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Kulaivangishwarar Temple

Overview


Arulmigu Dayaanidheeswarar Tirukkoil is located in Vadakurankaduthurai,Thanjavur District. Vadakurangaduthurai, 5 kms from Tiruvaiyaru, near Tanjore city,Tamil Nadu state,India. The Historical Name of Vadakurangaduthurai is Thiruvadakurankaduthurai. Sambhandar has revered the temple in his verses in Tevaram. It is considered as the 49th among the Tevara Paadal Petra Stalams (274 most important temples of Lord Shiva) located in the Chola region north of Cauvery river. This temple is 1000-2000 years old.


About the Temple


The stone image of Nataraja, Sivagami Ambigai, Ardhnaareeswarar, Twin Bhairavas, Sooriyan, Naagar, Saneeswarar, Lingodhbhavar, Lord Brahma, Subrahmanyar, Kaasi Viswanaathar, Mahalakshmi, Chandikeswarar – all these deities are installed to grace the devotees. Here Vishnu-Durgai graces us with Chakra and Conch in her hands. This Durgai has eight arms and it is surprising that if milk abhishekam is done to this deity, the milk turns blue in colour. In no other Durgai sanctum such a miracle happens. Mental strength gets enhanced by worshipping this miraculous deity, during the Navarathiri days Tirujnaanasambandar nilamaa maninirath tharakkanai yirupathu karaththotalka vaalinaar kattiya vaaliyaar vazhipata mannukoil elamotilaiyilavangame yinjiye manjalunti aaliyaa varupunal vadakaraiyatai kurankaaduthuraye. This is the 49th sacred place in the northern banks of Kaveri consecrated by Thevaram.

The east facing temple has a five-tier tower. The occupies large area with two prakaras (corridors).The main shrine is divided into three parts - sanctum sanctorum, Ardha Mandapa and a long Maha Mandapa. A slightly larger Shiva Linga named as Dayanidheeswarar adorns the sanctum. The bas-relief image of Vaali worshiping Shiva is also found here.The main shrine is divided into three parts - sanctum sanctorum, Ardha Mandapa and a long Maha Mandapa. A slightly larger Shiva Linga named as Dayanidheeswarar adorns the sanctum. The bas-relief image of Vaali worshiping Shiva is also found here. The main shrine is divided into three parts - sanctum sanctorum, Ardha Mandapa and a long Maha Mandapa. A slightly larger Shiva Linga named as Dayanidheeswarar adorns the sanctum.


About the Deity


The presiding deity is Dhayaneetheeswarar, also called as Kulaivanangunathar, Vaaleeswarar,Chitti Lingeswarar. His consort name is Jataamakuta Naayaki, also called as Azhagu Chadaimudi Ammai.The Lord of this place graces us as Swayambu Lingam. It is believed that the milk which is poured (during abhisheka) on this deity turns blue in color.


Legend and Stories


Lord Siva has revealed in many places His miracles. Kurankaaduthurai is the place where Vaali was graced to have his tail grown. It can be asked when Vaali’s tail got cut. Even Ravana was afraid of Vaali. It is said that perhaps the tail was cut when Vaali hit him hard with his tail. He prayed to Lord Siva that his tail should grow. He came to Kurankaaduthurai, prayed to get back his strong tail and his tail grew. Here Lord Siva is called Dayaanidheeswarar. Ambal is Jataamakuta Naayaki. Here Lord Siva has bestowed moksa even to a sparrow. Hence He is also called ‘Chittilingeswarar’. He has poured mercy to all as His name ‘Dayanidhi’denotes. A pregnant woman, ‘Chettippenn’ with acute thirst was walking along near this temple. She was likely to die because of thirst. There was no water in the surrounding. As she was about to breathe her last, she worshipped the Sivalingam there. Lord Siva appeared, bent the nearby coconut tree, plucked the tender coconut and gave her. The lady’s thirst was quenched. So, there is also the name to the Lord, ‘Kulaivanankinaathar’.


Festivals


Panguni Utthiram and Navarathiri ten days are celebrated with much fanfare. On the Karthigai day it is significant to see women circling round Amman 1008 times


Prasad and offering


Hanuman also had worshipped here to be relieved off some of his sins. To worship the Dakshinamurthi here enhances the ‘gurubalam’, the strength of Guru. The offerings can be done by donning new clothes to Swami and Ambal, and by donating to the temple renovation


Significance


Pregnant women considerably visit this temple. It is usually said that the pregnant women should not go to the temples. Since Lord Siva had graced a pregnant woman, the belief is that visiting this temple would result in safe delivery. The place is consecrated by Tirujnaanasambandar and Arunagiri Naathar. A person’s wealth gets increased, by worshipping Mahalakshmi of this place during Navarathiri days The Lord of this place graces us as Swayambu Lingam. This is a temple to be worshipped by pregnant women. It is believed that the milk which is poured (during abhisheka) on this deity turns blue in color.

Nearby Place To Visit

Andalakkum Aiyan
Padikasu Nathar
Gajendra Varadhan
Hara Shaba Vimochana Perumal
Appakudathan

Accessibility


This sacred place is at 20 kms distance in the Kumbakonam-Thiruvayyaaru route and from Thanjavure 57 kms. The closest railway station is in Thiruvayyaru and airport is in Trichy.


Temple Address


Arulmigu Dayaanidheeswarar Tirukkoil,
Vadakurankaduthurai – 614 202,
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.

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