Injikudi Sri Parvatheeswarar Temple- Thiruvarur

Address

Injikudi Sri Parvatheeswarar Temple, Injikudi village, Nannilam Circle, Thiruvarur District- 609405.

Deity

Sri Parvatheeswarar Amman: Shanthanayaki.

Introduction

• Location: Injikudi Village, Nannilam Circle, Thiruvarur District, Tamil Nadu.
• Presiding Deity: Lord Shiva, known as Parvatheeswarar.
• Mother Goddess: Shanthanayaki.
• Theerthams: Associated with Agni and Ganga Theertham.
• Age: Believed to be 1000 years old; built by Vikrama Chola, grandson of Rajaraja Chola.

Puranic Significance

• Legend of Madhalolai: A demon woman cursed by Sage Durvasa gave birth to two cruel demon sons, Ambaran and Amban. They sought asylum at Lord Shiva’s feet. Lord Shiva smiled upon the mother, who later transformed into an alluring virgin to distract the brothers.
• Conflict of the Demons: Lord Vishnu, disguised as an old man, told the brothers that only the mightier could marry her, leading them to fight. Ambaran won but was pursued by Kali (Devi), who ultimately pierced him with her trident.
• Divine Intervention: Lord Vishnu asked Shiva to return his left side to Mother Parvathi. Devi, in penance, created a Linga of sand and prayed until Lord Shiva accepted her back.
• Blessing of Kulothunga Chola: King Kulothunga Chola, childless, prayed to the goddess for offspring and was blessed. He offered anklets, which is why Devi is depicted with anklets on her lotus feet.
• Parihara Sthalam: Praying to the Sun and Moon side by side alters the adverse planetary movements favorably. The temple is significant for joint worship to alleviate planetary adversities.
• Parvatheeswarar: The temple symbolizes the grace of Mother Parvathi, to whom Lord Shiva offered half his body. Hence, he is referred to as Parvatheeswarar.

Beliefs

• Joint worship of Sun and Moon relieves devotees of planetary challenges.
• Prayers to Lord Chandikeswara and Chandikeswari grant wedding boons.
• Devotees perform abishek and archanas to the deities and offer vastras.

Special Features

• Deities: Parvatheeswarar (Shiva) and Shanthanayaki (Mother).
• The temple houses Agni and Ganga Theertham.
• Mother is honored as Thava Kola Nayaki (in penance) and Shanthanayaki (merciful).
• Lord Vishnu is worshipped in a separate shrine as Adhikesava Perumal.
• Nagalinga flowers are used daily for anointing the Lord.
• Unique arrangement of Sun and Moon in the temple.

Festivals

• Vaikasi Brahmmotsavam is celebrated grandly in May-June.

Century/Period/Age

1000 -2000Years old

Managed By

Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HRCE)

Nearest Bus Station

Injikudi

Nearest Railway Station

Thiruvarur Station

Nearest Airport

Trichy

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