Devara Paadal Petra Sthalam | 45th Shiva Sthalams(One of the Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam) |
Region | Nadu Naadu |
Nadu Naadu | 13th Shiva Sthalam |
Pathigam | Saint Sundaramurthy (Sundarar) |
HISTORY:
Sukhar
Brahma Rishi is believed to have been an expert in changing forms. Once he took
the form of a parrot and flew to Mount Kailash where he saw Lord Shiva
imparting the knowledge of “Shiva Gnanam” to Goddess Parvathi. Curious to learn
the Shiva Gnanam, the sage, in his parrot form, flew towards Lord Shiva and
Goddess Parvathi. Upon noticing him, Goddess Parvathi cursed him to be born on
earth.The sage begged Lord Shiva for pardon. Lord Shiva informed him that he
would be born to Sage Veda Vyasa and he would live in Thirumaruthanthurai (Edayaru).
He further advised him to do penance under the “Marutha” tree (“Marutha” means to
be absolved of this sin and to seek solvation). The historical name of this
place is” Thirumaruthanthurai” (“Thiru means respectful in Tamil”). The temple
is located between the rivers South Pennai and Malattaru, on the southern banks
of Pennai River. Hence this place is known as” Edayar”. However, during his
period on earth, he would have human body with the face of a parrot. “Sukha” in
Sanskrit means parrot.
Sage Agasthiyar worshipped with a
Lingam:
Sage
Agasthiyar is believed to have visited this place during his pilgrimage. He is
also believed to have been installed a lingam and worshipped it. This lingam is
praised as “Sri Agastheeswarar”. Sage Agasthiyar’s idol can also be seen here.
Lord shiva taught astrology to Sage
Sukhar Brahma Rishi:
On
the day of the Swathi nakshatra, Lord Shiva gave dharisanam to Sage Sukhar
Brahma Rishi and taught astrology (Jothidam) to him here.
Sage Sukhar Brahma Rishi was
blessed with Lord Ram’s darshan:
Sage Sukha Brahma Rishi was also an ardent devotee of Lord Ram. He was blessed with Lord Ram’s darshan at the Yoga Ramar temple at Nedungunam.
Guru Marai Gnana Sambandar blessed
by Lord Vinayakar:
This
is the birth place of the saivite guru Marai Gnana Sambandar. He is the third
of the four “Santhna Kuravar”. It is believed that he was blessed by Lord
Vinayakar (in his Polla Pillayar form) here. At a very young age, he is
believed to have moved to Pennadam since it is the birth place of Saint
Meikandar (the first Santhana Kuravar), He is known as Maruthai Marai
Gnanasambandar and Kadanthai Marai Gnanasambandar. Kadanthai is the historical
name of Pennadam. There is another shrine for Lord Vinayakar here which can be
seen in the midst of a farm at a distance of about one kilometre from this
temple. It is believed that this is the Vinayakar that blessed saint Marai
Gnanasambandar. This Vinayakar is also praised as Maruthai Pillayar and
Gnanasambantha Pillayar.
People Worshipped
lord shiva here:
Lord
Brahma, Sapta Madakkal, Saint Sundaramurthy Nayanar and Saint Maraignana
Sambanthr have worshipped Lord Shiva in this temple
SALIENT
FEATURE:
·
This is a west
facing temple and its main tower (Rajagopurm) has 3-tiers.
·
This is the
birth place of the saivite guru Marai Gnana Sambandar.
·
In this temple,
Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathy are depicted in their wedding posture. They can
be seen facing each other. Lord Shiva’s shrine faces west while Goddess’s
shrine is facing east.
·
Sukha Brahma
Rishi is believed to have worshipped the lord here, there are a lot of parrots
in this place.
·
The stone
inscriptions available here, Lord Vinayakar of this temple is also named as
“Marutha Ganapathy” and “Polla Pillayar” and Lord Murugan is referred to as
“Kaliyugarama Pillayar”.
·
It is believed
that Lord Suryan (Sun) worships Lord Shiva of this temple by directing his rays
on the lingam on the 15th and 16th of the Tamil month of Maasi
(Feb-Mar) from 5.00 p.m. to 5.15 p.m.
TEMPLE INFORMATION:
|
Moolavar |
Sri Marutheswarar, Sri Idaiyatru Nathar, Sri
Adimathyarjuneswarar |
|
Ambal |
Sri Gnanambikai, Sri Sitridai Nayagi |
|
Theertham |
Virudhapinakini (Pennai river), Sitridai Theertham
(well) |
|
Sthala
Vriksham |
Marutham tree |
BELIEF:
Devotees
believe in this temple as Lord Shiva is facing west and Goddess Parvathi is
facing east, as if they are exchanging garlands. Hence this temple is
famous for seeking wedding boon. Devotees facing prolonged delays in their
marriage proposals worship the lord here and take the garlands exchanged
between the God and Goddess to their homes. It is believed that doing this will
remove obstacles from their marriage proposals.
TEMPLE
FESTIVAL:
|
Tamil Month |
English Month |
Festival Name |
|
Thai |
Jan-Feb |
Aattru
Thiruvizha (River festival) |
|
Maasi |
Feb-Mar |
Surya Puja
is performed in the temple on 15th and 16th from 5.00 p.m. to 5.15 p.m. |
HOW
TO REACH:
Thiru
Idaiyaru is at a distance of about 35 kms from Villupuram on the Villupuram to
Thirukovilur route (via Thiruvennainallur).
Another
nearby Devara Paadal Petra Sthalam is Thiruvennainallur which is at a distance
of about 5 kms.
TEMPLE
ADDRESS:
Sri Marudeeswarar
Temple,
T. Edayar,
Thirukkovilur Taluk,
Villupuram ,
Tamil Nadu - 607 203.
LOCATION:
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