Sri Kameshwarar Temple, Dindigul

Moolavar - Sri Kameshwarar
Amman - Sri Kokilambal
Place - Mullipadi, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu

Sri Kokilambal Thirukameshwarar Temple

Location:
Mullipadi, Dindigul

Sri Theneswarar Temple, Coimbatore

Moolavar - Sri Theneeswarar
Amman - Sri Sivakamasundari Ambal
Place - Vellalore, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu


The temple is facing east with a unique stone structure and  square Gopuram. Dwajasthambam, Palipedam and Nandhi are immediately after the entrance square gopuram.

As per the local belief, this was the Lingam worshipped by the celestial cow Kamadhenu and hence came to be calle Dhenu Eswarar which over a period of time, became Theneeswarar.

This temple is constructed by Karikala Chozhan.Though it is more than 1000 years old, during the 14th century, Allaudin Kilji’s forces destroyed the temple. During the 19th century ( in 1874 ), a complete renovation and Kumbabishekam were done.


Location:
Sri Theneswarar Temple, Vellalore, Coimbatore

Reference:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theneeswarar_Temple

Sri Thatheeswarar Temple, Chithukadu

 

 

Moolavar -  Sri Thatheeswarar 
Amman - Sri Prasunakunthalambigai
Place - Chithukadu, Chennai, Tamilnadu

Temple is located at Chithukadu, near Chennai. Sitharkadu or chithukadu is located around 8 km from Poonamallee.The Vidhana of the Rajagopuram is exquisite with a beautiful panel of Various Roopas of Lord Shiva. The Nandi in front of the temple does not have a noose around its nostrils. Chithukadu had been( and continues to be ) a land of Siddhars.Out of the several Siddhars who dwell here, the two notable saints ( or atleast I must say those who have been identified) are "Padukkai Jadamudi Siddhar" and " Prana Deepika Siddhar". Since the Nandi was in the company of these saints, it was serene and calm and hence there was no need for a noose, says Kumaran. An image of Prana Deepika Siddhar can be found on the pillar next to the Nandi here.

The Padukkai Jadamudi Siddhar and Prana Deepika Siddhar while meditating in this region installed a Shiva lingam under an Amla Tree because of which he came to be known as Dhathriswara. They created a beautiful garden here which gave sweet smelling flowers for the worship of the Lord because of which this place came to be known as "Thirumanam" - Holy Fragrance. The Nandavanam probably created by them, is like this today.

Prana Deepika Siddhar is said to protect people from life threatening ailments and several people with chronic ailments are said to have prayed to him and become better. The Padukkai Jadamudi Sithar can be seen with very long hair on which he is said to lie down in Yoga Nitra and move around saving people and protecting lives then and now.

It was interesting to note that the pillars had the Dasavatharams of Vishnu inscribed on them, which again goes to prove the Shaivaite - Vaishnavaite harmony in those days. There were also some pillars where the Rishabaruda was found at the bottom of the pillars and Siddhars above it.

The book Sivamayam Kanda Siddhargal which mentions that this place was also an abode of Bodo Siddhar whose Jeevasamadhi can be found here and he is supposedly the father of "Modern Computer Science"!! By worshipping him, one could be rid of any discomfort experienced due to Ashtama Sani, Ezharai Sani or Jenma Sani. We tried to identify this siddhar but could not do so. Anyone who has any further information about this siddhar, may share it here for benefit of all of us.

Sundararaja Perumal temple which is behind the Dhathriswara Temple, connected by the temple tank. There is an Anjaneya Swamy temple near the steps of the tank. 

Both the temples are believed to have been constructed during the times of King Sundara Pandiyan about 800 years ago. The King is said to have found the Goddess Prasunna Kundalambikai's statue in the Nandavanam (Garden) and so he installed it in the Dhatriswara Temple calling her "Poonkuzhali". As the King died in war before the temple construction could be completed, the work is believed to have been completed by a landlord Mr. Nalla Chinnathambi Mudaliyar from this village whose generations till date serve as Dharmakarthas of this temple (Source: Thalavaralaru of the temple)

Reference: http://temple.dinamalar.com/en/New_en.php?id=1387

Sri Boodhapureeswarar Temple, Sriperumbudur

 

Moolavar - Sri Boodhapureeswarar
Amman - Sri Soundaravalli Ambal
Place -  Sriperumbudur , Chennai, Tamilnadu


This famous sivan temple is situated in Sriperumbudur. This is an Ancient temple with over 1500 yrs of history. Kulothunga chola and Pandyas have built this temple. It is believed that all the bootha ganas have worshiped this lord and hence the name Boodhapureeswarar. The ancient name of this area has been Boodhapuri.

Amman Soundaravalli is facing east in this temple which is unique and said to be the ardhanarishwara dharshanam.

Byravar is closer to the Nandhi in the worshipping position which is also unique

People believe that , they get rid of all their problems, after praying to this god.

References: 1.http://www.boodhapureeswarar.tnhrce.in/history.html
2. https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2016/12/bhutapureeswarar-temple-sriperumpudur.html

Sri Ekabandheswarar Temple, Singaperumal koil

Moolavar - Sri Ekabandheswarar
Amman - Sri Yerumunai Nayagi
Place - Singaperumalkovil, Chennai, Tamilnadu

This temple was built by pallavas during the 8th century and was buried under the ground. And around 1995 they have unearthed to find the actual foundation built during the 8th century.

The legend goes that lord Siva took the form of ‘sarapakshi’ a bird form to calm down Sri Narasimar here at Singaperumal when he had taken the Ugra avatharam.

The goddess is called as yerumunai nayagi as the villagers have been manufacturing the grubbing axe used for farming which is called Yeru in Tamil.

The Navagrahas can be seen with their consorts. The avudayar of the sivalingam is in a unique lotus shape.
A beautiful temple in middle of the village and a must visit place.

Sri Swarnalingeswarar Temple, Nallambakkam

 

Moolavar - Sri Swarnalingeswarar
Amman - Sri Thirunalamangai eswari
Place - Nallambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Relatively 1000 years old sivalingam. Had an excellent abhishegam today. It was placed in the hill 100 years back.  Square avudayar shows the ancient history. This place is coming under reserved forest. Must visit.

Address: Arulmigu Swarna Lingeshwarar Temple,Vandalur-Kelambakkam Road, Nallambakkam, Tamil Nadu 

References: http://remoteoldtemples.blogspot.com/2017/05/nallambakkam-sivan-temple.html

Sri Kailasanathar Temple,Thandalam

Moolavar - Sri Kailasanathar
Amman - Sri Kaamatchi amman
Place - Thandalam, Chennai, Tamilnadu

A good 1500 plus year old temple in the interior village of Thandalam. The base structure has still been maintained in its old age charm. The vimanam for both the Sannidhi has been recently been built. Well maintained praharam and the inner walls have around 12 Thirumurais painted.

The main deity lord Kailasanathar in the form lingam is facing the east and Kamatchi Amman facing the south in a standing position. Separate Sannidhi for lord Ganesha and lord Subramanian with his consorts Valli and Deivaanai is seen.

A peaceful surrounding with a pond outside. There is no dhwajasthambam