2014

Nava Kailasam

Compiled by cnu-pne

NAVA KAILASAM IN THIRUNELVELI DISTRICT. Some information

Contents

1-Nava Kailasam ................................................................................... 2

1.1-Sage Agasthiyar and Pothigai hill ................................................ 2

1.2-Pabanasam Sooriyan ................................................................ 3

1.3-Cheranmahadevi Chandran ....................................................... 4

1.4-Kodaganallur Chevvai ............................................................... 5

1.5-Kunnathur Rahu ....................................................................... 6

1.6-Murappanadu Viyalan ............................................................... 7

1.7-Srivaikundam Sani .................................................................... 8

1.8-Thenthiruperai Bhuthan ............................................................ 8

1.9-Rajapadhi Kethu ....................................................................... 9

1.10-Serntha Poo Mangalam Sukkiran .......................................... 10

1.11-Photo link. ............................................................................... 10

1-Nava Kailasam

1.1-Sage Agasthiyar and Pothigai hill

The Pothigai hill is almost synonymous with Sage Agasthiar. Per Legend, on

the occasion of Lord Shivas marriage to Goddess Parvati at KAilayam, the

whole of celestal world had assembled there and so the equilibrium of the

earth got affected. So Lord Shiva sent Sage Agasthya to this region to

balance the earth and showed His marriage dharshan in many temples in

Tamilnadu. So almost all the temples in this region were worshipped by

Agasthiyar and he can be seen in all those templesSage Agasthiyar was

doing penance in the Podhikai hills and Uromasa rishi was his prime disciple.

Uromasar wanted to get liberation and he prayed to Lord Shiva. The Lord

wanted to bless through his Guru Sage Agasthiar who put nine flowers in the

Thamirabarani river and asked Uromasar to install a Shiva lingam and pray

at places wherever these flowers dock on the banks. Also he was advised to

take bath in the place where the river confluence with the sea. Uromasar

did the same and got liberated. These nine abodes are called Nava

Kailasam. Most of the temples look very beautiful, though small in size.

Nava Kailasam:

They are considered as the Navagraha parihara sthalams. Whereas in

Kumbakonam we worship the actual (Nava) grahas for the pariharams, here

we can worship their bosses Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu themselves as the

(Nava) Graha Gods for pariharams.

1.2-Pabanasam Sooriyan

The Papanasar temple the famous shrine in Papanasam which lies+ in the

bank of Thambaraparani river where the main deity is Lord Shiva in the name

of Papanasar (Destroyer of Sins). The name of the Goddess is Lord

Loganayaki who is also known as Ulagambigai.

This Papanasar temple is first among the NavaKailayams where the

Navagraha known for this temple is Surya (The Sun). Papanasar is mainly

known for his healing powers where he seems to be the medicine for any

diseases in the world. He has the power to cure any diseases for his disciples

who really have the love and affection on him.

1.3-Cheranmahadevi Chandran

The main Raja Gopuram is of five storeys as seen on below image. Main

Deity: Swayambu Lingam known as Ammai nathar, Kailasanathar and his

consort Avudai Nayaki or Oppilla Nayagi Amman Romasa Maharishi (Munivar

- Saint) was one of the disciples of Sage Agasthiar. He is the grand son of

Lord Brahma, the Creator. He decided to go for penance in order to get

Liberation. So he went to his Guru Agasthiar and told him about his wish and

asked him, how to do the tapas(means penance). His Guru Agasthiar

adviced him to pluck nine flowers and makes them to float on River

Tamiraparani so that each flower will get dock at various places. He advised

him to install shiva linga on those places and asked him to worship there to

get liberation.

1.4-Kodaganallur Chevvai

God, Sri Kailasanathar. Goddess, Sri Sivagami Ammal. Planet, Sevvai

(Mars). Kailasam, Mela Kailasam ...

Kodaganallur is justly famous for its scenic beauty that is an inspiration for

those inclined to lead a spiritual life. This is why the legendary Sankaracharya

of Sringeri, His Holiness Abhinava Narasimha Bharati who visited the village in

the first decade of the twentieth century called it the Dakshina Sringeri. Under

his auspices a Sankara Matam was established. The village gets its name from

the legend that the great snake Karkotaka (who had been saved by King Nala)

received a vision of Narayana in this place.

1.5-Kunnathur Rahu

This place is considered as Rahu Sthalam

Presiding Deity at Kunnathur Temple: Deity in the name of

Kodhaparameshwarar

Goddess at Kunnathur Temple: Sivagami Ambal

1.6-Murappanadu Viyalan

This place is considered as Guru Sthalam (Jupiter)

Presiding Deity at Murappanaadu Temple: Lord Siva as Kailasanathar

Goddes at Murappanaadu Temple: Sivami Ambal

1.7-Srivaikundam Sani

Navakailasam Sri Vaikundam or Thiruvaikundam Navagraha Temple:

This place is considered as Sani Sthalam (Saturn)

Presiding Deity at Sri Vaigundam Temple: Deity as Kailasanathar

Goddess at Sri Vaikundam or Thiruvaikundam: Ponnammal or Sivagami

Ambal.

1.8-Thenthiruperai Bhuthan

Navakailasam Thenthirupperai Navagraha Temple: This place is

considered as Budan Sthalam (Mercury)

Presiding Deity at Thenthirupperai Temple: Kailasanathar

Goddess at Thenthirupperai Temple: Azhagiya Ponnammal

1.9-Rajapadhi Kethu

Navakailasam Raajapathy Navagraha Temple: This place is considered

as Kethu Sthalam

Presiding Deity at Raajapathy Temple: Lord Kailasanathar

Goddess at Raajapathy Temple: Sivami Ambal

1.10-Serntha Poo Mangalam Sukkiran

Navakailasam Sernthapoomangalam Navagraha Temple: This place is

considered as Sukra Sthalam.

Presiding Deity at Poomangalam Navagraha Temple: Lord

Kailasanathar

Goddess at Saendha Poomangalam Temple: Sivagami Ambal

1.11-Photo link.

Nava Kailasam more photos can be seen in this link:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/rajushanthi/collections/7215763145

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