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Sri Abathsahayanathar Temple
- Ten Kurangaaduturai / Thenkurangaduthurai,Tamil Nadu
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Overview
The Sri Abathsahayanathar Temple is located at Tiruvidaimarudur and is dedicated to God Shiva. This temple is one of the two Kurngaaduturais where Sugreeva and Vaali are known to have worshipped the great God Shiva.
About the Temple
This temple is a very ancient one. It is understood that this temple was rebuilt by Sembiyan Mahadevi who was the Chola queen in the 10th century. The inscriptions which existed from the old structure were re-engraved in the renovated one. This temple boasts of two prakarams and one big Rajagopuram. There are a lot of images of deities like Vinayakar, Natarajar, Agastyar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingodbhavar, God Brahmma, Bhikshanathar, Alingamurthy and Goddess Durga. The sun rays directly fall on the sanctum for three days in a year.
About the Deity
The chief deity of this Temple is Thiru Apathasaheswarar and His consort is Sri Pavalakodi Ammadi.
Legend and Stories
According to Hindu mythology, God Shiva saved Sugriva from his brother Vaali as Sugriva was incapable to fight with Vaali. Sugriva then prayed to God Shiva who obliged to his prayers and converted him into a Swan and then kept him above a Vilva tree. Because of this Vaali was not able to find him. God Rama when searching for Sita is known to have come here with Hanuman. Sugriva prayed at this temple which increases its relevance. It is also understood that God Shiva had shown a glimpse of his cosmic dance to Sugreeva. Vaali is also known to have been killed by God Rama at this place.
Festivals
The major festivals that are celebrated in this temple include Maha Shivarathri, Thiru Karthikai, Panguni Uthiram, Arudra Dharisanam, Aippasi Annabishekam and Markazhi Utsavam
Nearby Place To Visit
People who visit this temple also grace the nearby places like Andalakkum Aiyan, Padkiasu Nath, Gajendra Varadhan, Hara Shaba Vimochana Perumal, Appakudathan and Adhivaraha Perumal.
Accessibility
Road
The temple can easily be accessed by bus services from Kumbakonam bus stand.
Railways
The nearest Railway Station from this temple is located at Aduthurai
Airport
The closest airport to this temple is at Trichy.
Temple Address
Sri Aabath Sahayeswarar Temple,
Aduthurai,
Thanjavur District.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
- Purchase of vehicles
- Gain Knowledge
Shlokas
Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree
Meaning -Oh Lord Shiva who is seated on Mount Kailash, where the moon decorates his forehead and the king of serpents crown his head, who is merciful and removes delusion, You alone can protect me. I surrender to thee.
Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey Sugandhim Pusti Vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat
Meaning -We worship the fragrant Lord Shiva, who has 3 eyes and who cultivates all beings. May He free me from death, for immortality, as even a cucumber is separated from its bond with the vine.