Azhagar Siddhar Temple, Thennampakkam, Cuddalore

Azhagar Siddhar Temple, Thennampakkam, Cuddalore

Azhagar Siddhar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Azhagar Swamy Siddhar, located at Thennampakkam Village in Cuddalore District of Tamil Nadu. The Temple is actually Jeeva Samadhi of Azhagar Swamy Siddhar. The Temple is famous for numerous stucco images and dolls of humans, vehicles etc.

History

It is believed that 400 years ago, a Siddhar called Azhagar Swamy reached Thennampakkam and was living near this Temple. He said to have cured diseases occurred to the Villages effectively. He attained his Jeeva Samadhi in the Temple well. Later, Local Villagers built this Temple in memory of him.

The Temple

This temple is having three sanctums, Muni, Lord Shiva and Azhagar Swamy Siddhar Jeeva Samadhi. Azhagar Swamy Siddhar Jeeva Samadhi is situated at the backside of the Temple. The Shrine is believed to be built on top of a well. The Temple is situated amidst Banyan Trees. The Temple premises contains lot of stucco images of Human figurines, Vehicles, Houses etc in the Temple premises.

It is a practice here if any one pray here for wishes and once their wishes are fulfilled, they have to buy and keep stucco image respective to their prayer. It is like you wish for a new car, once your wish is fulfilled, you have to buy and keep a stucco image of car.

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 06.00 AM in the mornings till 08.00 AM in the evenings.

Festivals

It is believed that Azhagar Siddhar was born on Monday. Hence Mondays are special here. Chithirai Tiruvizha is the famous festival celebrated in this Temple.

Prayers

Devotees pray here for child boon, education and jobs. Once their wish is fulfilled, they make dolls as per their prayers and dedicate to the Lord here.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 2 Kms from Embalam Bus Stop, 3 Kms from Embalam, 11 Kms from Bahour, 13 Kms from Kanniyakoil, 11 Kms from Thavalakuppam, 16 Kms from Ariyankuppam, 16 Kms from Cuddalore, 16 Kms from Cuddalore Bus Stand, 19 Kms from Cuddalore Port Junction Railway Station, 19 Kms from Puducherry, 23 Kms from Puducherry Airport, 20 Kms from Puducherry Railway Station, 158 Kms from Chennai Airport and 170 Kms from Chennai. The Temple can be reached from Cuddalore via Kanniyakoil & Bahour or can be reached from Puducherry via Thavalakuppam. The Temple is situated at about 2 Kms from Embalam Bus Stop.

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Thillai Kali Temple, Chidambaram, Cuddalore

Thillai Kali Temple, Chidambaram, Cuddalore

Thillai Kali Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Sakthi located in the outskirts of Chidambaram Town in Chidambaram Taluk in Cuddalore District of Tamil Nadu. The Temple is situated on the banks of Palaman River. The Temple is located at about 1 Km from famous Thillai Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram. 

Legends

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https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2020/10/thillai-kali-temple-chidambaram-legends.html

History

The Temple was built by Kadava King Kopperunjinga who ruled between 1229 and 1278. There are about 12 inscriptions in this Temple. One of the inscription states that the temple was reconstructed intro a granite edifice by Kadava King Kopperunjinga. All the other inscriptions talks about grants, gifts and donations made to this temple. The presence of Kali as Nisumbasoothani with hero stones indicates that the temple might have existed during Pallava  or Chola period. Pandya King Jadavarman Sundara Pandya renovated this temple. The temple is under the administrative control of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of Government of Tamil Nadu. The re-consecration ceremony was  conducted in 1987 and 2007.

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2020/10/thillai-kali-temple-chidambaram-temple.html

Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 6.30 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.

Festivals

10 days Vaikasi Brahmotsavam, Aadi Perukku, Aadi Theerthavari, Maasi Theerthavari, Purattasi Navaratri and Aippasi Navaratri are the festivals celebrated here.

Prayers

As Mother Thillai Kali is the deity of Magam Star, those born of this star pray to her with abishek and archanas to realize their wishes. Devotees perform abishek with oil, offer white vastras and archanas with Kumkum. Devotees pray to Kadambavana Dakshina Swarubini by lighting lamps on Thursdays seeking high education and academic achievements.

Contact

Thillai Kali Temple,

Chidambaram,

Chidambaram Taluk,

Cuddalore District – 608 002

Phone: +91 4144 230 251

Email: thillaikaliamman@gmail.com

Connectivity

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2020/10/thillai-kali-temple-chidambaram-connectivity.html

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Kailasanathar Temple, Nellikkuppam, Cuddalore

Kailasanathar Temple, Nellikkuppam, Cuddalore

Kailasanathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Nellikkuppam Town in Panruti Taluk in Cuddalore District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Kailasanathar and Mother is called as Akhilandeshwari. The Temple was believed to be built by Pallavas and is about 1400 years old.

There are three temples in the area around Nellikkuppam that denote Kailasam, Shivalogam and Bhoologam, the three places where Lord Shiva is worshipped. They are;

·        Kailasanathar Temple, Nellikkuppam (Kailasam)

·        Bhoologanathar Temple, Nellikkuppam (Bhoologam)

·        Sivalokanathar Temple, Vellappakkam (Shivalogam)

History

The Temple was believed to be built by Pallavas and is about 1400 years old. The temple has received royal patronage from Cholas, Nayaks, Kadavas and Vijayanagara Kings. The temple was constructed during the reign of Mahendravarma Pallava I (600-630 CE). It is said that Mahendravarma Pallava started building Shiva Temples over Jain Shrines when he was converted to Shaivism from Jainism by the efforts of Thirunavukkarasar (Appar). This Temple is considered one among those converted shrines.

During the desilting of the temple tank in recent times, people had found an ancient Jain Theerthangar statue dating back to 5^th Century AD. The Temple authorities installed the statue in the temple premises. The Temple received patronage from Kundavai Nachiyar, elder sister of Chola Emperor Rajaraja Chola I. An inscription on the lintel of the sanctum attests this fact. There is an inscription dated to Chola King Vikrama Chola (1118 – 1135 CE) talks about the renovation done by Chola Emperor Rajendra Chola I.

The temple was called as Kailsamudaiya Rajendra Chozheswaram and the place was called as Rajaraja Valanattu Cholavalli Nallur in the inscriptions available in this temple. Mandapams, Veera Anjaneya Shrine and the walls were built during Nayak Period. There is an inscription dated to 17^th Century CE mentions about the temple renovations carried out by Irandaairam Mudaligal. The Temple contains ten Chola era inscriptions, one Nayakkar period inscriptions and rest three inscriptions are of recent origin.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east, but the temple entrance is from the southern side as the eastern entrance is not in use due to the encroachment by the locals. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Artha Mandapam and Maha Mandapam. Presiding Deity is called as Kailasanathar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Dakshinamoorthy (without the Banyan tree behind him), Vishnu Durga with a Prayoga Chakra (bison head at her feet is missing), Vishnu, Vinayaga and Brahma are the Koshta idols located around the sanctum walls.

Idols of Lord Murugan and Vinayaga can be found at the entrance of the sanctum. Mother is called as Akhilandeshwari. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine. Her idol is around 6 feet tall. Her shrine is situated to left side of the sanctum. There is a shrine for Lord Vinayaga in the south west corner of the Temple premises. There is a small shrine in the form of Maadakoil can be found next to the Vinayaga Shrine. It might have housed a Lingam in ancient times. Now, no deity is enshrined in this shrine.

There is a shrine for Lord Murugan in the temple premises. This shrine houses Baladhandayuthapani facing south and Lord Murugan with his consorts Valli & Deivanai facing east. Sthala Vriksham, Vanni tree is located near to Murugan Shrine. There is a small Lingam beneath this Tree. There are shrines for Veera Anjaneya, Bhairavar, Kala Bhairavar, Suryan, Vishnu, Navagrahas, Veerabhadra, Chandikeswarar, Ayyanar with his consorts Poorna & Pushkala and Jyeshta Devi with Maanthi & Kuligai in the Temple premises.

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 06.00 AM to 10.00 AM and 05.00 PM to 07.00 PM. 

Contact

Kailasanathar Temple,

Nellikkuppam, Panruti Taluk,

Cuddalore District – 607 105

Mobile: +91 77088 41065 / 93676 46591 / 98407 23477

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Nellikkuppam Main Bus Stand, 1.5 Kms from Nellikkuppam Railway Station, 11 Kms from Cuddalore, 14 Kms from Cuddalore Port Junction Railway Station, 14 Kms from Cuddalore Bus Stand, 14 Kms from Panruti, 15 Kms from Panruti Railway Station, 31 Kms from Puducherry, 34 Kms from Puducherry Airport, 172 Kms from Chennai Airport and 182 Kms from Chennai. The Temple is situated on Cuddalore to Panruti Route.

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Bhoologanathar Temple, Nellikkuppam, Cuddalore

Bhoologanathar Temple, Nellikkuppam, Cuddalore

Bhoologanathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Nellikkuppam Town in Panruti Taluk in Cuddalore District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Bhoologanathar and Mother is called as Bhuvanambigai. This Temple houses a special shrine for Lord Vishnu like Govinda Raja Perumal Temple in Chidambaram Thillai Nataraja Temple.

There are three temples in the area around Nellikkuppam that denote Kailasa, Shivaloka and Bhooloka, the three places where Lord Shiva is worshipped. They are;

·        Kailasanathar Temple, Nellikkuppam (Kailasam)

·        Bhoologanathar Temple, Nellikkuppam (Bhoologam)

·        Sivalokanathar Temple, Vellappakkam (Shivalogam)

History

The Temple is believed to be built by Chola Emperor Rajendra Chola I. The Temple was renovated by Vaiyapuri Paradesiyar in 18^th Century A.D.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east with three tiered Rajagopuram. Nandi, Balipeedam and Dhwaja Sthambam can be found facing the sanctum. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Maha Mandapam, Artha Mandapam and Sanctum. Presiding Deity is called as Bhoologanathar. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Mother is called as Bhuvanambigai. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine. Her shrine is situated in Maha Mandapam.

There is a south facing shrine housing Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal and Alarmelu Mangai in Maha Mandapam. There is a shrine for Vishnu Durga in the Temple premises. She is sitting over Padma (Lotus) with 8 arms (Ashta Bhuja) is special. There are shrines for Swarna Vinayagar, Muthu Kumara Swamy with his consorts Valli & Deivanai, Kala Bhairavar, Chandikeswarar, Bala Murugan, Dakshinamoorthy and Navagrahas in the Temple premises. Sthala Vriksham is Vilwa tree.

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 08.00 AM to 12.00 Noon and 04.00 PM to 08.00 PM.

Festivals

Ani Thirumanjanam, Aadi Thirukalyanam (Marriage Festival), Puratasi Maha Shivaratri and monthly Pradoshams are celebrated here.

Prayers

People worship to Lord Shiva for settling land disputes, buying properties and wellbeing of them. Women worship Mother to overcome marriage obstacles and pray for longevity of their husband.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 1.5 Kms from Nellikkuppam Main Bus Stand, 2 Kms from Nellikkuppam Railway Station, 11 Kms from Cuddalore, 14 Kms from Cuddalore Port Junction Railway Station, 14 Kms from Cuddalore Bus Stand, 15 Kms from Panruti, 31 Kms from Puducherry, 34 Kms from Puducherry Airport, 172 Kms from Chennai Airport and 182 Kms from Chennai. The Temple is situated on Cuddalore to Panruti Route.

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Sivaloganathar Temple, Vellappakkam, Cuddalore

Sivaloganathar Temple, Vellappakkam, Cuddalore

Sivaloganathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Vellappakkam Village in Cuddalore Taluk in Cuddalore District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Sivaloganathar and Mother is called as Shivagama Sundari. The Village was called as Vellalar Pakkam in ancient times and got corrupted to Vellappakkam.

There are three temples in the area around Nellikkuppam that denote Kailasa, Shivaloka and Bhooloka, the three places where Lord Shiva is worshipped. They are;

·        Kailasanathar Temple, Nellikkuppam (Kailasam)

·        Bhoologanathar Temple, Nellikkuppam (Bhoologam)

·        Sivalokanathar Temple, Vellappakkam (Shivalogam)

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east and covers an area of about 2 acres. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found facing the sanctum. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum and Maha Mandapam. Presiding Deity is called as Sivaloganathar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Brahma, Dakshinamoorthy and Lingodbhava are the Koshta Idols located around the sanctum walls.

Chandikeswarar Shrine can be seen in his usual location. Mother is called as Shivagama Sundari. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine. Her shrine is situated on the Maha Mandapam. There are shrines for Vinayagar, Lord Murugan with his consorts Valli & Deivanai, Nudhana Durga, Saneeswarar, Mahalakshmi, Nagas, Navagrahas, Chandikeswarar, Bhairavar and Suryan in the Temple premises.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 2.5 Kms from Varakalpattu Bus Stop, 2.5 Kms from Varakalpattu Railway Station, 4 Kms from Nellikkuppam Main Bus Stand, 6 Kms from Nellikkuppam Railway Station, 8 Kms from Bahour, 10 Kms from Cuddalore, 10 Kms from Cuddalore Bus Stand, 14 Kms from Cuddalore Port Junction Railway Station, 18 Kms from Panruti, 28 Kms from Puducherry, 31 Kms from Puducherry Airport, 171 Kms from Chennai Airport and 179 Kms from Chennai. The Temple is situated on Cuddalore to Panruti Route.

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Viswanathar Temple, Viswanathapuram, Cuddalore

Viswanathar Temple, Viswanathapuram, Cuddalore

Viswanathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Viswanathapuram Village near Nellikkuppam Town in Panruti Taluk in Cuddalore District of Tamil Nadu. The Temple is situated on southern banks of Thenpennai River. The Temple had been washed away completely and only Lingam remains. The Lingam is housed under a shed.

The Temple is located at about 6 Kms from Nellikkuppam, 6 Kms from Nellikkuppam Railway Station, 16 Kms from Cuddalore, 16 Kms from Cuddalore Bus Stand, 20 Kms from Cuddalore Port Junction Railway Station, 32 Kms from Puducherry, 33 Kms from Puducherry Airport, 169 Kms from Chennai Airport and 183 Kms from Chennai.

The Temple is situated on Cuddalore to Panruti Route. Devotees after crossing Nellikkuppam, look out for Thirukandeswaram. Once, you spot Thirukandeswaram, take the road towards North side (right hand side). The Temple is situated on the banks of Thenpennai River amidst Sugarcane fields.

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