Thiruvottiyur Thyagaraja Temple
Thiyagarajaswamy Temple Thiruvottiyur Chennai
Sri Thiyagarajaswamy - Vadivudai Amman Temple is one of the
ancient temples of Lord Shiva, located at Thiruvottiyur in the northern part of
Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu State, The temple has been in vogue
from Pallava times of 7th century, who was great patron on temple architecture
of South India. Later, during 11th century it was expanded by Chola kings. It
has a five tiered gateway tower, a tank, and the overall temple area covering
one acre.
Lord Shiva is worshiped as Aadhipureeswarar, and is
represented by the lingam. His consort Parvati is depicted as Thiripurasundhari
(vadivudaiyamman). The presiding deity is revered in the 7th century Tamil
Saiva canonical work, the Tevaram, written by Tamil saint poets known as the
Nayanmars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam. Also It is one of the Pournami sakthi darshan temples in Chennai Area.
The
presiding deity is Sri Aadhipureeswarar is in the form of a mud mound covered
by an armour. On the day of the full moon of the Tamil month Karthigai
(Nov-Dec), the armour is removed and the representation of the God is visible
to devotees. The Lord is anointed with Punugu Javvadhu, and Sampirani oils.
Significance of the temple:
v This is
one of the Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 19th siva sthalam in Thondai
Nadu Chennai also One of the Tri-Shakti Temples.
v The
temple is reverred in the verses of Tevaram, the 7th century Tamil Saiva canon
by 3 saivite saints Thirunavukarasar, Sundarar, and Sambandar.
v Lord
Shiva is known here as Adhipureeswarar, Tyagarajar and Padampakka Nathar.
v The
marriage of Sundarar, one of the Nayanmars, to Paravai Natchiar and Sangli
Natchiar was held here with the blessings of Lord Shiva.
Chennai Thiruvottiyur - Sri
Thyagarajar Temple
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Main Deity
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Lord Shiva
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Name
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Sri Adipureeswarar, Padampakka Nathar,
Thyagarajar
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Goddess Name
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Sri Vadivudaiamman, Thiripurasundari
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Location
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Tiruvottriyur
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Historical Name
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Significance
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19th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam in Tondai
Nadu,
One of 275 Devaram Padal Petram Sthalams, One of the Ghana Sakthi Peedam
One of the Three Sakthi Amman Temples in Chennai
Egapatha moorthy and Vattapaarai Amman Sannthi
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Ancient
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1500 years old
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Travel Base
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Chennai
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In this
temple there 27 lingam which has represent the 27 stars, similarly in this
temple there are panja pootha lingam also there for dharisana's...every friday
and full moojn day there will be uchi kaala special poojai for vadivudai amman.
How To
Reach : The Thyagarajar - Vadivudai
Amman Temple is located at Therady bus stop in Thiruvottiyur High Road (T. H.
Road), Chennai suburb. The Therady bus
stop is around 2 km from Thiruvottiyur bus terminus.
Near By Temples
Guru Temple and
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