Kozhikuthi Sabhapadeeswarar Shiva Temple, Mayiladuthurai

Address

Kozhikuthi Sabhapadeeswarar Shiva Temple, Mayiladuthurai

Kozhikuthi, Kuttalam Circle,

Mayiladuthurai District,

Tamil Nadu 609003            

Moolavar

Sabhapadeeswarar

Amman

Abirami

Introduction

1. Location:
   • Situated in Kozhikuthi Village, Kuttalam Circle, Mayiladuthurai District, Tamil Nadu.
   • Kozhikuthi is about 2 kilometers north of Moovalur and west of Mayiladuthurai.
2. Puranic Significance:
   • The temple dates back to the 11th century and is dedicated to Lord Shiva as Sabhapadeeswarar and the goddess Abirami.
   • The temple is part of a spiritual area with several nearby temples, including Thondreeswarar Temple, Azhakianathar Temple, and Thirajapuram Shiva Temple.
   • The temple’s history is linked to a king named Nirmalan who had a sinful nature. After penance under a royal tree by the banks of the Cauvery River, he was cured and attained a vision of Perumal, leading him to become a Maharishi. The place was initially called Kodihati and Babavimosanapuram due to its power to remove sins, later evolving to Kozhikuthi.
3. Beliefs:
   • The temple is known for its ability to remove sins and provide spiritual healing. It is believed that the Lord’s presence purifies devotees and offers relief from their negative karma.
4. Special Features:
   • The temple is facing east, with the Lord Shiva shrine and the Mother Abirami shrine located next to each other. There is a front hall connecting the two shrines.
   • The goddess is placed towards the south in a small shrine, and the temple features Karurai with Tenmugan and Lingobhava Durgai.
   • Vinayagar and Subramaniya are located in the temple complex, along with a Navagraha Mandapam in the north-east and a Bhairava shrine in the next sanctum.
   • Nandi and the altar are placed directly opposite outside the front hall.
5. Festivals:
   • The temple celebrates various festivals dedicated to Lord Shiva and Mother Abirami, with particular emphasis on auspicious days for spiritual healing and purification.

Century/Period

11th century

Nearest Bus Station

Kozhikuthi

Nearest Railway Station

Kuttalam

Nearest Airport

Trichy

Location on Map

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