Veerabadraswami (Vazhikaraiyan) Temple : Veerabadraswami (Vazhikaraiyan) Temple Details | Veerabadraswami (Vazhikaraiyan)- Vazhuvur | Tamilnadu Temple

Sri Veerabadraswami (Vazhikaraiyan) temple

Moolavar	:	Veerabadrar (Vazhikaraiyan)
Urchavar	:	-
Amman / Thayar	:	-
Thala Virutcham	:	-
Theertham	:	--
Agamam / Pooja	:	-
Old year	:	1000-2000 years old
Historical Name	:	-
City	:	Vazhuvur
District	:	Nagapattinam
State	:	Tamil Nadu


	Singers:

	-

	Festival:

	10 day Masi festival in February – March.

	Temple's Speciality:

	Sri Veerabadra appears with Nama in forehead as Lord Vishnu.

	Opening Time:

	The temple is open from 5.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. On Tuesdays and Fridays, the timing is 7.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.

	Address:

	Sri Vazhikaraiyan Temple, Vazhuvur-609 401. Nagapattinam district.

	Phone:

	+91- 4364 - 253 227.

	General Information:

	In the Gajasamharamurthy temple nearby, Lord Shiva blesses the devotees as Bikshadana and Lord Vishnu as Mohini. This temple is an Attaveera Sthala. Sri Veerabadra appears in this temple in standing form.

	Prayers

	Parents pray for the safety, health and educational progress of their children.

	Thanks giving:

	Devotees perform special abishek to Lord with sweet pudding nivedhana.

	Greatness Of Temple:

	Devotees praise Sri Veerabadra as Vazhi Thunayan (an escort in journeys) and Vazhi Karaiyan, also bearing almost the same meaning in Tamil. Lord Bhairava has generally the dog vahan, which is for Veerabadra in this temple. As He came to protect Dharma Sastha born to Lord Vishnu in the Mohini Avathara, Alankara is done with Nama in His forehead the Vishnu symbol. There is also a shrine for another Veerabadra in a standing posture. Other Guardian Deities Thoondiveeran, Vagaiadiyan, Ladasannasi, Uthandarayar and Betharanaswami are nearby. Lords Vinayaka, Chandikeswara and Agora Veerabadrar are in the front mandap. People pray here for the safety, health and educational progress of children.

	Temple History:

	Sages in the Tharukavanam were proud that only their Yajnas help Devas to exist. Lord Shiva decided to teach a lesson to them and nip their pride. He entered their region as Bikshadana with a bow seeking alms. Lord Vishnu joined as Mohini the alluring woman. Seeing Mohini, the sages simply stopped the yajna half way and began following Mohini. The wives of Rishis lost their mental balance and began following the handsome Shiva. The Rishis recovered from the illusion and not knowing the stranger was but Lord Shiva, sent Agni, tiger, deer, snakes and a battle axe called Mazhu. Lord Shiva defeated and made them His ornaments. Blind of pride, the Rishis sent a wild elephant to kill Him. The elephant was killed. Lord Shiva appeared before the Rishis as Gaja (elephant) Samhara (killing) Murthy (God). Shedding their pride, the sages fell at Lord’s feet and sought His pardon. Sastha was born to Bikshadana Shiva and Mohini Vishnu. For his safety and upbringing Lord Shiva appointed Veerabadra as a guardian. Both Veerabadra and Bala Sastha grace devotees in this temple.

	Special Features:

Location :
One has to reach Neikuppai village first on the Tiruvarur-Mayiladuthurai route. The temple is about 1 km from here. Auto facility is available.

Near By Railway Station :
Mayiladuthurai

Near By Airport :
Trichy

Accomodation :
Mayiladuthurai:

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