A temple for
liberation from Sani Dosham and financial crisis
Lord Shiva
is seen with a Rudraksha Malai – Rudraksha Archanai performed here
Located
1km North of Thiru Nageswaram is the Raja Raja Chozhan period Viswanatha Swamy temple
in Theperuma Nallur.
Sage
Agastya was to come here and undertake penance. Since Agastya was destined to
have re-births, Shiva directed Makarantha Rishi to prevent Agastya Rishi from
undertaking penance as those who visit him here will be relieved the cycle of
re-births. Makarantha Rishi feared acting against Agastya rishi but convinced
of protection from Lord Shiva, he took the form of Makarantha flower that
bloomed only once in 48years and one that was equivalent to providing Kailasa
darshan. The entire place was filled with
Makarantha flowers much to the surprise of Agastya Rishi who then politely
requested the flowers to move away as he would not stamp the flower on his way
to having darshan of Lord Shiva. When the flower refused, Agastya Rishi
realised the true story and cursed Makarantha Rishi to turn to a Lion faced
form.
For
44years, Makarantha Rishi undertook penance here with one new flower every day.
Finally, one day when he went around Lord Shiva, his leg slipped and the
Rudraksham fell on Shiva’s body that then shone instantly as 12 Lingams. The
rishi who performed Rudraksha Archanai was liberated from his curse and merged
with the Lord.
Raja Raja Chozhan builds the
temple
On
hearing the legend relating to this Lord, Raja Raja Chozhan expressed interest
to have darshan at this place but was prevented by his ministers as it was not
possible for all to have darshan of the Lord here and that it was not advisable
for him to go there at this point of time.
Disregarding
the advice, Raja Raja Chozhan came here on his horse. Since the king’s feet was
not to touch the ground here, the intelligent horse is believed to have taken
his King on his back around the Lord 12times that led Lord Shiva to exclaim
that in this great Chozha kingdom even the horse is intelligent. It is believed
that the Lingam changed to 12different forms during this time. At the end of
this process, the dutiful horse is believed to have presented himself to the
Lord at this same place as a sacrifice for the well being of the king and his
vast kingdom.
A
pleased Raja Raja Chozhan is said to have built this temple with a unique mix
of Honey and Slaked Lime in a way that the rays of the sun falls on all the
days of the year except one.
Lord
provides an ‘Ananda Swaroopa’ Darshan here at this temple and only those who
are blessed will be able to visit this temple.
Serpent King’s Penance
For
12years the Serpent King undertook severe penance invoking the blessings of
Lord Shiva. On the ‘Eclipse’ day, the Snake attained Moksham. On this day, seen
in its full form, the Serpant King prevented the sun’s rays from reaching the
Lord.
While
Shiva was leaving to provide Vishwarapooram darshan at Kumbeswarar temple in
Thiru Kudanthai, Lord Sani was to stop him for 7 1/2 Naazhigai as per the
direction of Narada. At first reluctant as he was likely to incur the wrath of
Shiva, Sani agreed to undertake this as Narada suggested that he would be
failing in his duty if he did not do so.
Shiva
had to make it to Thiru Kudanthai that morning and hid himself inside a pit in
the Peepal tree and asked his consort Parvathi to chant the Vedas and to send
off Sani from this place. However, Sani refused to leave and continued to sit
here waiting for Shiva.
Finally,
when the already late Shiva came out, Sani in his arrogance indicated that
Shiva had not escaped from his clutches and that his hiding in the pit meant
that he had succumbed to Sani and that in itself meant that he had been held
back by Sani as was required of that morning.
Lord
Shiva became furious on hearing this and took the Mantra Bairava Avatara and
tore apart Sani into two pieces.
Sani’s powers will not work here
Viswanathan
Swamy and Visalakshmi reached here to liberate Sani and bring him back to his
original form for he was required for the creation and survival of the world. Hence,
Sani is seen here at this temple in a ‘Garva Kolam’ (arrogant posture). As he
was defeated by Shiva here, Sani’s negative powers are believed to not work
here in this place. Hence those who come here and offer their sincere prayers
will be relieved from Sani Dosham and financial problems.
Ambal’s Posture and Name
Ambal
is seen in a unique posture with her right leg slightly ahead of the left. As
she is seen chanting the Vedas, she is referred to here as Vedanta Nayaki.
Special Features
The sanctum is seen as being pulled by a chariot with wheels
One
of the Nandis at this temple has only one ear
Only
temple where Lord Shiva is seen with Rudraksha Malai
Saneeswarar
seen in an ‘arrogant’ posture
On Pradosham days, Ambal's dance steps can be heard at this temple to those devotees who offer
their sincere prayers.
Angry at Sani for his disruptive act, Lord Shiva directed all the planets to inter change their positions and face Surya.
Festivals
In
centuries gone by, Four Lords from in and around Kumbakonam used to congregate
here for Theerthavari Utsavam during Maasi Magam. During this festival, it is
believed that Rahu took bath in the sacred tank and got Moksham.
Quick Facts
Moolavar
: Viswanathan Swamy (Rudraksham Swamy)
Ambal :
Vedanta Nayaki
Time
: 7am-12noon and 5pm-9pm
Contact : Prakash Gurukal@ 97908 94408
/ Swaminathan Gurukal@ 94435 27247
/ Swaminathan Gurukal@ 94435 27247
How to reach
The
temple is 1km North of Thiru Nageswaram and 100yards south of Thiru Nageswaram
Railway station.
Auto
from Naganatha Swamy temple will cost Rs. 30. Contact: Auto Senthil@ 94432
75004
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5 comments:
I hope i will get the opportunity to go to the temple and get blessing. ..
Pray lord to visit this temple
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I could go to this temple and offer prayers a couple of days ago, incidentally by the influence of my friend.Small beautiful temple.
Om Namah Shivayah!
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