Devara Paadal Petra Sthalam | 27th Shiva Sthalams(One of the Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam) |
Region | Thondai Naadu |
Thondai Naadu | 27th Shiva Sthalam |
Pathigam | Saint Thirugnanasambanthar |
HISTORY:
This
place is in a beautiful location in the midst of hills and so it gets the name
Idai-churam (“Idai” meaning – in between and “churam” meaning hills and
forests).The temple is said to have been built in 7th Century.
Goddess Parvathi came here as
Kamadhenu:
In
ancient time, the region was a forest densely covered with Vilva trees. A
shepherd, while grazing his cows, observed that one of his cows was pouring its
milk at a particular place every day. He informed the locals and they cleared
that area of bushes and found a Maragatha Swayambu Lingam.
The
legend is that Goddess Parvathi came here as Kamadhenu (cow) and worshipped
Lord Shiva. Hence the Ambal here is named Govardhanambikai (Go meaning cow in
Tamil).
Saint Thirugnanasambanthar:
This
is associated with Thiruidaichuram is that of Saint Thirugnanasambanthar. It is
believed that, while on his pilgrimage, the saint decided to take rest here
after visiting Thirukkazhukkundram temple.Lord Shiva took the form of a
shepherd, came to him and offered some buttermilk to quench his thirst. When
the shepherd asked him who he was, Sambanthar replied that he was on a
pilgrimage to visit Shiva temples.
The
shepherd told the Saint that there was a Shivalingam near this place too and
insisted him to visit that also. Sambanthar followed the shepherd who stopped
near this temple tank, smiled and then suddenly disappeared. Sambanthar
realized that the shepherd was none other than Lord Shiva himself. While
rendering his pathigam here he mentioned the lord as Idaichuranathar – Idai
meaning “came and left mid-way” in Tamil.Saint Thirugnanasambanthar was
mesmerised to see the glittering Maragatha lingam and while rendering his
pathigam, he finished each stanza with the lines - “Idaichuram mevia ivar
vannam enne”, meaning “what a beautiful colour the lord has!”
Three trees:
Three
trees - Vilva, Neem (Vembu) and Peepal (Arasu) are growing together and are
believed to represent Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvathi and Lord Vinayaka. It is a
common belief amongst devotees that worshipping these trees will ensure unity
in the family and those separated will get re-united.
People Worshipped
lord shiva here:
Sages
Gowtama and Sanath Kumarar have worshipped Lord Shiva here.
SALIENT
FEATURE:
·
The Moolavar
here is a large sized Swayambhumurthy (self-manifested lingam) and is made of
Emerald (Maragatham).
·
This east facing
temple with main tower (Rajagopuram) has five-tiers.
·
The time of
arthi, one can notice the beautiful and glittering Maragadha lingam.
·
The tank from
where Lord Shiva gave dharshan to Sambanthar still exists and is called “Katchi
Kulam” (katchi meaning appearance and kulam meanin tank).
·
A interesting
feature to see here is, a banyan tree is gradually engulfing a palm tree.
·
A beautiful
relief of Lord Murugan with his spear (“vel”) and with his right leg on his
mount (peacock) can be seen on the right side of the Lord Shiva’s sanctum.
·
This temple is
that the sanctum sanctorum is surrounded by “Ahazhi” (half circle water
tank).
TEMPLE INFORMATION:
|
Moolavar |
Sri Idaichuranathar, Sri Gnanapureeswarar |
|
Ambal |
Sri Imayamadakkodi Ammai, |
|
Theertham |
Madhura Theertham |
|
Sthala
Vriksham |
Vilvam |
BELIEF:
It
is believed that by worshiping Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi in this temple,
devotees are blessed with “Santhana Prapthi” (child boon).
During
Panguni (March-April), the lord’s wedding festival is celebrated. During the
same time, bangles festival (Valaikappu) of Goddess Govardhanambikai is also
celebrated.
TEMPLE
FESTIVAL:
|
Tamil Month |
English Month |
Festival Name |
|
Maasi |
Feb-Mar |
Maha Shivrathri |
|
Panguni |
Mar-Apr |
Panguni Uthiram |
|
Chithirai |
April-May |
Chitra
Poornima |
HOW
TO REACH:
Thiruvadisoolam
is at a distance of 9 kms from Chengalpattu on Chengalpattu to
Thirukkazhukundram route and 18 kms from Thirupporur on Chengalpattu to
Thirupporur Road.
TEMPLE
ADDRESS:
Sri Gnanapureeswarar
Temple,
Thiruvadisulam,
Chempakkam Via,
Chengalpattu,
Kanchipuram,
Tamil Nadu – 603108.
LOCATION:
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