Sri Dharbaranyeswarar Temple. Tirunallar

Name of God	Nallarar
Color	Black/Blue
Goddess	Bogamartha,Poonmulayal
Thala Virutcham	Darbai
Theertham	Nala Theertham
Gem Stone	Blue Sapphire
Special Day	Saturday

 Temple History

King Nala was ruling Nidadha. One day while doing his daily puja, he did not wash his legs perfectly. Saturn immediately caught hold of him after waiting for a chance to hold him for about 12 years. Due to this effect, King Nala lost his kingdom in a game also his sufferings grew large. He left his land along with his queen Damayanthi. In course of his wandering in the jungles, he parted with his queen also. He joined as a cook in the palace of the Kind of Ayodhya. Later on Nala and Damayanthi joined again. Through Sage Naradha, Nala understood that he was under the adverse influence of Saturn and began a pilgrimage to holy places. At Virudhachalam, he met sage Srimadvaja who directed him to Darbaranyeswarar temple in Thirunallar and worship the Sani Baghwan which King Nala meticulously followed and got relieved from the adverse effects of Sani Baghwan and also was blessed by him. He stayed there for some time, dug tanks and built the temple. He also got back his kingdom.

Speciality

The swayambu was in the Darba jungles here, scars caused by Darba could be seen even now. The Pachai Pathigam in Thevaram is dedicated to the Lord.

Contact Address

Sri Dharbaranyeswarar Temple, Thirunallaru.

Opening Timing

Open from 5.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and from 4.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m.

Location

Thirunallaru is located 5 Kilometer bus route of Karaikal - Mayiladuthurai and Kumbakonam. Also Thirunallar is 59 kms from Kumbakonam, 140 kms from Pondicherry, 100 kms from Thanjavur, 150 from Trichy.

Arulmigu Kailasanathar Temple, Thingalur, Thanjavur

Name of God	Kailasanathar
Color	White
Goddess	Periya Nayagi Amman
Thala Virutcham	Plantain Tree and Vilva Tree
Theertham	Chandra Theertham and River Cauery
Gem Stone	Moonstone/Pearl
Special Day	Monday

Temple History

Legend has it that there lived a merchant Appoodi Adikal in the village of Tingaloor who was a devotee of Shiva. Appoodi Adikal held Tirunavukkarasar in high regard and looked forward to the day when he would be able to host the saint poet. The day arrived, but his son got killed by a venomous snake bite while the saint was being hosted. The saint moved by Appoodi Adikal's devotion is said to have miraculously restored the lad to life.

Speciality

Chandra Bagavan whose dress is white and as his grains were paddy and raw rice. He has to be offered with raw rice pudding mixed with jaggery, white flowers (White Arali) and white clothing. It is believed that this pooja will remove obstacles in one’s life.

Contact Address

Arulmigu Kailasanathar Temple, Thingalur, Thanjavur

Opening Timing

The temple is open from 5.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and from 4.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m.

Location

The temple is 10 Kms by road from Sirkazhi on the way to Poompuhar. And lies about 20 Kms from Mayiladudurai towards Poompuhar, where the Kaveri flows into the sea.

Sri Naganatha Swamy Temple Keezhaperumpallam

Name of God	Naganatha Swamy
Color	Smoky
Goddess	Sowndhara Nayagi
Thala Virutcham	Bamboo
Theertham	Naga Theertham
Gem Stone	Cat's Eye
Special Day	Monday

Temple History

Devas and Asuras churned the Paarkadal to obtain Amirtham (Nectar) that which would free from death, and alive for ever. When the Amirtham came out, one of the Asuras took the form of a Deva with the help of Asura guru Sukrachariya and consumed the nectar.

Suryan and Chandran complained to Lord Vishnu as they have noticed that. Lord Vishnu came to know that and hit the Asura on the head in anger with the spoon in his hand. The head was cut off and fall down on the ground. The body portion was thrown away fell in Pothigai mountain region when the head portion joined with a snake body and became Rahu Bhagavan. The body of that Asura was preserved by a Brahmin which grew, because of having drunk the nectar. This body was attached to a snake's head and became Kethu Bhagavan

Speciality

In the stone inscription on the temple of Vikrama Chola is mentioned as "Rasara Valanattu Akkur Nattu Thalai Chenguttu Thiurvalampuram" and the deities "Valampuri Udayar" and "Thandangan Nachiyar". Appar, Sambandhar and Sundarar have sung hymns in this temple.

Opening Timing

5.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and from 4.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. 

Location

which is located 6 kms from Thiruvengadu, enroute to Poombuhar.

 

Kanjanur Sukran Temple, Kanjanur, Kumbakonam

Name of God	Agneeswarar
Color	White/Yellow
Goddess	Karpagambal
Thala Virutcham	Purasamaram
Theertham	Agni Theertham
Gem Stone	Diamond
Special Day	Friday

Temple History

During the Vamana Avatharam, when Lord Vishnu took the form of a small boy and asked Bali for 3 steps of land, Asura Guru Sukracharya had doubts about the boy. When Bali denied to attentive his advice, he took the form of a bee and hid in the mouth of the Kamandalam from which Bali would pour water to donate the three steps of land, having had his wish, Vamana took his huge form of Avatharam and measured out the land and the sky, and as the 3rd step, placed his foot on Bali, blessing him.

Sukracharya however was angry with Vishnu, and cursed him. It is believed that Vishnu prayed to Shiva at Kanjanur, where he was relieved of the curse. Shiva not only blessed Vishnu here, he promised to remain and bless those who came with prayers to Sukran, Unlike the other Navagraha temples in this area, there is no idol or image of Sukran at Kanjanur. It is Shiva himself who takes the position of Sukran here..

Contact Address

Kanjanur Sukran Temple, Kanjanur, Kumbakonam

Opening Timing

5.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and from 4.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m.

Location

Kanjanur is 18 Kms from Kumbakonam and 26 Kms from Mayiladudurai. It is just 3 Kms from Suryanar Kovil and 5 Kms from Adudurai

Sri Abath Sahayeswarar, Alangudi

Name of God	Abath Sahayeswarar
Color	Gold
Goddess	Yelavarkuzhali
Thala Virutcham	Dark Coloured Poolai
Theertham	Amirtha Pushkarani
Gem Stone	Yellow Sapphire
Special Day	Thursday

Temple History

The temple was built by Amuthohar, Minister of Musukunda Chakravarthy who ruled Thiruvarur. The Minister was asked to share with the King the Punniya he earned by being a Siva devotee. He refused to do so and was beheaded. The King got rid of the "Dosha" he thus got by worshipping Apathsahayeswara Swamy at Alangudi.

Speciality

There are shrines to Surya, Gurumoksheswarar, Somanathar, Saptarishi nathar, Someswarar, Vishnunathar and Bhrameesar, Kasi Viswanathar and Kasi Visalakshi. This is regarded as a 'Gurustalam' where Dakshinamurthy is held in great reverence, attracting huge crowds when Jupiter transits between zodiac signs. Guru Bagavan's consorts are Goddess Thara and Goddess Sangini and his 'vahanam' or vehicle is elephant. he presiding deity in this temple is Aranyeswarar, a unique form of Lord Siva.

Contact Address

Sri Abath Sahayeswarar, Alangudi, Thiruvarur Dt

Opening Timing

The temple is open from 5.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and from 4.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. 

Location                                             

the temple is 7 kms away from this place. The temple for guru as Dakshinamoorthy is at Alangudi, 17 Kms from Kumbakonam and 35 Kms from Thanjavur. Alangudi is only 6 Kms from Mannargudi.