Mukkoneshvarar Temple

Overview

Thirunethranathar temple situated in a place called thirupalli mukkodal in thiruvarur district of Tamil Nadu.This temple is said to be built more than 1000 years ago. One has to travel pallivaramangalam from thiruvaur which is 4 kilometres away and from there one has to travel through auto to reach this temple. The Lord Shiva here is called the Mukkan Nathar aka Thrinethra Swami. The Goddess here is called Anjanaatchi aka Mymevukanni. This temple is considered as the Triveni Sangamam of South. Now, what’s this Triveni Sangamam. It’s the joining point of the 3 holy rivers – The Ganges, Yamuna and the mystical Sarawathi. Master of the temple is lauded in the psalms of Saint Tirunavukkarasar. The Saint abundantly feels that the life had been squandered without knowing and comprehension the colossal effortlessness of the Lord who liberates the aficionado from sins, diseases, destiny, whose neck is flawlessly blue. He has no equals. He is all philosophy. He dwells in the minds of those filled with His thoughts. This is the 86th Lord Shiva temple on the southern bank of Cauvery lauded in Thevaram psalms. There are 12 wells in the temple tank. The devotee derives the benefit of bathing in the Maha Magam tank if he/she bathes here. This is one of the places where Lord Sri Rama performed Tarpan for His father Dasaratha.

About the Temple

There are sculptures of the presiding deity, Lord Sri Rama, Jatayu, Kanni Vinayaka and Subramanya at the top side of the front entrance.

Legend and Stories

Jatayu, a life-changing character in epic Ramayana who laid his life in the administration of Lord Sri Rama performed repentance on Lord Shiva here looking for His beauty to help him at the same time bathe in Kasi (now Varanasi) and Rameswaram and achieve salvation. Satisfied with his repentance and his honorable point, Lord showed up before him and said that he would be battling with Ravana to save Mother Sita from his kidnapping endeavor when his wings would be cut off by Ravana. When he would be in intense torment, Sri Rama will come there and that he would be giving the data about the bearing Sita was taken by Ravana. Jatayu would fall at His feet and accomplish salvation. Jatayu asked back how he would have the capacity to fly and bathe in Kasi and Rameswaram if his wings were cut off by Ravana. Master answered saying that Jatayu needed stand out Sethu Samudra Sanana yet washing in the tank of this temple was equivalent to showering in 16 Sethu Snana ghats. It is said that this tank was burrowed by Lord Vinayaka amid Brungi Maharshi period. This Theertham-tank is equivalent to the Triveni conjunction of Ganga , Yamuna and Saraswathi, thus adulated as Mukkudal significance the juncture of three theerthams. A Chola ruler who was on chasing needed to stay here for a night. He had the propensity for taking the supper when Lord Shiva venerates. The horseman made a Linga of the Kollu pack (the grain for stallions) and empowered the lord to do his Shiva puja before supper. When he later attempted to take the pack, he couldn't as it turned into a genuine Shivalinga, as indicated by the historical backdrop of the spot.

Celebrations and festivities

Special Abishekams and pujas are performed on three auspicious new moon days in Aadi (July-August), Thai (January-February) and Mahalaya in Purattasi (September-October).

Thanks Giving

Devotees perform Abishekam to the celestial Lord offering vastras. Offering oil for lighting lamps in the temple is also a popular practice.

Significance

Ruler of the temple is a swyambumurthy. Beams of Sun God fall on the Lord on Masi Shivrathri day in February-March. Washing in the temple's tank and venerating Lord persistently for 12 new moon days (Amavasya) will get compelling alleviation to those confronting postponements in wedding and unfavorable angles on kids, it is solidly accepted by he aficionados. Aficionados perform abishek to Lord offering vastras. They additionally offer oil for lighting lights in the temple for all time. People take bath on 12 amavasai days in this temple pond to get a remedy for puthira dosha. People also offer special rituals and prayers to their ancestors on amavasai day as this is said to be equal to gaya. This pond is so special as it is called as mukkodal theertham which is said to be equal to tiriveni sangamam.

Nearby Places to Visit

Ponvaithanaathar Temple
Swarnapureeswarar Temple
Padaleswarar Temple
Satchinathar Temple
Sarguna Nathar Temple
Kaichinneswarar Temple

Accessibility

Airport

The nearest airport is in Trichy

Railways

The nearest railway station is in Tiruvarur.

Road

Devotees have to reach Pallivaramangalam which is situated 4 km from Tiruvarur, and then take an auto to reach the temple

Temple Address

Sri Tirunethranathar Temple,
Tirupalli Mukkodal, Kekkarai-610 002,
Tiruvarur district.