- Shiva
Sri Aiyaarappar Temple
- Tiruvaiyaru,Tamil Nadu
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The Aiyarappar Temple is located in Parry’s Corrner and is dedicated to God Shiva. There were 24 Shaiva Brahmins in Thiruvaiyar who were authorized to perform the worship services to the deity. One of them undertook a trip to Banaras. As he didn't return, the remaining 23 Brahmins took over his properties. To teach the Shaivites a lesson, God Shiva took an avatar to make them understand what they did was wrong. Thiruvaiyar is one among the six Shiva sthala on the banks of River Cauvery that are considered holy on par with Banaras. The other five are - Thiruvenkadu, Sayavanam, Mayiladuthurai, Thiruvidaimaruthur and Thiruvanjiyam. There are separate temples with east facing sannadhis for both the God and his consort. Moolavar Aiyaarappar is a Swayambhu lingam. As it is a Prithvi Lingam, there's no Abhishekam for it. The Goddess Dharmasamvardhini is also known as Aram valartha nayaki.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- To prosper in life
- For successful education
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.
Timings
5 a.m. to 12 p.m. 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.