105. SRI KALARMULAI NATHAR TEMPLE THIRUKKALAR

Devara Paadal Petra Sthalam	222nd Shiva Sthalams(One of the Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam)
Region	Chola Naadu - South
Chola Naadu - South	105th Shiva Sthalam
Pathigam	Saint Thirugnanasambanthar

HISTORY:

This Shivastalam located 12 km North west of Tirutturaippundi on the Southern banks of the river Pamani, is also known as Parijata vanam.  It is situated on the Mannargudi Muttuppettai road. Tirukkottur is a Shivastalam in the vicinity.

Natarajar is said to have blessed Durvasar with a vision of the cosmic dance. The latter's image is seen facing Natarajar here. Parasarar is also believed to have worshipped here.

SALIENT FEATURE:

·        This temple with 3 prakarams occupies an area of about 1.5 acres.

·        The pillared halls in this temple are of great beauty.

·        A lofty Rajagopuram (150 feet) adorns the entrance to this temple enclosed by massive walls.

·        The Valampuri Vinayakar and the Subramanyar shrines are also of significance here.

TEMPLE INFORMATION:

Moolavar	Sri Kalarmulainathar, Sri Parijathavaneswarar
Ambal	Sri Azhageswari,Sri Amirthavalli
Theertham	Durvasa , gnan, Brahmma and Rudra Theertham
Sthala Vriksham	Parijatham

BELIEF:

It is the faith of the devotees that if one prays to lord here, it will ensure the salvation of all members of his/her family. Those afficted by adverse aspect of ketu-serpent planet pray here for relief.

TEMPLE FESTIVAL:

Tamil Month	English Month	Festival Name
Chithirai	Apr-May	Chithra festival on chithra star day
Vaikasi	May-June	Vaikasi Visakam
Purattasi	Sep-Oct	Navarathri
Aippasi	Oct–Nov	Skanda Shashti
Karthikai	Nov-Dec	Thirukarthikai
Markazhi	Dec-Jan	Arudra Darshan
Markazhi	Dec-Jan	Margazhi Sashti
Maasi	Feb-Mar	Maha Shivrathri

HOW TO REACH:

This paadal petra sthalam is located on the Mannarkudi - tirutturaipoondi road. It is about 21 Kms from Mannarkudi and about 10 Kms from Tirutturaipoondi.

TEMPLE ADDRESS:

Sri Kalarmulai Nathar Temple,

Thirukkalar,

Thiruvarur,

Tamil Nadu.

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