Thirukattupalli Temple

In Thirukattupalli Temple The main tower (Rajagopuram) is of a five tier archetypal. The flag post (Kodimaram or Dwajasthamba) is covered in copper. Inside the temple on the right is  Goddess-Mother’s shrine facing in southern direction. She graces in a standing form with Dwarapalakas at the entrance of the shrine. Lord Arthanareeswara is with Lingodhbava. Next is the shrine of Lord Muruga with His consorts Valli and Deivanai. Then follows the shrines of KasiViswanatha with Mother Visalakshmi, Gajalakshmi and Durga.

On the right side of front hall (MahaMandapam) are Bhairava and Nalvar the four – the authors of Thevaram and Tiruvasagam – Gnanasambandar, Tirunavukkarasar, Sundarar and Manickavasagar.

History:

Adomestic of King of Urayur brought some Sevvandhi flowers meant for Shiva Puja and gave it to the king. The king in turn gave them to his two wives. The elder wife offered it to Lord Shiva while the other wore it on her head. While Tirukattupalli where the first wife lived gained fame, Urayur where the second wife livedmet with destruction.

Following the worship by Agnideva (God of Fire), the temple is named Agneeswaram.The Thirukattupalli Temple was refurbished during the rule of KingUthamaCholan.

Festivals:

Rituals performed:

Daily pujas are conducted as per rules. Devotees pray for removal of obstacles in matrimonial assessments, brilliance in education and prosperity.

The deity:

The main deity in Thirukattupalli Temple is Agneeswarar is a swayambulinga.

Temple timings:

Thirukattupalli Temple is open from 6am to 11 am and from 4pm to 8:30 pm

Location: 

10°50’50″N   78°57’23″E

Thanjavur district.