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Kodumudi is one of the Shivastalams in Kongunadu and is believed to be one of the
shikarams of Kailash. Sundarar composed his
Namachivaayappatikam here Several literary works praise the glory of this temple.
This temple is regarded as the 6th of the 7 Tevara Stalams in
the Kongu Region of Tamilnadu. Legends:
Bhrama and Vishnu who are enshrined here, are said to have worshipped Shiva, hence the
name Trimurthy Kovil. Agasthyar is said to have worshipped here.. In a test of strength
between Adiseshan and Vayu, 5 gems are said to have gotten scattered from the head of
Adisesha. A red stone landed at Tiruvannamalai,
an emerald at Eengoimalai, a blue diamond at Potikai,
a manikkam at Vaatpoki and a diamond here.
This temple is regarded as the 6th of the 7 Tevara Stalams in
the Kongu Region of Tamilnadu.
The legend of Agasthyar travelling to the South to tilt the balance of the earth is
associated with Paandikkodumudi; it is believed that the waters of his kamandalam flowed
from here as the Kaveri river to alleviate the misery of the farmers downstream. The
Vinayakar here is referred to as Kaviri Kanda Vinayakar.
The Temple: This is a vast temple with grand shrines to Kodumudi
nathar, Vadivudaiammai and Perumaal and Taayaar. This vast temple has 3 entrances leading
to the Kodumudi nathar, Ambal and Veeranarayana Perumal shrines.Kunchitapaada Natarajar
has both his feet on the ground, in contrast to the raised left foot. The sun's rays
illuminate the sanctum of Shiva and Ambal for a period of 4 days in the months of Panguni
and Aavani (Pisces and Virgo)
Endowments from the Pandyan rulers have lent the name Paandikkodumudi to this shrine.
There are several inscriptions here recording endowments from various royal dynasties..
The lion faced pilars testify to Pallava contributions.
Festivals: Bhrammotsavam is celebrated in Chittirai (Aries), in
addition to Aadipperukku where lighted lamps are set afloat in the river, Aippasi
Pournami, Thaippoosam & Arudra Darisanam . |
