Lord
Veera Narayana Perumal prevented floods by turning the Cauvery into an Easterly
direction from North
Parikara Sthalam for different kinds of dosham
Parikara Sthalam for different kinds of dosham
Located 40kms off Erode on the Karur Highway in Kodumdi is the Trimurthi Abhimana Sthalam where Lord Shiva is seen in the form of Magudeswara, Vishnu in a sleeping posture as Veera Narayana Perumal and Brahmma beneath a 2000year old Vanni tree.
This Trimurthi sthalam is a very important Parikara temple believed to liberate one from different kinds of dosham. There is a separate tower at the Eastern Entrance for each of the Tri Murthies, with Vishnu being in the middle.
Veera Narayana Perumal turns Cauvery’s direction
Located 40kms off Erode on the
Karur Highway in Kodumdi is an Abhimana Sthalam dedicated to the Trimurthies, one
where Lord Shiva is seen in the form of a Swayambu lingam, Vishnu in a sleeping
posture as Veera Narayana Perumal and Brahmma
beneath a 2000year old Vanni tree. This Trimurthi sthalam is a very important
Parikara temple believed to liberate one from different kinds of dosham.
This is one of the four Paadal
Petra Sthalams in the Coimbatore District. Thirugnana Sambandar,
Thirunavukkarasar and Sundarar visited and composed one Thevaram each about
this temple.
There is a separate tower at the
Eastern Entrance for each of the Tri Murthies, with the smaller tower for Vishnu
being in the middle.
The
Story
A fight broke out between Adhisesha
and Vaayu to test their powers. Adhisesha coiled around Mount Meru. In
retaliation, Vaayu dashed against it and blew it to pieces. Five big clips of
Mount Meru fell in different places as five precious stones and each of these
became a famous hill sthalam.
Diamond stone became Kodumudi
hills, with Lord of Kodumudi alone designing himself as a lingam. In centuries
gone by, Shiva was referred to as Thirupandi Kodumudi Mahadeva
Veera
Narayana Perumal turns Cauvery’s direction
The story goes that Sage Agastya undertook
penance here holding the sacred water of the Ganges in his Kamandala. Indra who
had descended in the Chola Kingdom of Sirkazhi undertook pooja invoking the
blessings of Shiva to save the people from a famine.
Shiva directed Vinayaka to appear
in the form of a white crow and spill the sacred water at this place causing
floods around Kodumudi. Lord Veera
Narayana Perumal is believed to come here and turned the direction of this
sacred water (River Cauvery) away from the town of Kodumudi. Hence, while the
Cauvery is seen in a North South direction till here, interestingly it takes an
Easterly turn from North at this place. This incident is commemorated on a rock
known as Agastya Paarai. Vinayaka is referred to as Cauvery Kanda Vinayaka.
Another story goes that
Bharadwaja rishi took bath here on the Cauvery river banks and worshipped Magudeswara.
Pleased with his prayers, Lord Shiva provided darshan in a dance posture
accompanied by a Grand Orchestra. Hence this place is also referred to as
Bharadwaja Kshetram.
Alongside Veera Narayana Perumal inside
the sanctum of Vishnu are Garuda, Anjaneya, Narada, Brahmma, Vasudeva and
Vibheeshana.
Sun’s
rays of Lord Shiva
Sun’s rays falls on Lord Shiva
and Amman on four days in Panguni and Avani indicating offering of pooja by the
Sun God to Shiva.
Construction
of Mandapas and Pagodas
Pleased with the growth of thumb
of his son, which was originally defective, Malayadwaja Pandya constructed
three Pagodas, Mandapas and also established a mutt and a choultry at this
place. He also gifted a big and beautiful
temple car, endowed villages and made jewellery for the deities in a thanking
gesture to the Trimurthies.
Ramayana
Story
Ramayana Story relating to
Vishwamitra’s Yagna, killing of Thaadagai, liberation of Ahalya’s curse and
Rama Pattabhishekam is seen on the upper walls in the mandapa in front of the
sanctum in the form of beautiful mini sculptures.
On the third pillar of the
prakara, one finds a special type of Vinayaka- Vinayaka’s Swaroopa, Sakthi’s
Hamsam and Tiger’s legs.
Pandya kings are believed to have
undertaken renovation of the temple, in recognition of which one finds the Pandyan
Kondai in front of the Garuda Sannidhi.
Parikara Sthalam
This is an important Parikara
Sthalam for liberation from all kinds of Dosham. Unmarried people are believed
to find their spouse after they perform parikara pooja at this temple. This is
also a parikara sthalam for improvement in business and career prospects. Worshipping
Shiva during Pradhosham days is very sacred at this temple.
Devotees carrying Kaavadi to
Palani have bath here at Cauvery before proceeding to Palani.
Specifically this is a temple for
liberation from Avittam star dosham.
Inscriptions
7th Century
Inscriptions indicate renovation of the temple by Narasimma Pallava. There are
two lion faced stone pillars as a testimony to his contribution. An 8th
Century inscription indicates donation by Thermaaran of gold coins, jewels and
ornaments to the temple. Malayathu Pandya donated villages towards the upkeep
of the temple. Komara Varma gifted things towards Thirumanjana on Thiruvathirai
Star
11th Century AD stone
inscription on the Cauvery banks in Tamil refers to a gift of gold for food
offerings.
On the Northern wall is a record
of tax free gift of villages fixing income from same in gold and paddy to God
to meet expenses of offerings, worship and celebrating star of the king and
Maasi Magam
13th Century AD
inscriptions indicate gifting of land by Sundara Pandya Kesarivarma
On the back of the Ardha Mandapa
in front of Amman Shrine refers to the setting up images of Ilaya Pillayar (Subramanya)
an d Garuda and a grant of 5pon to meet expenses of worship.
Festivals
Aadi Perukku is a special
occasion when devotees have sacred bath at the Cauvery
Aani Jeshtabhishekam- Once in a
year Moolavar Thirumanjana with Sandalwood oil paste
Horse Vahana procession in
Puratasi
3day Utsavam in Margazhi
11day Brahmotsavam in Chitrai
including Chariot Festival in Hastham
Quick
Facts
Deity : Veera Narayana Perumal East Facing Sayana Kolam
Goddess : Veera Lakshmi/ Thirumangai Nachiyar
Temple Time : 6am-12noon and 330pm-8pm
Contact : Sridhar Bhattar @94881 43403/93605 01970.04204 222020
How
to reach
6107 Chennai Mangalore Express
Stops at Kodumudi (7am)
From Erode, One can reach
Kodumudi in one hour by bus and within 45minutes by bus from Karur.
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