Sri Thayumanaswami (Thaymanavar) Temple, Trichy

Address

Sri Thayumanaswami (Thaymanavar) Temple, Fort, Trichy District PIN – 620002 PH:04312-704621

Diety

Thayumanaswami (Thaymanavar), Amman: Mattuvar Kuzhali

Introduction

The Thayumanavar Temple is a temple situated in the Rockfort complex in the city of Tiruchirappalli, India. The temple is situated close to the base of the Rockfort and was constructed by the Pallava king Mahendravarman I in the 6th century AD. Shiva is worshiped as Thayumanavar, and is represented by the lingam and his consort Parvati is depicted as Mattuvar Kuzhalammai. The presiding deity is revered in the 7th century Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Tevaram, written by Tamil saint poets known as the nayanars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam. Thala Virutcham : Vilwa Theertham : Brahmma Theertham

Puranic Significance

The area is now known as Tiruchirappalli, Trichy by the people of this region. Mother of the Mother (who is also a mother) has become the mother of all living beings to help a woman come to her as a mother in maternity.It is known as ‘Trissirappalli’ in the place where the Thrissur (a three-headed monster) is worshiped. Chola King came to this place with the head of the head. Sivagakthar, the Sage Sage, created Nandavanam in this temple and worshiped Lord Shiva every day. At one time, a businessman stole the flowers in the forest of the sage and gave it to the king. The king, who had a desire to ammeler, told him to give the business a daily basis. So he continued stealing in Nandhavathi. Thus, Sarasu’s sage was interrupted by the sage. He did not even notice the king. The sage, the sage, appealed to Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva turned to the direction of the king’s royal for him and saw the fury. This caused rain in the region. The king realized the mistake and apologized to Lord Shiva. The Lord grants this as a penalty for those who commit wrongdoing. Her husband, who had been invited to her home for help, had gone to her home and she was unable to come home because she was flooded in Kaveri. Save yourself At that time, Lord Shiva came in the form of her mother and looked at the delivery.Flooding up to a week in Kaveri, Lord Shiva had to do the duties of his mother from the place. After the flood was flooded, she came to Ratnavati’s mother’s house. The two were shocked when she saw another in her form. Lord Shiva gave him the scene in his own self. She is known as “mother” because she is a mother.

Beliefs

Lord Thayumanava as His very name suggests, is the Mother of all those helpless in life. Those who had lost their mothers pray here for His grace hoping that He would guide them throughout their life. Majority of devotees pray for safe delivery of the child and welfare of mother and child Devotees perform abishek with milk to Lord and Mother, offer vastras and plantain fruits in full bunch – Vazhai Thar.

Special Features

Dakshinamurthi in the south round of the Lord’s sanctum in the south round of the Dakshinamurthi with eight saints is not in favor of other places. If you worship him, you will have education and wisdom. All the Navagrahas are seen in the temple as they have seen the sun and they come here to worship the Navagrahas. On the 23rd, 24th and 25th days of the month, the sun’s rays are on the Shivalingam Thirumeni. One of the 64 shrines of Lord Shiva is the Jagannathuram at the temple. There are two caves in the Pallava hill on the hill. In this temple Murugan Perumal Kutukumasasamyalai pannirukkalakalum and six thirumkum peeru upward towards east. Valli and Deivasena are the two goddesses. On the other side, Lord Murugan presents a saint and four saints in the temple with his two devotees in the temple. This temple is from Murugan Arunagirinathar who is in Tiruppakkal. There are 16 songs in Tirupati. Agattiyar, Hanuman, Ararchan, Rama, Indra, Sapthrishis, Brahma, Jatayu are worshiped in this temple. The theertham here is Sivadirtharam. It is in the temple. A loved one who lived from the devotee was born with a redemption and was born as a pigeon wage. When the Pallava wandered and finally came to the temple of Vellavana and began to destroy it, the soldiers threw it out. Then it fell on the sidhit here. The pig was born with the fall of the thirst. Such a high teeth is the theertham. This sculpture depicts the sculpture on the right while lying on the thumbs.

Festivals

The temple has six daily rituals at various times from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., and twelve yearly festivals on its calendar. The Chittirai festival during the Tamil month of Chittirai (April – May) is celebrated for fifteen days, portraying the various incidents associated with the temple legend. The temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of the Government of Tamil Nadu.

Century/Period/Age

1000 to 2000 years old

Managed By

Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HRCE)

Nearest Bus Station

Trichy Fort

Nearest Railway Station

Trichy

Nearest Airport

Trichy

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