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:
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
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
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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