Sri Alandurayar Vadamoolanathar temple

Overview

Kilapazhuvur, Alandurayar (Vadamoolanathar) temple is located in Kilapazhuvur, Ariyalur district, Tamil Nadu, India.The presiding deity here is Alandurayar (Vadamoolanathar) and Amman (Thayar) is Arundavanayaki. This temple is a 274 of Sivalayam Koil

About The Temple

A fragrant oil (Sambirani thailam) is applied on the Shivalinga. As the Shivalinga is too small, a cup is placed upside down to facilitate darshan. Abishek is performed to this cup only. The place is also considered the holy place where sage Parasurama worshipped Lord Shiva to repent for his sin of killing his own mother. The tank he created here is known as Parasurama tank. People pray here for union with their separated life partners and relief from serious sins. As a custom, Gajalakshmi may be seen in the west entrance of Shiva temples. In the Alandurayar temple, Parasurama is seen in a lying form Renovation of the temple was done during the period of Paranthaka Cholan. The tower is of a five tier structure facing east. There are two inner corridors-prakaras. There are shrines for Murugan, Panchabudha Lingas, Kamala Ganapathy, Mahalakshmi, 63 Shiva devotees called Nayanmars, Lingodhbavar, Shiva, Durga and Sapthakannikas- 7 maidens. In a playful mood, Goddess Parvathi covered the eyes of Lord Shiva with her hands. As the eyes of Lord Shiva are Sun and Moon, the world became dark suddenly. The activities of the world came to a standstill. All the sages and Devas were confused not knowing what to do.

Lord Shiva told Goddess Parvathi that even if playful acts cause hardship to others, is a sin and asked her to go to earth and perform penance. The Lord also assured that Her that He would come and join Her in the Yogavanam here. Goddess Parvathi completed Her penance, made a Linga in sand and worshipped Him standing by one leg. Lord came here and took His consort. This Yogavana is now named Kilapazhuvur, as Goddess Parvathi performed Thavam (penance) here, She is called Arundhavanayaki.

About The Deity

The presiding deity of this temple is Alandurayar (vadamoolanathar) ( Lord Shiv) and his consort is Arundavanayaki.

Legend and Stories

In a playful mood, Goddess Parvathi covered the eyes of Lord Shiva with her hands. As the eyes of Lord Shiva are Sun and Moon, the world became dark suddenly. The activities of the world came to a standstill. All the sages and Devas were confused not knowing what to do. Lord Shiva told Parvathi that even if the playful acts cause hardship to others, it is a sin and asked her to go to earth and perform penance. The Lord also assured her that He would come and join Her in the Yogavanam here. Goddess Parvathi completed Her penance, made a Linga in sand and worshipped Him standing by one leg. Lord came here and took His consort. This Yogavana is now named Kilapazhuvur.As Mother Parvathi performed Thavam (penance) here, She is called Arundhavanayaki.

Festival

Panguni uthiram

Significance

Relief from the sin of Brahmahathi dosam and People pray here for union with their separated life partners. After taking bath in Parasurama Theertham, Abishek is performed to Lord shiva

Nearby Place To Visit

Vaidyanathaswami
Bragadeeswarar
Kaliyuga Varadaraja Perumal
Jamadagneeswarar
Balambika-Karkodeswarar

Accessibility

Road

There are no bus routes from other major cities to Ariyalur. Nearest bus stand is Perambalur.

Railways

You can easily get regular trains to Ariyalur from other major cities of the country.

Airport

Ariyalur does not have an airport. Nearest airport is Civil Airport

Temple Address

Sri Alandurainathar Temple,
Keezhapazhuvoor
Keezhapazhuvoor Post
Ariyalur Taluk
Ariyalur District- 621707.