Sri Akashapureeswarar Temple- Pooradam Nakshatra

Address

Sri Akashapureeswarar Temple, Kaduveli, Tiruvaiyaru Taluk, Thanjavur district. Phone Numbers: +91 96267 65472, 94434 47826

Deity

Akashapureeswarar Amman: Mangalambikai

Introduction

• Location:
  The Akashapureeswarar Temple is located at Kaduveli Village in Thiruvaiyaru Taluk, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu. It is also referred to as the Kaduveli Siddhar Temple.
• Deities:
  • The Presiding Deity is Akashapureeswarar, a form of Lord Shiva.
  • The Mother Goddess is Mangalambikai, who blesses devotees with prosperity and happiness.
• Association with Pooradam Nakshathra:
  • The temple is particularly significant for those born under the Pooradam Nakshathra, also known as the Pooradam Star Temple.
  • The temple is considered the birthplace of Kaduveli Siddhar, a revered Siddhar (spiritual figure).
• Characteristics of Pooradam Starers:
  • Pooradam Nakshatra people are known for their love of luxuries and a strong determination to achieve their life goals.
  • They possess a strong analytical ability, capable of assessing situations and offering valuable advice.
  • Mentally resilient, they tend to be stronger mentally than physically.

Puranic Significance

• Lord Akashapureeswarar’s Role:
  • Lord Akashapureeswarar is considered the authoritative Lord of the Pooradam Nakshatra.
  • According to the Sthala Purana, the temple is the place where Kaduveli Siddhar was born.
  • Kaduveli Siddhar performed Tapas (penance) here in order to receive the divine Darshan (vision) of Lord Shiva.
  • Pleased with his devotion, Lord Shiva appeared before him and gifted him the Ashta Siddhis (eight spiritual powers).
  • Kaduveli Siddhar passed on his knowledge to the people, establishing this temple in honor of Lord Shiva and his divine experience.
  • Chola King is credited with building the temple about 2000 years ago, naming it after Kaduveli Siddhar.
  • This temple is dedicated to Akash (Space), one of the five elements, which is reflected in the temple’s name Akashapureeswarar.
• Nandi’s Role in the Temple:
  • It is believed that Nandi, the divine bull vehicle of Lord Shiva, moved aside to allow Kaduveli Siddhar to approach Lord Shiva and receive his blessings.
  • The idol of Kaduveli Siddhar was not initially present in the temple, but it miraculously appeared when the temple was renovated in recent years.
• The Goddess:
  • The main goddess of the temple is Sri Mangalambika, also known as the Mother of Prosperity.
  • Mangalambikai is revered as the goddess who bestows prosperity, happiness, and blessings upon her devotees.

Beliefs

• The temple is said to be infused with brilliant energy, emanating from the space of the Pooradam Nakshathra.
• Kaduveli, meaning “open space,” is believed to represent the edge of cosmic space, where the cosmic rays meet.
• Lord Shiva is said to have created a magnificent light at this location to reveal his existence in the form of space.
• Lord Akashapureeswarar is served by all deities residing in space, as well as by Lord Vastu, on Pooradam Nakshathra days.

Festivals

• Aipasi Annabishekam – October-November
• Thai Poosam – January-February
• Shivarathri – February-March
• Navarathri – September-October
• Panguni Uthram – March-April

Century/Period/Age

1000 to 2000

Managed By

HRCE

Nearest Bus Station

Thanjavur

Nearest Railway Station

Thanjavur

Nearest Airport

Trichy

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