Thiruvaikundam Sri Kailasanathar (Sani)Temple (Nava Kailasam), Thoothukudi

Address

Thiruvaikundam Sri Kailasanathar Temple, Sri vaikuntam Nagar, Thoothukudi – 628 621.

Diety

Kailasanathar

Introduction

Kailasanathar Temple is located in Thiruvaikundam, Thoothukudi district in Tamil Nadu. This site is the sixth largest in the world. This is the head of Sani thalam. It was brought from the Kanyakumari Bhagavathyamman Temple. In the same town Navakailayam and Navathirupathi are located here. “Bhutanathar statue of Italam Very special. It was made of wood. Born dumb, Thiruchendur” Kumarakurubara swamis, who had the power to speak by the grace of Lord Murugan, appeared in this town.

Puranic Significance

Sage Uromacha was an ardent devotee of Shiva and a disciple of Sage Agastya. Sage Uromacha did intense penance to attain moksha or liberation. Shiva asked Sage Agasthyar to help his disciple attain moksha. Sage Agastya put nine flowers in Thamiraparani River. He then asked his disciple to install a Shivling and offer prayers on the nine spots on the riverbank where the nine flowers landed.Sage Uromacha installed nine Shivlings on the banks of Thamiraparani River and finally took a holy dip at the spot where Thamiraparani River merges with the sea. The sage thus attained Moksha. The nine Shivlings installed by the sage came to be known as Navakailasam Temples. *Sani thalam* There is a private shrine to Sanisvaran in this temple. By Sani dosham. The victims performed special poojas for Kailasanatha and Sanisvaran. If those suffering from Sani dosham are to make amends her Disrupted weddings happen.

Beliefs

In ancient times, the temple was locked by the priests before the Bhutanese Handed over and left. That no one can enter beyond him They did so on the basis of faith. Astrologers who have to make amends during the Sanipeyarchi, if prayed here Hope that Sani’s intensity will decrease.

Special Features

The sixth floral border of the floating flowers in Uromasar Tamiraparani. A lingam was established here. He was called Kailasanathar. Sanibhagavan is with Sivagami Ambal. Opposite Shiva shrine There are 108 lights around Nandi. If you light these lamps and worship the Lord Hope that prosperity will increase in the family. The temple is decorated with beautiful carvings to create new artisan sites The sage Uromasa who caused, and Natarajar, Agnipathirar, Veerapathirar The sculptures are designed on pillars. Also Kasi Vishwanathar, Visalachchi Are also on display. The flagpole here is at the Kanyakumari Bhagavathyamman Temple Is brought from. Natarajar in Sthalat is called Chandana Sabapathy.

Festivals

Festivals like Tamil New Year, Chitra Pavurnami, Thiruvathirai, Panguni Uttiram, Adiperukku, Audi Amavasai, Arudra Darshanam, Shivaratri and Navratri are celebrated here.

Century/Period/Age

1000-2000 years

Managed By

Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HRCE)

Nearest Bus Station

Vaikuntam

Nearest Railway Station

Tuticorin

Nearest Airport

Tirunelveli

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