Kanjanur Ramalingeswarar Temple, Villupuram

Address

Kanjanur Ramalingeswarar Temple, Kanjanur(Vada Kanjanur), Kanai Taluk, Villupuram district- 605203

Diety

Ramalingeswarar Amman: Soundaranayaki

Introduction

Ramalingeswarar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kanjanur Village in Kanai Taluk in Villupuram District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Ramalingeswarar and Mother is called as Soundaranayaki. This shiva temple is more than 1000 Years old temple. The Temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns had a mention about this Temple. The place was called as Vada Kanjanur in ancient times because there was another Kanjanur, a Paadal Petra Sthalam, in present day Thanjavur District.

Puranic Significance

It is believed that Lord Rama worshipped Lord Shiva of this Temple. Hence, the Lord came to be called as Ramalingeswarar. This is a small east facing Temple. Nandi, Balipeedam and Dwajastambam can be found facing the sanctum. Presiding Deity is called as Ramalingeswarar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Lord is a Swaymbhu Moorthy. Sun rays will fall on the presiding deity during Chithira and Aippasi Months. Lingothbhavar, Brahma, Dakshinamoorthy, Durga and Ganesha are the Koshta idols located around the sanctum walls. Mother is called as Soundaranayaki. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine. There is a separate shrine for Saneeswaran in the Temple premises. His shrine is situated near the sanctum. He is keeping his right leg on his crow Vahana. There is a beautiful Nataraja Idol in the Temple. There are shrines for Vinayaga, Lord Murugan with his consorts Valli & Deivanai, Bhairavar and Navagrahas in the Temple premises. Sthala Vriksham is Nelli Tree. There is a big Vellerukku plant in the temple.

Beliefs

By worshipping Lord Saniswaran of this Temple, difficulties caused due to Ukkira Sani or Ucchi Sani will be reduced. Further he also removes Pitru Dosham.