Achaleswarar Vandarkuzhali Temple

Overview

Sri Achaleswarar (Vandarkuzhali) temple is located in the city of Arur Araneri, Tiruvarur, Tamil Nadu and is about 1000-2000 years old. Saivite saint Thirunavukkarasar has praised the temple in his Thevaram hymns. A temple inside of the Thiagarajar temple of Tiruvarur. The temple has an extraordinary hugeness. Naminandhi Adigal, one of the 63 observed Shiva lovers Nayanmars set up the matchless quality of Lord Shiva by lighting the temple light with water.

About the Temple

The grand dedication of Naminandhi Adigal, the Chola ruler made him the temple's leader organization and offered all assistance to direct the celebrations in the temple. Ruler Shiva put Adigal as one of the 63 Nayanmars. The Jains who ridiculed at Adigal lamented their demeanor. The directing's shade god would fall just eastbound. The construction of the temple is after the model of the Thanjavur Pragadeeswarar temple. Saivite saint Thirunavukkarasar has praised the temple in his Thevaram hymns.

Legend and Stories

Naminadhi Adigal was revering Lord Achaleswarar consistently without fall flat. One night when he went to the temple, he saw that the Deepa – the light was almost stifling as the ghee was depleted. It would be past the point where it is possible to proceed with the lighting on the off chance that he went to his home to bring the ghee. He drew nearer a few neighbors for ghee. They had a place with an alternate confidence and ridiculed at Naminandhi Adigal saying that his Lord Shiva was an effective God as He himself was holding a light and even let him know that if his confidence was genuine, he can light the light with water. Adigal felt all that much hurt. He came to Lord and asked Him, "you were witness to what they said. Am I so wicked to hear such words." A voice from the space said that Adigal may bring water from the tank in the temple and light the light. Doing as such as trained by the voice, he was eager to see the light blazing brighter than some time recently. He lit every one of the lights in the temple with water rather than with ghee or oil. The entire temple turned out to be splendid as in the day with sun beams. Listening to the heavenly commitment of Naminandhi Adigal, the Chola lord made him the temple's leader organization and offered all assistance to direct the celebrations in the temple. Master Shiva set Adigal as one of the 63 Nayanmars. The Jains who derided at Adigal lamented their demeanor. The managing's shade god would fall just eastbound. The temple's development is after the model of the Thanjavur Pragadeeswarar temple. Saivite holy person Thirunavukkarasar has applauded the temple in his Thevaram psalm.

Festivals

Tiruvadhirai in Margazhi (December-January) and Mahasivarathri in February-March are the festivals celebrated in the temple.

Prasad and Offering

Devotees strongly believe that offering prayers in this holy shrine would remove obstacles in matrimonial talks and child boon.

Thanks Giving

Devotees perform Abishekam, Archanas and offer vastras to the great Lord and Mother.

Significance

The shade of the presiding deity would fall only eastward. The construction of the temple is after the model of the Thanjavur Pragadeeswarar temple. People pray for removal of obstacles in marriage talks and for child boon. Devotees perform abishek, archanas and offer vastras to Lord and Mother.

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

In the heart of Tiruvarur town, this temple is located in the second prakara of Thiagarajar temple.

Temple Address

Sri Vandarkuzhali-Achaleswarar Temple,
Arur Araneri,
Tiruvarur.