும் வடுகூரைப்
படியா னசிந்தை மொழியார் சம்பந்தன்
அடிஞா னம்வல்லா ரடிசேர் வார்களே.

Panchanatheeswarar Temple (Vadugurnathar Temple), Thiruvandarkoil – Festivals

Panchanatheeswarar Temple (Vadugurnathar Temple), Thiruvandarkoil – Festivals
The wedding festival of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi is celebrated on the day of the Tamil New Year falling almost on April 14 or a day before or after occasionally in some years. It mostly falls on 14th of April every year. Pradosham is observed regularly. Also, poojas to Lord Bairavar is conducted on all Sundays and on all Ashtami days. Special services are offered to Bhairavar in the month of Scorpio (Karthikai - Ashtami).
Other important festivals celebrated in this temple are;
·        Vaikasi Visakam in the Tamil month of Vaikasi (May-June),
·        Skanda Shashti in the Tamil month of Aippasi (Oct-Nov),
·        Tirukarthikai in the Tamil month of Karthikai (Nov-Dec),
·        Thai Poosam in the Tamil month of Thai (Jan-Feb) and
·        Shivarathri in the Tamil month of Masi (Feb-Mar).