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Tirisoolanathar Temple
- Tirisoolam,Tamil Nadu
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The Tirisoolanathar Temple is located in Tirisoolam and is dedicated to God Tirisoolanathar. This Sthalam is one of the several places where Brahma had worshipped God Shiva. Initially this temple was built by Kulothunga Chozhan and later renovated by Sundara Chozhan. The deities found here include Nagayagnopaveetha Ganapathy, Veerasana Dakshinamoorthy, Durgadevi, Thripurasundari and the Navagrahas. The temple also has a unique vigraha of Ganapati called Sri Nagayagnopaveetha Ganapati who is seen wearing a hissing snake as his sacred thread. We can see Dakshinamurthy as the Veerasana Dakshinamurthy seated with his right foot placed on an Asura and his left leg folded beneath him. The shrine of Devi Vishnu Durga found in this temple is unique as it shows Durga in a calm and peaceful aspect. There is also a unique idol of Sarabamoorthy, who is God Shiva in his leonine form.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- For excellence in education
- To fight against fear
- For longevity
Shlokas
Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree
Meaning -Oh Lord Shiva who is seated on Mount Kailash, where the moon decorates his forehead and the king of serpents crown his head, who is merciful and removes delusion, You alone can protect me. I surrender to thee.
Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey Sugandhim Pusti Vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat
Meaning -We worship the fragrant Lord Shiva, who has 3 eyes and who cultivates all beings. May He free me from death, for immortality, as even a cucumber is separated from its bond with the vine.
Timings
7a.m to 11a.m 2p.m to 8p.m.