Moolavar: Sri Gangadeeswarar Temple, Thakkolam, Ranipet
Amman: Sri Mohanavalli Ambal
Situated on the serene banks of the Kosasthalaiyar River, this ancient temple is one of the seven historic Shiva temples of Thakkolam. It is located just behind the renowned Sri Jalanatheeswarar Temple, one of the revered Thevara Paadal Petra Sthalams. The moolavar is also known as Umapatheeswarar
Thakkolam occupies a significant place in South Indian history. It was here that the famous Battle of Thakkolam was fought, a turning point in the history of the Cholas, during which the Chola prince Rajaditya (Rajadhithan) was slain in battle against the Rashtrakutas.
Temple history narrates that Uthitha Maharishi’s son, Sage Theerkathar, lost his eyesight due to a curse incurred from Kamadhenu. Seeking relief from the curse, Uthitha Maharishi came to the sacred banks of the Kosasthalaiyar River at Thakkolam, installed a Shiva Linga along with a Nandi, and performed intense worship. Pleased by his devotion, Lord Shiva caused the sacred waters of the Ganga to emerge through the mouth of the Nandi. After bathing in these divine waters, Sage Theerkathar was freed from the curse and regained his eyesight. Even today, devotees believe that the water which once flowed from the Nandi’s mouth originated from the holy River Ganga, making this shrine a place of immense spiritual significance.
According to the Periyapuranam, Sekkizhar records that after worshipping Lord Shiva at Thiruvirkolam Temple, Thirugnanasambandar visited this sacred shrine. Sekkizhar further narrates that Lord Shiva here was pleased with the intense penance performed by Sage Samvardha, the younger brother of Deva Guru Brihaspati (Vyazhan). This temple is also one of the revered Thevara Vaippu Sthalams praised by Thirunavukkarasar.
Within the inner prakaram are the shrines of Goddess Mohanavalli, Sri Subramanya with Valli and Devasena, Chandikeswarar, and the sacred Nandi (Rishabam), which is traditionally believed to have once discharged holy water through its mouth.
The shrine of Goddess Mohanavalli is situated to the right of the main sanctum and faces east. The Goddess stands gracefully in a standing posture, holding the Pasa and Ankusha in her upper hands, while her lower hands display the Abhaya and Varada mudras, symbolizing protection and blessings.
The mukha mandapam houses shrines for Karpaga Vinayagar, Kasi Viswanathar with Visalakshi, and Goddess Annapoorani. A Shiva Linga enshrined here is believed to have been consecrated and worshipped by Sage Uthitha Maharishi.
Contact: Kurukal Sri Banu can be reached on 99947 86919 he also takes take care of Jalanadhreswaar padal petra sthalam
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