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Vyakrapureeswarar Temple
- Perumpuliyur,Tamil Nadu
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Overview
Puliyur Vyakrapureeswarar Temple located in Perumpuliyur in Thanjavur is a famous temple dedicated to Lord Vyakrapureeswarar, Puliyurnathar and His consort Mother Soundaryanayaki Amman, Azhagammai Thayar. This is a Swayambhu temple of Lord Shiva. This is one of the 275 Padal Petram Sthalams.
About The Temple
Lord Shiva’s idol is a self incarnated, swayambumurthy here.. While traditionally the Navagrahas the nine planets are facing different directions in temples, they are facing Sun in this temple. Puliyur Vyakrapureeswarar Temple faces east and has a marvelous 3-tier Rajagopuram. The spacious prakara is adorned with many shrines for other Gods.Lords Dakshinamurthy, Siddhi Vinayaka, Somaskanda, Arthanareeswar, Navagrahas, Nataraja, Chandikeswara, Muruga with His consorts Valli and Deivanai, Bhairava, Mother Varahi and Sun, Moon and Nandhi all are east facing. The inner sanctum is designed with a four step lotus petal peeta. Saint Arunagiriar had sung the glory of Lord Muruga of this temple in his Tirupugazh hymns.The place covered with wild bushes was brought to the attention of the world by His Holiness Sundara Swamigal of Madurai. Lord Arthanareeswar is near the Lingodhbava shrine.
About The Deity
The presiding deity of this temple is Vyakrapureeswarar, puliyurnathar ( Lord Shiva) and his consorts are azhagammai and Soundaryanayaki.
Legend and Stories
A sage with tiger legs and claws called Sage Vyakrapada learnt the glory of Lord Nataraja of Chidambaram from his father Mathiyandan. He worshipped Lord Tirumoola Nathar in Chidambaram. He climbed the trees with his tiger legs and had eyes in his finger nails to check the purity of the flowers to use them for his Shiva Puja. He occupies a place in Nataraja shrine on one side. Sage Patanjali has his place on the other side. Vyakrapada worshipped Lord in five places the names ending with the suffix Puliyur. They are Erukatham Puliyur, Omam Puliyur, Perumpattra Puliyur (Chidambaram), Tirupathiri Puliyur, and Perum Puliyur.
Festival
Maha Shivrathri is very devotionally celebrated in the temple in February-March
Significance
Devotees buying new vehicles perform Alankara to Lord with garlands. It is believed that no accident would occur if they perform this prayer.Devotees offer pujas to Lord and Mother with Vastras and contribute for the renovations of the temple.
Nearby Place To Visit
Andalakkum Aiyan
Padikasu Nathar
Gajendra Varadhan
Hara Shaba Vimochana Perumal
Appakudathan
Adhivaraha Perumal
Accessibility
Road
Thillai Sthanam also called Tiru Neithanam on the Tirukattupalli Raod is 2 km from Tiruvaiyaru. The devotee has to get down at this stop. Perumpuliyur is 3 km east of this stop
Railways
Nearest Railway Jn is Thanjavore. The temple at Perumpuliyur is located at 13 km from Thanjavore and is connected by road.
Airport
Nearest airport is Tiruchirapalli. From Tiruchirapalli to Tanjavur is 57 km. From Tanjavur to Perumpuliur is 13 km. Private taxis and buses are available at the airport to reach the temple in Perumpuliyur.
Temple Address
Arulmighu Viyakra Pureeswarar Temple
Perumpuliyur
Thillaisthaanam Post
Via Tiruvaiyaaru
Thanjavur District
PIN 613203
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- New vehicle be driven without accident
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
10.00 am to 9.00 pm