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Kannayiram Udayar Temple
- Kondathur,Tamil Nadu
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Overview
The Kannayiram Udayar Temple is located in Kondathur and is dedicated to Lord shiva.
About the Temple
The name of the place Kurumanakudi is after the legend of Lord Vishnu – dwarf Vamana Brahmmachari (Kurumani in Tamil) requesting 3 strides arrive from Ruler Mahabali.
Legend and Stories
Indira the ruler of Devas coveted to have Akalika, spouse of sage Gautama. To understand his illicit wish, he went to his Asram in the pretense of the sage himself. He likewise made a trap to send the sage out of the isolation. Akalika as well, however realizing that the guest was not her significant other, respected Indira. Interim, the sage returned home and comprehended what was going on. Indira quickly appeared as a feline and attempted to get away. Furious Sage reviled Indira to have the female organ all through his body. He reviled Akalika to wind up distinctly a stone. At the point when Akalika asked the sage for help, he said that her revile will end on the day when the feet of Lord Sri Rama touched her stone shape.
Indira went to Brahmma and portrayed his pitiful story and looked for a cure. Ruler Brahmma prompted him to venerate Lord Shiva in Kurumanakudi. Indira had a plunge in the spring and revered the Lord. The appalling sign in the body changed into 1000 lovely eyes which Lord acknowledged. Henceforth, Lord is named Kan Ayiram (1000 eyes) Udayar.
Festivals
Besides the Brahmmotsava festival in Karthikai Somavara-Monday in November-December, all festivals related to Shiva worship are celebrated in the temple.
How to reach Kannayiram Udayar Temple
Road
Kurumanakudi is 3 km from Kathiramangalam on the Mayiladuthurai-Vaitheeswaran Koil route. Buses are available from Mayiladuthurai.
Railways
The nearest railway station is Vaitheeswaran Koil.
Airport
The nearest airport is Trichy and Chennai.
Temple Address
Kannayiram Udayar Temple,
Pagasalai, Kondathur,
Nagapattinam
Tamil Nadu - 609120
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Child boon
- Vision problems
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.
Timings
The temple is open from 6.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and from 3.30 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.