Abhi Muktheeswarar Temple, Poothurai, Villupuram

Abhi Muktheeswarar Temple, Poothurai, Villupuram

Abhi Muktheeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Poothurai Village in Vanur Taluk in Villupuram District of Tamil Nadu. Poothurai was called as Bhudhathurai during ancient times. The temple is now referred as Shivoham Temple. The temple is situated in the interior part of the village. The Temple is located at about 5 Kms from Thiruchitrambalam Koot Road Bus Stop, 6 Kms from Mettupalayam Bus Stop, 7 Kms from Jipmer Hospital Bus Stop, 11 Kms from Puducherry Main Bus Stand, 12 Kms from Puducherry Railway Station, 11 Kms from Puducherry Airport, 36 Kms from Tindivanam, 37 Kms from Villupuram and 146 Kms from Chennai Airport. Take Tindivanam bound bus from Puducherry Bus Stand, get down at Thiruchitrambalam Koot Road Bus Stop and hire an auto to reach this Temple. Share Autos also available from Thiruchitrambalam Koot Road. Take Auto from Jipmer Bus Stop to reach this Temple.

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Sarabeswarar Temple, Poothurai, Villupuram

Sarabeswarar Temple, Poothurai, Villupuram

Sarabeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Poothurai Village in Vanur Taluk in Villupuram District of Tamil Nadu. Poothurai was called as Bhudhathurai during ancient times.

Legends

This Linga here is worshipped by all the Bhoodha Ganas and therefore Shiva is called as Bhudhapureeswarar.

The Temple

The temple had been dilapidated completely, only the Linga was leftover. Now a small temple has been built for the Linga and the Linga has been named as Sarabeswarar. Presiding Deity is called as Maha Jayaveera Sarabeswarar / Bhudhapureeswarar. There is also a shrine for Prathiyangara Devi in the Temple premises.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 4 Kms from Thiruchitrambalam Koot Road Bus Stop, 5 Kms from Mettupalayam Bus Stop, 6 Kms from Jipmer Hospital Bus Stop, 10 Kms from Puducherry Main Bus Stand, 11 Kms from Puducherry Railway Station, 10 Kms from Puducherry Airport, 35 Kms from Tindivanam, 38 Kms from Villupuram and 144 Kms from Chennai Airport. Take Tindivanam bound bus from Puducherry Bus Stand, get down at Thiruchitrambalam Koot Road Bus Stop and hire an auto to reach this Temple. Share Autos also available from Thiruchitrambalam Koot Road. Take Auto from Jipmer Bus Stop 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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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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Ashta Lingeshwarar Temple, Mitta Mandagapattu, Villupuram

Ashta Lingeshwarar Temple, Mitta Mandagapattu, Villupuram

Ashta Lingeshwarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Mitta Mandagapattu Village in Kandamangalam Taluk in Villupuram District of Tamil Nadu. The Temple is situated at the outskirts of Union Territory of Puducherry.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east. It contains only the sanctum with a shed in the front. The sanctum houses the presiding deity, Ashta Lingeshwarar in the form of Lingam. Ganesha and Murugan can be found at the entrance of the sanctum. Nandhi and Bali Peedam can be found facing the sanctum.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Pakkam Kootroad Bus Stop, 5 Kms from Nallathur, 6 Kms from Kandamangalam, 6.5 Kms from Thirubhuvanai, 7 Kms from Chinna Babu Samudram Railway Station, 15 Kms from Villianur Railway Station, 15 Kms from Thavalakuppam, 23 Kms from Puducherry Main Bus Stand, 23 Kms from Puducherry Railway Station, 25 Kms from Puducherry Airport, 24 Kms from Villupuram and 166 Kms from Chennai Airport.

The Temple is situated on Pondicherry to Madukarai Bus Route via Thavalakuppam. Tourists can take PRTC Bus No 20 and get down at Pakkam Kootroad Bus Stop. The temple is at a walkable distance from this Bus Stop. Taxis and Autos are also available to reach this Temple from any part of Puducherry. Nearest Railway Station is located at Puducherry, Chinna Babu Samudhram and Villianur. Nearest Airport is located at Puducherry and Chennai.

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Kailasanathar Temple, Thoravi, Villupuram

Kailasanathar Temple, Thoravi, Villupuram

Kailasanathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Thoravi near Panayapuram in Vikravandi Taluk in Villupuram District of Tamil Nadu, India. Presiding Deity is called as Kailasanathar and Mother is called as Brihan Nayagi / Periyanayaki. This Temple is situated close to Panayapuram Panangatteswarar Temple, a Devara Padal Petra Sthalam.

History

The Temple is believed to be around 1300 years old built by Pallavas and was later extensively renovated by Cholas. This Village was part of Panaiyur Nadu under Rajendra Chola Valanaadu during Chola period. The village was gifted to Shaivite ascetics (Thuravi) by Chola Kings. Hence, the village called as Thuraviyur in ancient times. Now, got corrupted to Thoravi. Local villagers still remember the visit of Kanchi Maha Periyava to this temple while he went to Pagandai for learning Vedas from Villupuram. This temple is currently reconstructed by Enandhinatha Nayanar Trust, Puducherry.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east with an entrance on the southern side. The temple is under construction. The older temple was completely lost except the idols. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum and Ardha Mandapam. Presiding Deity is called as Kailasanathar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. The Sanctum and Ardha Mandapam are open to sky as the construction is not yet completed.

Mother is called as Brihan Nayagi / Periyanayaki. The original idol was lost, and a new idol is kept under balalaya in the temple premises. It is said that the new idol is sourced from Kanyakumari. Nandi, Murugan with his peacock vehicle and Mother idol are kept in a thatched roof near the entrance of the temple.

Sculpture of Lord Vinayaga carved on a stone tablet can be seen on the left side at the entrance of the thatched shed. Another Sculpture of Lord Murugan carved on a stone tablet can be seen on the right side at the entrance of the thatched shed. Both these sculptures are dated to 7^th century CE. There is a Naga idol kept near to the Murugan sculpture. Locals consider this Idol as Ragu Ketu and worship it for relief from Ragu Ketu Dosha.

Prayers

Devotees pray here for relief from serious illness and relief from Ragu Ketu Dosha.

Contact

Kailasanathar Temple,

Thoravi, Vikravandi Taluk,

Villupuram District – 605 601

Mobile: +91 90252 65394

Saravanan, a Sivanadiyar is taking caring and overseeing the reconstruction of this temple. It is said that even he sold his properties for the reconstruction of this temple. I urge Shiva devotees to visit this temple and help them in their reconstruction activities.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 2 Kms from Panayapuram, 2.5 Kms from Panayapuram Panangatteswarar Temple, 9 Kms from Thirukanur, 14 Kms from Villupuram, 15 Kms from Villupuram Junction Railway Station, 15 Kms from Villupuram Old Bus Stand, 18 Kms from Villupuram Bus Stand, 31 Kms from Puducherry, 34 Kms from Puducherry Airport and 138 Kms from Chennai Airport. The temple is situated on Villupuram – Thirukanur – Vazhudavur bus route. Buses are available from Villupuram and Puducherry to reach Thoravi. The temple is situated on the main road itself.

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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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