Devara Paadal Petra Sthalam | 162nd Shiva Sthalams(One of the Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam) |
Region | Chola Naadu - South |
Chola Naadu - South | 45th Shiva Sthalam |
Pathigam | Saint Thirugnanasambanthar |
HISTORY:
This
ancient temple is close to Poompuhar. This place is famous as the birth place
of “Madala Marayavan”, a character from Silapathikaram, one of the Sangam
epics. The historical names of this place are Sanguvanam, Sankaaranyam,
Thalaisai and Thalaichanganam.
Paanchajanyam:
Lord
Mahavishnu worshipped Lord Shiva here and obtained “Paanchajanyam” (“Thalai
Sangu”), the greatest of all conch (Sangu). The base (Aavudayar) of the main
deity is in the shape of a conch.
SALIENT
FEATURE:
·
This temple is
counted as one of the Maadak Koils built by King Kochengat Cholan.
·
The main deity’s
lingam is very tall and the uniqueness of this lingam is that it has locks of
hair. This can be seen at the time of abhishekam using gingelly oil.
·
The structure of
this temple is in the form of “Somaskandar” – with Lord Murugan’s shrine
situated in between the shrines of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi.
·
It is believed
that King Kochengat Chola built about 70 “Madakkoils”. The distinguishing
feature of a Madakkoil is that it is not easily approachable by an elephant. He
built these temples at an elevation and there are a few steps that need to be
climbed before seeing the lord. Also, the sanctum sanctorum’s (Karpagragam)
entrance is narrow such that no elephant can enter it.
·
Behind the
sanctum sanctorum, on either sides of Lord Lingothbavar, there are idols of
Lord Mahavishnu and Lord Brahma in a worshipping posture. Devotees can enjoy
the darshan of all the three lords (Trimurthys) – Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.
This is considered to be very auspicious.
·
The reliefs of
Lord Kuberan’s “Sanganidhi” and “Padmanidhi” can be seen at the entrance of the
temple.
·
There is a
Shivalingam and an idol of Vinayakar under the temple’s “sthala vriksham”
Purasu.
·
The sanctum
sanctorum is in the form of semi-circular tank (akazhi in Tamil).
TEMPLE INFORMATION:
|
Moolavar |
Sri Sankaaranyeswarar, Sri
Sankarunatheswarar, Sri Sankavana Nathar |
|
Ambal |
Sri Soundhara Nayaki, Sri Brahath Sundaraambigai |
|
Theertham |
Sangu Theertham, River Cauvery |
|
Sthala
Vriksham |
Purasu tree |
BELIEF:
It
is believed that devotees can worship Goddess Soundhara Nayaki here to seek
blessing for “santhana prapthi” (child boon). Women come here on full-moon days
for worship after observing fast (“Pournami viratham”). They break their fast
by consuming a small amount of the sandalwood paste that has adorned the
goddess.
|
Tamil Month |
English Month |
Festival Name |
|
Vaikasi |
May-June |
5-day
Vaikasi Visakam |
|
Avani |
Aug-Sept |
Vinayakar
Chaturthi |
|
Aippasi |
Oct–Nov |
Skanda
Shashti and Annabishekam |
|
Karthikai |
Nov-Dec |
Thirukarthikai |
|
Maasi |
Feb-Mar |
Maha Shivrathri |
HOW
TO REACH:
Thalaichangadu is situated at a distance of about 18 kms from Mayiladuthurai on the Mayiladuthurai to Poompuhar (Via Aakkur) route. From Aakkur, it is about 5 kms.
TEMPLE
ADDRESS:
Sri Sankaaranyeswarar
Tirukkoil,
Thalaichangaadu,
Aakkoor,
Tarangampadi,
Nagapattinam.
Tamil Nadu – 609 301.
LOCATION:
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