About trip

About Temple: This is one of the 276 Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalams and 92nd Shiva Sthalam on the Southern bank of the river Cauveri in Chozha Nadu (Thenkarai).
Lord Shiva in this temple is a Swayambumurthi (self-manifested).

• Moolavar:Sri Abhi Muktheswarar, Sri Piriyaa Nathar,Sri Seshapureeswarar
• Ambal:Sri Abinambigai, Sri Niraikonda Nayaki,Sri Elavar Kuzhali, Sri Minnanaiyalammai
• Theertham (Holy water):Saravana Poikai, Agni Theertham
• Sthala Vriksham (Sacred Tree):Vanni tree
• Pathigam (Hymn) rendered by:Saint Thirugnanasambanthar-1,Saint Thirunavukarasar (Appar)-1.
• Location:Thiru Peruvelur (Manakkal Ayyampettai), Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu.

History:

• This is a “parihara sthalam” for planet Sukran.
• This is the place where “Lalitha Thirisathai” originated.
• This temple is counted as one of the Maadak Koils built by Chola King Kochenganan.
• This east facing temple has two corridors and its main tower (Rajagopuram) has 3-tiers.
• The last consecration ceremony (Maha Kumbabishekam) took place on 02.07.2006 and prior to that on 07.09.1969.
• It is believed that this temple is built on top of a small piece of Mount Kailash that had fallen down during a fight between Aadhisheshan and Vayu.
• The historical names of this place are Katturainpettai and Kattur Iyampettai. Now it is known as Manakkal Iyampettai.
• Other than the shrines of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathy, shrines and idols of Vinayakar, Murugan with his consorts, Natarajar, Somaskandar, Mahalakshmi, Navagraham, Saneeswarar, Suryan, Thirugnanasambanthar, Thirunavukkarasar, Sundarar, Vaikunta Narayana Perumal, Chandikeswarar and Yoga Chandikeswarar with his wife can be seen in the corridors.
• There are three Bairavars in a single shrine – Kala Bairavar, Bairavar and Vaduka Bairavar. These three Bairavars are known as “Thrikala Bairavars”. Special pujas are performed to these Bairavars during “Ashtami” days.
• In the “koshtam” (place surrounding the sanctum sanctorum), idols of Vinayakar, Mirukandu Maharishi, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, and Durgai can be seen.
• There are six Shivalingams in the corridors - Dharmapureeswarar, Ramalingeswarar, Tharakeswarar, Saraswatheeswarar, Jambukeswarar and Ayiravadeswarar.
• This is a “parihara sthalam” for planet Sukran. Devotees with debt burden worship the lord here for relief.
• Devotees believe that by worshiping the lord here, obstacles from their marriage proposals will be removed.
• In this temple, Chandikeswarar is known as Yoga Chandikeswarar. He is seen along with his wife which is quite rare. It is also believed that couples who are facing problems in their relationship can worship this Chandikeswarar for relief.
• Those having speech impairment (e.g. stammering) can pray to Lord Saraswatheeswar to seek relief.
• This is a “parihara sthalam” for planet Sukran. Devotees with debt burden worship the lord here for relief.
• Devotees believe that by worshiping the lord here, obstacles from their marriage proposals will be removed.
• In this temple, Chandikeswarar is known as Yoga Chandikeswarar. He is seen along with his wife which is quite rare. It is also believed that couples who are facing problems in their relationship can worship this Chandikeswarar for relief.
• Those having speech impairment (e.g. stammering) can pray to Lord Saraswatheeswar to seek relief.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Thiruvarur Sightseeing

Pick up from Theni/Dindigul. Proceeding towards Thiruvarur Hotel Check in. Then proceed to visit Veerataneswarar Temple, Thiruvirkudi, Arulmigu Abathsahyeswarar Temple. Arulmigu Saraswathi Temple. Come back to Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 2 - Thiruvarur Sightseeing

After Refreshment and Breakfast at Hotel. Check out from Hotel. Then proceed to visit Sri Abhi Muktheeswarar Temple at Thiru Peruvelur (Manakkal Ayyampettai). Sri Agnieeswarar Temple sri Seshapureeswarar Temple. Then Starting Our Journey Towards Theni/Dindigul.