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Abodes of Shiva

Arulmigu Annapoorani sameda Krupa kupareshwar Temple, Komal

Birth Star : Hastam

Mulavar   Krupa kupareshwar
Ambal   Annapoorani
Kshethram   Gopuri
Direction   East facing entrance
Theertham   River Veera Cholan
Sthala Vruksham   Vilva Vruksham
Paadiyavar  
Travel Base   Mayiladuthurai
Nearest Railway Station   Kuthalam
Continent   Chola-South Cauvery
Circle   Kuthalam
District   Mayiladuthurai
State   Tamil Nadu

Location

Omampuliyur is situated at a distance of about 31 kms from Chidambaram on the Chidambaram to Kattumannarkoil route. From Kattumannar koil, this place is about 8 kms away and from Kaanattam Puliur it is about 6 kms away. It is 21 kms from Mayiladuthurai via Nidur

History

The main deity of this temple is Lord Shiva and He is a Suyambu Linga. He is known by the name Krupakupareswarar. As per the Sthala Purana, once Goddess Parvathi wanted to know how Lord Shiva manages to conduct all the affairs of the world and so she enquired the Lord about it. That time, Lord Shiva got an idea!! He wished to play a Divine Game (Thiruvilaiadal) with the Goddess. So He made the Goddess Parvathi to close His eyes with Her hand in a playful mood. For a moment, all the activities of the world came to a halt. Goddess got shocked and she begged pardon of the Lord. Then Lord Shiva said that since she made the Universe dark by covering His eyes, He would disappear in the Hasthavarna Jyothi (A form of Light from His Hands) that emerged from His hands. He also told that she should go to earth in the form of a cow, find out the light and join Him again. So Goddess Parvathi went to Earth in the form of a Cow and she started searching for the light with the help of Her brother Lord Vishnu. On a Hastha Nakshathira Day, the Jyothi (Light) appeared before the Goddess. This light is known as Komaleeya Jyothi. Then Goddess Parvathi joined the Jyothi. Since Lord Shiva offered His Blessings (Krupa) to Parvathi, He is known by the name Krupakupareswarar. Since this holy incident happened on a Hastha star day, this temple is considered as a Parihara Temple for Hastha Nakshathira. The Goddess Parvathi is known as Annapoorni. Since the Goddess took the form of a cow and performed Pooja to the Lord, this place is known as ‘Komal’ or ‘Kopuri’ (Ko means Cow). The Sthala Vriksha of this temple is Vilwa Tree. In the temple, we could also find separate shrines for Lord Vinayaka, Muruga, Lingodhbava, Dakshinamurthy, Brahmma, and Chandikeshwar.

Architecture

Festival

Mahasivaratri(Feb-Mar), Margazhi Thiruvadhirai(Dec-Jan) and Thirukarthikai(Nov-Dec) are celebrated in the temple. Monday and Wednesdays are considered special in addition to the Hastam star day.

Sri Krupa kupareshwar Temple, Komal Post, Kuthalam Taluk, Mayiladuthurai District, Tamil Nadu – 609 805.

Timings: 7.00 am to 12.00 pm, 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm