Virattaneshvarar Swamy Temple

Overview : This the place where God Shiva destroyed demon Andhakasura. Of the eight Veeratta sthalas, this is the second one. Poet Avvai wrote Vinayga Agaval (Praising God Ganesha) here. This is the birth place of Poet Kabilar. Sambandar, Appar and Sundarar had sung the recognition of the temple's Lord in their Thevaram songs. Tending to the uninformed battling for edification, Saint Gnanasambandar exhorts them saying, "In the event that you wish to realize what is endless and abstain from letting your legs into mud and battle to lift it up, think about the One with Ganga on His turf gracing at Veerattanam". This is the eleventh Shiva temple in the Nadunadu locale applauded in Thevaram Magam in February-March with 10 day Brahmmotsavam drawing tremendous horde of lovers, Karthikai third Monday in November-December with conch abishek, All Aadi Fridays in July-August, Purattasi Navarathri in September-October, Aipasi Annabishekam, Skanda Sashti and Soora Samharam in Octobr November, Margazhi Tiruvadirai and Manickavasagar celebration in December-January and Aani Tirumanjanam in June-July are the celebrations excellently celebrated in the temple. Shiva decimated evil presence Andhakasura. Of the eight Veeratta sthalas, this is the second. About the Temple : Temple is a swayambumurthy. The well known Vinayakar Agaval by heavenly poetess Avvaiyar devoted to Vinayaka was sung in this temple. This is the spot where Lord Shiva pulverized devil Andhakasura. Of the eight Veeratta sthalas, this is the second with authentic significance and artifact. Ruler Shiva in the sanctum sanctorum is with Bhairava power. Those harrowed with dark enchantment and spells will be alleviated of the shades of malice on the off chance that they venerate in the temple. The Vasthu Sastra broadly followed in building arrangements started from this spot just. Tirukovilur has the notoriety where the little girls' wedding of noted Tamil altruist and ruler Pari Vallal, Angavai and Sangavai were praised with endeavors of awesome poetess Avvaiyar and writer Kabilar. The husband was Deiveekan the place's ruler. The names connected to this wedding are the towns' names encompassing Tirukovilur. This is the spot where respectable and presumed Tamil writer Kabilar lived and put his life to rest undertaking a quick. The stone on which he was sitting confronting north is even now known as Kabilar Hill. Durgai koshta God is here and is very special since her eyes appear with white eyeballs, looking like real eyes, though the idol has been sculptured in black granite stone . About the Deity : Vinayaka in the temple is lauded as Lord Periyanai Ganapathy and Muruga as has the notoriety where the girls' wedding of noted Tamil giver and ruler Pari Vallal, Angavai and Sangavai were commended with endeavors of extraordinary poetess Avvaiyar and artist Kabilar. The husband was Deiveekan the place's lord. The names connected to this wedding are the towns' names encompassing Tirukovilur. This is the spot where honorable and presumed Tamil writer Kabilar lived and set his life to rest undertaking a quick. The stone on which he was sitting confronting north is even now known as Kabilar Hill. Master Muruga of this temple is commended in the Tirupugazh songs of Arunagiriar, This is additionally the origin of Meiporul Nayanar and Narasinga Munaiarayar Mother Vishnu Durga with Her eight hands in the prakara is so benevolent in her look with eyes pouring all endowments to enthusiasts, guaranteeing evacuation of hindrances in wedding and employment endeavors. Rahukala puja lights on lime mugs are offered in the holy place on Tuesdays (between 3.00-4.30 p.m.), on Fridays (between 10.30-12.00 a.m.) and Sundays between 4.30-6.00 p.m. At the point when Saint Sundarar and Cheraman were continuing to Mount Kailash through sky, Avvaiyar was performing puja to Lord. She was rushing to finish the pujas as she likewise needed to achieve Mount Kailash, the dwelling place Lord Shiva. Master Vinayaka showed up before her and prompted her not to be rushed. Avvaiyar performed Ganapathi Puja droning her prominent Vinayagar Agaval and finished the puja quietly. God Vinayaka took the Vishwarupa – covering both earth and heaven, took Avvayar and left her at Kailash before Sundarar and Cheraman reached the destination. As He took a huge form, Vinayaka is praised as Peria Yanai-huge elephant. God Shanmuga wanted to perform Shiva Puaja to cleanse Himself of the sin of destroying the demons. Ambica showed the place where the Vel fell from Her hands. Hence the place is known Tiru Kai Vel – Kai-hand and Vel a weapon. Muruga performed His puja here and is praised by Arunagiriar in his Tirupugazh hymns. Legend/Story : The historical backdrop of the sanctuary says that once Goddess Parvathi devi shut the eyes of Lord Shiva and thus the entire world got to be dark.The obscurity took as an evil spirit. Andhaka implies haziness or obliviousness. Life gets to be dull because of obliviousness. Master Shiva struck on the evil spirit's leader, and it began to drain. At the point when a drop of blood fell on the earth, it developed into another evil spirit and war proceeded. The blood that tumbled down got to be 8 vertical and level lines transversely and along these lines made 64 squares.With his energy Lord Shiva made 64 Bhairavas for every square and kept the general population from demons,then favored the Devas in the divine world. This later came to be known as Vasthu shanti pooja for Bhairavas. This is the spot where respectable Tamil artist Kabilar lived and set his life to rest undertaking a quick. The stone on which he was sitting confronting north is even now known as Kabilar slope. From this spot just, the Vel tumbled from the hands of Ambika. Henceforth the spot is known as Tiru Kai Vel – (Kai-hand and Vel a weapon). At the point when holy person Sundarar and Cheraman were going to Mount Kailash through the sky, Avvaiyar(the old celestial Tamil poetess) was performing pooja to Lord. She was hurrying to finish the poojas, as she additionally needed to achieve Mount Kailash, the habitation Lord Shiva. Ruler Vinayaka showed up before her and exhorted her not to be hurried. Avvaiyar performed Ganapathi pooja and finished the pooja quietly. Ruler Vinayaka took the Vishwarupa covering both earth and paradise. He took Avvayar and left her at Kailash before Sundarar and Cheraman came to the destination. As he took a colossal structure, Vinayaka is applauded as Peria Yanai-tremendous elephant. is the spot where respectable and presumed Tamil artist Kabilar lived and set his life to rest undertaking . Significance : God Shiva in the temple is a swayambumurthy. The famous Vinayakar Agaval by divine poetess Avvaiyar dedicated to Vinayaka was sung in this temple. This is the place where God Shiva destroyed demon Andhakasura. Of the eight Veeratta sthalas, this is the second with historical importance and antiquity. God Shiva in the sanctum sanctorum is with Bhairava power. Those afflicted with black magic and spells will be relieved of the evils if they worship in the temple. The Vasthu Sastra widely followed in building plans now-a-days began from this place only. Planet Shukra was relieved of his curse. Saptha Madhas, Mother Maha Tripura Sundari, 64 Bhairavas and 64 Bhairavis came into being from this sacred land. God offers mental peace to devotees and release from sins of the past birth. There will be no worries about children under adverse planetary situations. Any obstacle in the undertakings of the devotees would disappear. Building plans will go off without problems as this is the place where Vasthu Sastra was born. As planet Shukra – Venus was relieved of his curse here, no obstacle would occur in marriage talks.