Sri Karaveeranathar Temple

Overview

The temple is one of 275 Siva Devra Sthalam.The place Thiru Karaveeram is about a kilometres from Thiru kannamangai, which is 7 kilometres from Thiruvarore.Main deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Arulmigu Thiru Karaveera Nadhar and his consort known as Prathyaksha Minnammai. Lingam in the temple is big in size.Sthala vruksham is Arali and teertham Anavaradha teertham.Gowthamar worshiped Lord Siva of this place. Karaveeram means Ponnarali. Since the Sthala Vruksham is Arali the place is known as Karaveeram.This Shivastalam is located 11 kilometres west of Tiruvarur. At Karayapuram enroute to Kumbhakonam.  Tiruttalaiyaalankadu and Peruvelur are the other Shivastalams in the vicinity.  Karaveeram is regarded as the 91st in the arrangement of Tevara Stalams in the Chola Region south of the waterway Kaveri. The Bhaktavatsala Perumal temple at Tirukkannamangai is located in the vicinity. Further 2 kilometres down, we get a small village called Vadakandam. Taking a left turn there, we reach the temple. It is better to enquire about the temple there, as no boards or sign posts for the temple can be seen.  This temple appears to be more than 1000 years old. This is the 91st Lord Shiva temple on southern bank of river Cauvery which is praised in Thevaram hymns. The consort of Shiva here is called Minnambikai/Prathyaksha nayaki. It is believed that Brahma worshipped Shiiva here and hence the name Brahmapureshwar.  Since this place was called Karaveeram, Shiva is Karaveeranathar here.The three celebrated Shaivite saints- Sambandar, Tirunavakkarasar and Sundarar have praised this temple in their hymns. Every new moon day is a festival day in the temple. Also, Margazhi Tiruvadhirai in December-January; Maha Shivrathri in February-March and Panguni Uthiram in March-April are grandly celebrated in the temple.

About the Temple

The temple confronting east is on around 5 sections of land of area and has an intriguing tower. To one side of the Brahmapureshwarar, is the temple of Minnambikai. We don't discover any banner post in this temple. Little sanctums for Surya, Chandra and Shaneshwara in the front of primary temple on the upper east corner. There are icons of Ganesha and Subramanya on either side of Brahmapureshwarar in the sanctorum. Minnambikai, there are Saptamatrikas and Lingas on either side of the fundamental god. Southwest corner has a little sanctum for Ganesha who is additionally called Raja Ganapathi.The Northwest corner has a shrine for Subramanya. Southern mass of the temple has Dakshina Murty icon. Interestingly the southern tower additionally has Dakshina murthy. Western wall has lord Narayana and the western tower also has Narayana with Sridevi and Bhudevi.Northern wall has an Idol of Brahma and the tower also has Brahma with his consorts. The eastern tower is enhanced with Shiva and his consorts. The temple has numerous gods like Durga, Subramanya,etc. around the circumambulate zone. There is likewise a lake before the temple known as Brahma theertham. The circumambulatory passage has shrines to Ganesha, Subramanya, Surya, Chandra, Bhairavar and Saneeswaran. The niches are adorned with the customary shrines to Ganesha, Dakshinamurthy, Vishnu, Bhrahma and Durga.  Four worship services are offered each day here.

About the Deity

Lord Shiva in the temple is a swayambumurthy. Vinayaka of the temple is praised as Lord Raja Ganapathy.

Legend/Story

Lord Shiva delegated Sage Gautama to deal with the Linga which He introduced Himself. The sage stayed in this hallowed area, performed atonement and looked for the finesse of Lord Shiva. Conceding Darshan to the wise, Lord asked him his wish. The sage said that after his life time, no one ought to see his mortal body. As the aficionados would revere him additionally in the temple, he needed to end up the sacrosanct tree of the temple and looked for that shelter. Ruler obliged the sage. It is on the premise of this story, ladies utilization to water the sacrosanct tree on each new moon day and worship Lord Brahmapureeswarar then. Karaveeram implies Ponnalari a bloom. The spot is named after this plant-hallowed tree. Holy person Tirugnana Sambandar needed to stay here as night fell then. In his psalm on the Lord of Karaveeram, in every verse he had underscored that the enthusiast would be eased of his issues Vinai in Tamil. Enthusiasts in this manner stay here for a night, worship the Lord following day for answers for their issues. A jackass performed atonement in this spot on Lord Shiva for His darshan. As its wish was not in sight, disappointed, it chose to fall in the ocean at Nagore. The creature heard a sound and turned back and its bliss knew no limits as Lord conceded His darshan furthermore salvation, as indicated by puranas. In view of this occasion, there is no banner post before Lord.

History

Ladies of the divine world once met Lord and Mother at Mount Kailash and looked for wedding shelter. Mother Parvathi took a gander at Lord for the answer. Ruler Shiva made a Shivalinga Himself, introduced it on the southern bank of Cauvery and exhorted the ladies to adore the Linga. They took after the exhortation and were remunerated with suitable matches. Indeed, even today, ladies utilization to water the hallowed tree here on new moon days and worship Lord Brahmapureeswara then to increase wedding aid. It is trusted that their wish is appeared before the following new moon day.

Festivals

Every new moon day is a festival day in the temple. Also, Margazhi Tiruvadhirai in December-January; Maha Shivrathri in February-March and Panguni Uthiram in March-April are grandly celebrated in the temple.

Significance

Lord Shiva in the temple is a swayambumurthy. Vinayaka of the temple is praised as Lord Raja Ganapathy.On new moon days, women water the Sthala Vruksha – sacred tree near the Samadhi of Sage Gautama and worship Lord Brahmapureeswarar then in the hope that their marriage would be materialized before next new moon day.  Devotees stay in the temple for a night and worship the Lord next day to overcome various hardships they face in life. Realizing their wishes, devotees perform abishek to Lord offering vastras. Every temple has a particular plant as temple tree which is called as sthala virutcham in Tamil language. Each temple has a specific plant as temple tree which is called as sthala virutcham in tamil language. Every temple has its own history and grandiose cures are altogether different from different temples.This is the strength of Indian sanctuaries. Jeeva samathi is a spot where sithars have left their body in a higher yogic state to assist conventional with peopling in life.These spots have rich constructive infinite vibrations which help individuals to lead a decent life when they visit them to make a supplication to God. Sage gauthama had been living in a jeeva samathi in a temple as sthala virutcham.The temple is arranged at a spot called karaiveeram in tiruvarur locale of Tamil Nadu.Lord siva is called as karaveeranathar and amman is called as prathiyatchaminnamai. This temple is said to be over 1000 years of age. Unmarried ladies first worship temple tree (sthala virutcham) which is the jeeva samathi of sage gauthama on amavasai day by offering water to it and after that ruler siva and amman for getting hitched inside of a brief time of one month. One needs to stay in this temple for one night in the wake of venerating master siva and amman alongside jeeva samathi of sage gauthama for fast results.

Accessibility

Air

The closest airport is Tiruchirapalli Airport which is located at a distance of approximately 110 km.

Rail

Nagapattinam, 24 km away from Thiruvarur is the nearest railhead.

Address

Sri Karaveeranathar Temple,
Karaiveeram,
Tirukannamangai Post-610 104,
Tiruvarur district.