Pazhoor Perumthrikkovil, Piravom, Ernakulam, Kerala

Pazhoor Perumthrikkovil, Piravom, Ernakulam, Kerala

Pazhoor Perumthrikkovil is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in the town of Piravom in Ernakulam District of Kerala, India. The Temple is considered as Avathara Sthalam of Cheraman Perumal Nayanar. The temple is believed to be built during 12^th century AD. It is believed that the work of this temple was done by Perumthachan. The temple is surrounded on three sides by Muvattupuzha River. This Temple is considered as one of 108 Shiva Temples built by Lord Parasurama.

Legends & History

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The Temple

This is Sandhara type temple with cardinal doors on four sides. The plinth and the wall together are of granite stone work and the rest of timber and sheet roof in circular vimana. Dwarapalakas are made of wood. Presiding Deity is Lord Shiva and is facing east. While the main idol of Lord Shiva is made of sand, idol of Lord Ganapati is of Pancha Loha (alloy of five metals), and all other idols of Lord Krishna, Bhagavati, Lord Sastha, Nagaraja, Nagayakshi and Nagakanyaka are in granite. Bhagavati's idol is of mirror type.

Ardhamandapam before sanctum is of square shape. It contains beautiful wooden carvings on the ceiling. Pranala is a typical ornate Kerala type with standing Yaksha bearing at its tip. It has some of the notable examples of old workmanship in wood, illustrating various scenes from puranas and figures from Bhagavata Purana, Ramayana, and Mahabharata. There is a palace like traditional structure outside the temple compound. Considering the structural and mural importance, the temple was declared as protected monument by Kerala State Archaeology Department in 1994.

Pazhoor Padippura is an astrology center linked to Pazhoor Perumthrikkovil temple. A unique phenomenon observed here is that the Muvattupuzha river flowing west from east changes direction on reaching the temple. It retraces its path and flows east for a certain distance before diverting again to north and west. Had the river not changed its course, the temple would have been washed away.

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 4.30 AM to 10.00 AM and 4.30 PM to 8.00 PM.

Poojas Timings

Five poojas are done daily: Usha Pooja (6 AM), Ethrithu Pooja (7 AM), Pantheeradi Pooja (7:45 AM), Uchchha Pooja (9:30 AM) and Athazha Pooja (7:30 PM).

Festivals

Shivarathri (February/March) is the famous festival celebrated in this temple with much fanfare.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 2.5 Kms from Piravom Bus Stand, 3 Kms from Piravom, 28 Kms from Ernakulam, 29 Kms from Ernakulam Junction Railway Station, 32 Kms from Cochin and 44 Kms from Cochin Airport. Buses, taxis and auto-rickshaws are available from Piravom to reach the temple.

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Nagalingeswarar Temple, Utukuru, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh

Nagalingeswarar Temple, Utukuru, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh

Nagalingeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Utukuru Village near Rajampet in Kadapa District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Nagalingeswarar and Mother is called as Kamakshi. The Temple is considered as Avathara Sthalam of Kannappa Nayanar (Baktha Kannappa in Telugu).

Legends

Kannappa Nayanar was a staunch devotee of Shiva and is closely associated with Srikalahasteeswara Temple. He was a hunter and is believed to had plucked his eyes to offer to Srikalahasteeswara Linga, the presiding deity of Sri Kalahasti Temple. He is also considered one of the 63 Nayanars or holy Saivite saints, the staunch devotees of Shiva. According to historical chronicles, he was Arjuna of the Pandavas in his past life. Kannappa Nayanar is also known as Thinnappan, Dinna, Kannappa, Tinnappan, Dheera, Bhakta Kannappa, Thinnan, Kannappan, Dinnayya, Kannayya, Kannan, Bhakta Kannappan and Dheeran.

He was born in a vyadha (hunter) family, the son of Raja Naga Vyadha and his wife in Uduppura (modern Utukuru) near Rajampet Andhra Pradesh. He is an ancestor of the modern-day Vettuvar community. His father was a notable gerent among their hunting community and a great Shaiva devotee of Sri Kartikeya. He was named Dinna or Dheera by his parents, which is known to Tamil-speakers today as Thinnan or Dheeran respectively. His wife's name was Neela. Dinna was a staunch devotee of the Vayu Linga of Sri Kalahasti which he found in the forest while hunting. Being a hunter, he did not know how to properly worship Lord Shiva.

It is said that he poured water from his mouth on the Shiva lingam which he brought from the nearby river Swarnamukhi. He also offered Lord Shiva whatever animal he hunted, including swine flesh. But Lord Shiva accepted his offerings since Thinnan was pure at heart and his devotion was true. Once, Lord Shiva tested the unshakable devotion of Tinna. With his divine power, he created a tremor and the roof-tops of the temple began to fall. All the sages ran away from the scene except for Dinna who covered the Linga with his body to prevent it from any damage. Hence, he was named thereafter as Dheera (valiant one).

Tinna noticed that one of the eyes of the Shiva Linga was oozing blood and tears. Sensing that Lord Shiva eye had been injured, Dheera proceeded to pluck his one eye out with one of his arrows and placed it in the spot of the bleeding eye of the Shiva Linga. This stopped the bleeding in that eye of the Linga. But to complicate matters further, he noticed that the other eye of the Linga has also started oozing blood. So Tinna thought that if he were to pluck his other eye too, he would become blind to exactly know the spot where he has to place his own second eye over the bleeding second eye of the lingam. So, he placed his great toe on the Linga to mark the spot of the bleeding second eye and proceeded to pluck out his other and only eye.

Moved by his extreme devotion, Lord Shiva appeared before Dinna and restored both his eyes. He made Dinna as one of the Nayanmars and he was called as Kannappan or Kannappa Nayanar. When Arjuna was meditating on Sri Shiva for Pasupathastra, to test him Sri Shiva entered that forest as an animal hunter and due to word war between Sri Shiva and Arjuna, a battle took place between both and finally impressed by Arjuna's efforts, Sri Mahashiva gave him the Pasupathastra. However, because of his boastful nature of being the greatest warrior, he is born again as a devotee in the Kali Yuga as Kannappa Nayanar and finally got liberation. His Guru Pooja is conducted on the Thai Mrigashirsha Day.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 3.5 Kms from Rajampet Old Bus Stand, 5 Kms from Rajampet, 5 Kms from Rajampet New Bus Stand, 5 Kms from Rajampet Railway Station, 57 Kms from Kadapa, 80 Kms from Tirupati Airport, 84 Kms from Tirupati, 101 Kms from Sri Kalahasti, 201 Kms from Chennai and 212 Kms from Chennai Airport. The Temple is situated on Tirupati to Kadapa Route before Rajampet.

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Chengannur Mahadeva Temple, Alappuzha, Kerala

Chengannur Mahadeva Temple, Alappuzha, Kerala

Chengannur Mahadeva Temple is a prominent Hindu Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in the town of Chengannur in the South Indian state of Kerala. It is also called as Chengannur Bhagavathy Amman Temple. The temple is located in the heart of Chengannur Town on the southern banks of Pamba River. This temple is considered as one of the major Shiva temples in Kerala counted along with the Ettumanoor Mahadevar Temple, Kaduthruthy Mahadeva Temple, Vaikom Temple, Ernakulam Shiva Temple and Vadakkunathan temple. This Temple is considered as Avathara Sthalam of Viralminda Nayanar, one of the celebrated 63 Nayanmars.

The temple is popularly counted as one of the major Bhagavathy temples in Kerala. The temple celebrates a rare menstruation festival for Bhagavathy, called Thriputharattu, during when the temple is closed for three days during the irregular menstruation of the deity. It is believed that the temple is also associated with the great epic Mahabharata. Chengannur has been derived from the word Tiruchenkunroor. The temple was built according to the architectural design developed by Perumthachan.

There are five daily poojas done in temple, three Sarabalis for Lord Shiva and three for Bhagavathy. Tantric worship is done by Thazhaman. The yearly festival is celebrated during the December–January which lasts 28 days. Chengannur is considered one of the 32 Namboothiri villages in Kerala. Chengannur, is also known as the Gateway to Sabarimala Temple. The temple is presently administered by Travancore Devasom Board.

Legends

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https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2019/12/chengannur-mahadeva-temple-alappuzha-legends.html

History

The temple is considered as one of the oldest Temples in Kerala. It is believed to be built in 300 A.D. It is also believed to have been designed by a legendary figure in Kerala’s folklore, master architect Perumthachan. A large portion of the temple was reduced to ashes in a fire in the 18^th century, rebuilt later by Sthapathis from Thanjavur.

The Temple

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Temple Opening Time

The Temple opens daily at 3:50 AM. Worship timings are from 04:30 AM to 11:30 AM in the morning and from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the evening.

Poojas

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Festivals

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Prayers

Many people are believed to have been cured of problems of infertility, marital issues and even irregular periods, by praying to the Bhagwathi (Goddess Parvathi) during Thripputhu Aarattu.

Contact

Sree Mahadeva Temple,

Chengannur – 689 121

Alappuzha District, Kerala

Phone: +91 479 245 0555

Connectivity

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Pampapati Temple, Kampli, Bellary, Karnataka

Pampapati Temple, Kampli, Bellary, Karnataka

Pampapati Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at the outskirts of Kampli Town in Bellary District of Karnataka, India. Presiding Deity is called as Pampapati / Virupaksheeswarar and Mother is called as Kembambal. The Temple is situated on the banks of Tungabhadra River. The Temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns had a mention about this Temple. The Temple is also considered as Avathara and Mukthi Sthalam of Nesa Nayanar. Kampli is famous for Vijayanagar Era Temples.

Legends

Nesa Nayanar, also known as Sivanesa Nayanar, Nesanar, Nesar and Nesan, was a Nayanar saint, venerated in the Hindu sect of Shaivism. He is generally counted as the fifty-ninth in the list of 63 Nayanmars. Nesa Nayanar is described to be a weaver, who was always engrossed in remembering his patron god Shiva and gifting clothes he knit to devotees of the deity. The life of Nesa Nayanar is described in the Periya Puranam by Sekkizhar (12th century), which is a hagiography of the 63 Nayanmars. Sekkizhar devotes five stanzas describing the life of the Nayanar saint.

Nesa Nayanar was born in Kampili (Kambili). Kambili is now situated in Bellary district of the Indian state of Karnataka. Nesa Nayanar is said to have been born in Kampili, but shifted to Koorai Nadu in modern-day Mayiladuthurai, now situated in state of Tamil Nadu. Nesa Nayanar was a Saliyar, a member of the Saliya caste. His family as well as Nesa Nayanar practised the traditional occupation of weaving. He was a devout devotee of Shiva, the patron god of Shaivism. His mind is said to always be concentrated on Shiva.

Nesa Nayanar used to continuously chant the Panchakshara mantra in honour of Shiva. He wove clothes, cut-pieces as well as Kowpeenams (loin-cloth). Though he was not wealthy, Nesa Nayanar used to generously donate clothes to devotees of Shiva. His deeds resulted in the favour of Shiva. By his grace, Nesa Nayanar reached Kailash, the abode of the god after death.

One of the most prominent Nayanmars, Sundarar (8th century) venerates Nesa Nayanar in the Thiruthondar Thogai, a hymn to Nayanar saints. Nesa Nayanar is worshipped specially in the Tamil month of Panguni, when the moon enters the Rohini nakshatra (lunar mansion). Weavers of Koorai Nadu in Mayiladuthurai especially worship him on this day. A temple in Koorai Nadu is said to have images of Shiva's sons Ganesha and Kartikeya, which were brought by Nesa Nayanar to the place.

In depictions as part as of the Nayanmars, Nesa Nayanar is depicted with folded hands. In individual depictions of his life, the Nayanar is depicted distributing garments to devotees of Shiva or as engrossed in weaving. He receives collective worship as part of the 63 Nayanmars. Their icons and brief accounts of his deeds are found in many Shiva temples in Tamil Nadu. Their images are taken out in procession in festivals.

Festivals

Nesa Nayanar Guru Pooja is conducted on Rohini Nakshatra Day in Tamil Month of Panguni.

Literary Mention

The Temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns sung by Appar had a mention about this Temple. The Temple is mentioned in 6^th Thirumurai in 70^th Patikam in 2^nd Song.

ஆரூர்மூ லத்தானம் ஆனைக் காவும்

ஆக்கூரில் தான்தோன்றி மாடம் ஆவூர்

பேரூர் பிரமபுரம் பேரா வூரும்

பெருந்துறை காம்பீலி பிடவூர் பேணுங்

கூரார் குறுக்கைவீ ரட்டா னமுங்

கோட்டூர் குடமூக்கு கோழம் பமுங்

காரார் கழுக்குன்றுங் கானப் பேருங்

கயிலாய நாதனையே காண லாமே

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 8 Kms from Gangavathi, 26 Kms from Hampi, 31 Kms from Kurugodu, 33 Kms from Hosapete, 34 Kms from Hosapete Junction Railway Station, 49 Kms from Jindal Vijayanagar Airport, 50 Kms from Siruguppa, 54 Kms from Ballari, 178 Kms from Hubballi Airport and 363 Kms from Bengaluru. Kampli is well connected by road to Gangavati, Hosapete, Siruguppa, Kurugodu and Bellary. North East Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NEKRTC) runs a bus service to other cities and villages. There are also various private bus services.

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