Thiruththiyamalai Ekapuspa Priyanathar Temple, Trichy

Address

Thiruththiyamalai (Post),

Musiri (Taluk),

Trichy (District), Tamil Nadu – 621006.

Mobile: +91 9787302153 / 9047261838 / 98655 27538

This temple has only one Kala Puja. The Temple is open from 10.00 AM to 12.00 Noon.

Ekapuspa Priyanathar

Thaayinum Nalla

Deity: Lord Shiva (Eka Pushpa Priya Nathar) and Mother (Mathru Karunambika / Thaayinum Nallal / Surul Kuzhal Nayagi).
Location: Thiruthiyamalai Village, Musiri Taluk, Trichy District, Tamil Nadu.
Other Names: Thiruthiyamalai is also called Thiru Desa Malai.
Historical Significance: The temple is over 1500 years old and is located on a hillock resembling a fort.

The Legend of Argyadeva Valli Flower:
- The flower appears only on a specific Maha Shivaratri day and is believed to grant salvation.
- Sage Narada informed the rishis about the flower, and Brighu Maharishi was chosen to locate it.
- After years of penance, Brighu Maharishi found the flower at Thiruthiyamalai with guidance from Sage Agasthiar and his wife, Lobamatha.
- Brighu Maharishi saw the flower’s reflection in the “Kodi Pushpa Aadhi Mahamaha Theertham” (sacred spring) and received darshan of the actual flower.
Unique Event: Thousands of birds chanted “Om Namasivaya” in joy when the flower bloomed, signifying the sanctity of the place.

Unique Shiva Sanctum:
- Lord Shiva as Eka Pushpa Priya Nathar is a Swayambhu Moorthy (self-manifested).
- The Dwarapalakas (guardians) at this temple possess the “Netri Kann” (third eye), a rare feature representing Lord Shiva.
Mother Goddess:
- Mathru Karunambika is also called Thaayinum Nallal, meaning “more caring than a mother,” signifying her protective nature.
- Devotees seek her blessings for resolving sins and difficulties, particularly related to marriage and womanhood.
Hilltop Temple:
- The temple is situated on a hillock, with a 1 km Girivalam (circumambulation) route.
- Girivalam is a key worship practice before visiting the temple sanctum.
Shrines:
- Lord Murugan is worshipped in Shatru Samhara Kolam (a form for destroying enemies).
- Shrines for Kasi Viswanathar and Visalakshi are present inside the temple.

Name Significance: “Thiruthuthal” in Tamil means “correcting the wrongs.” Worship here helps devotees correct sins and attain salvation.
Worship Benefits:
- Women pray for good marriages and resolving marital issues by drawing kolams (rangoli) with raw rice flour along the Girivalam route.
- Devotees struggling with bad habits like smoking and drinking perform Girivalam and offer Sambar rice as annadhanam (charity).
- Regular worship is believed to free individuals from negative influences and grant blessings.

Maha Shivaratri: The most significant festival associated with the legend of Argyadeva Valli flower blooming.
Girivalam and Kolams: Integral to the temple’s worship practices, symbolizing purification and devotion.

References:

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2018/04/eka-pushpa-priya-nathar-swamy-temple-thiruthiyamalai-trichy.html