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The temple is praised in the hymns of saint Tirugnana Sambandar.
This is the 16th Shiva Temple of Nadunadu region praised in Thevaram hymns. |
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Wedding festival is celebrated on the Tamil New Year day falling almost on April 14 or a day before or after occasionally in some years, Vaikasi Visakam in May-June, Shivrathri in February March, Tirukarthikai in November-December, Skanda Sashti in October-November and Thai Poosam in January-February are the festivals celebrated in the temple. |
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Wedding festival is celebrated on the Tamil New Year day falling almost on April 14 or a day before or after occasionally in some years, Vaikasi Visakam in May-June, Shivrathri in February March, Tirukarthikai in November-December, Skanda Sashti in October-November and Thai Poosam in January-February are the festivals celebrated in the temple.
Lord Vadukeeswara is a swayambu Linga slightly leaning on the left side. There are scars on the Linga. As a respect to Lord, a turban is tied on the head.
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The temple is open from 6.00 a.m. to 11.00 p.m. and from 5.00 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
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Sri Vadukeeswarar Temple, Via Kandamangalam, Tiruvandar Koil Post, Puducherry – 605 102. |
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+91- 99941 90417. | |
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Pujas are performed to Lord Dakshinamurthy on the sanctum wall with white vastras. There is a sculpture showing Lord Brahmma worshipping Lord Shiva. The special feature is that Sri Anjaneya is near Lord Brahmma. Lord Krishna is standing between two serpents in the front Mandap-hall. Those facing problems in wedding matters worship Him with red vastras tying the wedding knot in the hope that adversities in life would vanish. |
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Majority of people pray for promotion in jobs and to conquer arrogance and ego. | |
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Devotees perform abishek, archanas and offer vastras to Lord. | |
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There are 8 pillars in the Artha Mandapa before Lord’s shrine. Worshipping Lord at this spot would bring royal honours and benefits to the devotee. Saint Gnana Sambandar had praised the Vadugur Lord in his hymns. Mother Tirupurasundari is gracing with Mahalakshmi attributes from a separate shrine, bearing the name Vadugur Nayaki.
Special abisheks are performed to Lord Vadugeeswarar and Lord Bhairava on Ashtami days for removal evil effects. Those facing problems in wedding matters and suffering from illnesses perform abishek to Lord Bhairava with honey and sugarcane juice and feed the dogs.
Lord Muruga on his peacock vehicle turning left graces with His six faces, 12 hands and weapons. Saint Arunagiriar in his Tirupugazh hymns ensures that the devotee would be relieved of all his/her sins if they worship Muruga in this form.
Mother Durga graces from wall around the sanctum with Her hands ready for a war. Devotees pray here for success in their efforts. Lord Arthanareeswara is on Her left and Lord Pradosha Nayanar on the left. Lord Vinayaka is praised as Valampuri Vinayaka. |
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Lord Brahmma the creator also had five heads as Lord Shiva. Brahmma grew proud of this equality. It so happened once that Mother Parvathi mistook Brahmma as Lord Shiva and extended the honours which Brahmma did not refuse. The confusion arose because both had five heads. Lord Shiva removed one head of Brahamma. Brahmma realized His pride punished him and begged Shiva’s pardon. This event took place here. As Lord Shiva removed one head of Brahmma, He is named Vadukeeswarar. |
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