Shree Manikandeshwara Swamy temple
Tirumalpur, (Vellore
District), Tamil Nadu
Hai, Good day!
Here we come back with one more temple. I started from Guduvanchery
railway station near Chennai and reached the temple via electric train.
Interesting:
The uniqueness of this temple is the presiding
deity-Moola Linga is made of sand by Mother Parvathi on the banks of
Virudaseera River. To avoid dissolution of the sand Linga during abishek, it is
covered by a copper pot. Lord Vishnu as Senthamarai Kanna Perumal is near Lord
Shiva in a worshipping form. Adhikara Nandhi is in standing form before Lord.
Front view of the temple
About the temple:
Shree Manikandeshwara Swamy temple is one of 274
temples which were glorified in the Tevaram Hymns sung by the Nayanmars. The
presiding deity here is Shree Manikandeshwara Swamy (Lord Shiva) in linga form
and goddess know as Anjanakshi (Parvathi). The temple was 1000-2000 years old. This Sthalam is originally called as
"Thiru maarperu" (Thirumaalperu) and as the years passed, it is now
called as "Thirumaalpur". This Sthalam is also called as
"Harichakkrapuram" in Sanskrit.
Once, a king by the name "Kuban" lived
and he was against a Rishi named "Thutheesee". Thirumaal was along
with Kuban and as requested by him, Thirumaal threw the chakkram towards the
Rishi to kill him. But, the chakkram did not slice his body instead the edges
of the chakkaram lost that’s sharpness. Thirumaal after realising his action,
came to this Sthalam and worshipped Lord Shiva. He used to perform poojas, for
the Lord Shiva by dedicating 1000 lotus flowers daily. Likewise, one day to
test the determination of Vishnu, Lord Shiva caused shortage of one
flower. To make up the shortage. Lord
Vishnu immediately plucked once of his beautiful eye and offered it in the
pooja.
After seeing this, lord shiva came infront of him,
showed his presence and gave the chakkram called “Sudharsana Chakkram” towards
him. Since, Sri Hari (Thirumaal) got back his chakkram, this Sthalam is called
as Hari Chakkrapuram (or) Thirumaalperu. Since thirumaal dedicated his eyes, he
is called as "Senthamarai Kannaperumal". Gnana sambhandhar in his
Devara Pathigam explains the worship of Thirumaal and Chandran while singing
about this Sthalam.
Another attraction of this temple is the beauty of
the utsavar Vishnu Perumaan. He is found in standing posture and has an eye on
one hand and lotus flower on the other hand.
We can see Nandikeswarar in standing posture on the
left side in this Sthalam as we enter the temple. First opposite to the
Moolavar, Nandi is found and behind him, Thirumaal is found worshipping the
Moolavar. Here, theertham and Sadari are given after the Deepa Aradhanai slokam
to lord shiva.
How
did I reach temple:
I travelled in electric train from Guduvanchery railway
station at 8.15 a.m and reached Tirumalpur junction at 10.15 am the train
travels via Kancheepuram. Then I took a share auto rickshaw to reach temple
which is 5 km away. It is situated in a
remote area from Tirumalpur village.
You can also travel by a bus from Kancheepuram which
travels via Panambakkam which is situated 22km to Arcot, and get down near Tirumalpur
Bus Stop, and it is just a walkable distance and no need to hire an auto
rickshaw. Many private buses would be available frequently and the bus fare
would be Rs.8/-
Facilities:
There is no restaurant, hotel available near temple as its very small village. Get some foods and pack according to your travel in Kanceepuram. There are many hotels available based on your budget in Kancheepuram.
The temple opening time is from morning 6 to 12 and evening 4 to 9.
- Sri Anchaneya swamy statue outside of the temple
(Infront of temple pond)
- Holy chariot is near temple covered by Iron
sheets
Route map from Chennai Beach railway station to Tirumalpur (via Chengalpat)
Route map from Tirumalpur Railway station to Temple (5 km)
See you in next post!
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