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