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Thirukalleswara Temple
- Singaperumalkoil,Tamil Nadu
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The Thirukalleswara Temple is located in the Singaraperumal Koil and is dedicated to God Shiva. The Gods and asuras, to attain nectar, churned the Ocean of Milk. The Manthara Mountain was used as the churner and Vasuki, the snake king, as the rope, by the Gods. But due to its heavy weight, the mountain started sinking into the sea. Thirumal took the form of a tortoise and shouldered the mountain from beneath the sea so as to prevent the mountain from sinking. According to history, Thirumal came to this sthala to worship God Shiva, to get the strength to bear the weight of the mountain while being in the form of a tortoise (kachapam) and thus the place was named Thirukachoor. It is also known as Aadhikachabesam.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- For happiness and joy
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
7 a.m. - 8 p.m.