Sree Rathna Chayavaneswarar Temple – Sayavanam

About Temple:

Rathna Chayavaneswarar – Sayavanam

Lord Muruga holds the bow and the arrow instead of his usual weapon Velayudham, readying for the war against Soorapanma. Muruga also wears the Veeragandamani (anklet) in his right leg, presented by Father Lord Shiva. Those who have fear of enemies, worship this Muruga for freedom from enemy fear. While Mother Shakthi offered the Vel to Muruga, the Lord gave him the Veeragandamani. Those who come and worship here sum up all courage to advance in life.

History:

Athithi, mother of Indira was harbouring a desire to come to earth and worship Chayavaneswarar. Therefore, she landed on the earth. Indira was searching for the missing mother and found that she had come to earth. To fulfill the desire of the mother, Indira wanted to take the temple to his place pulling it through his white elephant Iravadha. While he made the attempt, Mother Parvathi made a sound that was sweeter than that of a nightingale, hence the name to the Goddess. Lord Shiva also appeared before Indira and told him to drop the idea of taking the temple to his place and advised him to do the worship on Earth itself and be blessed.

Kuyilinum In Mozhiammai

· Iyarpagai Nayanar is one the 63 celebrated devotees of Lord Shiva. Iyarpagai means doing something against established customs. This devotee had an abnormal trait of parting anything belonging to him to others. It is here, the devotee-attained salvation.

The Story goes like this. Lord Shiva once came to Iyarpagayar in the guise of a Shiva devotee and demanded his wife to be sent with him. Without any hesitation, the devotee offered him his wife. The wife also did not disobey the husband nor opposed his decision. The Lord said, that his relatives or others can intercept and attack him on the way and therefore, he should escort him until he crossed the borders of the place. Iyarpagayar obliged and escorted the Lord with a sword on hand. The devotee defeated those who came to oppose. Reaching the border, the devotee was asked to return as the danger was over. While turning to go back, Iyarpagayar saw the Lord with Parvathi asking him to go back with his wife, live happily for years and come back to HIM at the end of his life. It is in this holy soil, Chayavanam, the miracle took place.

Lord Murugan In Sayavanam

Temple Timings & Telephone Number:

The temple puja time is from 7.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and from 4.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.

Temple Telephone No. 04364-260151.

How To Reach:

Chayavanam is located in Sirkali Taluk in Nagapattinam district. Chayavanam can be reached by road on buses from Sirkali to Poombuhar. The nearest railway station is Sirkali and the airport is Trichy.

Sree Vilvavaneswarar Temple – Thiruvaikavur

About Temple:

Thiruvaiakavur is 17 Kms from Kumbakonam, 45 from Thanjavur and 7 from Swamimalai. Praying to Vilvavaneswarar, the devotee achieves relief from depression and peace of mind. It is believed that praying in this temple on the day of Shivaratri wards off the fear of death. This was a unique temple with four Nandis (the sacred Bulls ) all facing the entrance Gopuram, with the backs facing The Lord.

Lord Shiva Giving Darshan To hunter

History:

Once in the town of Thiruvaikavur, there lived a hermit who meditated upon Lord Shiva. One day when he was in penance at the temple, a deer ran upto him and sought refuge from the hunter who was following it. The hermit took pity upon the deer and prayed to Lord Shiva to save the deer.
As per his devotees’ wish the Lord sent a tiger to attack the hunter. Now it was the hunter’s turn to run and he ran for dear life from the tiger. Spotting a tree, the hunter climbed up the tree and sat on the tallest branch. But the tiger never left the tree. It sat underneath the tree waiting for the hunter to get down. Night fell but the tiger sat there. The hunter was now worried that he would fall from the tree if he fell asleep. So he began plucking a leaf off the tree to keep himself from sleeping throughout the night.

Sri Vilvavaneswarar Temple Gopuram - Thiruvaikavur

Now that night was Shivaratri and the hunter covered the sleeping tiger with the leaves from the Bilva tree on which he was sitting. In the place of the tiger there was a shiva linga. Since he had spent the whole night dropping the leaves on the linga, the Lord decided to bless him. According to fate, the hunter was destined to die the next morning, but Lord Shiva is said to have taken the form of Dakshinamurthi and blew away the advances of Lord Yama, the god of death. Nandi also followed suit when his master blew Lord Yama with wind from his nostrils.
Thus the hunter was saved from death. The temple in Tiruvaikavur has Nandi looking out at the entrance, unlike other temples where Nandi sits looking at his master.

Specialities of the Temple:

Goddess grants. She is all blessingful called Valaikainayaki – protector of all beings. The devotees should submit their grievances to the Goddess on Fridays and Tuesdays between 6.00 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.and perform Archanas. You can tell her your problems, standing by the side of Sri Chakra Yanthra and one can feel the response from the Mother.

Picture Of Lord Siva Giving Blessing The Hunter - Thiruvaikavur Temple

The priest who is performing the puja in the Lord’s section, will come to the devotee here to say that the aspiration of the devotee would be fulfilled within a certain time and many have experienced the effect, it is said. The Vedas are in the form of Vilwa leaves. According to belief, the Vedas surrendered to the Lord to protect them from destruction when the world comes to end – Oozhi Kalam. They have taken the form Vilva trees as advised by the Lord. Hence the name Vilvaranyam to the place and Vilvavaneswarar to the Lord. The Lord is swayambu here, not sculpted. A temple that began the Sivarathri festival and followed then in all Shiva Temples then. Nandhi faces the opposite direction here. No place for the Navagrahas. The Dwarabalakas (watch and ward) are but Vishnu and Brahma themselves.

As the Trimurthys are here, the temple has special significance. As the couples sit face to face during their wedding, the Lord and Goddess are facing each other in this temple. The other significance is that Dakshnamurthy here is in a standing position with a cane in hand. Bathing or spilling the water of the tank theertha here assures relief from illnesses. They are also relieved from bad spirits. This is the temple where Saptha Madhas (seven maidens) worshipped. Lord Muruga has six faces here. The Vel, peacock, the hand lines (rekhas) nails are very clear in the idol made of a single stone. The peacock is turning on the left side. Built by the Chozha king, the temple is praised by the Thevaram saints and Arunagirinathar. The temple is 2000 years old. Siva and Parvathi stays here with all affinity. Thiruvaikavur is a place where there will be no fear of Lord Yama the God of Death.

Thiruvaikavur Temple Prakaram

Prayer commitments:

Abishek offered in oil,milk, curd, tender coconut etc. Devotees offer dhotis to the Lord and sarees to the Goddess. The preparations offered to the Gods are distributed to the visitors. General pujas are done. The wealthy offer donations for the maintenance of the temple.

Festivals:

2 days Masi Maha Sivarathri (February-March) – Theerthavari on Amavasya days – Procession of Panchamurthis at night in a chapparam (The Rishab, the deity, Goddess all made of palm leaves only) – Arudra Dharsan in December- January – more famous is the Thiruvadirai, Vijayadasami, Thirukarthikai – The crowd will be huge during Pradosham days – Deepavali, Pongal and Tamil and English New Year days are also celebrated devotionally with special pujas in the temple.

How To Reach Thiruvaikavur

Thiruvaiakavur is 17 Kms from Kumbakonam, 45 from Thanjavur and 7 from Swamimalai.Thiruvaikavur is on the Kumbakonam-Thiruvaiyyaru bus route near Andakudi has bus facilities from Kumbkonam. For those coming from other places, car journey would be convenient. Nearest Railway station is Kumbakonam, the airport Trichy.

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Sri Kodeeswarar temple – kottaiyur

About Temple:

kottaiyur is situated 3Km distance from Kumbakonam in the way to Thirupurampuyam. Kottaiyur is also known as Vilvaranyam and Herandapuram. The respectful name of Kottaiyur is Thirukottaiyur.
The Shivalingam here is said to have merged from a castor seed, hence Kottaiyur, Herandapuram; also the Shivalingam is believed to be composed of several Shivalingam, hence Koteeswarar.

kottaiyur Kodeeswarar temple

History:

Atreya rishi performed penances here, hence Heranda Munivar. Heranda muni who descended into the Kaveri at Tiruvalanchuzhi, emerged out here, hence the connection between the shrines. Good deeds committed here are said to multiply severalfold in value.
A 60 feet high five tiered gopuram adorns the entrace of this temple with 2 prakarams. An image of Manu needhi Cholan’s episode is seen near the 2nd gopuram as in Tiruvarur. There is a separate vimanam for Somaskandar here. Vinayakar here is Kotivinayakar. Kotivinayakar’s image is composed of several Vinayakars. The Utsava Vinayakar with his consorts resembles that at Tiruvalanchuzhi which is also located close by.
7th century inscriptions are found here in addition to inscriptions dating back to the 12th century that refer to the Eragaram Tevara Vaippustalam nearby. Tirunavukkarasar has sung the glory of this shrine along with that of Tiruvalanchuzhi

koteswara Temple

Speciality:

The place Kottaiyur derived the name as the Shiva Lingam materialized under the castor bushes. A great sage Eranda Munivar came out through a cave and showed the Cauvery River to the Chozha Kingdom and is believed that lord Shiva had given him and the Chozha king Darshan as millions of Shiva Lingams. Hence the place got the name of Koteeswarar. The main idol’s body covered with boil like eruptions is a specialty here. Also the Navagrahas here are depicted with their respective vehicles and Chakras which is a speciality too. Worshipping in this temple is considered equal to having the Darshan of a million Shiva Lingams.

Legends:

The Shivalingam here is said to have merged from a castor seed, hence Kottaiyur, Herandapuram;also the Shivalingam is believed to be composed of several Shivalingam, hence Koteeswarar. Atreya rishi performed penances here, hence Heranda Munivar. Heranda muni who descended into the Kaveri at Tiruvalanchuzhi, emerged out here, hence the connection between the shrines. Good deeds committed here are said to multiply severalfold in value.

Speciality:

A 60 feet high five tiered gopuram adorns the entrace of this temple with 2 prakarams. An image of Manu needhi Cholan’s episode is seen near the 2nd gopuram as in Tiruvarur.There is a separate vimanam for Somaskandar here.

Vinayakar here is Kotivinayakar. Kotivinayakar’s image is composed of several Vinayakars. The Utsava Vinayakar with his consorts resembles that at Tiruvalanchuzhi which is also located close by.

7th century inscriptions are found here in addition to inscriptions dating back to the 12th century that refer to the Eragaram Tevara Vaippustalam nearby.

Sree Swarnapureeswarar Temple- Semponarkovil

About Temple

Semponar Koil is situated at 8 kms from Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam district on the Tharangambadi road. Those desirous of commencing Dhyana exercise begin it from this temple.

Swarnapureeswarar Temple - Semponarkovil

History :

Mother Parvathi left for her father’s Yagna against the wish of Lord Shiva. The Lord refused to take Parvathi back as she left for her father’s house against his wish. Lord Muruga, in the guise of Lord Shiva appeared before the Mother and preached her Dharma. Hence the Muruga in the temple is seen with an Akshamala in hand.

Lord Shiva appears here as Veerabadra.Rathi got back her husband Manmatha (cupid) in this soil only.The Linga stage (Audayar) is in a round shape here while generally it is oval in other temples. The Avudayr has 16 petals bearing Lord Shiva as a Swayambu Linga.

Lord Swaranapureeswar - Semponarkovil

The Goddess Suganthakunthalambika is also known as Pushpanaki, Dakshayani, Sunganthalaki, Suganthavana Nayaki and Maruvar Kuzhali. While in another places, She has four hands, here the Goddess has only two.
Those bathing in the tank here on new moon day in the months of Chithirai-Vaikasi (April-May-June) are assured of released from from their evil deeds committed in the past.
The place derived the name Lakshmipuri as Goddess Lakshmi got Lord Vishnu as her husband by worshipping Shiva in the temple.

King of the Devas got the weapon Vajrayutha from Lord Shiva in this temple for killing the demon Vruddhasura.The name Kandapuri came to the place as Lord Muruga (Skanda) killed the demon Tharuka by worshipping the Lord of the temple.

Daksha, son of Lord Brahamma gave his daughter Dakshayani to Lord Shiva in marriage. When he performed a Yagna, due to pride, he did not invite Lord Shiva to the function. While Dakshayani went to Thiruparialur to correct Her father’s mistake, Daksha simply humiliated her and her husband Lord Shiva.

Suganthakundalambal- Semponarkoil

Irate Dakshayani cursed that the Yaga of Daksha be spoiled and appealed to Lord Shiva to destroy it. Lord Shiva created Badrakali and Veerabadra to destroy the Daksha’s Yaga. Dakshayani, to avoid the disgrace of being the daughter of Daksha performed a severe penance in the midst of Panchakni (five fires). Lord Shiva pardoned his consort for leaving for the Dakshayagna without his consent and asked her to be with him to rule the worlds.

Speciality:

Every boon is available to the devotee. Lord Swarnapureeswarar offer anything that is asked for. Those desirous of commencing Dhyana exercise begin it from this temple.What a devotee can afford to offer, Lord accepts it.Devotees offer in particular clothing to the Lord and his Consort.

Veeratteswarar Temple – Korukkai

About Temple:

This is also the place where Rishi Theerthavagu brought down the Ganga to bathe the Lord. It is here the Lord burnt the Cupid who was then blessed by the Lord in response to his apology. A temple known for its antiquity. Sung by Thirugnanasambadar, Appar and Sundarar. Situated in North of the Chola Kingdom.
Korukkai is located 22 Km from Mayiladuthurai and 30 from Sirkali.

View Of Veeratteswarar Temple Gopuram – Korukkai

History

While Lord Shiva was in medidation the world could not bear the heat emanated from his penance. The Devas approached Lord Muruga to disturb the Lord’s concentration, which he refused. Finally, they approached Cupid for the purpose, which, without realizing the consequences, ventured to play with the Lord. His arrows fell on the Lord, who, opening the eyes saw the Cupid and burnt him. His wife Rathi begged the lord for his life. Answering her prayers, the Lord gave Cupid his life and sent him to the world above called Devaloka.

The ancient Siva Temple here is dedicated to Sri Veeratteswarar or Yogeeswarar. The village where this reputed shrine standa is five kilometers north-west of Nidur railway station which is on the Madras-Thrichy main line. The sacred tank popularly called Soola Theertham in front of the temple is considered as holy as the Ganges.

Veeratteswarar Temple – Korukkai

The ancient temple covers an area of 2.5 acres. It was renovated by the Adheenakartha of the Dharmapura Adheenam. There are several stone inscriptions here giving valuable information about the temple. The temple has a beautiful tower in the front, two prakarams, two sancta and two beautiful vimanams, one for Swamy and one for Ambal with stucco figures on them. There is a separate shrine for Sri Durgaparameswari Amman. The Moolavar, Sri Veeratteswarar is a Swayambu Lingam. A novel feature of this Lingam is that it has a beautiful lotus like structure on the top known as the ‘Vishnu Peetam’ Saint Appar had worshipped the Lord here and composed several sacred Padhigams in His praise, of which the under mentioned stanza is an impressive one. Poojas are performed four times daily by hereditary Brahmin priests according to the principles of the Agama Sastras.

Front Side View Of Veeratteswarar Temple – Korukkai

The temple own a rishabam, a peacock, a swan, a bandicoot and a parrot vahanam all made of wood. The place is held very sacred since according to a popular belief it was here that the Lord in Yogic posture opened His third eye on the forehead and burnt Kama or Cupid to ashes. Navarathri, Vinayaga Chathurthi, Sivarathri and Masi Magham are the regular annual festivals celebrated by the temple. The Manmatha festival commemorating the mythological incident is celebrated with great éclat attracts a large number of devotees from far and near. Legend has it that being unaware of the divinity that characterized the waters of the Soola Theertham, Saint Dheergabahu Munivar stretched out his hands as usual towards the Heavens to receive the Noly Ganges water.

View Of Veeratteswarar Temple

But at once he was shocked to see his long hands grow short. His pathetic appeal to Lord Vinayaga was of no avail. In a state of despair, he began to knock his head against a stone but there shot out of the stone a hand to protect his head and bless him. Dheergabahu who was so blessed came to be known as Kurungai (Kurumkai – short hand) Munivar. The village’s name is Kurungai which later on got corrupted into Kurukkai or Korukkai. The glory of this sacred sthalam is supposed to have been narrated to the Devas by the reputed Sage Vyasar. The affairs of the temple are managed by the Adheenakartha of the Dharmapura Adheenam who is the hereditary Trustee of the temple.

The inscriptions are found on the mandapam and Chandeswara shrines. Most of the inscriptions refer to gifts of lands to the temple. However, a few are of interest. An inscription in the twenty-ninth year of Kulothunga III records the gift of paddy for mention the expenses of maintaining the servants of Thiruppalliyarai, the construction of a guhai called Thirunavukkarasu Thirukkugai for feeding the destitute apurvins who visited it and the Mahesvaras who attented the festival of Thiru Vaikasl Thirunal.

It also refers to the recitation of Thiruth Thandagam in the temple. The nineteenth regnal year of Kulothunga III. Another inscription of the same king (Kulothunga III) records a gift of money by a lady to some other temple. The last named Araiyan Umaiyalvi belonging to Periya Ahapparivarman gifted for offerings to the temple of Thiru Chamundisvaramudaiayr and to the images of Thiruppalliyaraiaa Nachiyar and Atkondanayaka Deva set up by her in the temple at Panaiyur in Kurrukkainadu.

Veeratteswarar Temple Korukkai

Festivals:

Masi Magam – Kama Dhagana Vizha 10days during January February. Brahmmotsavam is celebrated in a grand manner. Thiruvadirai during December-January. Procession of deities. These are the important festivals. Navarathri and monthly pradoshas are very important. Deepavali, Pongal and Tamil and English New Year days are also observed.

Specialities:

People praying to Veeratteswarar conquer lust, gain physical and mental strength, cured of illness, initiation to deep medidation and all noblest gifts. They gain complete mental peace, employment opportunities, and development in business, promotion in jobs, settlement of marriage and children.Devotees offer Kalyanamalai (marriage garland), clothing, abishek in milk, curd, turmeric powder, tender coconut, lime, honey, sandal etc.

Sri Shanmuganathan Murugan Temple -Viralimalai

About Temple:

Viralimalai is on the bus route between Madurai and Tiruchy. It is 25 kilometers from Tiruchy and 40 kilometers northwest of Pudukottai. From Azhankudi Viralimalai is 371/2 Kilometers. A railway station is very close to the town. Viralimalai temple is on top of a big rock and can be seen from a great distance.

Viralimalai temple is situated in the heart of the town of Viralimalai. Hence the town takes the name of the hill. Buses, which ply from Tiruchy to Madurai and from Pudukottai to Illupur go via Viralimalai. Devotees can reach Tiruchy by road, rail or air and hence proceed to Viralimalai. In Tiruchy and Viralimalai there are many private boarding and lodging houses and food facilities are also available.

Subramaniya Temple - Viralimalai

Hill

The hill is small and rocky. From the foot of the hill a beautiful flight of steps take us to the top. These footsteps are engraved on the rock and are 207 in number. In between there are beautiful mandapams for devotees to rest. There are thick woody orchards on the hill and peacocks abound in these orchards. Great saints and yogis are said to have lived in the form of Kura trees and worshipped Lord Muruga and hence the name Viralimalai derived from the Tamil word Viravi.

Special Features

This temple is specially known for the peacocks that are found in plenty. Cigar is a unique offering similar to the sandal paste offered to Lord Dandayudhapani during Arthajama puja in Palani. During the reign of Ramachandra Thondaiman of Pudukottai the Lord is believed to have appeared in his dream and requested the offering of cigars for the Kalasandhi and Sayaratchai puja. The king is said to have been cured of his diseases after the offer of cigars to the Lord according to history. We also find a number of caves in which saints and yogis have performed penance. This is a place where the Lord blesses devotees with the power to control the indriyas or senses. Rishis Narada and Kashyapa offered prayer to Lord Subrahmanya for getting their sins propitiated. The mute Sivachariyar obtained the power of speech after worshipping Lord Murugan here. These and many more are the marvels of this temple

Lord Subramaniya - Viralimalai

Temple:

We find the statue of Kashyapa Muni and Narada Muni in the hill temple along with sculptures of Arundhati and Vashishta. We also find the sculpture of Arumugan and Arunagirinathar on the pillars found on the way to the temple. The temple is located on top of the hill and can be seen from a great distance. A beautiful flight of steps along with mandapams for devotees to rest, take us to the top of the hill. At the foot of the hills the water tank called Saravana Poigai is located on southern side. On the eastern side there is a Srine for the goddess Maikannudaiyal. It is customary to worship this goddess before climbing up the hill.

On the way to the hill top we find the Idumban Sannidhi a small cave Srine for Meenakshi Sundareshwar and a mandapam called Sandana Kottam at the end of the flight of steps. Adjacent to the Sandana Kottam Mandapam we find the Navaratri and Shanmuga Moorty Mandapam.

Next to the Navaratri Mandapam we find the south-facing Raja Gopuram. In the Shanmuga Moorthy Mandapam of this temple with a single prahara the utsavamoorthy gives darshan together with devas. In the western part of the prahara we find the Srines of Vinayagar, Dakshina Moorthy, Agasthiyar and Arunagirinathar and in the northern side we find the Srine of Chandikeshwarar and Bhairavar.

The Srine for Navagraha is located on the way to the Maha Mandapam in front of the sanctum sanctorum. In the Maha Mandapam Natarajar, Sivakami, Manika Vinayagar and Srinivasa Perumal with consort await to bless the devotees. On the outer walls of the garbhagraha we find inscriptions. Inside the sanctum sanctorum Lord Muruga showers blessings upon the devotees.

peacock at viralimalai

Theertham

On the southern part of the foothill Saravana Poigai, the Sthala Theertham is located. It is also called Naga Theertham. The Sthala Vriksham in this temple is Kasi Vilvam.

Moolavar

The vision of the Lord inside the Garbhagraha is soul-stirring. The Lord is in the form of Arumugan, six-faced and with twelve hands seated elegantly on the peacock facing east. The divine consorts Valli and Deivannai stand on either side. As the Sivachariyar offers camphor the devotees can see the three faces at the back in the mirror which the other three can be viewed directly.

Temple address:

Sri Shanmuganathan Devasthanam
Viralimalai
Tiruchirapalli – 621 316 India

Sree Lalithambigai Temple -Thirumeeyachur

About Temple:

This temple is located in Thiruvarur District Nannilam circle ,one and half kilometres west of Peralam village.The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Meghanatha. Rajendra Chola and Sembian Maadevi are said to have renovated this ancient temple. The consort of Lord Meghanatha is Goddess Lalitambika. Her shrine on the right has got a 5-tiered Rajagopuram. The imposing five feet idol of Sri Lalitambika is installed over Sri Chakra in the sanctum sanctorum. The deity is seated resting her folded right leg on the seat. Her left leg is in Sukhasana posture. She is said to be in Manonmani Swaroopa and hence is also known as Santanayaki.

Contact Details & Temple Timing:

The temple is open from 7.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 4.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.

Sri Lalithambika-Meganathaswami Temple,
Tirumeeyachur-609 405, 
Tiruvarur district.


Phone Number :+91-4366-239 170, 94448 36526.

History:

Karththuru, vinathai are the two wives of kashyapa maharishi. They had a fight in between them about the black spot on the tail of uchchaisiravas – indra’s horse. Repenting they came to thirumIyachchUr and worshiped the Lord. The Lord blessed then and gave them an egg each, asked to preserve for an year to get splendid sons. They got garudan, arunan respectively.
When arunan took the form of mohini (charming girl) sun despoilt her. When aruNan pleaded to the Lord, He cursed sun to get darkened. As per His advise, sun worshiped the Lord at thirumIyachchUr for seven months.

Surya Bhagavan is believed to have workshipped Lord Siva as Gajaaruda seated on an elephant among thick clouds. Hence the Gajruda Vimana Still as his darkness did not change, he cried in grief, ”he migura”.

Hayagrivar conveyed to sage agasthiyar lalita sahasranamam

The Goddess got angry at the sun for shouting in Their abode. The God pacified her saying sun was looking for relief.(This Pacifying scene is depicted by the sculpture ) One of the key attraction of this temple is this sculpture where Lord Shiva is holding parvati’s cheeks …its said that Lord is pacifying the mother of universe. In one angle the sculpture godess appears to be in anger on the other angle she looks romantic.By His Grace sun was cured. The pacified Goddess does austerities getting the name sha.ntanAyaki.

As told by him agasthiyar came to this temple and worshiped the God in the “Amla phalAdi krana puja” as done by the sun and saluted “srI lalitAmbika”. yama dharma rAja worshiped the Lord here.
Sage Agastya is believed to have sung Lalita Navaratnamala in praise of the Goddess. He has also composed a hymn named Rahasyanamasahasram. Saivite saints Tirugnana Sambandar and Tirunavukkarasar have sung in praise

Specialites:

1. Sun worships the Lord with his rays falling on the Lord from 21st to 27th of chiththirai.
2. Auspicious place to chant lalitA sahasranAmam
3. gajapRishta vimAnam
4. Glorious durgA
5. Beautiful artworks – service by choza kings

How to reach :

Thiruvarur – Mayiladudhurai road leads to a place called peralam . From peralam this holy village Thirumeeyachur is just over 1 kms. A beautiful temple the Chola Kings effort in building huge temples which reveals their Devotion to Lord Shiva. To be more clear its 20 kms from Mayiladudhurai , Tamilnadu , India.