Deva Pureeswarar Temple

Overview

The Thevur Devapureeshwarar Shiva Temple of Thevur is one of the popular temples of Tamil Nadu that is known as the most religious place for Hindus. It is the 85th Shiva temple in the southern bank of river Cauvery. The Shiva temple opens for prayer on two times a day when thousands of pilgrims gather to pray for kindness of Lord Shiva. Saints Sambandar and Appar had sung the glory of Lord Shiva of this temple in their Thevaram hymns. This is the 85th Shiva temple on the southern bank of Cauvery praised in Thevaram hymns.

About the Temple

The spot Deyvoore speaks the truth 5 kms from Keez Velore, which speaks the truth 13 kms from Thiruvarore and around 12 kms from Nagapattinam. Teertham is Deva Teertham which is before the temple. Varuna, gowthama, Mrutha and Sanjeevini are other pushkarani for the temple. The sthala Vruksham is growing on stone which is something peculiar. There is no mud portion near the root. They do not water the plant. we circumvent the prakaram we see Vinyakar, Murugan, Gowthama Lingam, Aglaya Lingam, Indra Lingam, 63 Nayanmar, Maha Lakshmi, Durgai, Nava graham, Bairvar, Chandran, and Sooryan. On the first floor we consider Somaskandar to be Ammaiappar. We see the sanctum of Athama Nadhar worshiped by Manikkavachakar. Subrmanyar sanctum is in the middle of Lord Siva and Goddess sanctum, and is considered as Somaskandha Moorthy sthalam.

About The Deity

Divinity is Swayambu Lingam known as Arulmigu Devapureeswarar/Deva Guru Nadhar and his consort known as Madhura Bashini/Theyn mozhiaal in a different sanctum. Vinayakar is Valampuri Vinayakar and he is known a Brahma Varadhar.

Legend and Stories

Deva Guru-Jupiter revered Lord Shiva in the temple, henceforth the image of lack of awareness Muyalagan is not under the feet of Lord Dakshinamurthy in the temple. (Ruler Dakshinamurthy is the power god for planet Jupiter.) Generally sanctuaries have either Mother Shiva Durga or a Vishnu Durga. It is an uncommon distinction in this place that Mother Durga is holding a conch speaking to Vishnu highlight and a deer speaking to Shiva highlight, along these lines as Shiva-Vishnu Durga. Devas of the divine world including Indra loved here to wash down them of the transgression of slaughtering Vruddhasura, subsequently Lord is adulated as Deva Pureeswarar and the spot Devur. All gods here have the prefix Deva. It is said that the Kal Vazhai descended from Devaloka and stayed close to the Lord as the sacrosanct tree of the temple. This develops on stones King Virada, who assisted Pandavas with stayeding with his child Utharan and venerated Lord here. Sage Gauthama revered Lord with his own particular Linga here for gold and so on to help individuals from starvation amid a 12 year starvation period. Magatha ruler Kulavardanan finished his yajna with the gifts of Lord Devapureeswarar, as indicated by sthala puranas.

Ravana battled with Kubera and denied him of his pots of riches. Kubera set out on a journey to get back his riches. He adored Lord Devapureeswarar in this temple with Red Lotus blooms on a Friday at Shukra Hora time Satisfied with his devotion, Lord helped Kubera to get back his riches victimized by Ravana, concurring Sthala Purana.

Festivals

Vaikasi Peru Vizha in May-June; Maha Shivrathri in February-March and Margazhi Tiruvadhirai are the festivals of the temple.

Festivals

Vaikasi Peru Vizha in May-June; Maha Shivrathri in February-March and Margazhi Tiruvadhirai are the festivals of the temple.

Thanks Giving

Those seeking wedding and child boon perform pujas to this tree on Mondays.

Significance

As the place is revered as Guru sthala-Jupiter, prayer in this temple dispenses with any adverse aspect of the planet. People who come to the temple pray to Lord Devapureeswarar for wealth, revival of losses and brilliance in academic pursuits.

Nearby Places to Visit

1. Ponvaithanaathar Temple
2. Swarnapureeswarar Temple
3. Padaleswarar Temple
4. Satchinathar Temple
5. Sarguna Nathar Temple
6. Kaichinneswarar Temple

Accessibility

Airport

The nearest airport is at Trichy.

Railway

The nearest railway station is Keel Velur railway station.

Road

Thevur is on the Nagapattinam-Tiruthuraipoondi route passing through Keel Velur and Kachanam.

Temple Address

Sri Deva Pureeswarar Temple,
Thevur – 611 109, Tiruvarur district.