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Thirucchitrakudam
( Chidambaram)
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History
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Thirucchitrakudam |
The
temple is located 1 mile from Chidambaram railway station.
The Moolavar is Govindarajan seen in boga sayanam posture facing
east. The Utsavar is Devaadidevan, Paarthasaarathy seen in seated
posture. There is another utsava murthi - Chitrakoodatthullaan with
his ubaya Naachiyaar. The Lord is said to have enjoyed the dance
of Natarajar. The fishes in the temple pushkarini come up to the
banks to accept the offerings of the devotees.
Thaayaar - Pundareegavalli
Theertham - Pundareega Pushkarini
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Mangalasasanam: |
Kulasekaralwar - 741-751
Thirumangaialwar - 1158-1177,2674
Total of 32 Paasurams.
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Special Information |
Dieties |
Govindarajan, Pundareega Valli |
Theerthangal |
Pundareega Saras |
Vimanam |
Saathveeka Vimanam |
Mangalasasanam |
Thirumangaiazhwar, Periyazhwar, Kulasekarazhwar. |
Direction and Posture |
Bhoga Shayanam and East-faced posture. |
Travel Base |
Mayavaram |
Access to the temple |
About one mile west of Chidambaram Station. |
Pratyaksham to |
Siva, Kanva Maharishi |
Kattumannar Koil |
- This Kshetra is 16 kms south west of Chidambaram.
- This is the birthplace of Sriman Nadhamuni -- The significant
Acharya of Sri Vaishnavism.
- Sriman Nadhamuni and Alavandhar could be worshipped at this
kshetra.
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Sri Mushnam |
- This is one of the eight Swayam Kshetras
- This Kshetra is about 25 miles west of Chidambaram
- Sri Boovaraha could be worshipped here.
- The Utsava murthy is known by the name, " Yagna Varaha
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Moolavar |
AanduAlakkumAyyan
(Aandallukumayan). Moolavar in Kidantha Kolam bujanga sayanam facing
east direction. Prathyaksham for Thirumangai Alwar and Kamadhenu,
the Cow. |
How to Get There |
It is located at 6kms from Swami
Malai, 1 km from Thirupullamboodhangui & 2 kms from Thiruvaikavur.
The buses from Swami Malai to Thiruvaigavur will stop here. The
buses are very rare. No much facilities available here. Stay either
at Kumbakonam or Swami Malai and visit this temple. |
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