About trip

About Temple: This is one of the 276 Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalams and 11th Shiva Sthalam in Nadu Naadu.Lord Shiva in this temple is a Swayambumurthi (self-manifested).This is one of the eight “Veerattana Sthalams” of Lord Shiva.

• Moolavar : Veeratteswarar
• Urchavar : Andhakasura Murthy
• Amman / Thayar : Perianayaki, Shivanandavalli
• Thala Virutcham : Sarakondrai
• Theertham : Thenpennai
• Old year : 1000-2000 years old
• Historical Name : Andhakapuram
• Location : Tirukovilur,Viluppuram,Tamil Nadu.

History:

• In this temple Lord Shiva himself is a Bairavar.
• Both Moolavar and Ambal Shrines are facing west and are built as separate temples.
• Both temples’ main towers (Rajagopuram) have 3-tiers and 2 corridors each.
• Two of the 63 Nayanmars - Saint Meiporul Nayanar and Saint Narasinga Munaiarayar lived in this place.
• This is the birth place of the great Chola King Arunmozhith Devan, popularly known as Raja Raja Cholan; his mother Vaanavan Madevi and Adithya Karikalan.
• The temple is on the southern bank of Pennai river. The historical name of this place is “Andhakapuram”.
• In Hindu mythology, there are eight special places where it is believed that Lord Shiva vanquished various demons and exhibited acts of bravery. These places are Veeratta Sthalams. In Tamil, this is referred to as “Atta Veerattanam” (“Atta” means eight and “Veeram” means bravery). Thirukkovilur is the second Veerattana Sthalam where the lord is believed to have vanquished the demon Andhakasuran.
• This is a Parikara Sthalam for all doshas related to planet Sukran.
• It is believed by devotees that worshiping the lord here will absolve them of the sins of their previous birth.
• As this is the place where Vasthu Sastra came into existence, many devotees bring their building plans here and seek the lord’s blessings before starting the construction of their houses.
• As planet Venus (Sukran) was relieved of his curse here, devotees believe that worshiping the lord here will remove obstacles from their marriage proposals.
• Thirukkovilur is also seen as a place where those afflicted by evil spirits can find relief.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Viluppuram Sightseeing

Pick up from Theni/Dindigul. Proceeding towards Viluppuram Hotel Check in. Then proceed to visit Serenity Beach Road. Auroville Beach. Auroville Visitors Center. Come back to Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 2 - Viluppuram Sightseeing

After Refreshment and Breakfast at Hotel. Check out from Hotel. Then proceed to visit Sadhana Forest. Auro Beach. Sri Karaneswar Nataraja Temple. Sri Veeratteswarar Temple at Thirukkovilur Then Starting Our Journey Towards Theni/Dindigul.