Sri Sadayappar (Mahadeva ) Temple , Tiruchennampoondi

Address

Sri Sadayappar (Mahadeva with Thirukkadai) Temple Tiruchennampoondi -613 105, (Near Koiladi) Thanjavur District

Diety

Sadayappar (Mahadeva ) Amman: Chidambika

Introduction

The temple is located between thirukattupalli and koviladi…Exactly this temple is located Some few kilometers from koviladi a village named thiruchennampoondi. he name of the auspicious deity here is Mahadeva of Thirukkadai and the name of the goddess is Chidambika. Ivalatu Sanctuary is located alone towards Tendisai. The goddess bears the trumpet in her upper right hand and the story bearer in her upper left hand. She is embossed with Abhaya, Varatha and Hasta seals on her forearms. The sanctuary of the Lord is located towards the east. The people of the village say that the Archaeological Department has found 21 inscriptions here. Through this, one can know the information about the donors of gold to this temple. The entire sanctuary of the Lord is made of black stones. The Lord Shiva in the form of Shivalinga is found in full braided forms throughout. That is why he is called by the causal name of Sadayar, according to history. Formerly known as the Thirukkadimudi Mahadeva Temple, the temple is now known as the Sadayar Temple. It is said that this is a model temple in front of the Tanjore Big Temple. . The Temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns had a mention about this Temple.

Puranic Significance

This temple was constructed in the early chola architectural style during 9-10th A.D. An inscription of Nandivarma Pallava 3 (9th century) has been engraved on a pillar in the front of the mandapa of the temple.

Beliefs

They anoint Lord Shiva and Goddess, put on new clothes and pay their dues. Devotees worship Lord Shiva and Goddess here to fulfill their demands.

Special Features

Based on the miracle: The scene where Sita was imprisoned in Sri Lanka in the Shiva temple, some of the Ramayana scenes like the Ramayana war are specially designed in sculptural form.

Festivals

Shivaratri

Century/Period/Age

9th – 10th centuries

Managed By

Archaeological Survey of India

Nearest Bus Station

Thiruchennampoondi

Nearest Railway Station

Thanjavur

Nearest Airport

Trichy

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