Kunnam Bhoomeeswarar Temple, Nagapattinam

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Kunnam Bhoomeeswarar Temple, Nagapattinam

Kunnam, Nagapattinam District,

Tamilnadu.      

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Moolavar

Sri Bhoomeeswarar

Amman

Sri Aruna Vidruma Nayaki

1. Temple Location:
   • The Bhoomeeswarar Temple is located in Kunnam Village, Nagapattinam District, Tamil Nadu.
   • The nearest city is Puthur, 6 km from Sirkali, and the temple is another 6 km from Puthur.
   • Nearest railway station: Sirkali; nearest airport: Trichy.
2. Deities and Features:
   • Presiding deity: Bhoomeeswarar (Lord Shiva).
   • Mother deity: Aruna Vidruma Nayaki (coral-hued goddess).
   • Sthala Vriksham (sacred tree): Vilwa tree.
   • Theertham (holy water body): Chakkara Theertham (associated with Lord Vishnu).
3. Historical Background:
   • The temple is believed to be around 1300 years old, with renovations by King Sangaman during the Chola period.
   • Bhoomadevi (Mother Earth) worshipped Lord Shiva for her protection from demons.
4. Puranic Stories:
   • Bhoomadevi’s Worship: Bhoomadevi prayed to Lord Shiva to safeguard her and the earth from demonic threats. Lord Shiva granted her protection and established the Bhoomeeswarar temple as a place of worship.
   • Parasurama’s Penance: Parasurama, having incurred the dosha of beheading his mother, performed penance here to seek relief, and was blessed by Lord Shiva.
   • Lord Vishnu’s Worship: To ensure his eternal union with Mahalakshmi, Lord Vishnu and Mahalakshmi worshipped Lord Ganesha here, which resulted in their union being preserved forever.
   • Viswarupan’s Blessing: The devotee Viswarupan, after worshipping Lord Vishnu and Ganesha here, was granted Vaikunta life by Lord Vishnu.
   • Lord Rama’s Penance: Lord Rama, to absolve the dosha of killing a woman (Thataka), performed penance and worshipped Lord Shiva here.
5. Important Rituals:
   • The Vaikasi Poornima day is significant for ancestor worship, where rituals are believed to benefit the ancestors, helping them attain a place in Kailasa.
   • Special pujas are held on Masi Fridays (February-March) for purification and spiritual benefits.
6. Dosha Nivarthi (Relief from Doshas):
   • The temple is a place for relief from doshas like those caused by past sins or wrongdoings. Various mythological stories of individuals being relieved from doshas through worship at this temple are described, including Sridharan (a former robber) and Yudhishthira (from the Mahabharata) who were absolved of their sins.

Century/Period

1300 years old.

Managed By

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HR&CE)

Nearest Bus Station

Kunnam

Nearest Railway Station

Sirkazli

Nearest Airport

Trichy

Location on Map

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