Sri Dayanidheeswarar Swamy Temple, Vadakurangaduthurai

This Shiva Sthalam, located on the northern bank of the Cauvery River in Chozha Nadu (Vadakarai), is the 49th of the 276 Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalams. This Sri Dayanidheeswarar Swamy temple Lord Shiva is a Swayambumurthi or self-manifested. There are two hallways in this east-facing temple and the five-tiered Rajagopuram central tower. There isn’t a flag post at this temple (Dwajasthambam).

History of the Temple

It is estimated that this historic Sri Dayanidheeswarar Swamy Temple at Vadakurangaduthurai was constructed roughly 1300 years ago. A few stone inscriptions found here are from the era of the Chola Kings: Raja Rajan-I, Rajendran-I, Kulothungan-III, Koppara Kesari Varman, Pandian Thalaikonda Koppara Kesari Varman, and Pandiya King Vikrama Pandiya Devan. “Kurangaduthurai” is the name of two locations. It is claimed that two monkeys from the Ramayana, named Sugreev and Vaali (called “kurangu” in Tamil), worshipped Lord Shiva at these two locations.

Because of its location on the northern bank of the Cauvery River and the legend surrounding it, Vaali is said to have worshipped Lord Shiva here, hence the name “Vada Kurangaduthurai.” Sukreevan is said to have worshipped Lord Shiva at the other Kurangaduthurai, which is known as “Then Kurangaduthurai,” since it is situated on the southern bank of the Cauvery River. These days, Aaduthurai Perumal Koil is another name for this location, Vada Kurangaduthurai.

Deities in the temple

The main hall and the corridors house shrines and idols of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathy, along with those of Sthala Vinayakar, Murugan and his consorts, Kayilaya Lingam, and two more Shivalingams, Mahalakshmi, Navagraham, Chandikeswarar, Bairavar, Kala Bairavar, Suryan, Aadhi Amman, Nagar, Thirugnanasambanthar, Sundarar, Thirunavukkarasar, and the “Chetti Pen.”

“Pongu Saneeswarar” is the name of a distinct shrine dedicated to Lord Saneeswarar.

The idols of Dwarabalakas, “Thindi,” “Mundi,” and Vinayakar are visible at the entrance to the sanctuary.

The main hall also houses the idols of Poorna Pushkalaambal Iyyanar, Arumugar, and Dhwara Vinayakar.

You may view the idols of Vinayakar, Narthana Ganapathy, Lingothbavar, Dakshinamurthy, Arthanareeswarar, Brahma, and Vishnu Durgai in the “koshtam,” which is the area encircling the sanctum sanctorum. In the main hall are the stone idols of Goddess Sivakami and Natarajar. A distinct shrine dedicated to the guardian deity “Maaya Karuppu” may be seen in the exterior passageway.

Greatness of this temple & Significant Festivals

Here, expectant mothers offer prayers to Goddess Parvathy for a safe delivery. It is thought that people might pray to the Lord here for “Santhana Prapthi,” or child boon. Worshiping the deity here is supposed to eliminate barriers to their marriage proposals, according to devotees.

Several significant festivals are observed at this temple: Thiru Karthikai in the Tamil month of Karthikai (Nov-Dec), Shivrathri in the Tamil month of Masi (Feb-Mar), Vinayakar Chaturthi in the Tamil month of Aavani (Aug-Sept), Navarathri in the Tamil month of Purattasi (Sept-Oct), and Mandakatham in the Tamil month of Aippasi (Oct–Nov). Pradosham is also routinely noticed.

Sri Dayanidheeswarar Swamy Temple Timings

From 08:00 AM to 12:00 Noon and from 04:30 PM to 08:00 PM.

Sri Dayanidheeswarar Swamy Temple Location

Sri Dhayanidheeswarar Swamy Temple,

Vada Kurangaduthurai,

(Aaduthurai Perumal Koil)

Ullikkadai Post,

Ganapathy Agraharam Via,

Papanasam Taluk,

Tanjure District,

Tamil Nadu – 614 202.

Approximately 22 kilometers separate Vada Kurangaduthurai from Kumbakonam along the Kumbakonam to Thiruvaiyaru route. On the way to Ganapathy Agraharam, it is less than a kilometer from Aduthurai Perumal Koil. From Thiruvaiyaru, this place is about 11 km away. Visit liturgical temples to learn more about the temples in Tamilnadu.