Saturday, June 17, 2017

Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur & Tanjore temples visit - Jan'17 (Part 1)

28th Jan'17:

On this fine Saturday morning, myself along with my parents reached Myladuthurai, stayed at my paternal uncle's (Panneer Selvam) house. From there, Sridhar uncle accompanied us to Kathiramangalam - Vanadurga Amman temple in Panneer uncle's car.

Kathiramangalam - Vana Durga Amman temple (Temple 182)
Address: Sri Vana Durga Parameswari temple, Kathiramangalam Tiruvidaimaruthur Taluk, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu - 612104

At Kathiramangalam - Vana Durga Amman temple
Kathiramangalam - Vanadurga Parameswari Amman temple is one of the Nava Durga temple. The presiding deity of the temple is Vana Durga, manifestation of Goddess Durga. The main Idol of the temple is of 6 feet Height. There is a belief that she visits Kasi during the nights & comes back everyday. 

We have offered for Pooja & archanai. Had great dharshan and blessings from Vanadurga & reached home.

Aakoor - Sri Thanthondreeswarar temple (Temple 183; Paadal Petra Stalam 26)
Address: Sri Thanthondreeswarar temple, Akkur, Nagapattinam Dist., Tamil Nadu - 609301

On the same evening, myself along with my parents & Abi sis planned to visit few other temples via car and the first temple we got to visit was Sri Thanthondreeswarar temple

Sri Thanthondreeswarar temple
At Sri Thanthondreeswarar temple
Sri Thanthondreeswarar is revered in Thevaram and is listed as one of the 275 Paadal Petra Stalams. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva in the name of Thanthondreeswarar / Thanthondriappar and Goddess Vaal Nedunkanni. We had good dharshan at the temple, worshiped the deities & then visited Sri Rajagopalaswami temple.

Ananthamangalam - Sri Rajagopalaswami temple (Temple 184)
Address: Sri Rajagopalaswami temple, Ananthamangalam, Nagapattinam Dist., Tamil Nadu - 609301


Sri Rajagopalaswamy temple - Ananthamangalam

Sri Rajagopalaswamy temple
Sri Rajagopalaswami temple is well known as Ananthamangalam Anchaneya temple. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Vishnu in the name of Vasudevaperumal & Rajagopalaswamy. There is a separate shrine for Lord Anchaneya in the name of Trinetra Dasabuja Veera Anchaneyar. Opposite to this temple, there is a separate temple for Trinetra chaturbuja veera Anchaneyar. Offered our humble pranams to all the deities & then visited Markandeyar temple.

Thirumanalmedu - Markandeyar temple (Temple 185)
Address: Sri Markandeyar temple, Thirumanalmedu, Nagapattinam Dist., Tamil Nadu - 609301

Thirumanalmedu Markandeyar temple is a pure saivatic temple where Markandeyar has got his own shrine. The divinities here are Lord Sri Mirukandeswara & Goddess Maruthavathi & the presiding deity -  Sri Markandeyar. Worshiped all the deities and then visited Thiruvidaikazhi Murugan temple.

Thiruvidaikazhi - Murugan temple (Temple 186)
Address: Thiruvidaikazhi Murugan temple, Thiruvidaikazhi, Tamil Nadu - 609310

Thiruvidaikazhi Murugan temple is situated at 6km distance from Thirukadaiyur. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Muruga facing east, there is a belief that Lord Murugan walked under Thirukkura tree. 

A Shivalingam is situated at the back of the presiding deity and a Spatika lingam in front. There is a separate shrine for Goddess Devayanai, Stala Puranam states that engagement between Lord Muruga and Deivayanai happened at this place. Glimpsed the wonderful dharshan of Lord Muruga & other deities !!

Most Blessed day at the temples of Nagapattinam! 













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