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Teerthapaleeswarar Temple
- Triplicance,Tamil Nadu
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Overview
The Theerthapaleeswarar Temple is located in the Dr Natesan Rd, Triplicane, Chennai, around 1 km away from the Light House MRTS railway station.
About The Temple
The east facing temple does not have tower but has an arch at the entrance. Although the temple is supposed to be very old, the current structure seems to be new.
About The Deity
The Theerthapaleeswarar Temple is dedicated to Sri Shiva as Theerthapaleeswarar and Divine Mother Shakti as Tripura Sundari. The Goddess is Tripurasundari, who is found in a separate shrine. Theerthapaleeswarar and Tripura Sundari are very small idols.
Legend and Stories
The current structure of the temple might be around 500 years old. However, as per the legend, the temple was worshiped by the sages. In the olden days, there were 64 sacred ponds leading from this temple till the ocean. The current scenario is bad. Forget about 64 sacred ponds; you cannot find even a single pond. Even the temple remains little known and is located in an encroached lane.
When the divine marriage of Lord Shiva and Parvati happened in the Himalayas, all the Devas went there to attend the function. To balance the earth from the south, Shiva asked Agastya to go towards the south direction. On his way to Podhigai hills, Agastya took rest under a Vanni tree in the site where this temple is located today. As per the advice from Lord Shiva, he took a dip in the ocean and also performed pooja to the Shiva Linga idol using the sea water. As the sea water was used for abhisheka by the sage, the Lord was named as Theerthapaleeswarar. In order to help the dwarf sage Agastya to perform poojas, the Shiva Linga Murti reduced his height.
Festivals
Masi theerthavari and Shivrathri in February-March and Aadipooram in July-August.
Significance
Devotees pray here for relief from various adverse planetary aspects affecting their wedding process, health and happy family life.
How To Reach Sri Theerthapaleeswarar Temple, Triplicane
Airport
The nearest airport is Meenambakkam.
Railways
The nearest railway station is Light House.
Road
The temple is situated in Krishnampettai in Tiruvallikeni (formerly Triplicane). Devotees desiring to visit the temple may get down at the Ice House bus stop and reach the temple by walk.
Temple Address
Sri Theertha Paleeswarar Temple,
Triplicance, Chennai,
Tamil Nadu.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- For relief from adverse planetary effects
- For marital bliss
- For good health and prosperity
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
The temple is open from 6.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and from 5.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.