Sri Kadamba Vaneswarar Temple – Kulithalai
Sri Kadamba Vaneswarar
Temple is located in Kulithalai in Karur district of Tamilnadu State.
It is one of the Paadal Petra Sthalam.
Here Lord Shiva is worshipped
as Kadamba Vanaeswarar and his Consort is Mutrila Mulaiammai.
Devas of the celestial
world appealed to Mother Ambica to protect them from the atrocities of Demon
Doomralochana. Mother took the form of
Durga and fought with the demon. As his
boons were very strong, he fought with equal might with Mother. Mother began to feel weak. Lord Shiva deputed Saptha Kannikas to fight
him. The demon could not stand their
force and hid himself in the hermitage of Maharshi Kathyayana. The virgins mistook the Rishi as the demon
and eliminated him and thus incurred Brahmmahathi dosha – a sin that would make
the sinner dark with a gruesome face. As
advised by Ambica, they performed penance on Lord Shiva and were relieved of the
sin when the Lord granted them darshan from the Kadamba tree.
This temple has 5 tier
Rajagopuram
Lord Shiva is facing north
while Dakshina Murthy faces south.
There is also a separate
shrine for Shani Bhagawan.
Pujas are performed to
Lord Shiva and Goddess Durga during Rahukala time.
The temple celebrates 13-day Masi Brahmmotsavam in
February-March, Thai Poosam in January-February, Vaikasi Visakam in May-June,
Aaipasi Skanda Sashti in October-November, and Panguni Uthiram in March-April.
Timings
6.00 am to 1.00 pm
5.00 pm to 9.00 pm
How to reach the Temple
41 km from Karur
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