Devara Paadal Petra Sthalam | 21th Shiva Sthalams(One of the Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam) |
Region | Thondai Naadu |
Thondai Naadu | 21th Shiva Sthalam |
Pathigam | Saint Thirugnanasambanthar |
HISTORY:
This
place dates back to the time of Mahabharatha. It is believed that Sage
Bharadwaj (Dhronachariyar’s father), had visited this temple. It is believed
that once Sage Bharadwaj had been cursed to take the form of a bird. He visited
many Shiva temples and worships the lord to seek relief from this curse.
Finally, he is believed to have reached this place, created a well (Bharadwaja
Theertham), worshipped Lord Shiva here and got his curse lifted. The name Thiru
Valithayam comes from “Valiyan” – a black bird in Tamil and “Thiru” is a
respectful prefix. Hence, the lord here is also praised as “Sri Valithaya
Nathar”. The historical name of this place is Thiruvalithayam but it is now
known as Paadi.
Kamalai and Vimalai:
Lord
Brahma's two daughters - Kamalai and Vimalai wished to marry Lord Shiva.
Knowing that their wish is very difficult to be fulfilled, Lord Brahma sent
them to worship Lord Shiva on the banks of river Paalaru. Lord Shiva was
pleased with their penance and appeared before them. He told them that it was
not possible for him to marry them as he was already married to Goddess
Parvathi. He further advised them to marry Lord Vinayakar instead. Heading to
Lord Shiva’s wishes, they married Lord Vinayakar in this place as soon as he
returned after conquering the demon king Gajamukasuran. (Another legend
states that Lord Vinayakar’s wifes are called Siddhi and Buddhi.)
Eleven temples:
As
per the sthala puranam, there are eleven temples situated around this temple
that adorns Thiruvlithayam like a garland. This makes Thiruvalidayam very
auspicious. These eleven temples are – Mylapore, Thiruvanmiyur, Thiruverkadu,
Thiruvirkolam, Thiru Ilambayankottur, Thiruvooral, Thiruvalangadu,
Thiruvenpakkam, Thirupachur, Thirumullaivoyal and Thiruvogtriyur.
People
who worshipped here:
Lords
Indra, Mahavishnu, Ram, Hanuman, Lov, Kush, Manmadan, Sugreeva, Sage Agasthiar,
Sage Bharadwaj, Yama, Vayu, Agni, Sun and Moon have worshiped the lord here. Planet
Jupiter (Brahaspathi /Guru Bhagwan) worshipped Lord Shiva here and got relieved
of his sins.
SALIENT
FEATURE:
·
This east facing
temple has a 3-tiered main tower (Rajagopuram).
·
Lord Vinayakar’s
wedding with Kamalai and Valli took place here.
·
The Vimanam
(roof tower) of the sanctum sanctorum has been constructed according to the
Gaja Brishtam style of architecture.
·
This temple is
famous as a Parihara Sthalam for Lord Guru (planet Jupiter).
·
Lord Vinayakar
can be seen with his consorts and he is in his wedding form.
·
The sanctum
sanctorum is in the form of a semi-circular tank (Akazhi in Tamil).
·
Goddess
Jagathambikai is facing south. From a single place, one is able to get
dharisanam of both Lord Valleeswarar and the Goddess Jagathambikai.
·
The pillars of
this temple have beautiful reliefs depicting many gods from the Hindu mythology.
These include carvings of Lords Natarajar, Murugan, Kothandaramar, Machavathara
Moorthy and Koormavadhara Moorthy.
TEMPLE INFORMATION:
|
Moolavar |
Sri Valithaya Nathar, Sri Valleeswarar |
|
Ambal |
Sri Jagadhambal, Sri Thayammai |
|
Theertham |
Baradwaja Theertham |
|
Sthala
Vriksham |
Padhiri tree |
BELIEF:
Devotees
believe that worshiping the lord here on full moon days will grant them
salvation.
This
temple is considered as one of the Guru Parihara sthalams.
As
Lord Vinayakar is in his wedding form in this temple, it is believed by
devotees that worshiping him here will expedite their marriage proposals.
TEMPLE
FESTIVAL:
|
Tamil Month |
English Month |
Festival Name |
|
Chithirai |
April-May |
Brahmotsavam |
|
Karthikai |
Nov-Dec |
Thirukarthikai |
|
Markazhi |
Dec-Jan |
Thiruvadhirai |
|
Aippasi |
Oct–Nov |
Annabishekam |
|
Maasi |
Feb-Mar |
Maha Shivrathri |
HOW
TO REACH:
Thiruvalithayam
(Padi) is located at a distance of about 7 kms from the Koyambedu Bus Terminus
on the Chennai to Thiruvallur route. It is about 12 kms from the Chennai
Central railway station. The railway station nearest to Thiruvalithayam is
Kurattur on the Chennai Central to Arakkonam route and this temple is about 2
kms away from it.
Thiruvalithayam
is near the Paadi main junction and just opposite to the Lucas TVS Factory.
TEMPLE
ADDRESS:
Sri Thiruvalleswarar
Temple,
Thiruvalidayam,
Padi,
Ambattur,
Thiruvallur,
Tamil Nadu – 600 050.
LOCATION:
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