SOMESWARARTEMPLE, NANNILAM, TIRUVARUR DISTRICT-TAMILNADU-COMPILED Today my posting is about the Someswarar Temple, also knownas Sri Somanatheswarar Temple, is located in Achuthamangalam, near Nannilam,Tiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu. It's a revered Hindu temple dedicated to LordShiva, classified as a Paadal Petra Sthalam, meaning it's mentioned in theTevaram, a 7th-century Tamil Saiva text. The temple is situated approximately 3km from Nannilam and 19 km from Tiruvarur.
Hope a divine reading. Gopalakrishnan 20-6-2025 Here's some moreinformation about the temple: Temple Name: Sri Somanatheswarar Temple (Someswarar Temple). Location: Achuthamangalam, near Nannilam, Tiruvarur. Deity: Lord Shiva, revered as Someswarar. Significance: It's a Paadal Petra Sthalam, mentioned in theTevaram. Distance: About3 km from Nannilam and 19 km from Tiruvarur. Address Achudamangalam Sri Somanatheswarar Temple- Achudamangalam,Thiruvarur District, Tamil Nadu 610105 Chief deities- Sri Somanatheswarar Amman: Sri Mangalanayaki. Introduction The Someswarar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is located inAchuthamangalam Village in the Thiruvarur District of Tamil Nadu. This ancient temple is rich inhistory and cultural significance. The temple is counted as one ofthe temples built on the banks of River Kaveri. Legends As per one legend, the holy pot containing nectar from Shiva's arrow splitinto twelve places where Shiva temples were built and the temple is counted asone of them. As per another legend, due to a great deluge, Brahma, thegod of creation was worried as to where to start his creation. He prayed toShiva who gave a boon that he had to collect soil from various places andcreate a Mayakumb. He prayed the deity with Bilva leaves and decorated withmango leaves. During deluge, the water was diverted south while the potfloated. The place where it landed and broke, became the Someswara temple. Since Chandra (Soma) worshippedShiva here, it is called Someswara temple. It is believed that theLingam here is self-formed or Swayambhu Lingam. History The temple is believed to have been built 1,500 years ago bythe Chola king Achutha Cholan. It was named Achuthamangalam in honour of theking. The Someswarar Temple is not only an important religious site but also atestament to the rich historical and architectural heritage of the Chola periodin the region. It continues to be a place of reverence and worship for devoteesseeking the blessings of Lord Shiva. Century/Period/Age 1182 A.D. The present masonry structure was built during the Nayakduring the 16th century. In modern times, the temple is maintained andadministered by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of theGovernment of Tamil Nadu. Architecture: The temple complex covers two acres .It houses two gatewaytowers known as gopurams. The tallest is the western tower, with five storiesand a height of 72 feet (22 m). The temple faces east and features a four-tiered Raja gopuram(main tower). It has four prakaras (enclosures) and is adorned with numerousChola inscriptions in Tamil. The temple comprises an Arthamandapam,Mugamandapam, Mahamandapam, and a Sanctum with a beautiful Vimana. Inscriptions: The temple walls are adorned with Chola inscriptions, whichprovide historical and cultural insights into the region. Specialty The famous NayanarThiru Sekkizhar has sung about this temple, particularly the KalyanaSundareswarar Shrine, making it a significant pilgrimage site and a Thirumana Parihara Sthalam (templeassociated with marriages). Underground Tunnel: Legend has it that there is an underground tunnel near themain deity that connects all the way to Thamarai Kulam, which is approximately500 meters away from the temple. Deities Presiding Deities: The main deity of the temple is LordShiva, who is worshipped as Sri Somanatheswarar. The mother goddess is known asSri Mangalanayaki. The main deity, Someswarar, is in the form of a Linga. Themother goddess is housed in a separate shrine and is depicted in a standingform with four hands. The sanctum is axial to the entrance tower facing east. Theshrine of Mangalambigai is located in the hall leading to the sanctum and facessouth. Sub deities : The temple features various koshta idols, including NarthanaGanapathy, Dhakshinamoorthy, Brahma, Chandikeswarar, Bikshadana, GangalaNathar, and Arthanareeswarar . The precinct around the sanctum has images of Vinayaka,Arumuga with Valli, Gajalakshmi and Nataraja. Sculptures: Notable sculptures of Kulothunga III and Sekkizhar can befound in the mandapam in the eastern prakaram. Poojas The temple has six daily rituals at various times from 6:00a.m. to 9 p.m. The temple priests perform the puja (rituals) during festivalsand on a daily basis. The temple rituals are performed six times a day;Kalasanthi at 6:00 a.m., Irandam Kalm at 9:00 a.m., Uchikalam at 12:00 a.m.,Sayarakshai at 6:00 p.m. , Irandam Kalm at 7:30 p.m., and Arthajamam at 9:00p.m. Each ritual comprises four steps: abhisheka (sacred bath),alangaram (decoration), naivethanam (food offering) and deepa aradanai (wavingof lamps) for Someswaran and Somasundari. Festivals: The temple celebrates all Shiva-related festivals, with a special focuson Masi Magam and Mahashivrathri, which are celebrated with great enthusiasm bydevotees. Twelve yearly festivals on its calendar. The Masi Magam festival iscelebrated during the day of the Magam (February - March) is the most prominentfestival. There are weekly rituals like somavaram (Monday) andsukravaram (Friday), fortnightly rituals like pradosham, and monthly festivalslike amavasai (new moon day), kiruthigai, pournami (full moon day) andsathurthi. Masi Maham during the Tamil month of Maasi (February -March), Shivaratri in February- March and Panguni Uthiram during Panguni arethe major festivals celebrated in the temple. The Mahasamprokshanam also known as Kumbabishegam of thetemple was held on 2 November 2015. A large number of devotees took part in theMahasamprokshanam. Administration Managed By Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HRCE),Government of Tamil Nadu. How to reach thetemple Nearest Bus Station-Achuthamangalam Nearest Railway Station-Thiruvarur Nearest Airport-Trichy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/825144441.406608.1750401830589%40mail.yahoo.com.
