Thirupampuram Saedapureeswarar Temple Structure

            

The majestic East facing three storied temple tower at the main gate way blesses and welcomes all.                                                              

                                   

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 Nandhi and Altar

  “Aadhi Sesha Theertham” which is the sacred tank of the temple is found   just opposite to the temple tower.

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Aadhi Sesha Theertham

                        Vinayaga is seated at the base of the flag staff facing east and blesses all. The Altar and the Nandhiyamperuman are seen along with the flag staff (the flag staff is ruined). The temple has the regular features - Sanctum, ‘Artha mandapam’, ‘Maha Mandapam’ and ‘Mukha Mandapam’. In the Southeren courtyard (prakaram) the deity of Thiumalai Easwaran is found.  

           

Malaieswarar Sannanithi

          There’s a Niche temple at the southern side for Lord Siva, the deity is called Thirumalai Eswara.       Dakshinamoorthy has been consecrated to the south of theainadhar has a separate ‘Sannidhi’ above the ‘Vimana’ of the Sanctum. He has been portrayehe Sanctum Santorum. 

Sttanathar Sannithi      

                           

        

Subramaniar    

Dakshinamoorthy

        

                                                                 

Lord Vinayakar of this sacred place (Thala Vinayagar) named Rajaja Pillaiar is found in the Western court of the temple.  Next to this Lord Muruga manifested himself with Valli and Daivayannai.

            The holy tree of this sacred place viz., Vanni Maram (Prosopis Spicegera) is estimated more than 250 years old blesses us.  Nagar statute with five heads was consecrated (Prithishtai) by Thiru TSN  under the Vanni tree.

Vanni Maram

Nagar consecrated (Prithishtai)            

                                                                                                        

            A statue of Lord Muruga along with His mount peacock can be seen under the ‘Vanni’ tree.

     Vaneesvarar   

Snake pit (Pampu puttru) in tree

                                     

            Aadhi Pamburesar graces the devotees seated at the trunk of this holy tree.  He is known by his name Vaneeswarar. 

                                               

Snake temple (Pampu puttru Koil)

Snake temple (Pampu puttru Koil)

              On the Eastern side Bhairavar, Suriyar, Vishnu, Brahma, Panchalingas, Aadhissedan, Raghu- Kethu, Saneeswaran, Thirugnanasambandar, Apparar, Sundarar   and Manikkavasakar are found in a separate Hall.

           

Lord Pamburesuvarar

            The central shrine of the Lord consists of three parts viz., Mahamandapam, Artha Mandapam and Sanctum Sanctorum (Karuvarai). In the Sanctum Sanctorum   the shrine of the Lord Pamburesuvarar manifests himself in the shape of Suyambhu Lingam. The procession idol of Aadhiseda manifests himself worshiping the Lord in the Sanctum Sanctorum.

            The Goddess Vandu Saer Kuzhali (also referred to as Pramarambikai, Mamalaiyatti and Vandar Poonkuzhali) manifests herself facing east at the left side of the Lord in the Northern court.  She graces the devotees with her four hands holding the lotus, granting the boon with the second, dispelling the fear with the third and holding the sacred beads of “Urththrakka Malai” (Eloeorpus) in the fourth.

                        The procession idols are kept safely in the Mahamandapam.  The dancing Lord Natarajan is also found in the Mahamandapam.  Among the  procession idols here, the idol of Lord Muruga is a feast for the eyes. At the northern part of the ‘Artha mandap’, an idol of Goddess Durga has been consecrated.

Copper Idols

            The copper idols cast between the 12th century and 19th century at different periods of time is guarded safely in the Thirupampuram Saedapureeswarar Temple.  (for details refer the book written by “Cheriththira Chemmal”  S. Krishnamoorthy titled Thiruppaapampuram 2002 pp 158-161 published by TSN 2002). 

            The four armed idol of Vinayagar with its ornamental arch (prabai) must have been made during the 13th century. This idol is now being worshiped as “Kanni Moolai Ganapathy”.  The trunk of the Ganapathy made out of copper is found holding a fruit.   

            The Chandrasekarar idol is one of the oldest idols.  It belongs to 13th century. Pradosha Nayagar idol belongs to the period of cholas.  The God and Goddess manifest themselves on the lotus seat with its leaves.  These are considered as the Paeria Thevar and Nachiyar Idols. Lord Shiva’s rear hand hold a deer and battle–axe and one of the front hands shows the sign of dispelling fear and assuring protection (Abhayam) and the other hand embraces the Goddess. 

            Aadalvallan idol has four arms and is found in a dancing pose overlooked by Sivakami and with a big arch behind.  The big arch contains 25 flames of fire (blazes).  Lord Nataraja is found on   a lotus seat with leaves with his plaited locks of hair hanging on either side.  Each side contains five plaited locks of hair.  In one plaited locks of hair manifests Ganga with her head bent.  Lord is wearing Cobra ear rings on his ears and is also found wearing a string of beads around his neck and other ornaments such as  bracelets on  his hands.

           

            Two sets of   idols of Subramanyar along with Valli and Devayani are found in this Temple. There is a bigger idol of Subramaniyar in a standing pose representing the destruction of Asura the Demon. He keeps his left leg pressed on the back of a small pea-cock.  The peacock is found holding a snake between its beaks.  He is carrying the low arrow in his front hands. The usual ornaments are decorating his chest.  He is dressed up to his waist. The right leg is found with a shoe and is placed on the floor. Valli and Deivayanai are found in their usual shapes. 

            Sivakami appears with a crown on her head, ornaments around her neck one hand imitating as if holding a flower and with another hand resting upon the seat.

            The other idols are Palliyarai Chokkar,   Chandikesvarar, Gnanasampanthar, Appar Swamigal, Sundaramoorthy Swamigal, Manikkavasakar Swamigal, Yogasakthi Amman,  Chholaththevar, Mariamman, Cheliamman, Adipura Amman, Somaskandar,  all are kept in the Mahamandapam. Adiseshan idol is kept in the Saedapureesvarar Karuvarai. (Sanctum Sanctorum)

            Those who worship Raghu-Kethu, the Lord and the Goddess of this holy place are expiated from their sins. Their wishes are also fulfilled.  Raghu and Kethu who are responsible for this greatness have their shrine located in the North-East corner.