the Ultimate Web on Indian Gods & Temples
by Padmani,
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the Ultimate Web on Indian Gods & Temples by Padmani, |
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Abodes of Shiva |
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65. Arulmigu Balakujambal sameda Kadambavaneeswarar Temple, Kadambandurai
| Mulavar | Kadambavaneeswarar, Kadambavana nadar | |
| Ambal | Balakujambal, Mutrillamulaiyall | |
| Kshethram | ||
| Direction | ||
| Theertham | Cauvery | |
| Sthala Vruksham | Kadamba Vruksham | |
| Paadiyavar | Appar | |
| Travel Base | Trichy | |
| Nearest Railway Station | Kulithalai | |
| Continent | South Cauvery | |
| Circle | Kulithalai | |
| District | Trichy | |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
Location
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This Shivastalam located at Kulittalai near Tiruchirappalli, is considered to be one of the 5 Kadamba shrines |
Architecture
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The Saptamatas are engraved in the sanctum behind the Shivalingam. Muthuswamy Deekshitar's Kriti Neelakantham Bhaje, sings the glory of this shrine. |
History
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Bhrama is said to have conducted the chariot festival here and hence the name Bhramapuram; Vishnu is said to have prayed to Shiva prior to recovering the Vedas from Somasuran-hence the name Chaturvedapuri. Shiva is said to have given a vision of his marriage with Meenakshi - to a devotee here, hence the names Sundareswarar &Meenakshi in the Kulittalai temple. |
Festival
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Bhrammotsavam is celebrated in Masi with processions on vahanams and the temple chariot. During Thaipoosam, deities from nearby temples of Kattupathur, Sivayam, Eengoimalai, Musiri, Vellur and Rajendram assemble here at the Kaveri river in a grand ceremony. |