Nidheeswarar Temple, Annamputhur, Villupuram

Nidheeswarar Temple, Annamputhur, Villupuram

Nidheeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Annamputhur Village in Tindivanam Taluk in Villupuram District in Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Nidheeswarar and Mother is called as Kanaga Thirupurasundari. The Temple was believed to be built by Pallavas and later renovated by Cholas. The Temple is considered as Guru Parihara Sthalam.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://explore-pondicherry.blogspot.com/2021/01/nidheeswarar-temple-annamputhur-legends.html

History

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://explore-pondicherry.blogspot.com/2021/01/nidheeswarar-temple-annamputhur-history.html

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://explore-pondicherry.blogspot.com/2021/01/nidheeswarar-temple-annamputhur-temple.html

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 06.00 AM to 11.00 AM and 05.00 PM to 08.00 PM.

Festivals

Monthly Pradoshams, Pournami, Thiruvadhirai, Sankatahara Chathurthi, Krithikai, Sashti, Valarpirai Ashtami, Theipirai Ashtami, Chathurthi, Akshaya Tritiya, Navaratri, Diwali, Skanda Sashti, Aippasi Annabishekam, Karthigai Somavaram, Karthigai Deepam, Thai Poosam, Shivaratri, Masi Magam, Panguni Uthiram and Aadi Pooram are the festivals celebrated here.

Prayers

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://explore-pondicherry.blogspot.com/2021/01/nidheeswarar-temple-annamputhur-prayers.html

Contact

Nidheeswarar Temple,

Annamputhur, Tindivanam Taluk

Villupuram District – 604 304

Mobile: +91 91501 31138 / 95007 27892

Mobile: +91 70105 28137 / 89391 29293

Mobile: +91 94440 36534 / 94440 36532

Email: info@Srinidheeswarar.com / srinidheeshwarar@gmail.com

Web: http://sntt.net

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 5 Kms from Varagupattu Bus Stop, 8 Kms from Omandur, 9 Kms from Tindivanam, 9 Kms from Tindivanam Bus Stand, 10 Kms from Tindivanam Railway Station, 13 Kms from Mailam, 13 Kms from Perumukkal, 14 Kms from Kiliyanur, 34 Kms from Puducherry Airport, 35 Kms from Puducherry, 114 Kms from Chennai Airport and 136 Kms from Chennai.

There is a government Bus (No: 26 - 05:30 AM & 07:40 AM) plying from Tindivanam (near Vasanth & co) to Annamputhur. There is private bus (Lakshmi Krishna - 07:40 AM, 09:05 AM, 10:45 AM, 12:50 PM, 02:40 PM, 04:30 PM, 06:30 PM & 08:15 PM) plying from Tindivanam Depot to Annamputhur. From Tindivanam, devotees should take Tindivanam to Puducherry road and take a left turn at Varagupattu. Proceed for another 5 Kms to reach this Temple.

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Nidheeswarar Temple, Annamputhur, Villupuram

Nidheeswarar Temple, Annamputhur, Villupuram

Nidheeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Annamputhur Village in Tindivanam Taluk in Villupuram District in Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Nidheeswarar and Mother is called as Kanaga Thirupurasundari. The Temple was believed to be built by Pallavas and later renovated by Cholas. The Temple is considered as Guru Parihara Sthalam.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://explore-pondicherry.blogspot.com/2021/01/nidheeswarar-temple-annamputhur-legends.html

History

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://explore-pondicherry.blogspot.com/2021/01/nidheeswarar-temple-annamputhur-history.html

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://explore-pondicherry.blogspot.com/2021/01/nidheeswarar-temple-annamputhur-temple.html

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 06.00 AM to 11.00 AM and 05.00 PM to 08.00 PM.

Festivals

Monthly Pradoshams, Pournami, Thiruvadhirai, Sankatahara Chathurthi, Krithikai, Sashti, Valarpirai Ashtami, Theipirai Ashtami, Chathurthi, Akshaya Tritiya, Navaratri, Diwali, Skanda Sashti, Aippasi Annabishekam, Karthigai Somavaram, Karthigai Deepam, Thai Poosam, Shivaratri, Masi Magam, Panguni Uthiram and Aadi Pooram are the festivals celebrated here.

Prayers

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://explore-pondicherry.blogspot.com/2021/01/nidheeswarar-temple-annamputhur-prayers.html

Contact

Nidheeswarar Temple,

Annamputhur, Tindivanam Taluk

Villupuram District – 604 304

Mobile: +91 91501 31138 / 95007 27892

Mobile: +91 70105 28137 / 89391 29293

Mobile: +91 94440 36534 / 94440 36532

Email: info@Srinidheeswarar.com / srinidheeshwarar@gmail.com

Web: http://sntt.net

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 5 Kms from Varagupattu Bus Stop, 8 Kms from Omandur, 9 Kms from Tindivanam, 9 Kms from Tindivanam Bus Stand, 10 Kms from Tindivanam Railway Station, 13 Kms from Mailam, 13 Kms from Perumukkal, 14 Kms from Kiliyanur, 34 Kms from Puducherry Airport, 35 Kms from Puducherry, 114 Kms from Chennai Airport and 136 Kms from Chennai.

There is a government Bus (No: 26 - 05:30 AM & 07:40 AM) plying from Tindivanam (near Vasanth & co) to Annamputhur. There is private bus (Lakshmi Krishna - 07:40 AM, 09:05 AM, 10:45 AM, 12:50 PM, 02:40 PM, 04:30 PM, 06:30 PM & 08:15 PM) plying from Tindivanam Depot to Annamputhur. From Tindivanam, devotees should take Tindivanam to Puducherry road and take a left turn at Varagupattu. Proceed for another 5 Kms to reach this Temple.

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Aayeeswarar Temple, Thondamanatham, Puducherry

Aayeeswarar Temple, Thondamanatham, Puducherry

Aayeeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Thondamanatham Village in Villianur Commune in Union Territory of Puducherry, India. Presiding Deity is called as Aayeeswarar and Mother is called as Akhilandeshwari. This Temple is believed to be one of the oldest Temples in Thondamanatham Area.

Legends

As per Hindu Mythology, Chandra married Daksha's 27 daughters (i.e. 27 stars). Maham star felt that Aayilya star was very close with Chandran. Hence, Maham star placed a curse on Aayilya star. Aayilya star lost her beauty and strength and became very weak due to the curse. To overcome the curse, she was advised to come to this place and worship Lord Shiva here. She created a pond and worshipped Lord Shiva here. She regained her beauty and strength by the grace of Lord Shiva. Hence, Lord Shiva of this Temple came to be called as Aayilya Eswarar. Later got corrupted to Aayeeswarar.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found facing the sanctum. Presiding Deity is called as Aayeeswarar. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of big Lingam. Lord Shiva is Swayambhu Moorthy (Self-manifested). Only, the Lingam in the temple seems to be from ancient period, rest all the other idols are of recent origin. Mother is called as Akhilandeshwari. She is housed in a separate south shrine. There are shrines and idols of Vinayaga, Murugan and Chandikeswarar in the temple premises. Theertham associated with this Temple is Aayilya Theertham.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 2 Kms from Pathukkannu Bus Stop, 8 Kms from Osudu Lake, 14 Kms from Puducherry Main Bus Stand, 14 Kms from Puducherry Railway Station, 15 Kms from Puducherry Airport, 145 Kms from Chennai Airport and 166 Kms from Chennai. The Temple is situated on Pondicherry Bus Stand to Vazhudavur Bus Route.

Devotees can get down at Pathukannu Bus Stop. The Temple is located at about 2 Kms from Pathukkannu Bus Stop. PRTC Bus 18 A and 12 A is plying between Pondicherry Bus Stand to Thirukanur and Pathukannu will stop at Pathukannu Bus Stop. All the other private buses running in this route also stops here. Taxis and Autos are also available to reach this Temple from any part of Puducherry. Nearest Railway Station is located at Puducherry. Nearest Airport is located at Puducherry and Chennai.

Location

Amirtha Lingeshwarar Temple, Agaram, Puducherry

Amirtha Lingeshwarar Temple, Agaram, Puducherry

Amirtha Lingeshwarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Agaram, an outskirt of Puducherry Town in Union Territory of Puducherry. Presiding Deity is called as Amirtha Lingeshwarar and Mother is called as Abhirami. Amirtha Lingeshwarar was also called as Agastheeswarar in ancient times.

Legends

It is believed that Sage Agastya and Planet Mars worshipped Lord Shiva here.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found facing the sanctum. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum and Mukha Mandapam. Presiding Deity is called as Amirtha Lingeshwarar. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Amirtha Lingeshwarar was also called as Agastheeswarar in ancient times.

Mother is called as Abhirami. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine. Her shrine is situated to the left side of the sanctum. Both the sanctum and Mother shrine shares the Mukha Mandapam. There are shrines for Vinayaga, Murugan and Navagrahas in the Temple premises.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about at about 2.5 Kms from Pathukannu Bus Stop, 3 Kms from Osudu Lake, 10 Kms from Puducherry Main Bus Stand, 11 Kms from Puducherry Railway Station, 12 Kms from Puducherry Airport and 151 Kms from Chennai Airport. The Temple is situated on Pondicherry Bus Stand to Vazhudavur / Pathukannu Bus Route. Tourists can get down at Pathukannu Bus Stop. The Temple can be reached by taking an Auto from Pathukannu Bus Stop.  

PRTC Bus 12 A and 18 A is plying between Pondicherry Bus Stand to Pathukannu / Thirukanur will stop at Pathukannu Bus Stop. All the other private buses running in this route also stops here. Taxis and Autos are also available to reach this Temple from any part of Puducherry. Nearest Railway Station is located at Puducherry. Nearest Airport is located at Puducherry and Chennai.

Location

Moolanathaswamy Temple, Bahour, Puducherry

Moolanathaswamy Temple, Bahour, Puducherry

Moolanathaswamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Bahour Commune in Union Territory of Puducherry, India. It is situated in the heart of Bahour Town. Presiding Deity is called as Moolanatha Swamy / Thiru Moolasthanam Udaiyar and Mother is called as Vedhambigai. The Temple was believed to be built during 6^th – 7^th Century A.D. by Pallavas and later got converted to granite construction during Chola Period. This Temple is one of the protected monuments in Puducherry declared by Archaeological Survey of India and is maintained by ASI.

Legends

Once, Chola King Parantaka Chola I wife was suffering from skin disease. She prayed to Moolanathar for relief from skin disease. Lord Moolanathar appeared in her dreams and instructed her to install and Thirushobanamudaiyar on the left side of the sanctum. Further, Lord Shiva instructed her to worship Thirushobanamudaiyar continuously to get rid of the disease. She followed the instruction without fail. As a result, she got relieved from the disease. Parantaka Chola 1 converted the brick structure to granite structure as a gratitude on insistence of the queen.

History

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://explore-pondicherry.blogspot.com/2020/01/moolanathaswamy-temple-bahour-history.html

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://explore-pondicherry.blogspot.com/2020/01/moolanathaswamy-temple-bahour-temple.html

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 06.00 AM to 10.30 AM and 04.30 PM to 09.00 PM.

Festivals

Masi Magam, Aatru Thiruvizha (River Festival), Brahmotsavam, Shivaratri and Monthly Pradoshams are celebrated here with much fanfare.

Contact

Moolanathaswamy Temple,

Bahour, Puducherry – 607 402

Mobile: +91 98658 48461 / 94432 87111 / 94863 61135

Mobile: +91 97876 66137 / 94884 94784

Mobile: +91 86820 73800 / 85082 47310

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 50 meters from Bahour Bus Stop, 4 Kms from Kanniyakoil Bus Stop, 9 Kms from Cuddalore, 9 Kms from Cuddalore Bus Stand, 13 Kms from Cuddalore Port Junction Railway Station, 14 Kms from Ariyankuppam, 20 Kms from Puducherry Main Bus Stand, 20 Kms from Puducherry Railway Station, 23 Kms from Puducherry Airport, 163 Kms from Chennai Airport and 171 Kms from Chennai.

The Temple is situated on Pondicherry to Cuddalore Bus Route. Devotees can get down at Kanniyakoil Bus Stop. The Temple is located at about 4 Kms from this Bus Stop. Share Autos and local buses connecting Pondicherry to Bahour can be taken from this bus stop to reach this temple.

PRTC Bus 8 A is plying between Pondicherry Bus Stand to Bahour will stop at Bahour Bus Stop. All the other private buses running in this route also stops here. Taxis and Autos are also available to reach this Temple from any part of Puducherry. Nearest Railway Station is located at Puducherry. Nearest Airport is located at Puducherry and Chennai.

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Bheemeswarar Temple, Omandhur, Villupuram

Bheemeswarar Temple, Omandhur, Villupuram

Bheemeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Omandhur near Tindivanam Town in Villupuram District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Bheemeswarar and Mother is called as Balambigai / Ksheerambikai. The Temple is believed to be more than 1000 years old.

Legends

For brief details, kindly refer below link;

https://explore-pondicherry.blogspot.com/2019/07/bheemeswarar-temple-omandhur-legends.html

History

Siru Panattru Padai, forming part of the Sangam literatures of Tamil, mentions this place as part of the Oyma Nadu region ruled by Nalliya Kodan known for his charitable traits. This region was around the present Tindivanam. As per the inscriptions, this temple was built during Chola Emperor Rajaraja-I, period in 11th Century. Renovations were carried out during Vijayanagara Nayak period. There were inscriptions belonged to 15^th to 16^th century found on Kumudam. One stone inscription of Rajaraja Chola period mentions this place as Ovvur.

In another inscription of the13th century belonging to Raja Narayana Sambuvarayar, the place is noted as Oimanattu Ogandur. The name of the place began from Ovvur, moved to Ogandur and now stands with Omandur. Ramaswamy Reddy was born in Omandur, was the Chief Minister of Madras in 1947 and in his name a super speciality hospital exists in Chennai. During 1954, Omandur Ramaswamy Reddy had done renovations and conducted Kumbabhishekam.

The Temple

For brief details, kindly refer below link;

https://explore-pondicherry.blogspot.com/2019/07/bheemeswarar-temple-omandhur-temple.html

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 06.00 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. and from 04.30 p.m. to 08.00 p.m. Mostly evening timings is unpredictable. Devotees are advised to contact before visiting, during evening hours.

Festivals

Besides monthly Pradosha pujas, the temple celebrates Maha Shivrathri in February-March.

Prayers

The Temple is considered as Parihara Sthalam for Wealth, Child Boon and Food. Devotees worship Lord Shiva here to become rich, to get blessed with child and to get cure from all kind of food related problems. For relief from the adverse aspects of planets and serpent planets in particular, devotees light ghee lamps dedicated to the presiding deity Realizing their wishes, devotees perform abishek to Lord and mother and offer vastras.

Contact

Bheemeswarar Temple,

Omandhur, Tindivanam,

Villupuram District – 604 102

Mobile: +91 94435 38366 / 92442 12348 / 99629 28179.

Mobile: +91 97894 24577 / 97896 94225  

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 700 meters from Omandur Bus Stop, 9 Kms from Tindivanam, 10 Kms from Tindivanam Railway Station, 30 Kms from Puducherry, 30 Kms from Puducherry Airport, 115 Kms from Chennai Airport and 136 Kms from Chennai. The Temple is situated on Tindivanam to Pondicherry Route. Buses to & fro from Tindivanam and Pondicherry will stop at Omandur Bus Stop. Share autos are available from Omandur Bus Stop. Nearest Railway Station is located at Tindivanam. Nearest Airports are located at Puducherry and Chennai.

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