Kilveedhi Kailasanathar Temple – Thiruvarur

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Kilveedhi Kailasanathar Temple – Thiruvarur

Kilveedhi village, Thiruvarur circle,

Thiruvarur District,

Tamil Nadu 610001

Moolavar

Kailasanathar

Amman

Manikkavalli

Introduction

• Location: The Kilveedhi Kailasanathar Temple is located in Kilveedhi Village, part of the Thiruvarur Circle in Thiruvarur District, Tamil Nadu, India. It is a small yet ancient temple believed to be over 1,000 years old.
• Deities: The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Kailasanathar in the form of a Lingam, and the goddess is Manikkavalli.
  • Lord Kailasanathar is located to the West within the temple complex.
  • Mother Manikkavalli is situated to the South.

Puranic Significance

• Story of Agni’s Ailment and Cure:
  • Brahma’s Yagya and Agni’s Illness: According to legend, Brahma performed a yagya with ghee that he obtained from Kamadhenu. However, Agni, the fire god, consumed more ghee than needed, causing him to fall ill and become unable to perform his duties.
  • Sage Vyasa’s Advice: Distressed by Agni’s condition, Brahma and the gods turned to Sage Vyasa for a solution. Vyasa advised them that Agni should take a bath in the Thiruvarur Kamalaalaya Temple Pond and then worship Lord Kailasanathar at Kilveedhi. By following this advice, Agni was cured of his ailment.
  • This legend highlights the temple’s connection with healing, particularly for ailments related to Agni, symbolizing purification and recovery.

Temple Features

• Navagraha Vinayakar: At the gate of the sanctum sanctorum, a Navagraha Vinayakar (a form of Lord Ganesha associated with the nine planets) can be found, signifying the temple’s connection to planetary influences.
• Balamurugan: A shrine dedicated to Balamurugan, the child form of Lord Murugan, is also present in the temple.
• Kuber Kalabhairava: A shrine to Kuber Kalabhairava (a form of the deity Kalabhairava, associated with wealth and time) adds another layer of spiritual significance to the temple.
• Sandesar: Another small shrine for Sandesar can also be seen in the temple, reflecting its diverse spiritual offerings.

Century/Period

1000 years old.

Nearest Bus Station

Thiruvarur

Nearest Railway Station

Thiruvarur

Nearest Airport

Trichy

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