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Sri Shivaloka Thyagar temple

Moolavar	:	Shivaloka Thyagar
Urchavar	:	Tirugnana Sambandar
Amman / Thayar	:	Tiru Vennetru Umai Ammai, Suvedha Vibhuti Nayaki
Thala Virutcham	:	Mango
Theertham	:	Panchakkara, Ashwa, Vasishta, Athiri Jamadagni, Vyasa Mrigandu theerthams
Agamam / Pooja	:
Old year	:	1000-2000 years old
Historical Name	:	Shivalokapuram, Mukthipuram, Thirumana Nallur, Thirumanavai
City	:	Achalpuram
District	:	Nagapattinam
State	:	Tamil Nadu


	Singers:

	The temple is praised by Saint Tirugnana Sambandar in his Thevaram hymns. This is the 5th Lord Shiva temple on the northern bank of Cauvery praised in Thevaram hymns.

	Festival:

	Mahashivrathri is very devotionally celebrated in the temple in February-March.

	Temple's Speciality:

	Lord Shiva graces in the temple as Swayambumurthi.

	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:

	Sri Shivaloka Thyagaraja Swami Temple, Achalpuram, Sirkali – 609 101, Nagapattinam district.

	Phone:

	+91- 4364 - 278 272, 277 800.

	General Information:

	The temple stands majestically facing east with a five tier Rajagopuram. Nanda Mandapam and 100 pillar mandap is next to the tower. Saint Sambandar graces in the 100 pillar mandap with Stotra Poornambikai in wedding posture. Next to this are the shrines of Lord Shivaloka Thyagarajar and Mother Tiruvennetru Umai Ammai, both facing east. Lord Vishnu, Sages Kaka, Vasishta, Parasara, Brugu and Jamadagni had worshipped Lord Shiva in this temple.

	Prayers

	Devotees worshipping in this temple will never suffer from poverty and are sure to attain salvation, according to belief.

	Thanks giving:

	Devotees offer vastras to Lord and Mother and contribute for the renovation of the temple.

	Greatness Of Temple:

	Sirkali occupies a place of pride in the religious map of Tamilnadu as the birth place of Saint Tirugnana Sambandar who ably restored the Vedic glory and supremacy of Saivism against the massive assault of other faiths. It also has the added reputation of the Saint merging with Shiva Jyoti with all the devotees gathered there for his wedding at Achalpuram. Noted poet Sekkizhar shows the Saint in his celebrated epic Periapuranam as one small in physical stature but a mount in wisdom. As Achal-Mother, personally attended the wedding of the saint and offered the Vibhuti Prasad to the gusts, She is praised as Tiruvennetru Umai Ammai. The place came to be known as Achalpuram. Great sages as Vasishta, Parasara, Jamadagni, Brugu had the Kailash darshan here. Lord Brahmma secured the creation boon from the Lord here, while Vishnu was granted the power of destroying the wicked and demons. Indira had all the luxuries from Lord Shiva at this place. Holy Ganga Devi performed penance at the entrance of the place. Moon was relieved of his curse. Those worshipping in this temple will become free of all adverse effects falling on them. Everyone worshipping Lord who embraced Saint Sambandar through the Shiva Jyoti is sure to awarded total salvation. Sage Kaka was reluctant to tread on this land with his legs and used his head and performed penance sitting in the Nirudhi corner-southwest. Tiruneelakanda Yazhpanar, Muruga Nayanar, Tiruneelanakka Nayanar worshipped Lord in this temple. Sacred Ash-Vibhtui is the Prasad offered in the temple. Applying this on the body cures the devotee of all illness, frees him/her from sins and poverty and ensures the Mangalya longevity of women, according to belief.

	Temple History:

	The history of Saint Tirugnana Sambandar is the very history of Saivism philosophy stressing the ultimate truth that reaching the Lotus feet of Lord Shiva should be purpose of a meaningful human life. Father Shivapada Hrudayar asked the Saint Son to marry which though he refused first but gave in reluctantly thinking it to be the will of Lord. Shivapada Hrudayar chose Poompavai, daughter of Sivanesan Chettiar as his bride. But she died of a snake bite. Tirugnanasambandar restored her to life with the grace of Lord and simply accepted her as his daughter only. Shivapada Hrudayar then chose Mangai Nallal daughter of Nambiandar Nambi of Nallur. The wedding took place at Achalpuram. Tiruneelanakka Nayanar conducted the rituals. Circumambulating the wedding fire pit with his bride, Gnanasambadar prayed to Lord Shiva to protect him from the problems of a marital life and praised Him with Kallur Perumanam hymn. Lord Shiva appeared in the form of Jyothi and advised the saint to join Him along with all gathered there. Losing himself completely to the Lord, Sambandar sang his last Pathigam (10 verses) highlighting the glory of Panchakshara Mantra – Na Ma Shi va ya. All merged with the Lord collectively the same time. This event is celebrated each year in the temple on the Moola Star day in the month of Vaikasi – May-June.

	Special Features:

	Miracle Based: Lord Shiva graces in the temple as a Swayambumurthi

Location :
Achalpuram is 13 km northeast of Sirkali and 12 km southeast of Chidambaram. Sirkali-Mahendrapuram buses pass through this place.

Near By Railway Station :
Sirkali

Near By Airport :
chennai, Trichy

Accomodation :
Mayiladuthurai:

Palms: +91-4364-228 777
Silambu: +91-4364-222 810
Raphaels: +91-4364-227 291 – 92