Thirumalpur & Thirukkachur temples visit - April'16

2nd Apr'16:

On this fine Saturday early morning, myself along with my mom started to Thirumalpur via train. From Thirumalpur railway station, we took an auto and reached Thirumalpur Manikandeswarar temple

Thirumalpur - Manikandeswarar temple (Temple 102; Paadal petra stalam 12)
Address: Manikandeswarar temple, Tirumalpur Post Taluk, District PIN 631503, Arakkonam, Tamil Nadu

Thirumalpur - Manikandeswarar temple 

Thirumalpur Manikandeswarar temple is revered in the hymns of Thevaram and is listed as one of the 275 Paadal petra stalams.

Lord Vishnu used to Perform poojas to Lord Shiva dedicating 1000 Lotus flowers. One day he could find 999 Lotus flowers only, hence he plucked one of his beautiful eyes and dedicated as flower. Lord Shiva was pleased with his devotion, fulfilled his wished and named the place as Thirumalpur.

At Thirumalpur Manikandeswarar temple

The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva in the name of Manikandeswarar & Anjanatchi amman. During the time of our visit, temple renovation was going on. After offering our prayers here, visited Govindavadi - Dakshinamurthy temple.

Govindavadi - Dakshinamurthy temple (Temple 103)

Address: Sri Dakshinamurthy temple, Govindavadi - 6315012, Kancheepuram dist., Tamil Nadu

Govindavadi - Dakshinamurthy temple

 Govindavadi - Dakshinamurthy temple is a Guru stalam where the presiding deity is Dakshinamurthy, an aspect of Lord Shiva for the planet jupiter or Brahaspathi. The planet Jupiter shifts from one Zodiac sign to next, once in a year and will have great influence on the fate of the people. 

It is also one of the Navagraha stalam for Guru. We have worshiped Dakshinamurthy. Took a train, got down at Singaperumal station and  visited Singaperumal temple.

Singaperumal - Paadalathri Narasimmar temple (Temple 104)
Address: Sri Patalathri Narasimhaswamy temple, Singaperumal Koil, Kancheepuram - 603202, Tamil Nadu

At Singaperumal temple 

Singaperumal temple is 1500 years old Pallava temple. The presiding deity of the temple is Ugra Narasimma, holding Paanchajanya and Sudharsana chakra, showing Abhaya Hastha in one of his hands. Sri Narasimha swamy has 3 eyes and the third eye is shown by the priest while performing Arathi.

At Singaperumal temple

Had great divine feel at the temple, offered our prayers here and then visited Thirukachur - Kachabeswarar temple.

Thirukachur - Sri Thiyagaraja swamy temple (Temple 105; Paadal petra stalam 13)
Address: Sri Kachabeswarar temple, Thirukkachur, TamilNadu - 603204

Thirukachur - Sri Thiyagaraja swamy temple 

Thirukachur - Sri Thiyagaraja swamy temple is revered in Thevaram and is listed as one of the 275 Paadal petra stalams.

At Shri Thiyagarajar temple - Thirukachur

The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva in the name of Kachabeswarar represented by Lingam and his consort Parvati named as Antanatchi. After worshiping Lord Shiva here, visited Thirukachur - Maruntheeswarar temple.

Thirukachur - Sri Maruntheeswarar temple (Temple 106)
Address: Sri Maruntheeswarar temple, Thirukkachur, TamilNadu - 603204

Thirukachur - Sri Maruntheeswarar temple 

Thirukachur Maruntheeswarar temple is counted as the twin temple along with Kachabeswarar temple at Thirukachur. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva in the name of Maruntheeswarar represented by Lingam and Goddess Parvati depicted as Balambigai. We had good dharshan & blessings at the temple.

Most Blessed Saturday at the temples of Thirumalpur & Thirukachur !