Devara Paadal Petra Sthalam | 109th Shiva Sthalams(One of the Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam) |
Region | Chola Naadu - North |
Chola Naadu - North | 55th Shiva Sthalam |
Pathigam | Saint Thirugnanasambanthar |
HISTORY:
Sri
Alandurayar (Vadamoolanathar) temple is located in the village named
Kilapazhuvur, in the district of Ariyalur, in the state of Tamil Nadu in South
India. The primary deity of this temple is Alandurayar (Vadamoolanathar) (Lord
Shiva) and his consort is Arundavanayaki. The place is now called as
Keezhapazhuvur. The holy tree of this temple is Banyan tree. The holy water of
this temple is Brahmma and Parasurama theertham. The agamam or pooja of this
temple is known as Sivagama. This temple is nearly 1000-2000 years old in this
region. The historical name of this place is Thirupaluvur.
The
word Pazhu or Aalamaram in Tamil means Banyan tree and hence the name
Alandurayar for Lord Shiva here. The place is known for large number of banyan
trees. Hence, the place is known as Tirupazhuvur.
The
tower is of a five tier structure facing east. There are two inner
corridors-prakaras. There are shrines for Kamala Ganapathy, Murugan,
Panchabudha Lingas, Mahalakshmi, Lingodhbavar, 63 Shiva devotees called
Nayanmars, Shiva Durga and Sapthakannikas- 7 maidens.
Sambirani thailam:
A
fragrant oil (Sambirani thailam) is applied on the Shivalinga. As the
Shivalinga is too small, a cup is placed upside down to facilitate darshan.
Abishek is performed to this cup only.
Sage Parasurama:
The
place is also considered the holy place where sage Parasurama worshiped Lord
Shiva to repent for his sin of killing his own mother. The tank he created here
is known as Parasurama tank.
Goddess Parvathi:
In
a playful mood, Mother Parvathi covered the eyes of Lord Shiva with her hands.
As the eyes of Lord Shiva are Sun and Moon, the world became dark suddenly. The
activities of the world came to a standstill. All the sages and Devas were
confused not knowing what to do. Lord Shiva told Parvathi that even playful
acts, if caused hardship to others, was but a sin and asked her to leave him
for earth and perform penance. The Lord also assured that He would come and
join Her in the Yogavanam here. Mother Parvathi completed Her penance, made a
Linga in sand and worshiped Him standing by one leg. Lord came here and took
His consort. This Yogavana is now named Kilapazhuvur. As Mother Parvathi
performed Thavam (penance) here, She is called Arundhavanayaki.
SALIENT
FEATURE:
·
Moovar has sung
hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.
·
A separate idol
of Ambal doing thapas on single leg for the benefit of world’s peace can be
seen here.
·
For the
Kayamugasuran’s samharam Vinayagar danced as Narthana Vinayagar.
·
A bronze idol of
Sandikeswarar doing Shiva Pooja is available in the temple along with other
Urchava idols.
·
Parasuramar
worshiped lord Shiva for the sin caused due to killing of his mother.
Parasuramar’s sleeping posture idol is available above the Sanctum entrance.
·
In the Tamil
month of Panguni 18th day Lord Surya worships Lord Shiva in the form light.
·
Kalyana
Pariharam is done at Kalayana Durgai sannadhi.
·
There is no
Navagraha shrine.
·
Moolavar is
syambu (Putru – hence there is no abishekam).
·
Tamil
inscriptions of 10th to 12th century are found out side Sanctum walls and
prakaram walls.
·
Gajalakshmi may
be seen in the west entrance of Shiva temples. In the Alandurayar temple,
Parasurama is seen in a lying form.
TEMPLE INFORMATION:
|
Moolavar |
Sri Alanthuraiyar, Sri Vadamoolanathar, Sri
Yogavaneswarar |
|
Ambal |
Sri Arunthavanayagi, Sri Yogathabasvini and Sri
Mahathabasvini |
|
Theertham |
Brahmma, Parasurama Theertham |
|
Sthala
Vriksham |
Banyan Tree |
BELIEF:
People
pray here for union with their separated life partners and release from serious
sins.
Recover
from the sin of brahmahathi dosam.
|
Tamil Month |
English Month |
Festival Name |
|
Purattasi |
Sep-Oct |
Navarathri |
|
Karthikai |
Nov-Dec |
Thirukarthikai |
|
Maasi |
Feb-Mar |
Maha Shivrathri |
|
Panguni |
Mar-Apr |
Panguni Uthiram |
HOW
TO REACH:
Ariyalur
road at Keezhapazhuvur and is about 12 Kms to the south of Ariyalur Town. One
can reach this sivasthalam from Tiruvaiyaaru also. Bus facilities are available
from Tiruchy, Tiruvaiyaaru and Ariyalur.
TEMPLE
ADDRESS:
Sri Vadamooleswarar
Temple,
Keezhapazhuvoor,
Ariyalur,
Tamil Nadu – 621707.
LOCATION:
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