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Vedapureeswarar Temple
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Overview
The Vedapureeswarar temple is located in Thiruvedhikudi in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The main deity here is Vedapureeswarar, Vazhai Madu Nathar and the Amman is Mangayarkarasi. This temple is a 274 Sivalayam Koil.
About the Temple
Saint Tirugnanasambandar sang the glory of the Lord in all his hymns. In his pathigam of ten verses, worshipping the Lord of the temple, in the seventh verse, he mentions His mercy on those aspiring an auspicious wedding. Generally, the Arthanareeswara form of Lord Shiva has Shakti on the left. But with a view to give importance to womanhood, Lord is on the left and Mother on the right in the Arthanareeswara form in this Tiruvedhikudi temple. As Lord Brahmma worshipped Lord Shiva here, the place is named Tiruvedhikudi. Those worshipping Lord Vedapureeswarar will become scholars in Vedas. The four Vedas – Rig, Yajur, Sama and Atharva – had worshipped Lord in this temple. Lord Vinayaka, enjoying the sound of the Vedas, listened to the recitation by leaning His ears with all attention. He thus assumed the name Veda Pillayar. As many scholars well versed in Vedas live here, the place was also once known as Chaturvedi Mangalam. Sun God, Indira, Sage Vyasa and Lord Vishnu had worshipped Shiva in this temple. Surya Puja is performed in the temple on 13, 14 and 15th of Panguni month to Sun God in March-April.
About the Deity
The presiding deity is Shiva. He is called Vedapureeswarar or Vazhai Madu Nathar. His consort is known as Mangayarkarasi.
Legend and Stories
Legend goes that a Chola king was much worried because of the delay in the marriage of his daughter. He came to this temple, worshipped Mother Mangayarkarasi seeking the wedding boon for his daughter. The wedding took place shortly. Since the day, he changed the name of his daughter as Mangayarkarasi as a token of his gratitude to Mother. He also did many renovations to the temple.
Festivals
This is the fourth sacred Shiva sthalas among the seven where Lord Aiyarappar of Thiruvaiyaru pays His visit during the Chithirai month covering April-May.
Significance
People pray to Lord Shiva for removal of obstacles in delayed marriages.
Nearby Place To Visit
Andalakkum Aiyan
Padikasu Nathar
Gajendra Varadhan
Hara Shaba Vimochana Perumal
Appakudathan
Adhivaraha Perumal
Accessibility
Kandiyur is 16 km from Thanjavur on the Tiruvaiyaru road. Tiruvedhikudi is 2 km east of Kandiyur bus stop. The devotee should contact the priest in advance. The closest railways are in Thanjavur and the closest airport is in Trichy and Chennai.
Temple Address
Sri Vedapureeswarar Temple,
Tiruvedhikudi,
Kandiyur post
Tiruvaiyaru Taluk,
Thanjavur district
Pincode -613 202.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- To overcome obstacles in marriage
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 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and from 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m