Subramaniya Swami Temple, Mailam, Villupuram

Subramaniya Swami Temple, Mailam, Villupuram

Subramaniya Swami Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Murugan located in Mailam near Tindivanam in Villupuram District of Tamil Nadu. The Temple is located on small hillock at Mailam is a famous place for of pilgrimage.  Though, this is a Shiva temple with Viswanathar and Visalakshi in the sanctum, but the importance is given to Subramanya Swamy. Arunagirinathar had praised Lord Murugan of this Temple in his Thirupugazh hymns. This  Hindu temple is controlled by the Bommayarpalayam Mutt.

Legends

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https://explore-pondicherry.blogspot.com/2019/07/subramaniya-swami-temple-mailam-legends.html

History

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The Temple

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Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 06.00 AM to 12.30 PM and 04.00 PM to 08.30 PM

Festivals

The Panguni Uthiram festival held in March - April fascinates a large crowd of devotes from all over Tamil Nadu. Karthigai days coming in the Tamil months of Adi, Karthikai, Thai and Panguni are considered more auspicious and on these days more devotees converge at the Mailam temple. 

Singers

Arunagirinathar had praised Lord Murugan of this Temple in his Thirupugazh hymns.

Connectivity

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Location

Padaleeswarar Temple, Cuddalore

Padaleeswarar Temple, Cuddalore

Padaleeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Thirupathiripuliyur locality in Cuddalore Town in Cuddalore District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Padaleeswarar / Sivakozhundeeswarar / Karaiyearteeswarar / Kannivananathan / Thondar Thunainathan / Kadaignazhaludayaperuman / Utharesan / Patalanathan / Karaiyettrumpiran. Mother is called as Brihannayagi / Periyanayagi / Arunthava Nayagi / Brahmanayaki / Thogaiambigai.

The place is called as Thirupathiripuliyur. The former part of the name of this sacred place indicates the Sthala Vriksham (the tree of the temple) Pathiri tree and the later part Puliyur indicates the tiger saint Vyakrapada who penanced in this place. The Temple was constructed during the Pallava and Medieval Chola periods. The Saivite saint Appar is believed to have adopted Saivism at this temple. There is a belief/myth that by worshiping this God single time is equal to 16 times worshiping the Shiva in Kasi, 8 times in Thiruvannamalai and 3 times in Chidambaram.

The presiding deity is revered in the 7^th century Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Thevaram, written by Tamil saint poets known as the Nayanmars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam. This is 50^th Devaram Padal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 18^th sthalam of Nadu Naadu on the banks of river Kedilam. Saint Arunagirinathar has also sang songs in praise of Lord Murugan of this temple in his revered Thirupugazh. The Temple plays a unique role in the history of Hindu religion, art, and architecture.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://explore-pondicherry.blogspot.com/2018/07/padaleeswarar-temple-cuddalore-legends.html

History

It was constructed during the Pallava and Medieval Chola periods. The Saivite saint Appar is believed to have adopted Saivism at this temple. This shrine is a very ancient one held in high veneration by the Shaivites. According to the inscriptions found in the temple, the history of this temple could be traced to the periods of Parantaka Chola, Rajaraja Chola I, Rajendra Chola I, Kulothunga I, Vikrama Chola and also by the kings of Pallava and Pandiya dynasties who had performed renovation works from time to time in this temple and also made grants and gifts for the upkeep of this temple. The Philanthropic family of Pudukkottai Nagarathaar, renovated this temple and performed Kumbabishekam on 28-06-1917, followed by the one held on 8-2-73 undertaken, thanks to efforts of local devotees.

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://explore-pondicherry.blogspot.com/2018/07/padaleeswarar-temple-cuddalore-temple.html

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 5.30 AM to 12.00 Noon and 3.00 PM to 09.00 PM.

Pooja Timings

·        Thiruvanathal (6.00 AM)

·        Kala Santhi (8.30 AM)

·        Uchi Kalam (11.30 AM)

·        Sayaratchai (5.30 PM)

·        Second Kalam (7.00 PM)

·        Arthajamam (8.30 PM)

Festivals

Chithirai Vasanthotsavam, Tamil New Year, 13 days Vaikasi Brahmotsavam, Aani Thirumanjanam, Adi Pooram, 10 days Appar Utsavam, Adi Fridays, and Monthly Pradoshams are the festivals celebrated here with much fanfare.

Literary Mention

This is 50th Devaram Padal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 18th sthalam of Nadu Naadu on the banks of river Kedilam. Two saints, Thirunavukkarasar and Tirugnanasambandar who played wonders and miracles through their divine hymns have glorified the sacredness of the presiding deity Padaleeswarar in their works. Thiru Gyana Sambandhar addressed Thiru Navukarasar as Appar for first time in this place. Arunagirinathar’s work Thirupugazh hailed for its chaste and unparalleled beauty includes songs in praise of lord shanmugar of this sacred temple.

Contact

Padaleeswarar Temple,

Thirupathiripuliyur

Cuddalore District – 607 002

Phone: +91 4142 236 728

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Cuddalore Main Bus Stand, 650 meters from Thirupathiripuliyur Railway Station, 22 Kms from Panruti, 25 Kms from Puducherry, 28 Kms from Puducherry Airport, 44 Kms from Chidambaram, 43 Kms from Villupuram, 190 Kms from Chennai and 172 Kms from Chennai Airport. The Temple is situated in the centre of the new Town Cuddalore and very near to Bus Stand and Railway Station. Frequent buses are available from all the major cities of Tamil Nadu to Cuddalore.

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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 16^th 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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http://explore-pondicherry.blogspot.com/2017/10/panchanatheeswarar-temple-thiruvandarkoil-legends.html

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

For brief details, please refer below link;

http://explore-pondicherry.blogspot.com/2017/10/panchanatheeswarar-temple-thiruvandarkoil-festivals.html

Literary Mention

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http://explore-pondicherry.blogspot.com/2017/10/panchanatheeswarar-temple-thiruvandarkoil-literary-mention.html

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.
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