Vedagireeswarar Temple

Parigaram: Thirukkalukundram is one of the most famous pilgrim centres in Tamilnadu. renowned for its Hill Temple and Sangu Theertham. It is named after the sacred Eagles who visit every noon at the Hill Temple called Sri Vedagiriswarar Temple. This town is also called Pakshi Theertham and the Kailash of South India. Sri Vedagiriswarar the Lord of the Hill Temple.

has been Praised in song and verse by the four great Tamil Saints Thirugnana Sambandhar, Thirunavukarasar, Sundaramurthi Swamigal and Manickavasagar. Other Saints who have immortalised the magnanimity of the presiding deity in marvellous verse are Pattinathar,Sri Arunagirinathar Sri Ramalinga Vallalar, Chidhambara Swamigal and Anthagakavi Veeraragava Mudaliar. Lord Sri Vedagiriswarar resides at the top of the Hills. The Four Hills-nothing but a grouping of the four vedas-requested the lord to be present on the top. This is the traditional description of the Lord of the Hills.

And so he is Called Vedagiriswarar. This Lord has been worshipped by Indra. Thilothamai. a dancer of Indras court, Garud, the vehicle of Lord Vishnu Ashtavasus and many more Rudras. A unique phenomenon takes place at Thirukkalukundram everyday At noon. Two Eagles appear over the temple to worship the Lord.

Then they come down to a rock Where sweet rice is offered. To watch these eagles taking the food is a rare experience. And thousands of people from all over the country visit this place to witness this miracle. These sacred Eagles are believed to be sons of Lord Brahma. Who for their sins were cursed by Lord Shiva to be born on Earth as Eagles/ To attain Moksha and regain their original forms they have to worship the deity of the temple till the end of Kaliyuga.

While these sacred Eagles were known as Sandan & Prasandan in Thretha Yuga, Sambathi & Jadayu in Krutha yuga, Sambhukthan & Mukundan in Dhawapara yuga in KaliYuga they are now Known as Pusha & Vidhadha. Sangu Theertham : There exists in the town a big tank known as SANGUTHEERTHAM. Water from this is taken for the Abishekam of the deities. It Has been Demonstrated that the water in the tank contains mineral properties capable of curing diseases if taken for a long period. The tank is called SANGU THEERTHAM, because once in twelve Years a Sangu of Conch comes and floats over the water. The Birth of the SANGU is celebrated and it is taken to the temple in procession and kept under lock and key.

On 1/9/2011 one conch came out and was taken. with temple honours in a grand procession, in a grand procession. The Bakthavatchaleswar Temple : The annex to the temple is called the Bakthavatchaleswarar temple. Situated in an area of ten acres, this temple is Surrounded by many Theethams. Four colossal gopurams adom this temple. There is also a special shrine for Goddess Thirupursundari Amman. Other praise worthy features are the exquisite sculpture and architecture of the temple. The magnificently sized compound wall and curved mandapams also lend personality to the peerless beauty of the temple.