JAMDHAGNEESWARAR TEMPLE
Distance:
Shiva: Jamadhagneeswarar
Amman: Amirthambigai
Sthala Viruksham: Vilva
Theertham: Agni Theertham
Speciality:
Udyavar Theeyanur is situated in Pazhuvoor madalam. This place was ruler by Pazhuvettaraiyars who were the pillars for Cholas. After the war with Pandyas in 880AD at Thirupurambayam Aadhithya Chola I established his rule here. Parantaka Chola I expanded the empire. The Pazhuvattaraiyars who were small Chieftains under the Cholas constructed many temples.
This temple was built by Raja Raja Chola II in 1166AD.
The Avudaiyar is in a square Shape.
The Shiva Linga was worshipped by Sage Jamadhagni and therefore obtained the name Jamadhagneeswarar.
The Amman Vimanam is conical in shape.
Amman Amirthambigai is wearing a crown, hanging earings (magara kundalam), Thirumangalyam, bangles, anklets and jewels all over the body. She carries Akshara Mala and Nilothpala Mala in her upper hands and shows Abhaya Mudhra in her lower right hand and the lower left hand is placed on her thigh. Thus this Amman is very special.
The inscriptions found in Gangai Konda Cholapuram states that this place was called Manakula Kesari Nallur. Manakula Kesari was the name of the second son of Rajendhra Chola I.
People who worship this temple are relieved from ailments of stomach, obstacles from wedding proposals, childlessness and adverse parentary aspects.
History:
This place was full of dense Vilva trees. Sage Jamadhagni selected this place for penance and named this place as Vilvaranyam. he found a Suyambhu Linga and installed it in this place. He performed penance here for a long period of time.
Agni has worshipped this temple.
Parasurama was affected of the Dhosha of Killing his mother. He wandered in many places and finally his father Jamadhagni suggested Parasurama to come to this place and bath in the river Marudhai here. He was told to worship Lord Shiva and he did so and got relieved from the Dhosha. The Marudhai river is also known as Parasurama River.
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