Sri Neelakandeswarar Temple

Overview

The Iluppaipattu Neelakandeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple located at Iluppaipattu in Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu, India. This is the 30th sthalam on the northern side of river Cauvery. The place is also called as Pazhamanni Padikarai and Tirumannippadikkarai. The presiding deity is Shiva.

About the Temple

The temple has a three level Rajagopuram. Master Valampri Vinayaka worshiped by Draupathi is in the prakaraa alongside Idampuri Vinayaka by the side. It is an uncommon chance for the aficionados to love two Vinayakas same time. It is trusted that any endeavor in the wake of worshiping the twin Vinayakas will be effective. As the area is thick with Iluppai trees, the spot is named Iluppaipattu. The spot is likewise named Pazhamanni Padikkarai and Madhukavanam. The Shiva temple where Lord shrouded the sword of Arjuna – Tiru Val Oli Puttrur – Where the sword was concealed – is only 3 km from this spot. 10 day Chithirai Brahmmotsavam in April-May, Shivrathri in February-March and Tirukarthikai in November-December are the celebrations celebrated in the temple. Ambika altars are there for Neelakandeswarar and Padikarai Nathar. Mother Mangalambikai place of worship is with Padikarainathar confronting south. The Linga worshiped by Bheema is with 16 stripes as Shodasalinga. Individuals revere here to have the 16 sorts of riches. In spite of the fact that all the Murthys in the temple are viewed as directing divinities, noticeable quality is for Neelakandeswarar and Padikarai Nathar. Nandhi, the bull vehicle of Lord Shiva is before these places of worship just. Master Muthugiriswarar, adored by Sahadeva is confronting south. Those trying to ace in soothsaying and sacred writings ask here. Towards the seven's end and half year standard of Saturn-Sani Bhagwan in his life, Emperor Nala was going by Shiva temples. Before going to Tirukadayur temple, he resulted in these present circumstances temple and felt the impact's effect of the planet diminishing impressively. It is trusted that worshiping here would incredibly diminish the unfriendly impact of Sani Bhagwan amid such circumstance.

About the Deity

He is called as Thiruneelakandeswarar and Padikarai Nathar. His consort is Amirthavalli.Generally, temples – Shiva temples – have one and only directing divinity. Once in a while, there are two in a few spots. Yet, this temple has five sanctums for Lord Shiva – 1) Neelakandeswarar, 2) Padikarai Nathar, 3) Magadeeswarar, 4) Parameswarar and 5) Muthugiriswarar worshiped by Dharma, Arjuna, Bheema, Nakula and Sahadeva individual.

Legend/Story

Amid the milk's agitating sea, serpent Vasuki utilized as the rope, was depleted and spit its lethal venom. To secure the Devas and the world, Lord Shiva ate up the venom before it began spreading. To shield Shiva from the poison's impact, Mother Parvathi squeezed the Lord's neck from behind so that the venom did not achieve the stomach and made it stay at the neck itself. As Mother Parvathi halted the toxin from blending with the Nectar, She is lauded as Amitha (nectar) Valli. She has her holy place behind Lord Shiva's. As Mother Parvathi spared Her spouse, wedded ladies implore in the altar for the life span of their spouses and subsequently their mangalsutras. Mother's left hand focuses to Her feet. oust, Pandava siblings stayed in this spot for quite a while. They couldn't get Shivalingas for their love here. They lit lights in the Iluppai nuts and venerated the Lord in reflection. Ruler conceded darshan to them independently. They appealed to the Lord that He ought to elegance all lovers from this spot. He seemed then as five Shivalingas as begged by the Pandava siblings. Subsequently, there are five Lingas (Panchalingas) in isolates hallowed places in the sanctuary.

Festivals

10 day Chithirai Brahmmotsavam in April-May, Shivrathri in February-March and Tirukarthikai in November-December are the festivals celebrated in the temple.

Significance

It is one of the shrines of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams - Shiva Sthalams glorified in the early medieval Tevaram poems by Tamil Saivite Nayanar Sundarar. Generally, temples – Shiva temples – have one and only directing divinity. Once in a while, there are two in a few spots. In any case, this temple has five places of worship for Lord Shiva – 1) Neelakandeswarar, 2) Padikarai Nathar, 3) Magadeeswarar, 4) Parameswarar and 5) Muthugiriswarar worshiped by Dharma, Arjuna, Bheema, Nakula and Sahadeva individually. cure from sickness, to accomplish advancements in occupation, individuals supplicate in this temple. They beg in the hallowed place of Lord Shodasalinga to accomplish 16 sorts of wealth.

Accessibility

This temple is 16 Kms on the west direction from Vaitheeswarankovil by road. It is situated near Manalmedu at Eluppaipattu. Bus facilities are available from Mayiladuthurai and Vaitheeswaran Kovil.

Address

Sri Neelakandeswarar Temple,
Iluppaipattu,
Manalmedu-609 202,
Mayiladuthurai Taluk,
Nagapattinam district.