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Sri Muktheeswarar Temple, Tilatharpanapuri, Poonthottam Village, Mayavaram, Tiruvarur

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Sri Muktheeswarar Temple, Tilatharpanapuri, Poonthottam Village, Mayavaram, Tiruvarur

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Swarnavalli sametha Mukthiswarar temple is located at Thilatharpanapuri 2.6kms from Koothanur. Koothanoor is near Poonthottam which is on Mayavaram – Tiruvarur Road.


Here the main deity’s are Sornavalli Thayar and Muktheeswarar. Aadi Vinayagar(Nara Ganapathi) is not the main deity here, though this temple is famous and is known by Nara Ganapathi rather than by the main deity’s name in recent times.


The name Thilatharpanpuri came from Thil – Gingelly and Tharpanam means performing pitru poojas/karmas for the ancestors(a hindu ritual).

The name came from coining these two words. The local story claims that performing the Pitru Tharpanam here absolves you of all your pitru Sabams (ancestral sins) and Doshams.


There are 7 sthalams for performing these rituals viz. Kasi, Rameswaram, Srivanchiyam, Thiruvenkadu, Gaya, Thiriveni Sangamam & Thilatharpanapuri.

Pitru dosham can occur when the souls of our ancestors and departed forefathers do not get peace due to any of the following reasons,


  • when shradham (ritual of paying tribute to ancestors) is not performed.
  • Bad deeds while they were alive
  • Bad deeds of the children of the departed
  • Lack of fulfillment of desires


Simple ways to get rid of Pitru Dosham (Ancestral sin) is to feed the needy on Amavasya day (New Moon day) and perform the tharpanam (ritual of paying tribute to ancestors) regularly. By satisfying the departed souls of our ancestors, we can have their blessing for a happy and peaceful life.
This place is considered equivalent to Kasi or Rameswaram. Performing tharpanam here on Amavasya day is considered special. This is a Mukthikshetram.


Mythology-Sthalapuranam:




Hindu mythology goes on saying that, Ram when he came down to earth in human avtar was performing pitru tharpanams at various places by making four Pindams (pindams made of boiled rice scooping). These pindams after performance of tharpanam became worms everytime he did the tharpanam.

Ram who got worried that his pooja’s are not getting the desired result (that is the pitrus are not getting the pindams he is offering) prayed to Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva came to Ram and asked him to go to Manthara vanam in earth where he is present in the form for offering prayers. Once he reaches Mantharavanam he should take bath in the HariSolMahanadhi and then perform the Pitru Tharpananam.

Ram, as told by Shiva came down to this place and after taking bath in the Hari Sol Mahanadhi, knelt by his right leg and made four pindams and started his pitru pooja. The Pindams which were becoming worms till now became four Lingams in this place. Because of this, Dasaratha Maharaja, father of Ram got his Mukhthi (attained divine abode) and hence the main deity got the name of Muktheeswarar.

After this episode of Ram doing his karma poojas and getting his ancestors all the mukthi, this place has become one of the main sthalas for such attainment. It is said to be equivalent to that of Kasi and Rameshwaram.

In the outer praharam (circumambulatory path) you can see the idol of Rama performing the tharpanam and also the four lingams known as Pitru Lingams.


The original name of this place Thilathaipathi and Mathimuthami was sung by Gnyanasambandha Peruman in one of his songs. So this sthalam is noted also from saivasthalam and devaram perspective too.


The current name of Sithalapathi came from the name of Thilatharpanapuri and Thilathaipathi. Most of the people can identify this place with the name of Sithalapathi rather than knowing it as Thilatharpanapuri or Thilathipathi.


This is a must visit place for every Hindu. The Aadhi vinayagar temple is famous for monthly Sangada Hara Chaturthi festival. Coming to the birth of Lord Ganesha and his human form in this temple, again the mythology and the local story goes like this.


Once upon a time Mother Parvati wished to take a bath in Harisolmahanathi. She created a boy from Manjal (Turmeric) powder and after giving life to this boy asked him to stand guard outside while she took bath. Meanwhile, Lord Shiva returned home. When he tried to enter the house, the boy prevented him from doing so.

In anger, Shiva beheaded the boy. When Parvati saw this, she burst into tears as the boy was made of her own thing and he is like her son. In order to console her, Shiva sent out his troops (gaNa) to fetch the head of anyone found sleeping with his head pointing to the north. (that is one of the reason there is a belief that you should not sleep keeping your head pointing to North – even today). They found an elephant sleeping thus and brought back its head. Shiva then attached the elephant’s head to the body of the boy and gave him new life. He named the boy Ganapati, which means commander of his troops. He also granted him a boon that everyone would worship him (Ganesha) before beginning any work.



Inside the Premises we can see a small shrine for lord vignesh known as Adhi Vinayagar.Here Lord Vignesh having a beautiful human face. It seems to be the only place having such a fame.


Period of Origin
Before 7 th century.
Name of Deity
Moolavar: Mukthiswarar
Ambal: Swarnavali
Sthalavriksham:Mantharai
Sthala Theertham: Chandra Theertham
Dhevaram :Thirugnanasampanthar


Temple Timings: 6AM to 12 Noon and 4 Pm to 9 PM

Belief / Faith :

Domestic Issues, Prosperty, salvation , Unfavourable Influence (Dosha),
Temple Tank and Sacred Tree :

Thirtham: Brahma Thirtham Sthalavruksham: Mantharam


Temple Address: Arulmigu Muktheeswarar Kovil SETHALAPATHY AGRAHARAM POONTHOTTAM-609503 Temple Priest: Sri Visvanatha Sivachariar 04366-239700






Please see this Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0vC9e7l42A



Published on Sep 6, 2013



Temples Nearby: The Goddess is Swarnavalli thayar, which is another name for Lakshmi. Kanakadhara stotram was composed here. All the three forms of Shakthi viz Lakshmi (Swarnavalli) at Thilatharpanapuri, Durga (Lalithambigai) at Thirumeyachur and Saraswathi at Koothanur are present nearby. Seshapureswarar Temple at Thirupamburam is also close to this temple.


http://hindupad.com/thilatharpanapu...theeswarar-swarnavalli-adhi-vinayagar-temple/

http://templesoftamilnadu.co.in/tag/temples-near-poonthottam/

http://templesoftamilnadu.co.in/tag...9/thilatharpanapuri-or-adhi-vinayakar-temple/


http://www.templeadvisor.com/temples/info/11079
 
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