ARULMIGU VEERATTANESWARAR TEMPLE - THIRUVATHIGAI - PANRUTI - sathya's visit

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Arulmigu Veerattaneswarar temple – Thiruvadhigai Greatness Of Temple: The place and the temple are closely linked with the history of Saint Tirunavukkarasar. Though born to Saivite parents and brought up by his Shiva devotee sister Thilagavathy, Marul Neekiar – that was his baptism name – embraced Jainism and rose to Guruhood there with the name Dharumasenar. His sister, a staunch Shiva devotee, dedicated herself to the service of Lord Shiva by maintaining the temple, prayed to the Lord seeking her brother’s home coming to Saivism. Lord Shiva caused a severe stomach pain to Appar. None in the Jain camp could cure him. He came to sister Thilagavathy, fell at her feet for relief. The affectionate sister took the brother to Veerattaneswarar shrine, chanted the Panchakshara-five letters-Na Ma Shi Vaa Ya – and put the sacred ash on his forehead. Appar also consumed the ash and was miraculously cured instantly of his deadly stomach pain. Out came spontaneously Appar’s first hymn called Kodhil Neediya Tirupathigam beginning with the line “Kootru Aayinavaru Vilakka hileer”. Pleased with his poetic skill, Lord Shiva honoured Appar with the title Tiru Navukku Arasar-Tirunavukkarasar meaning king of tongues. Mother Periyanayaki shrine is in right of that of Lord. Those facing delays in wedding pray here for early good results. The devotee should bow down while wearing the vibhuti-sacred ash. Prayers: The immense benefit the devotee derives here is total peace of mind. Every disease will be cured by prayer, stomach related pains and ulcers in particular by applying the sacred ash and consuming it, freedom from enemies, disappearance of any curse following the family generation after generation, releasing the ancestors too from their sins ensuring total salvation are the benefits awaiting the devotee in this temple. Those seeking child boon consume the milk used in the abishek of Lord.People also pray for job opportunities, family prosperity also. Thanks giving: People decorate the entrance of sanctum sanctorum with garlands (Nilamalai) and do traditional offers as Pottu Kattudhal, offer Mangal Sutra to Mother, perform Trishadi archana containing 300 or Sahasranama archana with 1008 names of the Lord, break coconuts, perform abishek to Lord with curd, fruit juices, green coconut, panchamirta a mixture of five ingredients, scented powders, gingely oil, sandal, rosewater sacred ash vilwa leaves etc. and abishek with conches and Kalasas. Abishek is performed to Mother with turmeric powder. Devotees offer vastras to Mother and Lord. They also feed the visiting devotees. General Information: Other Sacred springs of the temple are Shoola theertham, the well in the temple, Chakkara Theertham, a tank and River Kedila. Temple Informations: 1)Moolavar : Veereattaneswarar. 2) Amman / Thayar : Perianayaki. 3)Thala Virutcham : sarakondrai. 4) Theertham : Shoola Theertham. 5) Holy tree : Sarangondrai. 6) Reputation: Tripurasamharam. 7) Linga: with 16 stripes. 8) Historical Name: Adhikapuri. 9) Old years : 1000 – 2000 years old. 10) Place : Tiruvadhigai. 11) District : Cuddalore. 12) State : Tamilnadu. Festival: 10 day Vasanth Utsav festival during Panguni-Chithirai Tamil months covering English March to May with Lord gracing from the Mandap; Chithirai (April-May) Sadayam star festival on Saint Appar Salvation event; 10 day Vaikasi Brahmmotsavam in May-June with Panchamurthi procession on silver vahan; 10 day Aadi Pooram; 10 day Manickavasagar utsav in Margazhi, 1 day Margazhi Tiruvadhirai with Theerthavari etc. Singers: The temple is praised in the Thevaram and Thiruvasagam hymns of celebrated Saivite saints Gnanasambandar, Tirunavukkarasar, Sundar and Manicka Vasagar. “Presiding over the Vedas, clad in tiger skin Many worshipping with raised hands Surrounded by Bhooda Ganas, Mother Uma singing My Lord Veerattaneswarar on the north of Kedila River Stands majestically] dancing.”-Gnanasambandar This is the 7th Shiva temple in Nadunaadu region praised in Thevaram hymns. Temple's Speciality: Lord Shiva is a swayambumurthi, large in size with 16 stripes on. Opening Time: The temple is open from 6.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. & from 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. Address: Sri Veerattaneswar Temple, Tiruvadhigai-607 106, Panruti Post, Cuddalore dist. Tamilnadu. Phone: +91-98419 62089 How to reach: Thiruvadhigai is 0.5 kms from Panruti, 25 from Cuddalore, 30 from Villupuram, 45 from Pondicherry. Those who come with family can get accommodation in the private lodges in Panruti, charges ranging from Rs. 200 to Rs. 300. Transport is available easily. All buses between Chennai and Neyveli run through Panruti. Also from Cuddalore.Nearest railway station is Panruti and the airport Chennai. posted by: sathya@sathyaseelan,pondicherry. cell: 9994478728 labels: Arulmigu Veerattaneswarar temple – Thiruvadhigai.