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Shankarunadheshvarar Temple
- Thalachangadu,Tamil Nadu
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Overview
This town is also known as Shankharanyam and is located 2 km South West of Tiruvalampuram. Tiruttalaichankaadu is considered to be the 45th in the series of Tevara Stalams in the Chola kingdom located south of the river Kaveri.
About the Temple
This is a maadakkoyil built at an elevation and the tank is across from the temple.This temple occupies an area of about 2 acres. Chitra Pournami is celebrated here.
About the Deity
The presiding deity is Shiva. He is called as Shankarunatheswarar. His consort is known as Sangu Nayakar.
Legend and Stories
According to legend, Vishnu worshipped Shiva here to acquire the greatest of all Shankhs (Conch) Panchajanyam. (Talai Changu). Interestingly, the legend that is associated with the temple here is the same as that at Tiruvalampuram.Also in Talaichankaadu is the Vaishnava Divya Desam Talaichanga Naanmadiyam, where a priceless conch adorns the image of Vishnu.
Accessibility
Velankanni by road is much convenient as 'East Coast Road' pass through this town. The closest railways and airport are in Chennai.
Temple Address
Shankarunadheshvarar Temple,
Thalachangadu,
Nagapattinam,
Tamil Nadu.
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.