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INNAMBUR SHIVA, SHIVA INNAMBUR, INNAMBUR SHIVA TEMPLE

NCN045 திருஇன்னம்பர், Thiru Ezhuttarinatheswarar Temple - thiruinnambar [Chola Nadu Cauvery North 45][thEvAra Temple] innambar,(Innambur)

அகத்தியர் வழிபட்டு இலக்கணம் உபதேசம் பெற்ற பதி.This Shivastalam is located at a distance of 6 km from Kumbakonam. It is the 45th in the series of Thevara Kovil in the Chola kingdom located north of the river Kaveri.

Legend has it that Shiva is revealed the grammar of Tamil to Agasthyar here and is also said to have submitted temple accounts to a king. Airavatam the mythological elephant is said to have worshipped Shiva here.

Worshipping here gives good education.One of the 275 padal petra shiva temples

Godess Name: Nithiyakalyani & Sukandhakundhalambal.
Location:கும்பகோணத்திலிருந்து சுவாமிமலைச் செல்லும் பெருவழியில், புளியஞ்சேரி என்ற ஊருக்கு வடக்கே திருப்புறம்பயம் போகும் வழியில் 3கீ.மீ. தூரத்தில் உள்ளது.

Nearby cities: Kumbakonam, THANJAVUR, Mayiladuthurai மயிலாடுதுறை

Coordinates:   10°58'54"N   79°20'21"E

INNAMBUR SIVA, SIVAN , SIVA INNAMBUR

சுவாமிமலைக்கு அருகில் ஐந்து கிலோமீட்டர் தொலைவில் அமைந்துள்ள பாடல் பெற்ற தலம் இன்னம்பூர்.  அருள்மிகு எழுத்தறிநாதர் (வடமொழியில்  அட்சரபுரீஸ்வரர்), மற்றும் ஐராவதேஸ்வரர் என்று அழைக்கப்படும் மிகப்பெரிய சுயம்புலிங்க திருமேனி.

Highlights of the temple:  The temple is situated in a massive two acres of land, with two praharams.  The Shivalingam and the entrance to the sanctum are massive.  Goddess Nithyakalyani Amman representing the Kalyana Thirukkolam is to the right of Shiva.  Goddess Sugandha Kundalambal Amman is in the outer praharam.  The rays of the Sun fall directly on the Lord on the 13th , 14th & 15th of Tamil month Panguni(March-April).  Agasthiar.org web site mentions that this holy temple is one of the Aaditya Hridayam Shakthi Temples( http://www.agasthiar.org/a/ah.htm).  Devotees bring their children here on Vijayadasami day and pray for their increased mental faculties.

Legend:  

• The Sun God worshiped  Lord Shiva here.  Innan refers to  Sun.  The name  Innan Nambur got corrupted over the centuries and now called as Innambur.  

•  It is here that the God revealed the Tamil grammar to Sage Agasthiyar.  

•  The mythological white elephant Iravatham worshipped the God here and hence the entrance to the sanctum is a huge one to enable its easy entry.  

•  The Lord appeared in human form( as the temple administrator) and submitted the temple's accounts to the king. 

INNAMBUR SIVAN, SIVAN KOVIL, THEVARA THIRUTHALANGAL, ATCHARAPUREESWARAR

Moolavar : Ezhuthari Nathar Urchavar : - Amman / Thayar : Nithya Kalyani – Sugantha Kundalambal Thala Virutcham : Shenbagam Theertham : Iravadha Theertham Agamam / Pooja : - Old year : 1000-2000 years old Historical Name : Innambur City : Innambur District : Thanjavur State : Tamil Nadu

Singers: Saint Tirunavukkarasar had sung the glory of Lord of the temple in his Thevaram hymns.  This is the 46th Shiva temple on the northern bank of Cauvery praised in Thevaram hymns.  Festival: 10 day Purattasi Navarathri festival in September-October; Chithirai Kodabishekam in April-May; Aipasi Annabishekam in October-November; Margazhi Tiruvadhirai in December-January; Shivrathri in March-April Vaikasi visagamin May-June ; aadi puram in July-August panguni uttram in March-April are the festivals celebrated in the temple. SURIYA POOJA IN TAMIL DATES AAVANI 31, PURATTACHI 1,2 ITS MAY BE SEPTEMBER MONTH MIDDLE DAYS PANGUNI 13,14,15 ITS MAY BE MAY MONTH BEGGINING  Temple's Speciality: Lord of the temple is a swayambumurthi. This is a sacred land offering high achievements in academic field for the worshippers. Opening Time:

The temple is open from 6.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and from 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. Address: Arulmigu Ezhutharinathar thirukovil, Innambur, Kumbakonam(T.K) Thanjavur district. PIN:612303 Phone:  96558 64958 , 8489863959  General Information: -

Prayers People bring their children studying in primary standards to the temple and write on their tongue with flowers.  For children of kindergarten classes, they write on their tongue with paddy. Thanks giving: Realizing their wishes and to succeed in their efforts, devotees perform abishek to Lord and Mother and offer vastras.  Greatness Of Temple: During Navarathri festival, devotees submit their education prayers for their children and for those suffering from stammering.  They also pray before admitting their children to schools. Mother Nithya Kalyani blesses the devotees ever in Her wedding posture. Women expecting to be married pray to Mother seeking a good match.  Mother Sugantha Kundalambal graces the devotees in penance posture.  Women wishing to lead a single life pray to Her. Sun worshipped Lord Shiva in this holy land.  Innan means Sun, hence the name Innambur.  It was Innan Nambur earlier.  Now it has changed as Innambur.  The rays of Sun fall on the Lord on 13, 14 and of Tamil Panguni month corresponding to March-April.

Temple History: The king ruling this place asked his accountant to submit the temple accounts to him.  The books were not up to date.  He was reluctant to go before the king. Next day, the king called the accountant and paid rich tributes saying that of the temple accounts maintained so far, his was perfect and correct.  The accountant came to know that it was Lord’s grace that He went and submitted the books. As Lord wrote His own temple accounts, He is praised as Ezhuthari Nathar.

Special Features: Miracle Based: Lord of the temple is a swayambumurthy.