Kilapazhuvur Sri Alandurayar (Vadamoolanathar) Temple, Ariyalur

Address

Kilapazhuvur Sri Alandurayar (Vadamoolanathar) Temple, Kilapazhuvur, Ariyalur Taluk ,Ariyalur District,PIN 621707 PH:9943882368

Diety

Alandurayar (Vadamoolanathar)Amman: Arundhavanayagi

Introduction

Sri Alandurayar (Vadamoolanathar) temple is located in the village named Kilapazhuvur, in the district of Ariyalur, in the state of Tamil Nadu in South India. The primary deity of this temple is Alandurayar (Vadamoolanathar) (Lord ) and his consort is Arundavanayaki. The holy tree of this temple is Banyan tree. The holy water of this temple is Brahmma and Parasurama theertham. The agamam or pooja of this temple is known as Sivagama. This temple is nearly 1000-2000 years old in this region. The historical name of this place is Thirupaluvur.This is the 109th Thevara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 55th Shiva sthalam on the north side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. The place was once called as Pazhuvur and now the temple is in Keezhapalur, since Palur is divided as Keezhapalur and Melapalur. During Chozha period the same was called as Siru Pazhuvur. Thala Virutcham : Banyan tree Theertham : Brahmma, Parasurama theertham Agamam / Pooja : Sivagama

Puranic Significance

It is believed that Ma Parvati, Brahma, Maha Vishnu, Indra, Agathiyar, Chandran, Suryan, Vasishtar, Kasibar and Vyasar worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple.Since Lord Shiva blesses us under the Pazhu tree – Banyan tree / Alamaram, Lord Shiva is called as Alanthurai Nathar and the place is called as Pazhuvur. Once ma Parvati closed the eye’s of Lord Shiva. At that moment the universe has become dark. All the devas and Sages do not know what to do. Since it made hardship to all the living things of this universe and Ma Parvati was affected by this sin. To get rid of the sin Lord Shiva asked ma Parvati to go to earth and do penance at this Yogavanam. Ma Parvati came to this place Yogavanam and started her penance standing on one leg. Lord Shiva came to this Yogavanam and united together with Ma Parvati. Hence People pray Lord Shiva for unity of husband and wife due to difference of opinions, divorce, etc, to get relieved from Brahmahathi dosha, etc,. Kalyana Pariharam is also performed in this temple at Kalyana Durgai sannadhi. After Kayamugasuran’s samharam, Vinayagar came to this temple and danced. Hence Vinayagar is called as “Nirutha Vinayagar”.On Tamil month Panguni 18th day Suryan worship Lord Shiva through his light rays.

Beliefs

Recover from the sin of Brahmahathi dosam and People pray here for union with their separated life partners After taking bath from Parasurama Theertham, Abishek is performed to Lord shiva

Special Features

The temple is facing east with a three tier Rajagopuram. Balipeedam, Dwajasthambam and Rishabam are immediately after the Rajagopuram. In sanctum Moolavar is of swayambhu, small and always covered with kalasa. Since the moolavar is of Putru / ant hill – abhishekam is not done and only sambrani oil is applied. In koshtam, Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai Abutting Ardha mandapa, Kala Samhara, Arthanareeswarar, Kalyanasundarar, Gangalar and Bhairavar. Urchavars 63var, Thiripuranthakar, A bronze idol of Chandikeswarar doing Shiva Pooja and Rishabaroodar on south side platform. In Prakaram Durgai, Thirunavukkarasu Swamigal, Thirugnanasambandar, Vinayagar, Veerabhadra, and Saptamatrikas. Ambal is in a separate Sannadhi facing east. The Sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, antarala and artha mandapam. The Vimana is of Vesara style on the sanctum. The Dwarapalaka’s are made of Stucco. There is no Navagraha shrine in this temple.