Chidambareswarar Temple, Thirumangalam, Villupuram
Chidambareswarar
Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Thirumangalam
Village near Thirukkanur in Villupuram District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity
is called as Chidambareswarar and Mother is called as Shivakamasundari. The
Temple is located close to Union Territory of Puducherry. The Temple is situated
on the banks of the lake in a very peaceful environment.
Legends
It is
believed that Korakkar Siddhar installed this Shiva Lingam.
History
The
Lingam, Nandeeswarar and Chandikeswarar was found in the lake nearby. It is
believed that these Chola style idols belonged to 4th Century AD.
Lingams and Idols are housed and worshipped under thatched roof till 2006. It
was decided by Local Villagers to build a Temple for Lord Shiva and started
building activities and completed in 2010. Kumbabishekam had been done at May
26, 2019.
The
Temple
There is
a 28 feet Dwajasthambam immediately after the entrance. Nandhi is located next
to it facing the sanctum. Here Nandhi is called as Surya Nandhi. There is a
huge Mahamandapam in this Temple. Presiding Deity is called as
Chidambareswarar. Lord is a Swayambu Moorthy. He is facing west. It is believed
that Sanctums of Thiruvannamalai Annamalaiyar Temple, Chidambaram Nataraja
Temple and this temple are located in straight line.
There is
also Adhikara Nandhi facing the Lord in the sanctum. Vishnu Durga, Brahma,
Vishnu, Dhakshinamoorthy, Narthana Vinayaga are the Koshta idols located around
the sanctum walls. Chandikeswarar is housed in a separate shrine. It is
believed that Idol is 2500 years old. Mother is called as Shivakamasundari. Mother
Shrine is located to right side of the Sanctum and she is facing south.
There is
a shrine for Saneeswarar to the right side of the sanctum. He is gracing the
devotees along with his consorts Jyeshta Devi, Mantha Devi and Neela Devi. In
addition to the Crow vehicle, Eagle Vehicle can also be seen here. Normally in
North india, Lord Saneeswarar will have Eagle as his Vehicle. Gopuram has been
designed in octagonal shape. Gopuram has Lord Yama in Southern side, Vinayagar
on western side and Anjaneya in northern side.
There is
shrine for Nataraja in the Temple. Rahu and Ketu are gracing from his Jadamudi.
Vyakrapada, Patanjali, Karaikal Ammaiyar also graces the devotees from his
shrine. There is a shrine for Maha Bhairava near the Temple tank. There will be
special poojas dedicated to him on Theipirai Ashtami days. An Anjaneya Idol can
be found nearby. There is also shrine for Dhanavanthri nearby.
There
are shrines for Mahalakshmi, Gajalakshmi, Maha Ganapathy, Chandran, Suryan, 63
Nayanmars, Sekkizhar, Thilagavathy, sister of Nayanmar Appar, Lord Murugan
along with his consorts valli and Deivanai, Pancha Lingam, Saraswathi, Ayyappan
and Naalvar in the Temple premises. Normally in Temples, Naga idols are
installed near the Trees but here Naga Idols are housed in separate shrine.
Vilvam,
Nagalingam, Maha Vilvam and Thiruvodu trees can be found in the Temple
premises. Kadamba maram is considered as Sthala Vriksham in this Temple. Unique
speciality is Maha Vilvam has 11 leaves. The Temple Tank is situated on the
North-East corner of the Temple. Tank is in hexagonal shape. Manoranjitham Tree,
Shenbaga Tree and Uthiratcha Tree can be seen near the Temple Tank.
There
are beautiful paintings depicting Lord Shiva Play (Thiruvilaiyadalgal). There
is also a shrine for Angaragan (Mars) and Siddhar samadhi in this Temple. There
is a Dyana Mandapam housing Pancha Loha Idol of baba near to this Temple. This
hall consists of 21 important saints of enriched Tamil history.
Prayers
Devotees
pray to Lord for clearing marriage obstacles, Child Boon, Mental disorders and
curing diseases.
Connectivity
The
Temple is located at about 1.5 Kms from Pidaripattu Bus Stop, 3 Kms from Thirukkanur,
5 Kms from Thiruvakkarai, 9 Kms from Thirubhuvanai, 15 Kms from Vikravandi, 21
Kms from Vikravandi Railway Station, 24 Kms from Puducherry Main Bus Stand, 25
Kms from Puducherry Railway Station, 25 Kms from Puducherry Airport, 26 Kms
from Villupuram, 24 Kms from Villupuram Railway Junction and 141 Kms from
Chennai Airport. The Temple is situated on Puducherry to Thirukkanur Road.
Regular buses are plying between Puducherry and Thirukkanur. Devotees has to
get down at Pidaripattu Bus Stop and take an auto to reach this Temple. Nearest
Railway Stations are located at Puducherry, Vikravandi and Villupuram. Nearest
Airport is located at Puducherry and Chennai.
Location
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