Munnur Adavalleeswarar Temple, Villupuram

Address

Munnur Adavalleeswarar Temple Munnur, Marakkanam Taluk, Villupuram District – 604 301 Mobile: +91 98845 54053 / 80988 99927 / 94441 03813

Diety

Adavalleeswarar Amman: Brahan Nayaki / Periya Nayaki

Introduction

Adavalleeswarar Temple is a south-facing Shiva temple located in Munnur Village in Marakkanam Taluk, Villupuram District of Tamil Nadu, India.

1. Deities:
   • Presiding Deity: Adavalleeswarar (Lord Shiva)
   • Goddess: Brahan Nayaki / Periya Nayaki
2. Temple Type: Adavalleeswarar Temple is a Guru Parihara Sthalam. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is considered significant for Guru (Jupiter) dosha remedies.
3. History:
   • The temple is believed to be over 1500 years old, with contributions and renovations made by various rulers, including Kulothunga Chola.
   • There are several inscriptions in the temple that mention donations and contributions from various kings, such as Rajendra Chola, Kulothunga Chola I and II, Kulothunga Chola III, and Rajaraja Chola II.
   • The place was originally known as Munnutrumangalam but later got corrupted to Munnur.
4. Significance:
   • Adavalleeswarar Temple is considered a Guru Parihara Sthalam, where remedies for Guru dosha (afflictions related to the planet Jupiter) are sought.
   • It is believed that Lord Shiva and his consort danced here on the request of Kulothunga Chola, and hence the Lord is called Adavalleeswarar (one who danced).
5. Mythological Legends:
   • The temple has associations with the legendary sage Brihaspati (Guru), who came here to seek blessings and redemption from a curse.
   • It is also said that Lord Murugan saved Nalliyakodan, a local chieftain, from a Chola invasion using divine lotus weapons.
6. Temple Structure:
   • The temple features a rare south-facing design.
   • The main sanctum is dedicated to Adavalleeswarar (Shiva), who is a Swayambhu Moorthy and is represented in the form of a Lingam.
   • There are shrines for deities such as Vinayaga, Dakshinamurthy, Vishnu, Brahma, and Durga around the sanctum walls.
   • The temple architecture includes a three-tiered vesara vimana (tower) and a separate shrine for Chandikeswarar.
   • The temple tank is situated on the right side of the temple.
7. Festivals:
   • Important festivals celebrated in the temple include Gurupeyarchi, Aippasi Annabishekam, Mahashivaratri, and Arudhra Dharshan.
   • Pradhosham and full moon days are also observed regularly.
   • The Velpooja Festival is celebrated during the Agni Nakshatram in the month of Chithirai.
   • Subramaniyar is another famous festival observed at this temple.
8. Theertham and Sthala Vriksham:
   • The temple’s sacred tank is known as Brahma Theertham.
   • The sacred tree (Sthala Vriksham) of the temple is the Vanni Tree.

Adavalleeswarar Temple is not only a place of worship but also a center for astrological and planetary remedies, particularly related to Guru (Jupiter). Devotees visit this temple seeking the blessings of Lord Shiva for various aspects of life, including health, longevity, and a prosperous future.

Century/Period/Age

1500 Years Old

Managed By

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HR&CE)

Nearest Bus Station

Munnur

Nearest Railway Station

Tindivanam

Nearest Airport

Chennai

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