Deity : Aiyarappan (Lord Shiva) / Panchanadeeswara Swamy (5 rivers) About : This is one of the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams. Timing : 6 AM to 11:00 PM, 4 PM to 8:30 PM. Parking : Lots of parking area at the temple Route : The temple is located in the town of Thiruvayaru. Easy to locate by google maps. History : This temple is very old and called Dakshina Kailash. The presiding deity is named after 5 rivers at Thiruvayaru; 2 shrines - Uttara Kailasham and Dhakshina Kailasham are present in the temple. Shiva Linga is Swyambu in this temple and circumambulation is not allowed representing the Jadaa-mudi of Shiva. The temple hosts beautiful paintings and sculptures. The temple is quite big and one of the biggest temples...
Read moreThe five rivers Vadavaru, Vennaaru, Vettaaru, Kudamuruttiyaaru and Kaaviriyaaru..So, the Shiva is worshiped as Aiyarappar here😇😇 It's one of the "Paadal petra sthalam"🙏🏻🙏🏻 It's the most ancient temple in Tamilnadu and called as "Kailash of the South"✨✨ This temple holds a numerous pride. This place is well-known for Carnatic music, where every year "Thiyagarajar aarathanai❤️" is happening & also "Ayyarappar Natyanjali❤️" is happening on Sivanrathri day✨which unites musicians from various places❣️ Can't left to mention the Architecture and Paintings of the Temple, they're just marvelous👌🏻👌🏻 This Place was filled with peace and pure divinity.🤗🤗 Mostly less crowded...
Read moreWill of God, had a chance to visit this holy temple twice. Recently Kumbabishekam has concluded. The name Aiyarappar is due to the flow of five rivers here namely Vadavaru,Vennaru,Vettaru,Kudamuruttiyaru and Cauvery. The temple is known as South Kailayam and imagine yourself how the temple is powerful. The temple is remembered with Thyagaraja too where he sung his Keerthanas towards God. Every year during Thyagarajar Aaradhana most of the Karnatic experts present concerts to get the blessings of God Shiva and Thyagarajar. Here Lord Murugan holds bow and arrow instead of VEL. It is the will of Shiva you could make a visit. Think of Shiva , Go...
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