Sunday, June 29, 2014

Thiru Kadaiyur Amirtha Narayana Perumal

The place where the nectar was handed to the Devas
Rahu Kethu seen together at the temple
Located 100yards south of the renowned Thiru Amirtha Kadeswarar -Abhirami temple is the ancient Amirtha Narayana Perumal temple in Thiru Kadaiyur, whose legend dates back to the churning of nectar and distribution to the Devas. Bala Anjaneya is a highlight here at this temple, which is entirely of ‘brick’ construction.

Legend relating to churning of Nectar
The story goes that with Indra losing his powers after being cursed by Sage Durvasa, the asuras started striking the devas with renewed vigour. The desperate devas fearing loss of their battle with the asuras sought the help of Lord Narayana to help regain their powers.

With the churning of the Nectar, Lord Narayana was all set to hand over the nectar to the Devas here at Thiru Kadaiyur but to his surprise the nectar disappeared and turned into a Shiva lingam (Amirtha Kadeswarar). Lord Narayana sought the permission of Goddess Abhirami (his sister) to help secure the nectar from Thiru Kadeswarar.  She appeared before him here at Thiru Kadaiyur and helped devas regain their powers.
While the Devas received the nectar from Lord Narayana here at the Amirtha Pushkarani, an asura too secretly picked it up only to be struck down by Lord Amirtha Narayanan. Having consumed the nectar, the asura did not die but had his body cut into two pieces - Rahu and Kethu. In memory of this event, they are seen here together in a separate sannidhi – a special feature at this temple. This is said to be a parikara sthalam for liberation from Rahu-Kethu dosham.

60th/80th Birthday Celebrations
Those who conduct their Thiru Kalyana functions at the Abhirami temple should also visit the Amirtha Narayana Perumal temple to secure the blessings of Amirtha Narayanan so as to complete the entire formalities of the celebrations. But most of the devotees who throng the Abhirami temple are not even aware of the existence of the ancient perumal temple at a walking distance and hence miss out on seeking the blessings of Amirtha Narayana Perumal and Amirtha Valli Thaayar.
Quick Facts
Moolavar        : Amirtha Narayana Perumal in a Grand Sitting Posture
Goddess           : Amirtha Valli Thaayar
Time                : 8am-1pm
Contact            : Rangaraja Bhattar @ 75983 80204

How to reach
Thiru Kadaiyur is 20kms from Mayiladuthurai / Sirkazhi. Take Tharangambadi bound bus via Akkur cross road to reach the temple. Auto from Thiru Kadaiyur bus stand will cost Rs. 40.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi Prabhu,

you are doing an excellent work by giving the less known/un reached temple. may the almight bless you with more health and prosperity so that we will get to know about more temples.

iam planning to visit thirukadaiyur in couple of days. would like to have darshan of Sri Amirtha narayanan.is the temple is open in evening also or only in the morning time as it is mentioned here.

regards
Rangarajan

PRabhu S said...

Sir,

Thank You for the kind words.

Since the Bhattar comes from another town, it would be good to call him in advance to check if he can come at the time you are likely to be there.

Also, can you call 94438 85033 ( Madhavan Bhattar) to tell him that you are coming.

He will organise the Bhattar to be present.

Prabhu

Anonymous said...

திரு பிரபு அவர்களுக்கு,

தங்களின் வழிகாட்டுதல்/தயவால் திருக்கடையூர் ஸ்ரீ அமிர்த நாராயண பெருமாள் தரிசனம் கிடைக்க பெற்றேன். தாங்கள் குறிப்பிடிருந்த எண்ணுக்கு முன் கூட்டியே சொல்லி இருந்ததால் அர்ச்சகர் அங்கேயே இருந்தார். நன்கு சேவை செய்து வைத்தார். ஆனால் பெருமாளின் தற்போதைய நிலைமை தான் மிகவும் வருந்தத்தக்கதாக உள்ளது. தாங்கள் இங்கு பதிவு செய்யாவிடில் என்னை போல் பல பேருக்கு இவ்வாலயம் பற்றி தெரியாமல் இருந்திருக்கும். தரிசனத்தால் ஏதேனும் புண்ணியம் கிடைத்திருந்தால் அந்த பலன் அக்கோயிலுக்கு வழிகாட்டிய தங்களுக்கே சேரும்.

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