About The Temple
Sri Subramaniaswami Temple
The Temple is one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams. All four Nayanmars sang hymns in praise of the deity. The Temple was built by Emperor Kocengannan Chola over 1,800 years ago. The temple bears inscriptions from this era. This temple has 5 praharams. Lord Shiva himself built the 5th praharam, appearing in the form of Spider, it is known as ‘Thiruneettan thirumathil’. It is here lord Siva blessed a spider and elephant to attain moksha. Monolithic stone pillars (made from single stone) are found in the mandapam, situated at the entrance of Aariyavittan tower in 3rd Praharam. Stone chains and 12 zodiac signs are beautifully carved on these pillars. Pillars found in 1000 pillar hall and in various parts of temple have artistic sculptural works. Temple cars (Thear) in the year 1910, 2 big temple cars were made for god and goddess. ‘Coratham’(used for procession) and several wooden Vahanas are present in this temple. 156 Inscriptions have been found at this temple. Inscriptions of King Madurai konda Parakesari varman paranthaka cholan is the oldest among them. Informations about renovations and wealth of this temple are found in these inscriptions.
Interesting Facts
As an Elephant was blessed here after worshipping here, this temple came to be known as ‘Thiruvanaikka’. As Lord Siva is seated below Jambu tree at this temple, it got its name Jambukeswaram. When Goddess Ahilandeswari penanced here, Lord Siva satisfied by her prayer blessed her. For this reason this temple is also known as Gnanashethram. A spider, which worshipped Lord Jambukeswarar in its previous life, was blessed to born as Kochengat cholan in its next birth. He constructed this temple about 2500 years ago.
Uma Deviyar, Thirumal, Brahman, Attathikku Balakhar, Attavasukkal, Jambu Munivar, Gowthamar, Aghasthiyar, a spider known as Gananatharul maliyavan, an elephant named Pushbadhanthan, Suryan and Chandran attained glory by worshipping at this temple. Thirugnana Sambanthar, Appar, Sundarar, Arunagirinathar, Iyyadigal kadawarkon, Thayumanavar have enchanted the glory of Lord Jambukeswarar in their literary works. Goddess blessed poet Kalamega Pulavar with the talent to write poems at this temple.
There are no doors in the sanctum sanctorum of Lord Jambukeswara but a stone window with nine holes. Devotees have to worship the Lord through these holes only. The nine holes of the window represent the nine outlets in the human body which we have to keep under control while worshipping Lord Shiva. While traditionally Annabishek is performed on the full moon day in Aipasi-October-November, the ritual is followed here on the full moon day in Vaikasi-May-June.It is also noteworthy that there is a perennial spring in Lord Shiva shrine. There will be more water in the sanctum in the rainy season in Aipasi-October-November. As Annabishek is not possible at this time, the same is performed in Vaikasi when the floor would be just wet only. On the Aipasi Poornima-full moon day Lord is covered with sacred ash.
Significance
Devotees worshipping here are blessed both in this birth and in next birth. One who worships Goddess Ahilandeswari will be blessed with good education and intelligence, marriage and wishes for child are fulfilled. By coming around the fifth divine wall known as "Thiruneetran thirumathil” ones’ wishes gets fulfilled.Devotees pray for unity among husband and wife, for good matches for virgins, high yield in farming and for plenty of water for living.
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Pooja Timings
S.No
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Pooja
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Timings
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1
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Ushakkala Pooja
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6.30 A.M to 7.30 A.M
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2
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Kaalasandhi Pooja
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8.00 A.M to 8.45 A.M
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3
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Uchikkala Pooja
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11.00 A.M to 12.00 P.M
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4
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Saayaraksha Pooja
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5.00 P.M to 5.45 P.M
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5
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Ardhajama Pooja
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9.00 P.M
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