Thiruvalamchulhi Thiru Karpakanathar Temple

This is one of the oldest temples of Lord Shiva built by the Kings of Chola Dynasty famous for its stunning architecture & craftsmanship.

Presiding deity – Thiru Karpakanathar/Karpakanatheswarar/Valamchuzhinatha with his consort Goddess Sri Periya Nayaki/Bruhath Nayaki

Sthalavruksham –Vilvam

Worshipped by – Goddess Parvati, Lord Indra, Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, Adishesha, Sages

Swetha Vinayakar was sanctified by the deities while churning the milky ocean for the elixir of nectar. Lord Indra installed the idol of Swetha Vinayakar at Thiruvalamchuzhi and built an exquisite hall white in color with stunning artistic work.

Theertham – Jada Theertham, Cauvery Theertham, Arasalaru Theertham,

Festivals – Maha Shivaratri, Markazhi Utsavam, Aippasi Annabhishekam, Thiru Karthikai, Panguni Uthiram, Navaratri, Vinayaka Chathurthi,

Sannidhis – Lord Ganesha, Lord Nandikeshwara, Lord Subramanya with his consorts Goddess Sri Valli & Deivayanai, Goddess Kali, Bhairava, Chandeswara, Linga, Idols of Sages,

The legend has that while River Cauvery was gracefully flowing through these lands, there appeared Adishesha with its thousand heads plunged into the river created a Biladhwaram/perforate. Due to the sudden shove of Adishesha with its massive body, River Cauvery descended down to the burrow and got stuck in to the hole without any free flow. The Chola King who was ruled this city was witnessing this incident, shocked at this sight. Soon he could listen to a mysterious voice declared that the Biladhwaram would disappear when a sage get into this hole and wholeheartedly sacrifice his life. The King met with the sages who were undergoing severe austerities in the woodlands and narrated the divine voice he had listened. The sages were agreed to sacrifice their life for bringing out the River Cauvery once again. Shortly, River Cauvery appeared from the Biladhawaram and started flowing as generously as ever.

Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara

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