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Sri Sathyavageeswarar Temple
- Anbilalanturai / Anbil,Tamil Nadu
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Overview
Anbilalanturai Temple is located on the banks of River Kollidam in Anbil in Trichy district of Tamil Nadu. Lord Shiva is the presiding deity here in the form of Sri Satyavageeswarar or Alanthuraiar facing east with His consort Goddess Soundaryanayagi.
About The Temple
Anbilalanturai Temple is considered to be the 51st amongst the 275 Padal Petra Sthalams. Lord Shiva is praised in Tevaram hymns sung by Nayanmar Tirusambandar and Nayanmar Tirunavukkarasar. It is believed that Sevi Saitta Vinayagar (Lord Ganesha) leaned forward to hear these hymns. He was seen in a sitting posture. He bent one of His legs and bent his body forward to listen to the Thevaram with His ears wide open. The temple is said to be built by Parantaka Chola I during 9th century. The temple has 5-tiered rajagopura with two prakaras; the outer prakara comprises Nandanavan and the inner prakara has mandapas. There is a shrine of Lord Vishnu laid by God Surya and Chandra on both the sides.
About The Deity
Presiding deity Satyavakeeswarar is a swayambumurthy facing east.He is also praised as Brahmmapureeswarar as He was worshipped by Lord Brahmma.Mother Goddess Soundarya Nayaki is blessing the devotees.
Legend and Stories
According to the legend, Lord Bramha and Sage Vageesamuni worshipped Lord Shiva here; hence the Lord named as Bramhapureeswarar or Satyavageeswarar . When Tirusambandar was passing by this place, Lord Shiva to test His devotee caused heavy floods so that Tirusambandar couldn’t reach the temple and would get struck the other side of the River Kollidam. He started singing hymns of Lord Shiva from there itself. As the sound was not audible, Lord Vinayaka leaned His ear to hear the hymns and enjoyed them with a smile. A sculpture depicting this story is a masterpiece of temple architecture in the temple
Festival
Margazhi Tiruvadirai in December-January; Masi Maha Shivrathri in February-March and Panguni Uthiram in March-April are the festivals celebrated in the temple.
Significance
People who are having problems in hearing can visit a temple called Sathyavageeswarar temple situated in a place called Anbil in Trichy district.
Accessibility
Road
Frequent bus facilities are available from Trichy bus stand which is 30 kms away. One has to get down at Keelanbil bus stop to reach the temple.
Railways
Nearest railway station is Trichy Railway Station which is 27 kms away. Buses are available to access the temple.
Airport
Nearest airport is Trichy Airport which is 35 km away. Bus and taxi services are available to reach the temple.
Temple Address
Sri Sathyavageeswarar Temple
Anbil
Anbil Post
Lalgudi Taluk
Tiruchirapalli District
Pincode- 621702
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.