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Ramanatheeswarar Temple
- Porur,Tamil Nadu
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Overview
The location of this ancient temple for Sri Ramanaadheswarar, connected with the period of Ramayana, is Porur and precisely very near Porur junction, inside off. Kunrathur Road.
About the Temple
The sanctum shape is the popular Chozha architecture type, Gajabrishta or Thoongaanai Maadam. It is surrounded by Sri Vinayagar, Sri Dhakshinamurthy and other Koshta Murthies. The temple lacks Rajagopuram as well as Vimanam above the sanctum. This is probably the only Shiva temple, where Theertham and Sadaari are offered to the devotees as the practice of offering them are generally seen only in Vishnu temples.
About the Deity
Sri Ramanaadheswarar, the main deity, is seen in a very gigantic and beautifully decorated shape, is facing east and is a Swayambhu Lingam (self evolved). There is a separate shrine for Goddess Sivakaama Sundhari in the temple.
Legend and Stories
The temple is connected with the ancient period of Ramayana. According to history, Sri Rama rested here in this place, which was then a forest, on His way to Sri Lanka. While resting under an Amla tree (‘Nelli’ in Thamizh), He came to know that there was a Shiva Lingam under the ground and he had accidentally touched the head of the Shiva Lingam with his feet, due which he got a Dhosham. To recover from the Dhosham and to bring out the Shiva Lingam, he undertook a penance for 48 days to please Lord Shiva with just one Amla fruit as his food. Pleased with Sri Rama’s penance, Lord Shiva came out from the earth and showed Sri Rama his Viswaroopa Dharshan. Overwhelmed by Lord Shiva’s mercy, Sri Rama worshipped Him and named the Shiva Lingam as Sri Ramanaadheswarar. Goddess Parvathi too appeared as Sri Sivakaama Sundhari.
Festivals
FestivalsSpecialsMaha Shivratri4 kala Abhishekam poojaiNavarathri10 days FestivalKarthika Somavaram108 SangabisekamPanguni UthiramThiru Kalyanam.
Pooja
S.noPooja Time1)Kaalasandhi Pooja2)Sayarachai PoojaSignificance
Ramanatheeswarar Temple devotees Belief and Faith is Child Birth, Education, Fulfill Wishes, Job, Prosperty, security, Unfavourable Influence (Dosha),Accessibility
Road
Nearest bus stop is Porur bus stopRailways
Nearest railway station is pallavaram railway stationAirport
Meenambakam Airport is the nearest AirportTemple Address
Arulmigu Ramanatheswarar Temple, Eswaran koil street, Porur, Ambattur (Tk), Thiruvallur (Dt), Pincode 600 116.Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
- Purchase of vehicles
- Gain Knowledge
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.