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Thiruvallishwarar Temple

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Also known as: Thiruvallithayam

Deities

Moolavar (Main Deity)

Thiruvalleeswarar

Thiruvalleeswarar

Ambal (Goddess)

Jegathambal

Jegathambal

Timings

Opening Hours

06:30 AM to 12:00 PM04:30 PM to 08:30 PMMorning 6.30 to 12.00 Evening 4.30 to 8.30 Closing time 12.00 to 4.30pm

Pooja Timings

  • Kalasandhi pooja

    06:00 AM to 06:45 AM IST

  • Uchikkala Pooja

    11:30 AM to 12:00 PM IST

  • Sayaraksha Pooja (Evening)

    05:00 PM to 06:00 PM IST

  • Ardhajama Pooja

    08:30 PM to 09:00 PM IST

Address & Contact

Address

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Village: Padi

Phone

04426540706

Historical Information

Padal Pettrathu

Other Tamil Poets

Sthala Virutcham

Pathiri Tree

Vimana Type

Gajapbrustam Vimanam

King's Period

Cholan

Temple Specialty

  • Parigaram

    Thiruvalidayanath appeared in the dream of a devotee named Ananda Babu who regularly visited this temple and blessed him by asking him to build a separate shrine for Devguru within his temple. The devotee obtained formal permission from the Hindu Charitable Authority and built a separate shrine for Devguru Vyash Guru Bhagavan inside this temple. In the last year 2004, Kuduzhu was held very well. It is also known as Kurusthalam due to the worship of Vyazhguru Itruvalithaya Thiruvalleeswarar. Outside this temple, Guru Bhagavan is resting on an elephant in Tanichannadi. Gurubairchi festival takes place in this Tiruthalam as well as in Alangudi, South Phetta. It is unique that the auspiciousness of the lords of all the zodiacs is placed on the outer top of the sanctum in such a way that the devotees can enjoy it.

  • Historical

    Sage Bharadhwaja took the form of sparrow named &ampldquovaliyan” and worshiped the god of the sacred spot. As he greive his redemption this place was called VALIDHAAYAM Thiruvalidhaaya Nadhar. Thirumaal with the name of Sevaga perumaal worshiped here got pardoned for his sin of murder. Agathiar, Anuman, Vaayu Indran, Agni, Suryan, Manmadhan, Chandran all these people worshiped in this sacred place.. There are fourteen stone inspiration in thiruvalidhaayam. This sacred place belongs to Ambattur. This is to be found in the stone inscription.

  • Thala Virutcham

    in the southwest corner of the temple stands and it named as a Paathiri tree. It is defined as a worship place.

Services

  • Annadhanam

    The Thirukoil Annadhana Scheme, an innovative scheme of the Honble Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, has been implemented in this temple since , through which 100 beneficiaries have been given lunch every day to the devotees who visit the temple. The project cost for this was Rs.35/- per beneficiary. This lunch is served with rice, sambar, rasam, joint, fries, buttermilk and pickles. Food is prepared hygienically in the kitchen for the alms hall in this temple and food is served to the devotees daily between 12.00 PM to 01.30 PM. For food donation, devotees can visit the temple office in person and pay in cash and get a receipt. For the convenience of devotees, donations can be made online at the temple website hrce.tn.gov.in under e-services. Those who want to pay by check and draft can visit (Annadhana Scheme, Arulmiku Thiruvalleeswarar Temple, Padi) or send it by post. Rs.3500/- per day Fixed Deposit Rs.60000/-

  • Donation

    This donation amount is credited to the first account of the temple and then transferred to the expense account of the temple and used for the cleaning work of the temple and for the other expenses of the temple.

  • Temple Services

    For the convenience of the devotees coming to this temple, two wheelchairs and three numbers have been provided. Also, a saithalam system has been established in this temple for the elderly and differently abled to have darshan of Swami with the help of two wheelchairs.

Facilities

  • Wheel Chair

    For the convenience of the devotees coming to this temple, two wheelchairs and three numbers have been provided. Also, a saithalam system has been established in this temple for the elderly and differently abled to have darshan of Swami with the help of two wheelchairs.

  • Toilet Facility

    There are two toilets outside the temple. The first washroom has three rooms for men and the second washroom has three rooms for women. A toilet cleaner has been appointed to clean and keep this toilet clean daily and he is being paid a salary of up to Rs.5000/-.

  • Drinking Water R.O.

    Drinking water facilities available in Praharam and Annadhana Mandapam

  • Bath Room Facility

    There are two toilets outside the temple. The first washroom has three rooms for men and the second washroom has three rooms for women. A toilet cleaner has been appointed to clean and keep this toilet clean daily and he is being paid a salary of up to Rs.5000/-.

  • Drinking Water R.O.

    Drinking water facility has been set up inside the temple outside the annathanakoot for the devotees who go around the temple premises for darshan of Swami and also for the devotees who consume annathana food.

  • Free Footwear Stand

    Free Cheppal Stand - This facility available in temple Entrance left side

Tank Information

  • Barathwaj Theertham

    The temple is situated towards the east with three standing domes. The tirtha of this place is Bharadwaja tirtha. In the eastern prakaram adjacent to the gopuram, you can find the Navagraha Sannadi in the north-east corner and the separate temple of Guru Bhagavan near the gopuram. Inside the temple Lord Thiruvalithaya Nathar is displayed as a linga with the names Thiruvalleeswara Peruman. Mothers Thirunamam is given in many names like Thayammai, Sri Jagathambikai.

  • Tank

    Thirukulam belonging to the said temple is situated in the south direction of South Mata Veedi, Badi, Chennai-50. This Thirukulam alone is spread over an area of ​​about 4 1/2 acres. Ithirukulam Pathitura, Walkway, Nandavanam, It is defined by the areas of the surrounding wall. The steps of this Thirukulam are in the north direction with 16 steps. There is a wide footpath around Thirukkulam. This Thirukulam is covered with black stones in all four directions A ramp has been constructed. The upper mouth of Thirukkulam is square and wide and the inner mouth is square and narrow. There is no neerazhi mandapam in the middle of Thirukkulam. In the north direction of Thirukkulam there is Nandavanam along the footpath.

Sub-shrines

Gurubhagavan, Vinayagar, Murugar Valli Deivanai, Navagraham

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